Shimla Kinnaur Spiti Himalaya Motorbike Tour
08 Nights / 09 Days
Shimla, Narkanda, Sarahan, Sangla Valley, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Dhankar, Gungri, Ki, Kibber, Kunzam Pass, Chandertal Lake, Rohtang Pass, Manali
08 Nights / 09 Days
Shimla, Narkanda, Sarahan, Sangla Valley, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Dhankar, Gungri, Ki, Kibber, Kunzam Pass, Chandertal Lake, Rohtang Pass, Manali
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Tour Itinerary
A 09 days / 08 nightss 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 stanrts 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.
Shimla / Narkanda (69 kms/ 3-4 hrs)
On your Royal Enfield bikes 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.
On your bikes from Naraknda to Sangla enroute visiting the famous Bhimakali temple in Sarahan, regarded as one of the Shaktipeeths. Continue ride to Sangla. On arrival check in at camp. Overnight at camp.
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.
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 at camp.
Nako / Tabo / Dhankar (90 kms/ 5 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. Later 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. Overnight at Guest House in Dhankar.
Morning visit Dhankar monastery. Later we 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. On arrival in Kaza check in and overnight at hotel.
Morning visit the Ki 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. Ride back to Kaza and evening free to explore the town. Overnight at hotel.
On your bikes from Kaza to base of Chandertaal 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.
Chandertaal / Manali (116 kms/ 7 hrs)
Early morning by walk (1 hrs one way) to visit Chandertaal (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.
– Pillion rider INR 38,000/- per person on twin sharing
– Single room supplement INR 28,000/- per single on twin sharing cost
– Single room supplement INR 35,000/- per single on twin sharing cost.
– **Pillion rider cost does not include any transport in jeep/ car and would have to ride the motorcycle only with his/ her companion and includes only the accommodation on twin sharing as per plan
– arrangements for pickup or drop from Delhi/ Chandigarh or accommodation in Manali/ Shimla can be organized at extra costs.
– GST chargeable as extra on all of above rates
(1). Note: The helmet, gloves and other personal equipments may kindly bring your own.
(2). Before starting the tour from Manali, clients will have to make a security deposit of Rs. 4,000 per bike. Once the tour comes to an end, the full amount will be returned to the client at the ending point provided there is no damage to the bike.
(3). This is the itinerary for a tour which we run regularly. It can be altered, and we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you gain altitude gradually , you get a good and proper time to acclimatise properly while travelling through the Central Himalayas . Every day there is enough free time to make walk / or to relax your own so you could experience the people and culture from much close on the tour.
(4). In case you require accompanying tour escort / local guide with you please tell us and we will be happy to arrange local, knowledgeable guide for your tour, as per your choice.
(5). Please do not hesitate to collect any travel information from us, before working a final tour programme for yourself. We would be glad to provide you all the travel information and hotels details etc. at the time of planning your holidays with us, before you book your tour with Incredible Himachal Holidays. Being local, we can provide you with a wonderful private, personalise, tailor-made holiday tour in India at a cheaper cost than the standard package / group holiday that you might find elsewhere. We believe in delivering the service, more than- promised to our clients.
– Accommodation in mentioned or similar hotels on twin sharing basis. Check in/ out time is 12 noon.
– Full board basis starting with dinner in Sarahan till packed Lunch on departure from Chandertal (breakfast & dinner would be hot and we provide packed lunches during long rides or excursion).
– One back up van (utility or pick up jeep for spare parts / baggage etc.).
– One Enfield Motorcycle per rider and gas charges strictly as per the above itinerary (from day 02 onward as per the tour chosen till day 07), for any extra driving the clients have to pay directly at spot.
– One Motorbike Mechanic for the entire tour.
– Basic spares for the motorcycles (any damage/ change of spares payable as extra directly).
– Accompanied co – coordinator for the entire tour (not riding motorbike).
– Arrival & departure transfers by large car/ tempo.
– Entrances to place of visit (camera fee donot include).
• Presently applicable taxes.
