SPITI VALLEY
Detailed Information about the tour
Day 01: Arrive Manali + Briefing
Arrive in Manali and meet the representative. Briefing and bike allotment will be done in the evening. Stay in Manali.
Day 02: Manali to Sarahan
After breakfast we will start the epic Himalayan Bike Ride. Drive to Sarahan which is at a distance of around 180 km and will take 6-7 hours to reach. On the way, you will pass through Jibhi, Jalori Pass and some other places. The road linking the two runs almost near the crest of the mountain with a gradual ascent. One is constantly treated to a bird's-eye view of the different valleys as the road twists and turns from one spur to another. Especially breathtaking is the view of Sarahan. On arrived at Sarahan, check in to your hotel and enjoy overnight stay with dinner.
Day 03: Sarahan to Kalpa
Rise up in the morning with a beautiful view around and have breakfast.
Walk around the Sarahan explore the helipad and visit Kalimata temple. After breakfast we will start the ride to Kalpa. Sangla valley will be on the way to Kalpa. After reaching Kalpa we will visit the famous Roghi the suicide point and the famous temple of the town. Enjoy the evening walking around. Stay and dinner in Kalpa.
Day 04: Kalpa - Nako - Ghuen Village - Tabo
After breakfast, continue driving on the famous Hindustan - Tibet highway or the NH 22. This stretch is famously known as one of “most treacherous roads of the world” by the lonely planet in a visual spectacle. After a quick refuelling stop at Puh, we proceed to Nako – the last hamlet of Kinnaur, before we enter the gates of Spiti Valley. After lunch in Nako, you drive through Sumdo, the first village of Spiti Valley on this road, to Tabo, which would be our first stop in the glorious, mystical Spiti Valley. Later on, visit Ghuen village - a Mummy of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, believed to be about 500 years old, has been found in India’s northern Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. Unlike other monasteries in the Spiti Valley, the Tabo monastery is located at the bottom of the valley. Enjoy your overnight stay in Tabo.
Day 05: Tabo - Dhankar - PIN valley to KAZA
After a delicious breakfast, drive towards Dhankar. Perched high above the confluence of the Spiti and Pin River, in a hidden bowl, is the tiny hamlet of Dhankar. Later on, drive towards the beautiful Pin Valley. First, visit the Kungri Monastery and then the beautiful hamlet of Mudh – the last motorable village of the Pin Valley. In the evening start your drive toward Kaza, it's just 1-2 hours drive and on arrived at Kaza check in your hotel and rest day to explore Kaza monastery and market. Here you can visit the Himalayan cafe, which is in the centre of the market and Deyzore cafe. The capital of Spiti, Kaza is a helpfully compact launch pad for trips to spectacular Ki Gompa and fascinating high-altitude villages including Kibber, Langza and Komic. Enjoy your stay at a hotel/homestay with dinner.
Day 06: Kaza Local Sightseeing
On this day, after breakfast, you drive to some of the highest inhabited regions of the world, Komik. This little hamlet brings you thousands of miles away from your familiar settings to a place of soft brown pastures and snow-white mountain peaks. Later, drive to Hikkim where you visit the world’s highest post office in the world. Drive to Langza, a village is situated at an altitude of 4,400 meters and belongs to the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Once you are here, you can walk into the village and visit the ancient Lang (Temple) which is estimated to be around 1000 years old. After that, you visit the world famous Ki Monastery. The car will first stop at the base of the monastery hill for the ultimate photo opportunity of this remarkable structure.
Then you will move farther up the valley to the picturesque village of Kibber. The expanses of beautiful landscapes and immeasurable beauty of the snow-tipped mountains make the place a haven for nature-lovers and photographers alike. Drive back to Kaza in the evening and spend the night in a comfortable and warm Kaza hotel.
Day 07: Kaza to Chandrataal Lake
This day, commence your journey on the Kaza – Manali road. However, you take one last stop at another Spitian wonder – Chandratal Lake. The mystical and beautiful Chandratal Lake, which translates to Moon Lake, is located at a height of 14,100 feet. The Chandra Bhaga mountain range forms a striking backdrop for the lake, which changes appearance according to the pictures painted in the sky. After capturing the colours of the beautiful Chandratal Lake, drive to your camping site where a hot supper under the gaze of a million stars and the Milky Way awaits you. Your camps at Chandratal Lake are equipped with camping equipment including tents, high altitude sleeping bags/blankets and a comfortable mattress.
Day 08: Chandrataal Lake to Manali via Rohtang
After breakfast, start the drive from Chandrataal lake to Manali. Take a quick stop at Batal for a cup of tea. From there, you continue driving on the Kaza – Manali highway and stop at Chatru for lunch. Drive through the famous Rohtang Pass and return to Manali. The 13,050 feet high Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh, a major tourist attraction and at a distance of 51 km from Manali, Rohtang Pass is on the highway to Keylong/Leh. Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful views of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river that flows down in the Lahaul valley. Enjoy your overnight stay at a hotel with dinner.
Day 09: Depart from Manali
On next day after breakfast, check out from hotel and start your drive toward our home town. You can get the Volvo for Chandighar or Delhi from Manali easilyTrip Ends.
Inclusions:
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Accommodation for 08 Nights on Double Sharing
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08 Breakfast and 08 Dinners + Morning Tea
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Royal Enfield 350 CC
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Fuel Expenses
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Back-Up vehicle with Mechanic and Spare Parts
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Inner Line Permit Charges
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Road Captains
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First-Aid medical kits
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Free T-shirt
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Go-Pro video of the ride
Exclusions:
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Lunch on All Days
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Any Monument entry Fee
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Personal Expenses (Snacks/Water Bottles/Energy Drinks)
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Cost Escalation due to natural reason/strike/taxi-Bike Union Issues/Anti social unrest (Riders need to bear their expenses of the day in such cases)
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Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions
Package Cost:
Own Bike & Fuel: INR 34,999 Per Person
Solo Rider: INR 46,999 Per Person
Dual Rider: INR 39,999 Per Person
Seat in SUV: INR 34,999 Per Person
PAYMENT DETAILS:
Booking Amount: Rs 7500/- per person. (non refundable)
Account Holder Name: India-Rides
Account Type: Current Account
Bank: HDFC Bank Ltd
Account No: 50200024766751
IFSC Code: HDFC0000249
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PAYMENT POLICY:
1. 30% of the Total Billing Amount to be deposited as the booking amount at the time of the booking.
2. Remainder 70% of the Total Billing Amount to be deposited before 30 days of the departure date.
3. Failure to adhere to the Payment Policy can lead to a cancellation of the booking without any prior notice to the booking person
CANCELLATION POLICY:
1. 20% cancellation fee would be levied/ forfeited if the cancellation is done 30 days prior the Day 1 of the trip.
2. 100% cancellation fee would be levied/ forfeited if the cancellation is done less than 30 days prior the Day 1 of the trip.
3. Fail to do the 30% amount within a month of the booking or 3 months prior to the travel date, whichever is sooner, the booking will stand cancelled without any prior intimation, and the amount received by the company will be forfeited with no refund