SPITI VALLEY BIKE EXPEDITION - 2020
about the TRIP
Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The middle land", i.e. the land between Tibet and India. known as "The Switzerland of INDIA"
Local population follow Vajrayana Buddhism similar to that found in the nearby Tibet and Ladakh regions. The valley and surrounding region is one of the least populated regions in India and is the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Along the northern route from Manali, Himachal Pradesh or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North Eastern section of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The sub-divisional headquarters (capital) is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh. which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level.
Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m). A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow. The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. A southern route to India proper is periodically closed for brief periods in the winter storms of November through June, but road access is usually restored a few days after storms end via Shimla and the Sutlej in the Kinnaur district.
Local population follow Vajrayana Buddhism similar to that found in the nearby Tibet and Ladakh regions. The valley and surrounding region is one of the least populated regions in India and is the gateway to the northernmost reaches of the nation. Along the northern route from Manali, Himachal Pradesh or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North Eastern section of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The sub-divisional headquarters (capital) is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh. which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level.
Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. The Rohtang Pass, at 13,054 feet (3,979 m), separates Lahul and Spiti from the Kullu Valley. Lahul and Spiti are cut off from each other by the higher Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet (4,590 m). A road connects the two divisions, but is cut off frequently in winter and spring due to heavy snow. The valley is likewise cut off from the north up to eight months of the year by heavy snowfalls and thick icing conditions. A southern route to India proper is periodically closed for brief periods in the winter storms of November through June, but road access is usually restored a few days after storms end via Shimla and the Sutlej in the Kinnaur district.
Batch dates -
Outing Date - 4th Sept 2020 - 12th Sept 2020
SHORT INFORMATION -
- Category : Bike Ride
- Level : Medium
- Duration : 9 Day / 8 Nights (From Manali to Manali)
- Mode of transport : Bike
Itinerary -
DAY 1 - 3rd Sept 2020 - Travel to Manali
Flight from your city to Chandigarh/Delhi & Night Travel by private bus from Delhi/Chandigarh to Manali
Day 2- 4th Sept 2020 - Arrival at Manali and Solang Valley tour
Morning arrival Manali and drive to Hotel, Afternoon visit Famous Solang Valley Tour, Solang Valley; a famous picnic & adventure spot. Enjoy the adventure activities; Paragliding, Skiing, Zorbing & short Trek to Shivlinga & the option of Rope way Ride can be provided on extra cost. Late afternoon return to Manali & visit Mall road and local market for shopping’s. Overnight stay Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 3- 5th Sept 2020 - Manali - Chandertal
Drive from Manali to Chandertal over Rohtang Pass (3978mtr) in the morning. Arrival Chandertal in the evening. One can go for a hike or chill out near by lake, trek towards Kunzum Pass can be considered as another option subject to availability of time.
Attractions: Rohtang pass.
Accommodation: Tent Accommodation.
Day 4 - 6th Sept 2020 - Chandertal - Kaza
Drive to Kaza which is approximately 70 kms from Chandertal. The Journey winds through mountain roads Kunzum La with worthwhile scenery and a visit at the first village at Spiti, Loser. The tour will then proceed to the beautiful village of Kaza. Over Night stay at hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel / Home Stay in Kaza
Day 5 - 7th Sept 2020 - Kibber Village & Ki Monastery Sight Seeing
Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This century - old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors - and at one time also acted as a fort. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead.
Accommodation: Guest House / Hotel
Day 6 - 8th Sept 2020 - Kaza / Pin Valley / Mud
Drive to Pin Valley – a tributary of the Spiti River, ‘Pin’ originates deep in the Trans Himalayan Mountains leading to one of the ancient trade routes and popular trek of Bhaba Pass. It is also home to the magnificent Snow Leopard and several Trans Himalayan animals and rare birds protected under the National Parks of India. On the way visit Kungri is Spiti's second oldest monastery, built around 1330. The gompa consists of three detached rectangular blocks facing east. Kungri recently received large foreign donations for its renovation You’ll drive through this beautiful valley up to last village of Mudh. Evening arrival and check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Guest House / Hotel
Day 7 - 9th Sept 2020 - Mud - Tabo
Drive to Tabo. Tabo is the second most popular town in Spiti Valley known for its Chos Khor Gompa (1020 AD) – a monastery which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site depicts the lineage of Buddhism. Arrival and check-in the hotel.
Accommodation: Guest House
Day 8 - 10th Sept 2020 - Tabo – Dhankar - Kaza
Travel from Tabo to Dhankar gompa. This gompa rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. Also visit the Lalung Gompa. Traveling onwards to Kaza.
Accommodation: Guest House
Day 9 - 11th Sept 2020 - Kaza / Manali (202 kms)
Travel back from Kaza to Manali enroute crossing over Kunzam Pass providing beautiful views of
Rohtang Pass. Evening arrival and check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 10 - 12th Sept 2020 - Leisure Day at Manali
Checkout from hotel and night journey from Manali to Chandigarh/Delhi.
