Motor Bike Tours
Motor Bike/Cycle tours in Himachal and Ladakh are more popular as trekking and mountaineering. For motor biking tour , You must be a very good biker, because you have to cross high passes. This is the best way to savor the scenic attractions of the state during a trip to Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh by embarking on some of the famous adventure sports of Himachal Pradesh. The journey from Shimla to Manali via Kinnaur and Spiti is 830 km is one of the ultimate challenges for the mountain bikers. Beginning at Shimla, the tour will take you to Kinnaur valley , Spiti valley, Lahaul valley and ends at Manali which crosses two high beautiful pass Kunzum Pass(4551 mts.) and Rohtang Pass(3978 mts.). Adventure People India provide some amazing Biking tour in Himachal and Ladakh.
Name of Tour : Shimla-Kinnaur-Spiti Cycling Tour
Highest Altitude : 4551 Mts.(Kunzum Pass)
Best Season : Mid June to Sep End
Duration of the Tour : 15 Nights / 16 Days
Outline Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi – Chandigarh train and drive to Shimla (2206 mts.) / 03 hrs Train and 04 hrs drive / on hotel
Day 02) Local tour on cycle / o/n hotel
Day 03) Shimla - Thanedar (2350 mts.) / 85 km / o/n Camp
Day 04) Thanedar - Sarahan (2165 mts.) / 97 km / o/n Camp
Day 05) Sarahan - Sangla (2680 mts.) / 92 km / o/n Camp
Day 06) Sangla – Chitkul – Sangla / 52 Km / o/n Camp
Day 07) Sangla - Kalpa (2960 mts.) / 50 km / o/n Camp
Day 08) Kalpa - Pooh (3662 mts.) / 76 km / o/n Camp
Day 09) Pooh - Tabo (3050mts.) / 95 km / o/n Camp
Day 10) Tabo - Kaza (3600 mts.) / 47 km / o/n CampDay 11) Kaza – Ki- Kibber(4205 mts.) -Kaza / 36 Km / o/n Camp
Day 12) Kaza - Losar (4079 mts.) / 65 km / o/n Camp
Day 13) Losar – Kunzum Pass(4551 mts.) - Gramphoo (3200 mts.) / 74 km / o/n Camp
Day 14) Gramphoo –Rohrang Pass (3978 mts.) - Manali (2050 mts.) / 62 km / o/n hotel
Day 15) Manali Free Day / o/n hotelDay 16) Manali- Chandigarh drive + train to Delhi / 09 hrs drive + 03 hrs train
RATES
Category
Hotels
Min 02 Pax
Min 04 Pax
Min 06 Pax
Standard
Shimla: Woodpark or similar
Thanedar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Sarahan: Dom/Alpine Tents
Sangla: Dom/Alpine Tents
Kalpa: Dom/Alpine Tents
Pooh : Dom/Alpine Tents
Tabo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Kaza: Dom/Alpine Tents
Losar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Gramphoo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Manali: Mohan Palace or similar
High Season: Rs. 111500
Low Season : Rs. 109000
High Season: Rs. 67500
Low Season : Rs.65000
High Season: Rs. 53000
Low Season : Rs. 50500
Deluxe
Shimla: Sukh Sagar Regency or similar
Thanedar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Sarahan: Dom/Alpine Tents
Sangla: Dom/Alpine Tents
Kalpa: Dom/Alpine Tents
Pooh : Dom/Alpine Tents
Tabo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Kaza: Dom/Alpine Tents
Losar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Gramphoo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Manali: Lotus Inn River view or similar
High Season: Rs. 113500
Low Season : Rs. 111500
High Season: Rs. 69500
Low Season : Rs. 67500
High Season: Rs. 55000
Low Season : Rs. 53000
Super Deluxe
Shimla: Royal Regency or similar
Thanedar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Sarahan: Dom/Alpine Tents
Sangla: Dom/Alpine Tents
Kalpa: Dom/Alpine Tents
Pooh : Dom/Alpine Tents
Tabo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Kaza: Dom/Alpine Tents
Losar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Gramphoo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Manali: Delfryn or similar
High Season: Rs. 115000
Low Season : Rs. 113000
High Season: Rs. 71000
Low Season : Rs. 69000
High Season: Rs. 56500
Low Season : Rs.54500
Luxury
Shimla: Snow Valley Resort or similar
Thanedar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Sarahan: Dom/Alpine Tents
Sangla: Dom/Alpine Tents
Kalpa: Dom/Alpine Tents
Pooh : Dom/Alpine Tents
