11 Days Manali To Spiti Valley Thrilling Bike Trip
About the Tour:
Fill up your bikes at the world's highest fuel station in Kaza and fire up the rider in you for an exciting motorcycling adventure across the rugged Spiti landscape. This valley will enthral you with its ever-changing landscapes, challenging terrain, and nerve-wracking high altitude views that will make you feel like you're on top of the world.
As you gaze down at a little vehicle underneath Asia's highest suspended Chicham Bridge, you'll feel as if you're on top of the world. After a long ride, the vivid yet tranquil atmosphere of the 1000-year-old Key monastery, which stands aloof on this rough landscape, will provide a distinct sense of serenity at your pitstop. Don't forget to snap a photo for a postcard.
Quick Info:
Route: Delhi - Manali - Jibhi - Rampur - Chitkul - Kalpa - Kaza - Chandra Tal - Manali - Delhi
Duration: 11 Days 10 Nights
Start Point: Delhi
End Point: Delhi
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Tour Description
Inclusions:
➔ Stay on a double and triple sharing basis in hygienic and sanitized hotels/camps
➔ Meals - Breakfast and Dinner
➔ Services of the experienced trip leader and motorbike Mechanic
➔ First Aid kit and Oxygen cylinder
➔ Inner Line permit / Manali Green Tribunal Permit
➔ Facility to carry luggage in a vehicle restricted to 1 Rucksack / Duffle bag of 60 Liters per motorbike
➔ Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc motorbike
➔ Helmet for both rider and pillion Motorbike
➔ Fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary
➔ Extra fuel for backup
➔ Participation certificate
➔ Bon Fire wherever possible
➔ Backup Vehicle
Liwana Recommended:
➔ Explore World's Highest Village, Komic Uniquely via Yak Ride
➔ Shop unique souvenirs such as Merino Wool and Slipper made of Grass at the Kaza Market
➔ Mail postcards to loved ones from the world’s highest post office at Hikkim
➔ Record the change of expressions in a slow-motion video of your friend as he walks over a very shaky bridge that hangs over the mighty Spiti river.
➔ Make a wish by piling 7 rocks at Chandratal Lake
➔ Relax with Sip of Seabuckthorn tea at Cafe Sol, Kaza
➔ Enjoy mouth Watering Vegetable Maggie at Hindustan ka Akhri Dhaba, Chitkul
How to Reach:
By Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi is a feasible option for travelling to Spiti as it serves both domestic as well as international flights.
By Rail: Another Alternative is New Delhi Railway Station is one through which most trains arrive and depart from Delhi and is located in Paharganj, near Connaught Place.
By Road: One of the best Options will be through Buses as it is well connected to cities like Jaipur, Agra, Alwar, Dehradun and even Kathmandu among others.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart from Delhi to Manali | A Township Nestled in the Picturesque Beas River Valley
Description:
- Once you reach Delhi, you will have to proceed towards your boarding point.
- You will then be taking an AC Volvo overnight bus leaving for Manali.
Day 2 - Sightseeing in Manali | A Paradise for Nature Lovers and Adventure Enthusiasts
Description:
- Reach Manali early in the morning and meet a representative who will help you with the smooth transfer to the hotel.
- Check in to the hotel, rest for a while and then you will meet with your fellow riders and get to know each other better.
- After resting for a while, your sightseeing will start with full enthusiasm and you will be visiting the famous Hadimba temple, Buddhist temple, Clubhouse, Siyali Mahadev, Van Vihar and Old Manali.
- Along with the same, you will be able to click multiple pictures to create wonderful memories.
- Return to the hotel for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 - Manali to Jibhi | A Beautiful Hamlet Amidst Lush Green Forests
Description:
- Early in the morning, meet your road captain who will be leading the entire trip and will brief you about the terrain and will draw out a day-wise final plan.
- After the briefing, you will be introduced to the Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles that you will be riding for the rest of the tour.
- Start your ride by taking the Manali - Shimla Highway, and after crossing the Aut Tunnel take a left turn to reach Jibhi.
- On reaching Jibhi, check in to the hotel and take a rest for a while.
- Located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, Jibhi is an alluring village surrounded by natural beauty and gives you the taste of an offbeat destination.
- As you reach Jibhi, the favourite backpacker destination, you can try out trout fishing, and the Great Himalayan National park.
- Overnight stay at your hotel in Jibhi.
Day 4 - Jibhi to Rampur | Explore Apple Orchards and Undulating Forests of Oaks and Cedar
Description:
- Wake up to a beautiful sunrise in Jibhi and have a delicious breakfast.
- You will then be travelling through the rich forests of Deodar, breathtaking views of the valley, snow-covered mountain peaks and fast-flowing rivers.
- Once you reach Rampur you will check in to the hotel and take some rest.
- Later in the evening, explore the surroundings of the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Rampur
Day 5 - Rampur to Chitkul | The Last Inhabited Village at the Indo-Tibetan Border
Description:
- Wake up early in the morning to experience one of the most beautiful sunrises.
- After a delicious breakfast, you will leave for one of the most beautiful views of Kinnaur Valley.
- Travel along the Sutlej river till Karcham from where you will take a right turn towards Chitkul following the Baspa river.
- Chitkul is the last inhabited village before the Indo-China border and here you can also visit the famous ‘Hindustan ka Akhri Dhaba’ for an amazing meal.
