Spiti motorbike trip

Place for an adventure motorcyclist, stunningly beautiful, lush green to barren mountains to lush green again. On the way visiting some of the oldest Buddhist monasteries for a rich cultural experience and staying in isolated villages. Ride across three high-altitude passes, visit the highest villages in the world .

Departure Date:

june 15, july 1, july 15, august 1 august 15 september 1, september 15

Duration:

9 days

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Motorbike Test Ride and Tour Introduction. (50kms, 3 hours)

Day 1: Motorbike Test Ride and Tour Introduction. (50kms, 3 hours)

Arrive manali and check into hotel. After Lunch you will be introduced to your motorcycles. You will then be given a short hand on to the bike and you can take the bike for a short ride so that you can test the bike yourself. Towards the evening you would be given the tour introduction by the tour leader and in case you need to buy something you may get it from the market.

Day 2: Manali to Sojha (109 kms, 5 hours)

Day 2: Manali to Sojha (109 kms, 5 hours)

Today after breakfast you start your journey in the Himalayas on your motorcycles from Manali towards Banjar Valley to Sojha. On the way we would cross Kullu Valley also known as the valley of gods and from Aut, we would divert towards the Banjar Valley. Banjar Valley is a hub of many beautiful places in Himachal that still remains unexplored by the tourists. After crossing Jibhi we reach Sojha. This is where our day ends for today and after a hearty meal, we rest overnight.

Day 3: Sojha to Sarahan (124 kms, 5 hours)

Day 3: Sojha to Sarahan (124 kms, 5 hours)

After breakfast, we move from Sojha towards Sarahan, a small village which is the site of the Bhimakali Temple, originally known as Bhimadevi Temple, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali. The temple is known to be around 800 years old. Dinner & overnight stay in the temple guest house.

Day 4: Sarahan to Sangla (83kms, 5 hours)

Day 4: Sarahan to Sangla (83kms, 5 hours)

Today we start our journey from Sarahan to Sangla enroute Thach, Karcham Dam and Shaung. The valley is one of the most beautiful valley in the country. The place feature houses and temples that are built in Kinnuari wood and stone style. Sangla valley is covered with dense forest slopes and apple orchards. The most significant achievement of this region which is worth laudable is that this area boasts of growing the world's best quality apples. After reaching Sangla, dinner and rest overnight.

Day 5: Sangla to Nako (170kms, 7 hours)

Day 5: Sangla to Nako (170kms, 7 hours)

After breakfast, today we will go towards Chitkul, last village of the region, a beautiful village untouched by tourists. We ride towards Recong Peo, get our permits ready. Then enroute visiting the confluence of river Satluj and Spiti at Khab. Nako, is a small village near to the Indo-China Border. Upon reaching Nako in the evening, after check-in you are free to explore Nako village is located on the banks of Nako Lake. In Nako you can visit Nako Monastery, dated to 1025, as well as several other Buddhist chortens. Along with that you can visit Nako Lake which is believed to have the foot print of Padmasambhava. Another feature of this lake is that it freezes in the winters and people use it for ice skating practice.

Day 6: Nako to Kaza (111 kms, 5 hours)

Day 6: Nako to Kaza (111 kms, 5 hours)

After an early breakfast, we ride towards Kaza along the Spiti River. Enroute we would visit Tabo Monastery, which was founded in 996AD by the great teacher Richensang- Po. The monastery has nine temples, four decorated stupas, and several cave shrines adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. From here we continue towards Dhankar. Here we have Dhankar monastery which stands high over the valley and is a stupendous example of local architecture. This monastery was once a fort and was the residence of the ruler of Spiti. After this we move directly to Kaza. Dinner & overnight stay.

Day 7: Kaza-chandertal (108kms, 4 hours)

Day 7: Kaza-chandertal (108kms, 4 hours)

Today after breakfast you start your journey in the Himalayas on your motorcycles from Kaza to Chandertal crossing kunzum pass, taking some off beat tracks we reach our camp. Evening time one may have a small walk towards chandertal and enjoy its beauty. Dinner & overnight at camps.

Day 8: Chandertal- Manali (90kms, 6 hours)

Day 8: Chandertal- Manali (90kms, 6 hours)

Today will be the most adventurous day as we will be riding on the most offroad tracks. crossing many water crossings and dusty roads. After we reach the Khoksar we will get good roads, soon we cross through Atal tunnel and finally see greenary as we reach Manali. Check into hotel.

Day 9: Tour ends

Day 9: Tour ends

Check out hotel by 12 noon.

Tour includes

  • Transportation from airport to hotel visa versa
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast and dinner.
  • One Royal Enfield himalayan per rider.
  • Backup Vehicle with mechanic, basic spare parts and medical Kit.
  • All Toll, Taxes and Permits.
  • Fuel for the entire journey
  • Professional Road Captain as guide.
  • Bottled water.
  • Full motorbike Insurance.

    Excludes

  • Any beverages, lunch and table tips.
  • Any cost due to force majeure.
  • Any travel outside the itinerary.
  • Anything not mentioned in includes.

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