Tabo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Kaza: Dom/Alpine Tents
Losar : Dom/Alpine Tents
Gramphoo : Dom/Alpine Tents
Manali: Manali Heights or similar
High Season: Rs. 118500
Low Season : Rs. 115500
High Season: Rs. 74500
Low Season : Rs. 71500
High Season: Rs.60000
Low Season : Rs. 57000
QUOTATION INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar category Camps/hotels on double sharing basis
- All breakfasts, packed Lunches and Dinners during Camping
- One Luggage Vehicle for camping gears and staff
- Cook , helper and staff
- Dom/Alpine Tents with Insulation mats for trekking style camping (Clients are requested to bring their own sleeping bags)
- Kitchen tent fitted with kitchen equipment
- All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances
- 01 ac Innova on day 01 and day 16
- Hotels at Shimla and Manali on MAPAI
QUOTATION EXCLUDES:
- Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
- Any other meals
- Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
- Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
- Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
- Guides and Monuments Fees
- Any Cycle(we can arrange cycles on extra cost)
- GST
We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends
Detail Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi - Chandigarh - Shimla (2206 mts.) / 04 hrs drive / on hotel
Arrive Chandigarh by Train/flight and drive to Shimla
The British discovered Shimla in the form of a little village in 1819 during the Anglo-Gorkha war. When war broke afresh in 1819, the British took the place with its cool and healthy climate. Here was installed a village of tents, where the heat weary British military and civil officers came to rest and the first house built in 1822, is regarded to be “Kennedy House” which was the residence of Charles Pratt Kennedy, the newly appointed political officer to the hill states. In 1864 under the Viceroyalty of John Lawrence, Shimla was officially declared the Summer Capital of British Empire in India (April to October). - a status is retained upto Indian Independence in 1947. After the independence of India, Shimla became the capital of Punjab until 1966, when it came under Himachal Pradesh. In 1971 Himachal Pradesh became a full fledged state and Shimla became the capital of this state.
Overnight stay at Hotels.
Day 02) Local tour on Cycle / o/n hotel
Today enjoy full day Shimla Local sight seeing on cycle
The Mall: The Mall is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars etc. The Mall starts from Chhota Shimla to Viceregal Lodge, which is approximately five Km long stretch. This area has also been declared a 'Heritage Zone' by the State Government. The vehicles are not allowed into Mall road except ambulance and fire engines. There are many old beautiful buildings standing on Mall Road.
The Ridge: This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges.
Christ Church: The most prominent building on the Mall is the yellow Christ Church built in 1857, reputed to be the second oldest church in northern India. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844.
Scandal Point: Scandal Point remains the hub of Shimla’s social life; it is the place where people gathered for both conversation and gossip. Now it is also known as the meeting place of the local Shimla.
Viceregal Lodge (Built in 1888)/ Indian Institute of Advanced Study: Built Between 1884 - 1888 by chief architect Henry Irwin. The building resembles a Scottish baronial castle. This was the first building with electric light in Shimla. This was the venue of the Simla Conference in 1945. In 1947, the decision to partition India and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), was taken here. After independence 1947, building became the property of the President of India and was renamed Rashtrapati Niwas. Now it houses the Indian Institute of Advance Study and is open only in some parts to the public. (closed on Monday and Gazetted Holidays)
Overnight stay at Hotels.
