Spiti Valley and Sach Pass Bike Expedition 2019

Spiti Valley and Sach Pass Bike Expedition 2019

The name Spiti means the "Middle Land", i.e. the land between India and Tibet. The Subidivisional Capital is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, which is situated along with Spiti River at 12,500ft above sea level. Spiti is a Cultural and Research center for Buddhists. In the Spiti Valley there is a small remote village named Langza, which is situated at 14,500 above sea level and also known as Fossil's Village. Kibber in Spiti Valley is belived the Heighest Motorable Village in the World situated at 4850m.

Itinerary

Day 1: CHANDIGARH TO NALAGARH

Pass By: Nalagarh Palace, Raj Mahal, Nalagarh, Nalagarh Tehsil India
Approx. Distance: 50 km

Arrival at Chandigarh. Collect Bikes and we starts from Chandigarh to Nalagarh. Overnight stay at Fort Nalagarh - Heritage Property.

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Heritage Hotel

Day 2: NALAGARH TO NARKANDA

Pass By: Hatu Peak, Narkanda Sungri Road, Narkanda India
After breakfast our journey will be start from Nalagarh to Narkanda. Narkanda is a town in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is at an altitude of 2708 meters on the Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH 12) in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is surrounded by the Shivalik Range that span a large part of Himachal Pradesh.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel

Day 3: NARKANDA TO SANGLA

Pass By: Sangla Buddhist Monastery, Sangla 416404 India
After breakfast our journey will be start from Narkanda to Sangla

Sangla is a riverside valley overlooking stunning Himalayan views. Sangla area is full of apple, orchards and April-Sept is best time to arrive here and explore. Overnight stay at good quality Tents.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Tents

Day 4: SANGLA TO NAKO VIA RAKCHAM DAM AND CHITKUL

Stop At: Chitkul, Sangla India
After breakfast drive from Sangla to Nako via Chitkul.

Chitkul is considered as the last village on Old India-Tibet trade route. The most number of houses in Chitkul are built with wooden walls and wooden roofs.

Overnight stay at Tent.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Tents

Day 5: NAKO TO KAZA VIA GYU MONASTARY, DHANKAR, PIN VALLEY

Stop At: Nako Lake, Nako Village, Kinnaur Distt Reckong Peo, 172114 India
After breakfast drive to Kaza via Tabo, Dhankar & Pin Valley.

Nako lies in Upper Kinnaur on the edge of remote spiti valley and an important centre of Tibetan Buddhism. Nako has seven temples of different periods distributed all over the village, including a monastic complex on its western edge. Nako is situated right on the Tibetan border over a beautiful lake.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tabo Monastery, Tabo Village, 172113 India
Tabo Monastery (Chos-Khor Monastery), The Chamber of Picture Treasures (Zal-ma), Tabo Caves
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dhankar Gompa, Spiti Valley Between Kaza And Tabo Town India
Dhankar is just like another small village in the cold desert of Spiti Valley. Dhankar Monastery was built as a fort monastery on the Central Tibetan pattern.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel


Day 6: KAZA TO LANGZA VIA KEY, KIBBER, GETTE, TRASHIGANG

Stop At: Key Monastery, 172114 India
After breakfast drive from Kaza to Langza via Key-Monastery, Kibber, Chicham, Gette-Trashigang

Key (KI) Monastery: Almost 7km from Kaza, this Monastery, established in 11th century is the largest in Spiti valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kibber Village, Kibber, Kaza India
India’s only wild life sanctuary in a cold desert is located here. The village is known for its scenic mountains, barren splendor and monasteries. Key Monastery, the largest in Spiti Valley is situated close to Kibber.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Langza By pass from Kaza Main Gate, Kaza 175114 India
Langza is Natural Fossil Centre. Overnight stay at Langza - Home-stay.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Home Stay

Day 7: LANGZA TO CHANDRATAL VIA KUNZUMLA PASS & LOSAR

Stop At: Hikkim, Kaza 172114 India
Situated here is the Highest Post office in the world
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Kunzum Pass, Dhar Thachakarpo India
It’s a high mountain pass situated on the eastern Kunzum Range. It stands at the elevation of 15,060 ft.

Pass By: Chandratal Lake, Middle Of Himalaya and Spiti Valley, 175140 India
The name of the lake originates from its crescent shape. The lake is situated on the Samudra Tapu plateau, which overlooks the Chandra River. Overnight stay at Tents.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Basic Tent Stay

Day 8: CHANDRATAL TO UDAIPUR VIA KOSAR

Pass By: Spiti Valley, 172114 India
After breakfast ride to Udaipur, Himachal pradesh via Batal, Chhatadu, Koksar, Khangsar, Tandi, Wari, Kishori

Udaipur: It is located nearby to each other almost at the border of the district towards Jammu and Kashmir. Udaipur has importance because of ancient temples situated here.

Overnight stay at Udaipur.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel

Day 9: UDAIPUR TO BAIRAGARH VIA SACH PASS

Pass By: Sach Pass, Near Dalhousie Pangi Valley, Dalhousie 176323 India
After breakfast we starts from Udaipur to Bairagarh via Sach pass.

Sach Pass (Alt. 14,500 Ft.): Sach pass connects chamba and pangi valley of himachal and is one of the difficult route to travel. Every adventure lover seeks a Sach Pass trip once he covers Ladakh & Spiti and gets bitten by the incurable bug of adventure travel. Over the last decade, this mighty mountain pass has lived up to the stature of offering extreme adventure and horrible roads to any motor vehicle travel enthusiast.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel

Day 10: BAIRAGARH TO DALHOUSIE

Pass By: Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Moti Tiba, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh 176304, India
After breakfast ride to Dalhousie via Kalhel, Singori, Chanba dam, Pukhar.

Dalhousie Town was named after Lord Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in India while establishing this place as a summer retreat. It is a hill station now in Chamba District (HP). Dalhousie, one of the favourite among most tourists travelling to Himanchal Pradesh is famously known for its mesmerizing natural beauty and its old world charm.

Overnight stay at Dalhousie Hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel

Day 11: DALHOUSI TO CHANDIGARH

Pass By: Chandigarh Railway Station ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਰੇਲਵੇ ਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ, Daria, Chandigarh, 160102, India
After breakfast ride towards final destination -Chandigarh. Reach at Chandigarh and Bike loading. Overnight stay at hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Deluxe Hotel

Day 12: DEPART FROM CHANDIGARH

Pass By: Chandigarh Railway Station ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਰੇਲਵੇ ਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ, Daria, Chandigarh, 160102, India
Depart from Chandigarh

Tour ends... but sweet memories always remain....!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.