Into Thin Air Spiti Valley An Epic Motorbike Adventure Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Shimla -Narkanda -Rampur -Chitkul
2 stops
1
Narkanda
• The first riding day of your Spiti Valley Bike Trip takes you from the plains onto the Himalayan Expressway towards Narkanda — India's Apple Capital. The terrain climbs steadily as pine-scented air fills your helmet and sweeping Himalayan ridgelines open up with every turn. a lunch break and a final push to Narkanda, where cherry and apple orchards line the roadside and tall Deodar firs scent the air.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Chitkul — the last inhabited village before the Indo-China border. The scenery grows wilder and more dramatic at every kilometer. Stop at the legendary 'Hindustan ka Akhri Dhaba' for a hearty meal, then settle in for an overnight stay in this remote Himalayan gem Most scenic day of the Spiti Valley bike trip — Kinnaur Valley in all its glory
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Chitkul- Khab Sangam- Shipki La-Nako
2 stops
3
Shipki La is a high-altitude mountain pass and border post (3,930 m) in Himachal Pradesh, India, connecting to Tibet, China. It is a strategic trade point for India, where the Sutlej River enters the country. Located in Kinnaur, this region is now a restricted military zone, serving as a crucial Sino-Indian border checkpost
4
Khab Sangam is the scenic confluence of the Spiti and Sutlej rivers in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Located at an altitude of approximately 2,438 to 2,600 metres, it is a significant landmark on the Hindustan-Tibet highway (NH-505) and a popular stop for travelers heading toward the Spiti Valley
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Nako - Gue Mummy Stupa-Tabo
2 stops
5
Nako Lake
Nako Lake is a high-altitude lake in the Pooh sub-division of the Kinnaur district of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It forms part of the boundary of Nako village and is named after it.
6
Gue Monastery is located near a small village around 35 Kms from Tabo Monastery and is famous for 500 year old mummy of Sangha Tenzin, a Buddhist monk who is believed to have started his mummification process while he was still alive
10 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Tabo -Dhankar Monestry -Kaza
2 stops
7
Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 A.D. by Yeshe-Ö of the Purang-Guge kingdom in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, is the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in India and the Himalayas. Known as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas," it is famous for its ancient frescoes, thangkas, and 1,000-year-old mud
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Dhankar Gompa
Dhankar Monastery, a 1,000+ year old Buddhist site in Spiti Valley, was built around the 11th-12th century as a fort monastery to serve as the traditional capital and strategic watchtower for the rulers of Spiti (Nonos). Situated on a cliffside, this Gelugpa school monastery overlooks the confluence of the Spiti and Pin
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Kaza - Hikkim Post Office - Komic Village
2 stops
9
Komic (or Komik) village in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India, is widely recognized as the world's highest village connected by a motorable road, situated at an altitude of 15500 feet
10
High in the Himalayas, in a small Spiti valley village called Hikkim, stands the world's highest post office, a proud symbol of India Post's dedication, duty, and connection. : Hikkim, Himachal Pradesh.
Day 6
Kaza - Key Monestry -Chichim Bridge - Chandertal Lake
2 stops
11
Key Monastery, also known as Key Gompa, is the largest and oldest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India, perched on a hilltop at 13,668 feet (4,166 meters). Founded in the 11th century, it is a prominent religious center for the Gelugpa sect, housing around 400 monks
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Chicham Bridge in Himachal Pradesh, India, is generally considered the world's highest bridge by altitude (above sea level) at 13,596 feet (4,144 meters). Completed in 2017, it spans a 1,000-foot-deep gorge and serves as a vital connection for villages in the Spiti
Day 7
Chandertal lake - Atal Tunnel - Manali
2 stops
13
Chandratal, or "Lake of the Moon," is a stunning high-altitude, crescent-shaped lake located at 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley. Known for its turquoise waters and panoramic snow-capped peaks, it is a premier destination for trekking and camping
14
The Atal Tunnel is a 9.02 km, single-tube, double-lane highway tunnel located at 3,100 meters (10,000+ feet) in the Pir Panjal Range, Himachal Pradesh. It reduces the distance between Manali and Lahaul-Spiti by 46 km, saving about 5 hours of travel time and providing all-weather access

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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