Spiti-Kinnaur CIRCUIT

Spiti 10D/9N

Overview

Spiti means 'the Middle Land' and is that area of Himachal that lies between Tibet and the rest of India. It falls in the rain-shadow region of the Great Himalayas and is a high-altitude desert that receives very little rainfall. Summer here is dry and barren with only a little greenery close to the rivers. In winter it receives heavy snowfall and remains cut off from the rest of India most of the time. Only the road to Spiti from Kinnaur remains open periodically when snow is cleared.

Kibber village of the Lahaul-Spiti valley is located at 14,200 ft and is one of the highest motorable villages in the world. It is about 16km from Kaza. Kibber wildlife sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in India located in a cold desert. Key Monastery which lies almost midway between Kaza and Kibber is the largest and most important Buddhist monastery. It is a tiny village of about 80 houses, all made of stone and situated on the top of a limestone rock in a narrow valley. People here engage in agriculture and animal husbandry during summer and do knitting and handicraft in winter.

Another key highlight of this tour is Chitkul, a lonely and sleepy village in the Baspa valley. It is famous for being the last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibet and the highest village in this region. During summer this village is a mesmerizing scenery of flowers and snow-capped mountains. In winter it is completely covered in snow and remains cut off most of the time. The area is famous for trout fishing, apple orchards, and many more adventure activities.

The other major attraction of this route is the Chandar Tall. The lake lies on a glacial bowl and is surrounded by snowy peaks. On a starry night, one can see the Milky Way Galaxy and if you are lucky, a meteor shower too

The landscape is so mesmerizingly beautiful, that you will feel lost in it.

Places covered

Shimla, Narkanda, Kalpa, Nako, Nako lake, Giu, Tabo, Dhankar, Dhankar Lake, Pin Valley, Kaza, Ki, Kibber, Gette, Tashigang, Kaza, Langza, Komic, Hikkim, Sangla, Chitkul, Chail, Solan

Duration

10 Days, 9 Nights

Highlights

Gear up and Disappear with Riding Goats to experience the biking adventure of a lifetime
Route of all Terrain, ride on some of the smoothest and the roughest terrain altogether
Sightseeing on the way Steinbock Style!
Camping and Partying at crazy locations throughout the circuit
Skill Level: High
Best time to travel: May to Oct
Max Altitude: 17,190 ft
Temperature: -5 to 22

Activities

Biking, Camping

Inclusions

Accommodations during the ride (Camps/Cottages/Homestay)
All meals during the ride
Services of the experienced trip leader and motorbike Mechanic
First Aid kit and Oxygen cylinder
Inner Line permit
Facility to carry luggage in a vehicle
Royal Enfield motorcycles
Fuel for the complete trip as per the itinerary
Extra fuel for backup except for Own Bike Variant
Participation certificate
Backup Vehicle

Pricing

Starts from ₹ 26,500

Itinerary

Day 1Delhi to Shimla to Narkanda

Enjoy the views on the way. Lunch and Sightseeing in Shimla. Dinner at Narkanda. Distance: 404km Total Riding time: 10hr Overnight stay at Narkanda.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 2Narkanda to Kalpa (Kinnaur Valley)

Enjoy the views on the way. Lunch at Rampur or Jeori. Enjoy Sunset at Kalpa. Distance: 172km Total Riding time: 7hr Overnight stay at Kalpa.