Name: 10 Day Guided Trans Himalayan Motorcycle Tour in India
Brand: Brahmand Tour
Price: 1230 USD
Availability: InStock

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

12:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

You will be staying at various hotels during this tour.

Night 1: Delhi - Zone By The Park or similar
Night 2: Palampur - Villa Camellia or similar
Night 3: Jibhi - Rocky Mountain Lodge or similar
Night 4: Sarahan - Green Hotel or similar
Night 5: Kalpa - Apple Pie or similar
Night 6: Tabo - Tiger Den or similar
Night 7: Kaza - Hotel Delek or similar
Night 8: Manali - Hotel Ashapuri Village or similar
Night 9: Palampur - Villa Camellia or similar

Please note that in the Himalayan region, most hotels don't have twin bedrooms (separate bedrooms). Brahmand Tour can request the hotels to provide the two different blankets if you are booked on a room-sharing basis.

Program

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi

On arrival at Delhi International Airport (DEL), you will meet and greet with a Brahmand Tour representative and transfer to your hotel. Free time for personal activities. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 2: Delhi - Dharamshala by flight at Gaggal Airport (DHM) - Palampur (40 kilometers | 1.05 hours approximately)

In-time transfer to the Delhi Airport (DEL) to board the flight for Dharamshala, on arrival at Dharamshala Airport (DHM), you will meet and transfer to the hotel. After refreshments, it’s time to gather at the hotel lobby to do a brief introduction about the upcoming epic adventurous journey.

After briefing you will be taken to the motorbike station to pick up the motorbike, then you will enjoy the test ride. Evening is free for leisure to personal activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Palampur - Jibhi (160 kilometers | 5 - 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Banjar Valley - Jibhi, via Kandi Katola National Park. On arrival, check into the hotel. Free time at leisure to relax. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jibhi - Sarahan (Approximately 160 kilometers | 6 - 7 hours)

Morning ride to Sarahan (known as Baspa Valley), which is the most holy place in Baspa Valley. On arrival, check into the hotel. After refreshments, walk in the village where you will see old Himachali traditional houses. In the evening, witness the Aarti ceremony at Bhimakali temple. Overnight stay at Sarahan.

Day 5: Sarahan - Sangla - Chitkul - Kalpa (Approximately 90 kilometers | 3 - 4 hours)

Travel from Sarahan to Kalpa, and also, visit Sangla Valley and the last village of India, Chitkul. After the visit, start riding to Kalpa, it's a small town located next to the district town Rikongpio of Kinnur Valley. Free time at leisure to relax. Overnight stay at a hotel.

Day 6: Kalpa - Nako - Tabo (Approximately 150 kilometers | 5 - 6 hours)

Morning post breakfast proceed to the administration office to obtain a special permit to enter the restricted zone of Spiti Valley. During the process of permission in Rikongpio. Then ride to Tabo en route visiting the confluence of Satluj and Spiti Rivers at Khab, and proceed to Tabo taking a stop at Gyu Village, known as the mummy of Monk (approximately 500 years old).

On arrival, check-in, and after refreshments, have an evening visit to the magnificent Tabo Gompa which is the one of highlights of Spiti monasteries. This monastery was founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, 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. In Trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Overnight stay at Tabo. Please note: that today, you will get a permit at Recongeo for the restricted area.

Day 7: Tabo - Dhankar Monastery - Komic Village - Hikkim - Langza - Kaza (Approximately 110 kilometers | 5 – 6 hour)

After breakfast, ride towards Kaza while stopping to admire the serenity of village life at the Shichling and Chhorden villages. Interestingly, these scenic villages are situated on the banks of a peaceful river. The next stop is at Dhankar, an unexplored village of Spiti Valley. Visit the world’s highest village, Komic (4587 meters), and the world’s highest post office, Hikkim and Lanza village. After the visit, continue your ride to Kaza (the major town of Spiti Valley). Overnight stay at Kaza.

Day 8: Kaza - Key Monastery - Manali (183 kilometers | 6 - 7 hours)

Today, your machine will have a challenging day with crossing rough patches or no road till Gramphu, en route, visit Ki monastery (the Highlight of Spiti Valley). After the visit continue the ride.

This is a dirt road experience but very scenic providing views of Bara Shigri Glacier and CB ranges, moreover, cross the highest motorable pass of Spiti Valley (Kunzum Pass (4558 meters), which is exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range. Then continue the ride to Manali via Atal Tunnel (9.02 kilometers long). On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9: Manali - Palampur (Approximately 240 kilometers | 7 hours)

Today you will ride from Manali to Palampur, famous for the Tea Garden. Today is the last day of riding. On arrival, check into the hotel. Farewell dinner with tour members. Overnight stay at Palampur.

Day 10: Palampur - Dharamshala Airport (DHM) by flight - Departure

After breakfast, you will transfer to Dharamshala Airport (DHM) to board Delhi and then connect flights for your onward destination.

Skill level required for this tour: advanced

Advanced:

can ride for 5-6 hours
extensive riding experience
assistance on demand (if required)
experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Location

On this adrenalin-pumping bike ride, you will enjoy some pure biking fun as you explore the mesmerizing terrains of Spiti Valley, ride along the beautiful River Chandra, pass through numerous quaint villages, and make your way toward the breathtaking Kinnaur Valley. Also known as "The Middle Land", Spiti Valley is a beautiful mountain valley in the Himalayas, standing between India and Tibet in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

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Food

Meals are included as follows:

Days 1 and 10: Breakfast only
Day 2 - 9: Breakfast and dinner

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Regular (typically includes meat and fish)

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

9 nights accommodation
Half board basis at places of stay (breakfast and dinner)
All arrival and departure transfers via exclusive vehicles
Assistance on arrival and departure at the airport/railway station
Motorcycle rental (Royal Enfield 500cc / RE Himalayan with gearshift on the left)
Fuel/gas
Basic spare parts (Tires-Tubes, clutch and accelerator wire, engine oil, chain lock, etc)
Royal Enfield motorbike mechanic
Road captain/route expert with a private motorbike
Support vehicle to carry the luggage/ spare parts/fuel, etc
Entrances fees to places of visit (one time only)
Bonfire (once)
Inner line permit and all wildlife/environmental fees
First aid kit with oxygen cylinder containing adequate stock of the most frequently needed medicine (if you have any medicine suggested by your physician then please carry it on your end)
All current applicable taxes

What's not included

Dinners in Delhi
Airfare (International and domestic)
Bike damage
Still and video camera fee
Travel insurance
Lunch and beverages
Security deposit: 200 USD (refundable amount)
Personal nature expenses like tips, gratuities, portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks, etc
Any item not specified under "What's included"
GST

How to get there

Recommended Airports

DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

20 km

Transfer included

Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Airport transfer included: Indira Gandhi International Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid 45 days before arrival.

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