Day 03) Shimla - Thanedar (2350 mts.) / 85 km / o/n Camp
Ride to Thanedar enroute visit
Narkanda(2708 mts.): Narkanda is situated 64 Km north of Shimla at an elevation of 2,708 m. about and is accessible through Theog and Matiana. The route goes through picturesque scenery from there is a splendid view of the snow peaked range of the Inner Himalayas. Hattu Peak is the highest peak in Narkanda at a height of 3,300 m and 08 km far from Narkanda. One finds a striking panorama of the plains below and the surrounding snow bastions on the sky line.
Later visit Hatu Peak: Hatu Peak is an adventurous trek which starts from Narkanda offers splendid views of the snow clad Himalayan peaks. Hatu peak trek is also a good weekend trek if one is planning for night out camping.
For the rulers of the erstwhile hill states, Hatu Peak was of great strategic importance because of its commanding position. It was accepted as a boundary between the states. The Gorkhas captured it early in the 19th century and established a fort at the top of Hatu Peak. Later, the British ousted them from the Hatu heights.
The peak can be accessed by a bike or a car or on foot. At the top of the peak, the verdant views of the mountains around and Hatu Mata temple grace the travelers with their majestic presence. Overall the 7-k-long stretch from Narkanda to Hatu Peak takes close to 3 hours to trek.
Hatu is famous for its ski slopes. A sub-centre of the Mountaineering and Allied Sports Institute at Manali runs adventure activities here, and ski equipment is available in winter. Thanedar and Kotgarh near Narkanda form the apple heartland of Himachal. Samuel Stokes, an American, introduced apple cultivation here in 1905.
Tani Jubbar Lake: Tani Jubbar Lake is an oval shaped, artificially fed, shallow mass of water located near Narkanda. The water body is encircled by a paved pathway, flanked by gentle slopes, covered with pine and spruce trees. The lake is home to several exotic birds. This virtually stamp-sized mountain lake is surrounded by fringed, cedar forests that make for an idyllic picnic setting. Encapsulate in the mesmerizing beauty of the snow covered Himalayan ranges that are clearly seen from this lookout point. There are clearing near the lake for travelers to pitch their tents who wish to stay the night camping and star gazing. Walk 15-minutes downhill to the traditional, quaint village of Mailan with an extremely friendly, small population of villagers. Tani Jubar Lake is also famous for the ‘Nag Devta’ temple, where the locals offer prayers to the serpent god.
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 04) Thanedar - Sarahan (2165 mts.) / 97 km / o/n Camp
After breakfast, depart to Sarahan
A beautiful drive through thick pine forests of the Pir Punjal Range.
Sarahan is a tiny village but offers splendid views of Shrikanda Mahadev Peak (5155m).
Later visit The Bhimakali temple is built in Indo-Tibetan architectural style, it is one of the finest examples of Himachali architecture and is dedicated to Lord Narsingha and Lord Raghunath. This temple is the main attraction of the region and is decorated silver. Apart from the main deities, this temple has images of various Hindu and Buddhist Gods. It is also one of the last few surviving temples made entirely of timber.
Lanka Vir Temple, Situated next door to the Bhimakali temple, this was where human sacrifices were made long ago to please Goddess Bhimakali. The bodies were apparently thrown into the well nearby.
Once in Sarahan, one beholds a range of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks and one of them is the Shrikhand Peak. The rather peculiar thing about this peak is that it is only one, whose tip remains uncovered with snow. In the evening, sunrays adorn the peaks and the sight is simply stupendous.
Upon arrival check in at Hotel.
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 05) Sarahan - Sangla (2680 mts.) / 92 km / o/n Camp
After breakfast, ride to Sangla (Kinnaur) through the Baspa Valley. Kinnaur is a border district, located in the southeastern part of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur holds three of world's grandest mountain ranges-the Zanskar, the Greater Himalaya, and the Dhauladhar-and the famous 4,573-meter-high Kinner Kailash mountain by whose side is the seventy-nine foot vertical rock formation that resembles a Shivalinga and changes color as the day passes.