Day 11 - 13th Sept 2020 - Return journey from Delhi/Chandigarh
Afternoon flight from Delhi/Chandigarh to your city.
Flight from your city to Chandigarh/Delhi & Night Travel by private bus from Delhi/Chandigarh to Manali
Day 2- 4th Sept 2020 - Arrival at Manali and Solang Valley tour
Morning arrival Manali and drive to Hotel, Afternoon visit Famous Solang Valley Tour, Solang Valley; a famous picnic & adventure spot. Enjoy the adventure activities; Paragliding, Skiing, Zorbing & short Trek to Shivlinga & the option of Rope way Ride can be provided on extra cost. Late afternoon return to Manali & visit Mall road and local market for shopping’s. Overnight stay Hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 3- 5th Sept 2020 - Manali - Chandertal
Drive from Manali to Chandertal over Rohtang Pass (3978mtr) in the morning. Arrival Chandertal in the evening. One can go for a hike or chill out near by lake, trek towards Kunzum Pass can be considered as another option subject to availability of time.
Attractions: Rohtang pass.
Accommodation: Tent Accommodation.
Day 4 - 6th Sept 2020 - Chandertal - Kaza
Drive to Kaza which is approximately 70 kms from Chandertal. The Journey winds through mountain roads Kunzum La with worthwhile scenery and a visit at the first village at Spiti, Loser. The tour will then proceed to the beautiful village of Kaza. Over Night stay at hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel / Home Stay in Kaza
Day 5 - 7th Sept 2020 - Kibber Village & Ki Monastery Sight Seeing
Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This century - old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors - and at one time also acted as a fort. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead.
Accommodation: Guest House / Hotel
Day 6 - 8th Sept 2020 - Kaza / Pin Valley / Mud
Drive to Pin Valley – a tributary of the Spiti River, ‘Pin’ originates deep in the Trans Himalayan Mountains leading to one of the ancient trade routes and popular trek of Bhaba Pass. It is also home to the magnificent Snow Leopard and several Trans Himalayan animals and rare birds protected under the National Parks of India. On the way visit Kungri is Spiti's second oldest monastery, built around 1330. The gompa consists of three detached rectangular blocks facing east. Kungri recently received large foreign donations for its renovation You’ll drive through this beautiful valley up to last village of Mudh. Evening arrival and check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Guest House / Hotel
Day 7 - 9th Sept 2020 - Mud - Tabo
Drive to Tabo. Tabo is the second most popular town in Spiti Valley known for its Chos Khor Gompa (1020 AD) – a monastery which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site depicts the lineage of Buddhism. Arrival and check-in the hotel.
Accommodation: Guest House
Day 8 - 10th Sept 2020 - Tabo – Dhankar - Kaza
Travel from Tabo to Dhankar gompa. This gompa rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. Also visit the Lalung Gompa. Traveling onwards to Kaza.
Accommodation: Guest House
Day 9 - 11th Sept 2020 - Kaza / Manali (202 kms)
Travel back from Kaza to Manali enroute crossing over Kunzam Pass providing beautiful views of
Rohtang Pass. Evening arrival and check-in the hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 10 - 12th Sept 2020 - Leisure Day at Manali
Checkout from hotel and night journey from Manali to Chandigarh/Delhi.
Day 11 - 13th Sept 2020 - Return journey from Delhi/Chandigarh
Afternoon flight from Delhi/Chandigarh to your city.
TOUR Cost -
INR 31,000 per person only/- (Single Bike on a double sharing basis)
INR 41,000 per person only/- (Single Bike on a single sharing basis)
Payment Details-
NAME: Sachin Deshmukh
BANK: State bank Of India
ACCOUNT: Savings AC
A/C: 20120063497
BRANCH: Thakur Complex (Kandivali East)
IFSC CODE: SBIN0030366
(Please Call or Whtsapp while transferring the amount - "Sachin Deshmukh - 90227 08087 | Vipul Sawant - 98211 23491")
Cost Includes
1) Bike
2) Accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
3) Fuel
4) Backup car
5) Local Guide
6) Mechanic
7) NGT fee
8) Interline permits
9) Medical kit
Cost Excludes
1) Travel from your city to Manali & Back
1) Any kind of monastery or nature fee.
2) Any kind of insurance.
3) Any changes due to climatic conditions.
4) Any small or major damage of the bikes, coz bike only have third party insurance.
5) Lunch
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Please carry a compact luggage bag for this trip because we are travelling to very remote & unexplored places, where we hardly find any fuel stations, so we need to carry approx 400-500 liters of fuel with us from the very first day of our trip at our backup car.
Please note : Registration would only be considered once the entire amount of Tour is paid
