SPITI VALLEY THAR TRIP

Duration : 08 NIGHTS / 09 DAYS

Fixed Departure Dates for 2022

Price : INR 30999/- Per Person.

Places Covered

DELHI – MANALI – JIBHI – KALPA – NAKO – TABO – DHANKAR – KAZA – CHANDRATAL – MANALI/DEPARTURE

Inclusions :

• Delhi to Manali and Manali to Delhi Volvo Tickets.
• Royal Enfield Bike 350cc with fuel as per the itinerary.
• Safety helmet for riders and pillions.
• Accommodation in hotels/Guest house and Camps on double/triple sharing basis.
• All accommodation with breakfast and dinner during the stay.
• Experienced and professional tour guide for the entire trip.
• Motor bike mechanic for the entire road trip.
• Basic first aid kit, medicines.
• Inner Line permits.
• Price is mentioned on per person for twin sharing basis

Exclusions :

• Any airfare or transport outside of the itinerary.
• Any spare parts of any kind or bike damage repair etc.
• Any item, activity or facility other than clearly mentioned within the inclusions & itinerary above.
• Any kind of insurance.
• Entrance Fees.
• Alcohol and other beverages.
• Government service tax

Highlights:

One of the most unparalleled and offbeat travel experiences by visiting Spiti Valley. Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Spiti Valley, also known as the middle land, has become a popular alternative as it offers the raw adventure and nature to those who are looking for such trips. Spiti and Lahaul district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. Start your bikes from Manali and ride to some of the most surreal places in India which will leave you breathless. the northern route from Manali, Himachal Pradesh or Keylong via the Rohtang Pass or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North Eastern section of the Indian state Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district. The sub-divisional headquarters capital is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level.

Day 01: DELHI – MANALI

Evening ITM Holidays representative will assist you to board on Volvo bus, Board the bus from Majnu Ka Tilla at 5 PM. Overnight journey in bus.

Day 02: ARRIVAL MANALI

Upon arrival at Manali ITM Holidays representative will transfer you your pre-booked hotel. Before you start your bike expedition there
will be an introduction session among other team members and brief about the trips. Start your bike and explore the local sightseeing
in Manali. Evening return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03: MANALI – JIBHI

After breakfast check out from hotel, and drive to Jibhi. Enroute you see Beas river by our side. Jibhi is a small village situated in the
Tirthan Valley. On arrival Jibhi you visit Jibhi Village and Waterfall. Check in at your hotel / homestay. Overnight stay at Jibhi.

Day 04: JIBHI – KALPA

Wake up early morning and don’t miss the sunrise, After breakfast check out from hotel / homestay and start your bike and ride the
stunning steep Jalori pass ( 10800 ft. ) through picturesque Deodhar woods. Roads are challenging with some tricky curves. After that
you ride on the famous Hindustan-Tibet Highway along the Satluj river. A tarmac road with easy riding conditions with beautiful views of
the Satluj till Kalpa. Kalpa, a small town is home to the delicious Kinnaur Apples. Kalpa also offers a spectacular view of one of
the holiest mountains in India – Kinner Kailash. On arrival Kalpa check in at your hotel / homestay. Overnight stay at Kalpa.

Day 05: KALPA – NAKO – TABO

After breakfast check out from hotel / homestay and start your bike and ride north along the narrow valley within which flows the Satluj river, in awe of Himalayan shadows and into the high altitude region of Himachal. After some gruelling stretches of dirt tracks and water crossings. Now you enter the Spiti Valley. You will move towards Nako at an altitude of about ( 12014 Ft ). Nako famous for its lake and the foot prints of Guru Padmasambhava on a rock near by is a holy Buddhist site. Later you drive towards Tabo. Tabo is renowned for its breathtaking murals and stucco images – and is often called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. The largest monastic complex in Spiti, the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monk’s chamber and a nun’s chamber. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. Overnight stay at hotel / guesthouse.

Day 06: TABO – DHANKAR – KAZA

After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Dhankar Gompa. Gompa rests high over the valley and is a stupendous example of
local architecture. It is regarded to have once been a fort and was also the residence of the ruler of Spiti – the Nano. Also visit the
Lalung Gompa. Later continuous drive to Kaza. Overnight at Kaza.

Day 07: KAZA

Wake up early morning and don’t miss the sunrise. Kaza is the Sub divisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the western Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti. After breakfast, get ready for sightseeing and drive to Kibber, Kibber is located at 14000 feet. Kibber famous for ancient monastery and fossils. This centuries – Old Gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Then you visit Hikkim, The highest post office in the world (14400 feet). Evening return to Kaza. Overnight at Kaza.

Day 08: KAZA – CHANDRATAL

After breakfast check out and drive to Chandratal. Chandratal Lake is a blue turquoise patch amidst Rocky Mountains. The first sight of
the lake would leave you speechless. The silence of the lake and the beauty of the surrounding nature are inexplicable. The lake is also
famous for a pleasant camping experience. Evening reach campsite. Overnight Chandratal.

Day 09: CHANDRATAL – MANALI/DEPARTURE

Wake up early, have breakfast and continue your journey towards Manali. Our Spiti Bike trip ends here. Evening catch the Volvo bus for
Delhi and your home along with the memories of lifetime.