Lahaul Spiti
One of the most exhilarating road trips in India, driving through the Spiti Valley along the Spiti River on NH-505 is a bucket-list adventure. The route winds through jaw-dropping desert mountain landscapes, ancient villages of Pin, Tabo, and Dhankar, and some of the last true wilderness in the Indian subcontinent. Every hairpin bend reveals a new shade of gold, rust, and purple on the barren hillsides.
Carry a printed Inner Line Permit for restricted zones and keep your vehicle's tank full — fuel stations are very sparse in the valley.