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Spiti Valley Cycling Tour
Overview
A classic biking tour exploring the remote valleys of Himachal Pradesh. From the picturesque and verdant Kinnaur valley to rugged, semi-arid Spiti and Lahaul, this exciting trip journeys through incredible mountain scenery, visiting ancient Buddhist monasteries and traditional villages en route. Cycling is the perfect way to appreciate the majesty of the landscape at a gentle pace, to get close to the environment and the people who live here.
Tour Highlights
- Cycle through spectacular Himalayan landscapes and remote mountain villages
- Explore the region’s Tibetan monasteries, including Tabo “the Ajanta of the Himalayas”
- Visit Shimla hill station, the summer capital of the British Raj
- Experience the contrasting Kinnaur and Spiti valleys up close
- See the remarkable Rock Garden near Chandigarh
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Hristina Yusifova
Aug 2019Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India, the city which is as historic as modern. After clearing immigration and customs formalities; proceed towards the arrival hall, where you will be greeted by our office representative. He will assist you to the vehicle and will take you to the Delhi Hotel. There are no activities planned for the first day, so simply relax at the Hotel and recover your energy levels or depending upon your flight schedules we can plan some.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - Drive to Shimla, check into hotel. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - Drive to Sarahan, visit Bhimakali temple. Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - Cycle from Sarahan to Wangtu (47km cycling, with some steep ascents). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - By bike through Wangtu to Ribba (52km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 6 - Cycle from Ribba to Puh (47km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 7 - Cycle from Puh to Chango (65km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 8 - By bike from Chango to Tabo (42km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 9 - Cycling from Tabo to Kaza, visiting visit Tabo and Dhankar monasteries en route (48km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 10 - Explore Ki and Kibber monasteries and villages on bikes, or take a rest day for relaxation. Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 11 - By bike from Kaza to Hansa (45km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 12 - Short cycle from Hansa to Losar with some steep ascents (10km cycling). Overnight Guest House
Overnight - Hotel
Day 13 - Cycle from Losar to Chhota Dara via Kunzum La pass (4,551 metres; 48km cycling). Overnight Camp
Overnight - Hotel
Day 14 - By bike from Chotta Dara to Marhi, crossing Rohtang pass (3,978 metres) with some steep ascents and rapid descents (60km cycling). Overnight Camp
Overnight - Hotel
Day 15 - Cycle from Marhi to Manali, with some rapid descents (35km cycling). Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 16 - Manali local exploration and sightseeing on bikes (20km cycling). Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 17 - Drive to Chandigarh, free evening. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 18 - Drive to Delhi, stopping of at Rock gardens and Pinjore gardens en route. Overnight Hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 19 - Delhi, morning sightseeing. It’s really difficult to do justice to a city as vast and multilayered as Delhi in a single day, but, you can surely discover few monuments and explore Delhi’s history with our trained local guide. After breakfast, take a tour of Old Delhi: Passing by Red Fort, visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, followed by a Cycle rickshaw ride in the bustling narrow lanes of Chandni Chow, and the Raj Ghat, a memorial built for Mahatama Gandhi. In the afternoon drive past Lutyen’s Delhi including the Presidential Palace and India Gate. Afterwards visit the Tomb of Humayun and the lofty Qutub Minar, an early Mughal Structure. Evening departure transfer to the international airport.
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional Indian English speaking professional biking Tour leader including his wages, accommodation, food and travelling expenses.
- Support English speaking assistant cycle leader from 7pax on wards includes his wages, shared accommodation with main leader, food and travelling expenses.
- Cycle Mechanic services for the whole trip ( To maintain cycles, services, fix punctures or any other technical problems , daily clean cycles).
- Mineral water, snacks, tea/ coffee, fruits, cookies during cycling days only.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- All government taxes as applicable.
More Information
Starting from Delhi we drive through the northern plains to the enchanting hillside town of Shimla, summer capital of the British Raj. After local exploration, we will proceed north along the Hindustan-Tibet road to reach Sarahan and its famous Bhimakali temple.
We start our biking adventure from Sarahan, passing through the beautiful Kinnaur valley along Sutlej river. The lush green environs and apple orchards gradually peter out, to be replaced by the barren mountain landscape of the Spiti valley, home to the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of Dhankar, Ki, Kibber and Tabo. Tabo is popularly known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas for its magnificent wall-paintings and frescoes.
Biking through the higher reaches of Spiti, we will pass incredible rock formations and dramatic sandstone scenery before crossing the Kunzum La (4,551m) and descending into the comparatively green Lahaul valley. We will continue along the Chandra river passing through traditional villages as we climb towards the Rohtang pass (3,979m) to enter the lush Kullu valley.
After a day relaxing in delightful Manali, we will drive to Delhi en route visiting some popular sites around Chandigarh en route, including the extraordinary Rock Garden of artist Nek Chand.
