6 Day Spiti Valley Winter Bike Expedition

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1: Delhi - Manali
Day 2: Manali Sightseeing
Day 3: Manali  - Atal Tunnel- Kunzum Pass - Kaza
Day 4: Kaza - Chicham - Kibber - Key Monastery - Kaza
Day 5: Kaza - Dhankar Monastery - Dhankar Lake - Hikkim - Komic - Langza - Kaza
Day 6: Kaza - Kiato - Losar - Kunzum Pass - Chandratal Lake
Day 7: Chandratal Lake - Atal Tunnel - Manali - Delhi
Day 8: Reach Delhi

Day 01: Delhi - Manali

• Report at Majnu ka Tilla by 6:00 PM
• Leave Delhi by 7 PM and reach Manali by the next morning.
• Distance: 530 KM || 14 to 15 Hrs
• Altitude: Delhi (700 ft) to Manali (6,398 ft)
• Stay: NA

Day 02: Manali  Sightseeing

• Reach Manali in the morning.
• After Freshening up in the stay we will leave for Local sightseeing and bike test ride.
• Visit Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple & Do some Shopping at Mall Road for souvenirs, handicrafts, jackets, shawls, and jewelry.
• Stay: Manali (Hotel - 3 Sharing)

Day 03 : Manali  - Atal Tunnel - Kunzum Pass - Kaza

• Start early from Manali and head towards Kaza
• We will enter Lahaul leaving Kullu behind using the Atal Tunnel.
• Suddenly green valleys turn into brown barren mountains.
• Visit infamous Chacha - Chachi Dhaba for a quick snack.
• We Cross Kunzum Pass (14,931 Ft) one of the high altitude passes in the region and enter into the Spiti Region.
• Distance: 190 KM || 8 to 9 Hrs
• Altitude: Manali (6,398 ft) to Kaza (12,500 ft)
• Stay: Kaza (Home Stay)

Day 04: Kaza - Dhankar Monastery - Tabo - Kaza

• Start early from Kaza and head towards Dhankar
• Visit Dhankar Monastery - A 1000-year-old Monastery almost hanging on the tip of a peak and overlooking the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers.
• Visit Dhankar Lake - A 3Kms trek takes you to this untouched beauty of the high-altitude lake.
• Visit Tabo monasteries (old and new ) - Tabo Monastery built in 996AD is quoted as ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas’ for its painted wall murals. 
  Tabo Monastery is the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in both India and the Himalayas.
  Drive Distance: 130 KM || 5 to 6 Hrs
  Trek Distance: 06Kms || 3 to 4 Hrs
• Altitude: Dhankar Lake (14,000 ft), Kaza (12,500 ft)
• Stay: Kaza (Home Stay)

Day 05 : Kaza - Hikkim - Komic - Langza - Kaza

• Visit Hikkim  (14,570Ft) - A Village with the highest post office in the world and also the highest polling booth in the world.
  Send a letter to your loved ones from here.
• Visit Komic (15,500Ft) - The Highest village in the world connected by a motorable road.
• Visit Langza (14,143Ft) - The fossil village where you get to see fossils that are thousands of years old, Statue of Lord Buddha.
• Distance: 55 KM || 6 to 7 Hrs
• Altitude: Kaza (12,500 ft), Kaza (12,500 ft)
• Stay: Kaza (Home Stay)

Day 06: Kaza - Key Monastery - Chicham - Kunzum Pass - Chandratal Lake

• Visit Key Monastery - A 1000-year-old monastery, home to around 300 lamas who receive their religious education here surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glaciers.
• A small hike takes you to the Key monastery viewpoint from where you can witness surreal views of the Key monastery and Spiti River.
• Visit Chicham Bridge - The highest bridge in Asia connecting Chicham and Kibber at a staggering height of 13,596Ft.
• Get ready for the most adventurous route of the trip.
• Visit Chandratal Lake - One of the must-visit places in Spiti Valley.
  (Chandra = Moon; Tal = Lake). The beautiful lake is surrounded by plenty of snow-capped mountain peaks.
• A small trek takes you to this 2.5Km long high-altitude freshwater lake.
• Check in to the campsite near Chandra Tal lake and gaze at millions of stars in the sky.
• Distance: 110 KM || 7 to 8 Hrs
• Altitude: Kaza (12,500 ft), Chandratal Lake (14,000 ft)
• Stay: Chandratal  (Camping)

Day 07 : Chandratal - Manali

• We will start from Chandratal lake and continue our journey towards Manali
• Distance: 130 KM || 6 to 7 Hrs
• Altitude: Chandratal Lake (14,000 ft) to Manali (6,398 ft)
• Catch the Bus from Manali to Delhi by 6 PM

Day 08: Manali to Delhi (530 Km)

• You can plan your return journey after 02:00 PM from Delhi Airport.

Note: There might be a few changes in the itinerary due to weather, road conditions, and the physical ability of the team.
Go Adventure reserves the right to change the itinerary at any point in time considering the team's safety.

Documents to carry (Hard Copy) :

• Adhar Card (2 Copies)
• Driving License (2Copies)

Riding Gear

• Riding Jacket
• Riding Gear
• Knee Guard
  Note: You can rent these from us at Manali in case you don't have them or don't want to carry extra luggage.

Clothing :

• Windcheater & Raincoat
• Thermals
• Fleece
• Heavy thick jacket/down jacket
• Hand Gloves
• Comfortable clothes (Full sleeves shirts & full Trek pants -  3 to 5 pairs)
• Dry-fit clothes
• Innerwear

Head and skin Protection :

• Cap / Sun hat
• Balaclava/ Woolen cap
• UV protected Sunglasses
• Sunscreen (SPF 40 and above)
• Lip balm
• Cold cream

Footwear :

• Sports shoes
• Above ankle length waterproof shoes
• Sandals or Flip-flops
• Socks (3 to 4 pairs)
• Woolen socks (2 pairs)

Electronics :

• Camera & Kit (Optional)
• Mobile chargers
• Power bank

Medication :

• Personal medicine ( If any )
• One strip of Diamox
• Headache, diarrhea, motion sickness
• Glucose powder

Miscellaneous:

• Hydration Pack or Reusable Water bottle - 2Ltr
• Liquid cash
• Sanitizer
• 50-60L Backpack & A small day backpack
• Headtorch
• Dry snacks, ORS, dry fruits, chocolates, Nutri bars, etc.

Use your garbage bag or properly dispose of used wet tissues and napkins. Do not litter wet tissues and sanitary napkins in the mountains as well as other public areas.

Tip: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalize things and carry a few extra plastic bags for wet clothes.

Note 1: We need not carry backpacks with us. You can keep your luggage in one of our backup vehicles and carry only a small day backpack with you during the ride.

Note 2: Only postpaid numbers will work in the Spiti region.

• Accommodation on sharing basis as per the itinerary
• Meals: 5 Breakfasts & 5 Dinners.
  Day 2: Dinner
  Day 3-6: Breakfast & Dinner
  Day 7: Breakfast
• Transport from Manali to Spiti by Bike or Four Wheeler as per your selection.
• Bike Rentals
• Entry Fees & Inner line Permits
• Fuel for the entire journey
• Back-up vehicle for luggage
• Mechanic for assistance
• Helmet for the Rider and the pillion
• Experienced Tour captain
• First-aid kit with 24x7 oxygen cylinders
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary. (Vehicle will be on a non-disposal basis).

• Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Caution deposit of INR 8000/- per bike
• Any kind of personal expenses, optional tours, insurance, laundry
• Biking Gear (Available on rental basis)

Costs incidental to any changes in the itinerary due to bad weather or natural calamities that are beyond our control.