PACKAGE STARTS RS. 36500
Route : Delhi-Chandigarh-Shimla-Kinnaur-Spiti-Manali-Delhi
Motor Bike tours in Himachal is more popular as trekking and mountaineering. For motor biking tour, You must be a very good biker, because you have to cross high passes and road is not good but supporting car will remain with you and car carries your luggage, food, staff and camping infrastructure so you can enjoy the nature. The best destination of mountain biking exploration among the Indian higher regions is Himachal and Ladakh. This unforgettable tour starts from Shimla and tour will take you to Kinnaur valley , Spiti valley, Lahaul valley and ends at Manali. Journey from Shimla to Manali is one of the ultimate challenges for the mountain bikers. Beginning at Shimla, the tour will take you to Kaza, Kunzum Pass(4551 Mts.), Rohtang Pass (3980m) and finally ends at Manali. Adventure People India provide some amazing Biking tour in Himachal and Ladakh.
Name of Tour : Indo-Tibet Boarder Road Enfield Bike Tour
Highest Altitude : 4551 Mts.(Kunzum Pass)
Best Season : Mid June-Sep End
Duration of the Tour : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Outline Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi-Kalka – Shimla Train
Day 02) Shimla tour on Bike
Day 03) Shimla - Sarahan(1920m) / 180 Kms. / 6-7 Hrs RIDE
Day 04) Sarahan - Karchham- Sangla (2680m) / 90 Kms. / 3 Hrs RIDE
Day 05) Sangla - Kalpa (2960m) / 51 Kms. / 2 Hrs RIDE
Day 06) Kalpa - Nako - Tabo( 3050m) / 140 Kms. / 06-07 Hrs RIDE
Day 07) Tabo (3050m) – Kaza(3600 mts.) 90 Kms. / 4 Hrs RIDE
Day 08) Kaza Local
Day 09) Kaza- Kunzum Pass(4551 m) – Rohtang Pass(3980 m) Manali (201Kms. / 09 Hrs RIDE
Day 10) Manali tour on Bike
Day 11) Manali – Chandigarh/ 320 Km / 09-10 hrs drive
RATES
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Category
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Hotels |
Min 02 Pax |
Min 04 Pax |
Min 06 Pax |
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Standard
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Shimla: Woodpark or similar Sarahan: Snow Flake or similar Sangla: Rupin River view or similar Kalpa: Aucktong or similar Tabo : Siddharth or similar Kaza: Kunphen Sakya Abode or similar Manali: Mohan Palace or similar |
High Season: Rs. 42500 Low Season : Rs. 40000 |
High Season: Rs. 40000 Low Season : Rs. 37000 |
High Season: Rs. 39000 Low Season : Rs. 36500 |
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Deluxe
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Shimla: Sukh Sagar Regency or similar Sarahan: Green Valley Resort or similar Sangla: Parkash Regency view or similar Kalpa: Rakpa Regency or similar Tabo : Hotel Maitrya or similar Kaza: Snowlion or similar Manali: Lotus Inn River view or similar |
High Season: Rs. 45500 Low Season : Rs. 43500 |
High Season: Rs. 42500 Low Season : Rs. 41000 |
High Season: Rs. 42000 Low Season : Rs. 40000 |
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Super Deluxe
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Shimla: Royal Regency or similar Sarahan: Hotel Srikhand or similar Sangla: Echor Cottage or similar Kalpa: The Grand Shambha-La or similar Tabo : Dewachen Retrete or similar Kaza: Sakya Abode or similar Manali: Delfryn or similar |
High Season: Rs. 50000 Low Season : Rs. 48000 |
High Season: Rs. 47500 Low Season : Rs. 45500 |
High Season: Rs. 46500 Low Season : Rs.44500 |
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Luxury |
Shimla: Snow Valley Resort or similar Sarahan: Hotel Srikhand or similar Sangla: Banjara Swiss tent or similar Kalpa: Kinner Villa or similar Tabo : Dewachen Retrete or similar Kaza: Grand Dewachen or similar Manali: Manali Heights or similar |
High Season: Rs. 63000 Low Season : Rs. 60000 |
High Season: Rs. 60000 Low Season : Rs. 57000 |
High Season: Rs.59000 Low Season : Rs. 56000 |
QUOTATION INCLUDES:
- Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
- All breakfasts and Dinners
- Enfield Bike (one bike for one pax)
- All ground transportation for arrival and departure on day first and day last
- All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances
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 Backup vehicle(pickup or utility)
- Any expenses caused by reason beyond our control such as roadblock due to natural climates and accidents. Etc.