Karchham (1,899 m), located at the confluence of the Sutlej and Baspar rivers, is the start of the picturesque Baspar Valley of which Sangla is the largest settlement. Baspa Valley is the prettiest Valley in the Himalayas. The beautiful valley along Bhaba River is an important tourist spot. It is a link road to the valley, which originates at Wangtu. It has a reservoir lake and alpine meadows and is famous for the trek route to Pin Valley in Spiti. Sangla is 18 km from Karchham and is perched at a height of 2880 meters. A link road that goes off the National Highway into the Baspar valley offers an enchanting spot at every curve. There are saffron fields, orchards, and higher up, as the road climbs the steep, there are lush green alpine meadows.
Upon arrival check in at Guest House at Sangla or Rakcham
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 06) Sangla – Chitkul – Sangla / 52 Km / o/n Camp
Rakchham (2900 mts.): Rakchham village is situated on the right bank of river Baspa, 18 km away from Sangla. The village has some charming houses.
Chitkul (3450 mts.): Chitkul is the last and highest village in the enchanting Sangla valley, situated on the right bank of river Baspa at a distance of 26 km from Sangla. This is one of the most beautiful village in Himachal Pradesh. There are 3 temples of local goddess Mathi.
Sangla Village(2680 mts.) : village is situated on the right bank of Baspa River, the village of Sangla has the main market and the village houses are an unique examples of wooded architecture.
Kamru Fort (2800 mts.): Fort is situated at a distance of 1 km from Sangla, it is a five storeyed old fort. It serves as an excellent example of an architectural style that is unique to this part of the world. The fort belonged to the rulers of erstwhile Bushehar.
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 07) Sangla - Kalpa (2960 mts.) / 50 km / o/n Camp
Morning after breakfast drive to Kalpa. O/n hotel at Kalpa
There are about 77 villages in the Kinnaur district and Kalpa is one of the biggest of them, once a favourite haunt of Lord Dalhousie. In front of Kalpa is an impressive view of the Raldang Kailash massif directly across the Sutlej River. There are almost no urban centers.
Evening visit local village farms and orchards
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 08) Kalpa - Pooh (3662 mts.) / 76 km / o/n Camp
Ride to pooh
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 09) Pooh - Tabo (3050mts.) / 95 km / o/n Camp
Ride to Tabo via Nako
Nako is surrounded by willow and polar trees. There is a small village on the bank of this lake - and the village seems to be half buried by the lake's borders. On the water's northern side, are four Buddhist temples with stucco images and murals. Near Nako is a footprint-like impression ascribed to the saint Padmasambhava. It freezes in winter and people enjoy skating on this lake.Nako Lake is a pilgrim destination for the Buddhists. Because the Nako Lake is situated at such a great height, there are only a few species of fishes that populate the lake. Anglers coming here with their fishing rods come mainly to while away their time in the beautiful surroundings of the lake. One can observe numerous species of birds and flying overhead at Nako Lake. A perfect place for nature lovers & ornithologists alike, Nako Lake and Nako Monastery is a popular tourist destination in Himachal. Enjoy the atmosphere & obtain blessings as Nako in Kinnaur invites everyone with a welcome smile.
After lunch drive further to Tabo
Tabo the largest district in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti, is a vast area of high mountains and low valleys. It is bounded by Ladakh to the north, Tibet to the east, and the Kullu valley to the south. The district is named after its two subdivisions, which are distinct and separate regions, despite of their topographical and cultural similarities. The altitude varies from over 6,500 m in the high peaks to 2,740 m, where the Chenab River makes its exit from the region. The Lahaul region is at an altitude of 3000-3900 m, the air is much rarified and there are heavy snowstorms between September and May. Nevertheless, since the rains here are very scanty, it is an ideal place for trekkers, especially in the months between June and September. The Spiti valley is connected to Lahaul through the 4500-m Kunzam pass. Beyond the reach of the monsoon, the valley sees little rain in summer, when the sun is strong, and the nights cool. It is the seat one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries regarded next to the Tholong Gompa in Tibet. The monastery contains large number of scriptures and pieces of art, wall painting and Stucco. It is also know as Ajanta of Himalayas
Tabo Monastery: It is situated at village Tabo at a height of 3050m lying in the Spiti valley near the Tibetan (Chinese) border just north of the Satluj River. The Tabo Gompa is the largest monastery complex of Buddhist religion.