- Overnight stay and dinner at hotel/homestay in Chitkul.
Day 6 - Chitkul to Kalpa | Spot the Sacred Shivling Rock Atop the Kailash Mountain
Description:
- After having a hearty breakfast, you will leave for Kalpa.
- You will be driving back towards karcham from where you will proceed deeper into the valley towards Powari.
- At Powari take a left to ride to ReoKong Peo, which is the main town of Kinnaur district from where you will proceed to Kalpa.
- Spend the night in the beautiful Kalpa village overlooking the Kinnaur Kailash mountains.
- Overnight stay at camp/homestay in Kalpa.
Day 7 - Kalpa to Kaza | Explore the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas' at Tabo
Description:
- After early morning breakfast, you will be leaving for Kaza passing through the beautiful Spiti Valley.
- En route, you will be taking the Indo-Tiber Highway and pass through the Khab bridge that marks the confluence of Spiti and the Satluj River.
- Take a short stopover at Nako Lake and have lunch, after which you will be entering the Spiti Valley right as soon as you cross Sumdo.
- Just 3 Km after Sumdo, take a detour on the right through the gate to visit the 500-Year-Old Mummy in the Gue Village.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 8 - Sightseeing in Kaza | Walk the Artistically Painted Rooms at Key Monastery
Description:
- Post early morning breakfast, take your bike out today to explore the spectacular beauty of Kaza.
- Visit the tourist spots including the Key Gompa Monastery that is nestled between the mountains in a bowl-shaped valley of the small village Langza in Spiti valley.
- Langza lies at a whopping height of about 14,500 ft. above sea level and is also considered to be one of the highest villages in the world with a motorable road and the nearby Komic Village is the highest.
- Hikkim is a village in the Spiti district, close to Kaza which is one of the highest year-round inhabited locations in India.
- After exploring the beautiful villages of Langza, Hikkim and Komik, return to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Kaza.
Day 9 - Kaza to Chandratal via Kunzum La | Explore Glistening Lake that Changes Colours Throughout the Day
Description:
- Post breakfast, your motorbike expedition will be moving towards the next location which is the beautiful crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake.
- After passing Kunzum La you will take a right before Baltal to visit Chandratal Lake.
- The beauty of this place is spectacular and you will have to park your vehicles and then trek for two kilometres to reach the lake.
- The lake is situated in the Spiti part of the Lahaul and Spiti district and is also called the “Moon Lake” due to its crescent shape.
- It is overlooked by the mountains on one side and a cirque on the other. After the sunset, the lake glitters under the starlit sky adding to its overall charm.
- Overnight stay at the camps near Chandratal.
Day 10 - Chandratal Lake to Manali via Rohtang | Witness Spellbinding Views of Geypan Peaks
Description:
- Today you will be leaving behind the Spiti Valley and start riding towards Manali.
- On the way, you will be crossing the Rohtang Pass and reach Manali by the evening.
- After reaching Manali you will check in to the hotel and will be handing over your bikes and this will mark the end of your amazing motorbiking expedition.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Manali.
Day 11 - Manali to Delhi | Bid Farewell to the Mountains
Description:
- After breakfast, you will be boarding a Volvo AC Bus from Manali to Delhi and will be reaching Delhi by evening.
- Once you reach Delhi, this marks the end of your memorable tour to Spiti Valley.
Highlights
- Bring out the best of your biking skills on this offroad biking expedition to Spiti Valley
- Send a postcard from 'Highest Post Office' in the World to your loved ones and make them proud
- Drive to the 'World's Highest Motorable Village' - Komic and feel like you are on top of the world
- Capture a timelapse of the changing colours of Kinner Kailash mountain peaks as painted by the sunrays
- Travel to the Last Village of India at Chitkul and plan your lunch at 'Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba'
Know Before You Go ➡️
- The display prices mentioned are for minimum 2 PAX for Standard, Deluxe and Super Deluxe Properties.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels. The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to an increase in the number of guests, hotel change, etc., before the beginning of the trip.
- The hotels are subject to their availability. In case they are not available, the travelers will be accommodated in a property of similar standard.
- Liwana reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbance that occurred (i.e weather condition, political condition, or any others) without changing the total number of days and without compromising any service.
- All entry tickets for stupas, monasteries, sightseeing, state and entry fees, monument entrances, camera charges, permits, etc. are not a part of the package.
- GST is applicable to the package cost.
- For safety purposes, a biking tour is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
- Pay heed to the tour guides and instructors in order to enjoy a safe and sound tour.
- Any fuel for the bikes, any charges for spares parts and damage caused to the bikes, etc. will be charged at extra.
- Check your bikes properly before every day's ride and keep the tour guide informed of the same.
- Always carry your driver's license, wear helmets and riding gear, etc., while riding a bike.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
- Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.
- All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
- If in case any rider wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor Liwana will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
- The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour.
- Because of any reason, natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
- AC does not work in the Hilly Areas
Things to Carry
- Warm clothes
- Toilet paper & wipes
- Day pack (20-30l)
- Biking gears
- Fleece jackets and thermals
- Hiking shoes
- Mosquito & insect repellent
Payment Term Policy
100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 7 days prior to date of travel.
Confirmation Policy
- As soon as you pay, you will receive a confirmation email from Liwana.
- The remaining amount needs to be paid before the date of travel.
Cancellation Policy
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If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.