- Bike damages
- Fuel in bikes
- GST
Note:
- In case of major mechanical damage and miss driving, participant will have to pay for replaced parts
- Accident damage will have to paid by rider
Basic Requirements :
- The user shall be not less than 18 years old.
- The user shall have a valid two-wheeler or motorcycle driver’s license.
- The user shall provide all necessary documents
We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends
Detail Itinerary :
Day 01) Delhi-Kalka – Shimla Train / Overnight at Hotel
Arrive Shimla by Train and transfer to Hotel by Car
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.
Day 02) Shimla / Overnight at Hotel
Today enjoy full day Shimla Local sight seeing on Bike
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)
Jhaku Temple/ Hill (2455 Mts.): Dedicated to monkey god Hanuman ji, the attendant of Lord Rama. This is the town's highest peak at an altitude of 8048 feet above sea level and offers a panoramic view of the city and snow capped mountains.
Day 03) Shimla - Sarahan(1920m) / 180 Kms. / 6-7 Hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, depart to Sarahan via Narkanda and Rampur
A beautiful drive through thick pine forests of the Pir Punjal Range, crossing Narkanda with an overlooking view of the Shivlik range and lush green valleys carpeted by apples orchards.
Sarhan 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.
Day 04 ) Sarahan - Karchham- Sangla (2680m) / 90 Kms. / 3 Hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive 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
AFTERNOON CHITKUL EXCURSION
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.
Day 05) Sangla - Kalpa (2960m) / 51 Kms. / 2 Hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
Morning visit Sangla and Kamru Fort and and afternoon drive to Kalpa
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.
Kalpa : There are about 77 villages in the Kinnaur district and Kalpa is one of the biggest of them, once a favorite 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. Rechong Peo is the headquarters of the Kinnaur district. It is placed at an altitude of 2670 meters, and offers a fine view of the Kinner Kailash. At a distance of 3 km from Rechong Peo, Kothi has a temple dedicated to the Goddess.
Evening village visit
Day 06) Kalpa - Nako - Tabo( 3050m) / 140 Kms. / 06-07 Hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive to 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.
Day 07) Tabo (3050m) – Kaza(3600 mts.) 90 Kms. / 4 Hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive 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.
Day 08) Kaza Local / Overnight at Hotel
Local Tour visitng Ki , Kibber and Kaza Market
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. The 600-year-old Kungri Gompa here is worth a visit.
Day 09) Kaza- Kunzum Pass(4551 m) – Rohtang Pass(3980 m) Manali (201Kms. / 09 Hrs Ride / Overnight at Hotel
After breakfast, drive to Manali, over the Kunzum and Rohtang Pass. Manali is an important hill station of northern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. The Kulluis in brightly patterned puttoos, Tibetan women wearing ankle-length rainbow-striped pinafores, Nepali porters, Buddhist monks, and even the odd party of Zanskaris, swathed in fusty woolen gonchas, muddled together with souvenir-hunting Indian and Western tourists-all add up to the welcoming hubbub of Manali
Day 10) Manali / Overnight at Hotel
Manali local sight seeing tour on Bike
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.
Day 11) Manali – Chandigarh/ 320 Km / 09-10 hrs drive
Drive to Chandigarh and board your flight or train to Delhi
Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always
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