Solo bike trip pics: Shangarh, Shoja, Kalpa, Sangla, Chitkul (Himachal)

[Sonia]

OC Started from Chandigarh early morning on a rented Xpulse 200 4V and covered close to 1,000 km in 8 days, visiting Shangarh, Shoja, Kalpa, Sangla and Chitkul before heading back to Chandigarh.

Itinerary:
- Chandigarh → Shangarh (2 nights)
- Shangarh → Shoja (1 night)
- Shoja → Kalpa (2 nights)
- Kalpa → Sangla/Chitkul (2 nights)
- Back to Chandigarh

These places were much quieter and less crowded than the typical Himachal tourist spots, which made the ride even better.

The roads were beautiful overall, though the stretch to Shangarh and some parts from Shangarh to Shoja were rough with a few risky patches, especially on a bike. Still, totally worth it for the views, mountain roads and peaceful villages.

Approximate costs:
- Bike rent (Xpulse 200 4V): ₹1000 per day
- Stay: ₹600‑700 per day
- Food: around ₹600 per day
- Total riding distance: ~970 km
- Mileage: around 40 km/l

Sharing a few photos from the trip.

[Chandni]

Any stay recommendations?

[joshi]

The pictures look breathtaking! Which month did you visit?

[Komal]

How are the roads right now? Are they suitable for a car?

[Ujjwal]

Brother, what's the total budget?

[Pankaj]

Hi, could you share the bike rental shop details, please?