A 11 days / 10 nights motor bike tour including unlimited fun & challenge to one of the remotest regions of Himachal Pradesh, viz Kinnaur & Spiti valley. It involves visiting remote valleys, villages and crossing over high mountain passes Rohtang Pass (3980 m) & Kunzum Pass (4550 m) providing spectacular views of picturesque snow capped peaks, rugged terrain and old monasteries. The tour starts from Shimla which was once the capital of India during the British era and then continue to the Trans Himalayan Regions of Kinnaur & Spiti. Come prepared for every possible weather imaginable from scorching sunshine to freezing blizzards, even in mid-summers.

Duration: 11 days/ 10 nights

Operational period: June to September

Highest Altitude gained: Kunzam Pass 4558 m

ABOUT THIS TOUR

A Typical day for bikers unfamiliar with our organisation you will be very well catered for. While our expedition follows the main road, there are few vehicles on the road and for most of the time you are sharing the highway with other bikers or cyclists. We will select camps away from the road where you will sleep in comfortable two-man tents and be looked after by our crew who accompany us. They will prepare all meals including bed-tea in the morning and will look after all the camping arrangements. You will be expected to pack your gear into your kitbag each day. Of course any help you offer when setting and breaking camp, when there are many tasks is always welcome. During the day you will be accompanied by a support vehicle which is available if you should not wish to motorbike or cycle at some stage. You will also be accompanied by an experienced leader who will also assist you in maintaining your bike.

INCLUSIONS

· Meals as mentioned in the Itinerary (mostly meals on MAP)

· Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.

· Expert Guide cum mechanic

· Group Medical Kit

· Support Vehicle

· 350 cc or 500 cc motorbikes

· Basic repairs.

· Inner Line Permits in the Military controlled areas of Ladakh.

· Support Staff

· Helmet/Safety gear

EXCLUSIONS

· Fuel for Motorbike

· Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

· Repair/ replacement cost if bike is damaged.

· Aerated and Alcoholic drinks

· Items of personal nature such as phone calls, laundry

· Flight- International or domestic

· Tips

· Travel Insurance

CLOTHING LIST FOR MOTORBIKING IN INDIA:

· Poncho/ Light weight Kagool

· Long sleeved shirts

· Cycling Shorts- breathable is ideal

· T- Shirts

· Sandals/ flip flops for wearing around the camp in the evening

· Fleece

· 3-4 additional torso layers

· Trousers for evening

· Additional warm hat

· Underwear (should be lightweight, cotton and loose fitting)

TRAVEL DATES & PRICES

**Note: Rates valid for Indian travellers

ITINERARY SUMMARY

Day 01 Delhi /Chandigarh – Shimla

Day 02: Shimla / Narkanda

Day 03: Narkanda / Sarahan

Day 04: Sarahan / Sangla

Day 05: Sangla / Kalpa

Day 06: Kalpa / Nako /Tabo

Day 07: Tabo /Kaza

Day 08: In Kaza –Kee / Kibber / Lalung / Pin Valley / Kaza

Day 09 Kaza / Chandertal

Day 10: Chandertal / Manali

Day 11: Manali – Delhi

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 01 DELHI /CHANDIGARH – SHIMLA

Pick up from Delhi or Chandigarh and move to Shimla by Car/Volvo.Overnight stay at Shimla.

DAY 02: SHIMLA / NARKANDA (69 KMS/ 3-4 HRS) .

This will be the very first day of your motorbike ride .On your Royal Enfield bikes move from Shimla to Narkanda enroute visiting Kufri. On arrival check in at hotel/ camp. Later you have option to ride up till Hatu Peak (3300 m) to enjoy a magnificent view of the region. Overnight at hotel/ camp.

DAY 03: NARKANDA / SARAHAN (107 KMS/ 5 HRS)

On your bikes from Naraknda to Sarahan visit the famous Bhimakali temple in Sarahan, regarded as one of the Shaktipeeths. Overnight stay at Sarahan.

DAY 04: SARAHAN / SANGLA (91 KMS /4-5 HRS)

After breakfast continue ride to Sangla. On arrival check in at camp . Overnight at camp.

DAY 05: SANGLA / KALPA (103 KMS/ 6 HRS)

Morning a short ride up till visiting the picturesque village of Chitkul and later return back to Sangla and visit Kamru Fort & village. We continue our ride down Sangla Valley and then continue further to Kalpa. On arrival in Kalpa check in at hotel. Kalpa is a beautiful village located in the backdrop of Kinner Kailash Mountain range. Rest of the day free to explore the surrounding. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06: KALPA / NAKO /TABO (165 KMS/ 8 HRS DRIVE)

Morning on your bikes to Nako enroute visiting confluence of river Satluj & Spiti at Khab. From here we continue our climb up to Nako. On arrival check in at camp. Evening free to explore Nako village which is located on banks of a lake and visit the monastery. Evening visit the village, the Buddhist temples with stucco images and murals and a rock where a footprint like impression is ascribed to Padmasambhava. Overnight stay at Guest House.

DAY 07: TABO /KAZA (55 KMS/ 3 HRS)

After an early breakfast at camp ride on to Tabo village along the Spiti river. Tabo monastery was founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, Tabo is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images – and is often called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monks chamber and a nuns chamber. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa.

DAY 08: IN KAZA –KEE / KIBBER / LALUNG / PIN VALLEY / KAZA (FULL DAY)

Morning visit the Kee monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m has the distinction of being the highest permanently inhabited village of the region. Continue biking to Dhankar village & monastery. This Monastery at Dhankar rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti - the Nano. Then we will ride to visit the old monastery at Lalung village and then ride to Pin Valley, the land of Ibex and Snow Leopards. Here we also visit Gungri Monastery and then continue our biking to Kaza. overnight at hotel.. Ride back to Kaza and evening free to explore the town. Overnight at hotel.

DAY :09 KAZA / CHANDERTAL (170 KMS/ 6-7 HR)

On your bikes from Kaza to base of Chandertal lake enroute crossing some very beautiful villages of Spiti Valley and crossing over Kunzam pass (4558 m). On arrival check in at camp. Rest of the day free to explore the surrounding. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10: CHANDERTAL / MANALI (116 KMS/ 7 HRS)

Early morning by walk (1 hrs one way) to visit Chandertal (The moon lake – 4270 m) which is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra river. Enjoy the charming scenery and ride your Royal Enfield bikes to Manali, riding along the Chandra river on the dirt road providing views of Bara Shigri Glacier and CB ranges. From Gramphu we climb our way up to Rohtang Pass (3980 m) and then meandering our way down to Manali where the tour ends.

DAY 11: MANALI – DELHI

Depart Manali for your further destination.

Accommodation: Hotel/Guest house/Camp

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