Spiti - Kinnaur Motor Bike Tour

Package Overview

About The Tour:-
A 09 days/ 08 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 ends in Shimla which was once the capital of India during the British era. Come prepared for every possible weather imaginable from scorching sunshine to freezing blizzards, even in mid-summers.

About the motorbike ROYAL ENFIELD:-
Royal Enfield was the name under which the Enfield Cycle Company made motorcycles, bicycles, lawnmowers and stationary engines. This legacy of weapons manufacture is reflected in the logo, a cannon, and their motto \\\"Made like a gun, goes like a bullet\\\". Use of the brand name Royal Enfield was licensed by the Crown in 1890. The original Redditch, Worcestershire based company was sold to Norton-Triumph-Villiers (NVT) in 1968. Production ceased in 1970 and the company was dissolved in 1971.

In 1956 Enfield of India started assembling Bullet motorcycles under license from UK components, and by 1962 were manufacturing complete bikes. Enfield of India bought the rights to use the Royal Enfield name in 1995. Royal Enfield production, based in Chennai, continues and Royal Enfield is now the oldest motorcycle brand in the world still in production with the Bullet model enjoying the longest motorcycle production run of all time.

Highest Altitude gained:-Kunzam Pass 4558 m

Places covered:-Manali, Rohtang Pass, Chandertal Lake, Kunzam Pass, Kibber, Ki, Gungri, Dhankar, Tabo, Nako, Kalpa, Sangla Valley, Sarahan, Narkanda, Shimla

Operational period:- 15th June to 30th September

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Manali/ Chatru/ Chandertal (116 kms/ 7 hrs)

  On your Royal Enfield bikes we start our journey up to Rohtang Pass (3980 m) and then meandering our way down to Gramphu. From here we ride along the Chandra river. From Gramphu to Chandertal Lake is a dirt road but very scenic providing views of Bara Shigri Glacier and CB ranges. On arrival check in at camp at base of Chandertal Lake. Overnight at camp.

  • Hotspots Rohtang Pass
• Day 2 : Chandertal/ Kaza (170 kms/ 6-7 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 climbing over Kunzum Pass (4558 m) and passing some beautiful villages of Spiti valley. On arrival in Kaza check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 3 : In Kaza

  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.
• Day 4 : Kaza/ Pin Valley/ Dhankar (60 kms/ full day)

  An excursion visiting Pin Valley, the land of Ibex and Snow Leopards. Here we also visit Gungri Monastery. After the visit we continue our ride to visit the old monastery at Lalung village and then continue 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.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 5 : Dhankar/ Tabo/ Nako (90 kms/ 3-4 hrs)

  Morning ride to Tabo and explore the village. 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. Afternoon continue your journey to Nako. On arrival at Nako, a beautiful village located by the banks of lake, check in at camp. Overnight in camp at Nako.
• Day 6 : Nako/ Kalpa (125 kms/ 6 hrs)

  Early morning visit the village, the Buddhist temples with stucco images and murals and a rock where a footprint like impression is ascribed to Padmasambhava. Later we bike from Nako to Kalpa enroute visiting confluence of Satluj & Spiti rivers at Khab. Kalpa village is located in backdrop of Kinner Kailash mountain range. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free to explore Kalpa village. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 7 : Kalpa/ Sangla/ Chitkul/ Sangla (103 kms/ 6 hrs)

  Travel by from Kalpa to Sangla enroute visiting Kamru Fort & village. We continue further Sangla valley to visit the remote village of Chitkul. We ride back to Sangla and check in at camp for overnight stay.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys
• Day 8 : Sangla/ Narkanda (198 kms/ 6-7 hrs)

  Travel from Sangla to Narkanda enroute visiting the famous Bhimakali temple in Sarahan, regarded as one of the Shaktipeeths. Continue ride to Naraknda. 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 9 : Narkanda/ Shimla (69 kms/ 3-4 hrs)

  Travel from Narkanda to Shimla enroute visiting the hill resorts of Kufri. Tour ends in Shimla.

  • Hotspots Kufri

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Transfers
• Insurance

TOUR COST - Rates in INR to organize the above motor bike tour on per person twin sharing basis valid from 15 June to 30 Sep 2012 would be as:-

• **Pillion rider cost does not include any transport in jeep/ car and would have to ride the motorcycle only with his/ her companion
• ***arrangements for pickup or drop from Delhi/ Chandigarh or accommodation in Manali/ Shimla can be organized at extra costs

Hotel / camps included are as:-

Group Dates:-

Package Start From

• Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Cabin no. 105, New P C Chambers, Near Jodha Niwas Parking, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India - 171001
• 08069247359 (Ext : 153)
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