This has been declared as a protected monument. It was built in A.D. 996 by Ringchen Zangpo and has been declared as the place where the current Dalai Lama will retire. Its sculptures, stucco images and wall paintings are similar to the Ajanta-Ellora paintings.
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 10) Tabo - Kaza (3600 mts.) / 47 km / o/n Camp
Ride to Kaza enroute visit Dhankar Monastery
Dhankar Monastery: Dhankar is located on top of a hill about 25 kms. east of Kaza and 7 Km from Schichling National Highway in local parlance, a ‘dhankar’ is a fort. This was once the castle of the rular Spiti, the Nano. On top of a hill there is a fort which uses to be the prison in olden times. Today it has about 150 lamas in residence, a collection of Buddhist scriptures, a 4 bodied " Vairochana" (Dhayan Budha) , murals of Medicine Buddhas and protector deities.
Kaza is the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti, situated on the left bank of river Spti on National Highway. This is the main market in the Spiti valley. It has all modern facilities and is connected by road with Manali & Shimla except in the winter months.
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 11) Kaza – Ki- Kibber(4205 mts.) -Kaza / 36 Km / o/n Camp
Ki Monastery: Situated in Spiti about 11 kms from Kaza was founded by Dromton (1008-64 A.D), the founder of the Ge-lug-pa sect in the 11th century. On the left bank of the Spiti River the Ki Gompa (4116) is regarded as the largest and the oldest monastery in the sub-division. Thousands of devotees from all over the world here attended the Kalachakra ceremony which was performed in August, 2000 by His Holiness Dalai Lama.
Kibber : Kibber is 11 km from Ki Gompa, and is the highest settlement in the world (4205 meters) with a motorable road and electricity. The Ladarcha festival held here each July attracts Buddhists from all over the world. The Pin Valley, south of the Dhankar gompa, has been declared as a national park, where one might see the snow leopard.
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 12) Kaza - Losar (4079 mts.) / 65 km / o/n Camp
Ride to Losar
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 13) Losar – Kunzum Pass(4551 mts.) - Gramphoo (3200 mts.) / 74 km / o/n Camp
Ride to Gramphoo over Kunzum Pass
Overnight stay at Camps.
Day 14) Gramphoo –Rohrang Pass (3978 mts.) - Manali (2050 mts.) / 62 km / o/n hotel
Ride to Manali over Rohtang Pass
Manali, one of India’s most famous hill stations, derives its name from Manu and Alaya, who came here for the renewal of the life after battling a deluge for forty days and nights. Manali (2050 mts.) is situated left bank of river Beas on the National Highway to Leh. This is the main town in the Kullu valley which is famous for its apples. Manali is also famous for adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering, paragliding skiing, hiking, mountain biking and rafting etc.
Overnight stay at Hotels.
Day 15) Manali Free Day / o/n hotel
Hadimba Temple/Doongri Temple: The temple is dedicated to the local deity Hadimba built in 1553 AD, and having four-tiered pagoda shaped roof and a front doorway carved with figures and symbols. Legend has it that the ruler who built this temple did not wish its carving to replicated, so he had the right hand of the artiest. It is believed that here Bhim, the great Pandava of the Mahabharata Epic killed the strong and cruel demon, Hadimb and married his sister Hadimba. Hadimba expurgated her all sins by performing a great Tapa, and consequently began to be worshipped as a goddess. A major festival is held here in the month of May.
Vashisth Hot Water Sulphur Spring: This is 3 km away from Manali and known for its pyramidal temple dedicated to Vashishta Muni, and natural hot water sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies.
Old Manali/Manu Temple: This is an original settlement with few old houses made of wood having slate roofs. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to Manu, who was the creator of human race on the earth.
Overnight stay at Hotels.
Day 16) Manali- Chandigarh drive + train to Delhi / 09 hrs drive + 03 hrs train
Drive to Chandigarh and board your flight or train to Delhi
Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always
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