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THE ITINERARY IN DETAIL
The itinerary is based on the assumption that all roads and passes will be open in June 2024. However, due to the unpredictable nature of weather changes and road conditions in the Himalayas, we reserve the right to adjust the itinerary on short notice if necessary.
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Day 01: Manali
Upon your arrival in Manali, you can take your time to relax and explore the town's charming alleys filled with local handicrafts, eateries, and other points of interest.
Later in the day, we will get familiar with the Royal Enfields (Himalayan or Bullet) bikes and embark on a little warm-up ride around the outskirts of town, followed by an early welcome dinner at our hotel.
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Day 02: Jibhi
We will leave Manali and head south along State Highway No. 3 until we reach Aut. Here, we cross the Beas river and continue on a narrow road that leads up to Jibhi, an idyllic village in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Jibhi is nestled among the mountains and streams of the Tirthan Valley, near the Great Himalayan National Park with beautiful sunsets.
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Day 3: Sarahan
We leave Jibhi on a narrow, winding road through lush forests, encountering impressive views and hairpin bends up and over Jalori Pass (3,120 m).
We reach Sarahan (2,300 m), known for its unique Bhimakali Temple. It features shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Raghunath, and Narasimha. While strolling through the small town center, you will also discover several ancient buildings that still house shops and small eateries—a perfect spot to end an exciting riding day.
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Day 04: Chitkul
As we descend into the valley, we ride alongside the Sutley River before beginning our climb to Chitkul. This village is known as India's last village, but also for being hidden behind a deeply carved cleft, nestled between strong mountain slopes. The evergreen forests rise to alpine meadows crowned by snowy summits. The start of the road to Chitkul is truly hair-raising until the road reaches Sangla Valley.
The traditional Kinnaur timber-stone style is evident in the houses and temples of the old part of Chitkul, making it a must-visit destination.
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Day 05: Pooh
A morning ride that takes us further up the valley to marvel at the snowy mountainous scenery before we head back down to the highway and keep following the Sutlej River. The landscape starts changing as the mountain world becomes more and more barren.
We arrive at Pooh, a charming town perched on a hillside, offering breathtaking views of its lunar-like surroundings. The perfect spot for a relaxing sundowner on our guest house’s spacious roof terrace.
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Day 06: Tabo
We follow alongside the gushing Sutlej River. The road passes awe-inspiring rockfaces and Nako, the last village in Kinnaur Valley. The landscape starts changing gradually into a high desert region. We, reach Sumdo, the Spiti Valley gateway. From now on, the turquoise-grey ribbon of the Spiti River is our constant companion.
We continue to Giu, the most isolated village in Spiti and known for its famous 500-year-old monk mummy sitting in meditation. From Giu, we head to Tabo, home to the world's oldest intact monastery.
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Day 07: Dhankar
Today is a short and easy ride to Dhankar, the ancient capital of Spiti, and home to a monastery perched on top of a cliff. Here, you can relax and enjoy the rest of the day by visiting the monastery or hiking up to Dhankar Lake.
If you prefer, you can join us on a short ride to Lhalung (6 km), one of the earliest monasteries in the area. It's a remote and hidden gem that's worth seeing. We return to Dhankar and enjoy the rest of the day in a local homestay.
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Day 08: Kaza
We head back down into the valley, cut across the Spiti River and ride into the Pin Valley. Colourful flowers, crazy rock formations, sunny weather, miles of isolation, and serene silence all come together to make this magical valley a destination where your mind will wander endlessly.
In the afternoon, we reach Kaza and take quarter for two nights in the Kaza's most famous guest house.
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Day 09: Around Kaza
Today, we explore the stunning area around Kaza. Our first stop is Kye Monastery, Spiti's largest and most prominent monastery. We cross Chicham Bridge, Asia's highest bridge over a 300 m deep gorge, and an incredible sight to see. It connects the villages of Chicham and Kibber at 4,200 m.
The surreal-looking villages dotted all over this area are home to Spiti’s famous horses, bred for trade with the nomads of Ladakh in exchange for valuable Pashmina wool.
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Day 10: Demul
We stay in the area and get a fascinating insight into the Spitian way of life and home to some of the world’s highest spots. We head to Langza, located in a large high mountain meadow.Up here you find sea fossils, evidence of the Tethys Sea before the collision of Indian and Tibetan plateau.
We continue to Komic, one of the world’s highest motorable villages (4,587m). We come across yaks, wild blue sheep, and, if lucky, snow leopards. We stay at Demul, Spiti’s most remote and mystical village, connected by road only a few years ago.
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Day 11: Losar
We zigzag back down to Kaza and are in for a beautiful ride across some of Spiti’s broad valleys with herds of yaks gazing by the roadside and awe-dropping views. For a couple of hundred meters, the road runs along a spectacular cliff, but is otherwise an enjoyable and easy ride all the way to Losar.
Losar village is located adjacent to the Indo-Chinese border (4,085 m) and lies at the extreme end of Spiti Valley with magnificent mountains, stunning rivers, and breathtaking vistas that will spellbind you with its unparalleled beauty.
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Day 12: Sissu
We leave Losar early in the morning for our most challenging riding day of the entire tour. We head up to Kunzum La Pass (4,551 m) and descend into the magnificently beautiful valley of the Chandra River.
We pass the most scenic and unspoiled part of the Western Himalayas. There are no villages en route, but a couple of tented camps where we stop for drinks and food.
It’s a full day of offroad riding, and by the time we reach Sissu, you will be looking forward to a lovely homestay with home-cooked food and a cozy bed.
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Day 13: Darcha
We’re back to the tarmaced road and race up to one of the highest motorable passes in the world. You will ride through snow fields and reach the windy plateau of Shinku La Pass (5,091 m), adorned with hundreds of prayer flags flapping in the cold wind.
After reaching the highest point of the trip, we head back down to Darcha for our last night on the road and stay in a homestay in the far corner of Darcha village.
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Day 14: Manali
Riding from Darcha to Manali propels us back into the busy world. We will gradually encounter more traffic, and pass through the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, the world's longest highway tunnel with 9 km length at an altitude of 3,000 m, connecting Solang Valley near Manali to Sissu in Lahaul and Spiti district.
In the early afternoon, we reach Manali and end our ride with a joint dinner in a cozy restaurant downtown.
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Day 15: Farewell
It is time to say goodbye and catch the flight/bus back to Delhi or continue staying on in Himachal Pradesh on your own.
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