Kinnaur- Spiti Ride

Day 01: Arrive Manali, Test Ride-1

Arrive manali bus stand, our driver will receive you and drop you at your Hotel. You’ll rest till afternoon & post lunch you’ll be introduced to your bike & will go for a test ride around manali, to adjust the bike’s setting as per your riding style.

Evening at hotel followed with Dinner & stay.

Day 02: Manali to Jibhi (100 km/ 4-5hrs), Ride-2

After breakfast we start the ride and head towards Jibhi. We ride along the bank of Beas river till Aut tunnel and take the diversion to Jibhi. Check-in in the hotel and visit the village in the evening. Overnight at guest House.

Day 03: Jibhi to Sangla (2620m), Visit Chitkul (3450m)190km/5-6hrs, Ride-3

Depart to Sangla. We ride across the famous jalori pass which is nearly 4km from jibhi hotel, through endless bends till Rampur. We then join and follow the highway. The Ride is through the beautiful and remote region of Baspa valley following the immense Sutlej River, before arriving to destination. Check in Hotel in Sangla and after an hour drive to Indo-Tibetan border village of Chitkul at 24 kms. Drive back to the Hotel.

Day 04: Sangla to Kalpa: 58kms/ 2-3hrs, Ride-4

Today we ride to the Kalpa, Visit: Roghi Suicide point and Kalpa village. Free day in the evening followed with dinner & Stay 

Day 05: Sangla-Tabo via Nako180 km/6-7hrs, Ride-5

After passing the kinnaur valley, we ride further towards the restricted area of kinnaur. we stop for refreshment at Nako village and ride further to Tabo.

we have to cross the spring calls Maling Nallah where you will see that a vast area of mountain is sinking down, where few labours & a JCB kept for all the year to clear the Rocks that almost every day falls on road. Afterwards a nice road leads till Tabo.

Mostly its off road, full of gravel and dust, that we ride on today. Overnight at Tabo hotel.

Tabo: – the ancient monastery. This monastery has been founded in 996 A.D .This monastery has exquisite frescoes and stuco statues and is often called the Ajanta of the Himalayas. The largest monastic complex in the Spiti has 9 temples in old section, 23 chhorten, a monks and nuns chambers. There are several caves adorned with fine frescoes and contemporary structure too. In Trans Himalayas Buddhism, Tabo sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing Monastery.

Day 06: Tabo to Kaza (3600m) Dhankar, Lalung, Pin Valley:150km 6h/Ride-6

Riding through a few Buddhist villages, we cover Pin valley National Park, Lalung, Dankhar monastery and Evening in Kaza.

Dhankar the ancient capital of Spiti king, the most incredibly situated gompa, perched high on the barren rocky mountain slopes. As you progress, the whole Dhankar village opens up in front of you like something artificial crop up from nowhere. The sixth century Dhankar gompa, though not well preserved still has some magnificent original Thangkas and statues tucked away in dark rooms. You are advised to carry your flashlight to see some of the beautiful remaining murals. Unfortunately a part of the gompa was destroyed during the severe winter of 1989 and the repair work by local has led to the further destruction of these priceless murals.

Day 07: Kaza: Visit Langza (4400m), Hikkim (4400m), Komic (4570m) & Dhakar (3894m) (Ride for 6-7hrs) / Ride- 7

Today is the day to explore Spiti region. After breakfast we start visiting highest villages of spiti starting with Langza village, Hikkim village (the Highest post office in the altitude), Komic the highest village & scenic Dhankar Monastery.

Exploring it will consume your whole day in the upper region of spiti valley. we return back to Kaza in the evening for Dinner & Stay. 

Day 08: Kaza – Chandertal via Key and Kibber (4270mtrs)5h / Ride-8

Ride through Kye Monastery, Kibber village & across the highest bridge in altitude”” The Chichim Bridge”, Ride along the serene valley view till Lalung village and over the Kunzum pass enjoying a breath taking Panorama of high snowcapped peak. Further to it we follow the Chandra valley and cross some cold stream before the destination. Night in the camp at Chandartal.

Day 09: Chandertal – Manali 110 km/6hrs / Ride-9

Depart to Manali. Ride down to the Lahaul valley, Cross some of cold streams and ride up to Rohtang-la pass, second highest of this excursion. Today’s ride is full of challenge, you ride in dust, gravel, water streams and on tar, and is fun for thrill-seekers. Arrive Manali late in the evening and end the ride in Manali.

Spend your night sharing the experience with your fellow rider.

Day 10: Manali Free day & Departure in the evening

This day is reserved for explore Manali; shopping, strolling around, relaxing. Farewell with the expeditions’ team. After Lunch depart by Volvo bus to Delhi.