If adventure flows in your veins and your heart skips a beat every time you hear about a road trip on the Himalayas, this Spiti Valley Backpacking and Biking Road Trip awaits you. We call you for 11 days filled with surprises from 9 places on the vehicle of your choice.
Believe it or not, we are going on a rendezvous of rolling hills, stunning landscapes, offbeat locations, and dramatic enlightenment of our inner self. From insane views from the last inhabited village of India to the highest post office, you will cross paradisiacal monasteries, beautiful temples and babbling rivers.
As a traveller, it would not be easy, but the thrill and adventure will keep you going. The road will take the following route: Delhi -> Jibhi -> Chitkul -> Kalpa -> Dhankar -> Kaza -> Spiti -> Batal -> Manali.
This is going to be too exciting, and we sincerely want you to join us. Here is a brief itinerary of the Spiti Valley Backpacking and Biking Road Trip with Plan the Unplanned:
Trip Highlights
- Meet fellow travellers and kick off your journey from Delhi to Jibhi.
- Enjoy the heavenly Cedar and Pine forests in Jibhi.
- In Chitkul, eat apples, play along the side of river Baspa, and enjoy snow-clad mountains.
- Eat snacks at India’s Akhiri Dhaba in the Sangla Valley.
- Meditate in Kalpa Monastery and go to Suicide Point.
- Exploring Kungri Monastery, Pin Valley and Mud Village in Kaza.
- Go to attain peace in Key Monastery in Spiti and see the breathtaking views from the Chincham bridge – India-s highest bridge.
- Also, go to the highest village in the world – Komic village.
- Go shopping, cafe-hopping, talking, exploring in the local market of Manali.
Trip Details
Price Inclusions
- Selected Two-Wheeler for the trip.
- Transportation from Jibhi to Manali (Tempo Traveller)
- Fuel for the trip duration according to the itinerary (if applicable).
- Accommodations on sharing basis as per itinerary.
- Meal Plan: MAP (Breakfast+ Dinner, starting from Day 2 Dinner till Day 10 Breakfast)
- Trip Lead will be present at all times during the tour.
- Delhi to Manali Bus Tickets and Back.
- Spare Parts of Bike (Personal Expense)
- Toolkit
- Backup Vehicle
- Mechanical Support
- Permits Required
- First Aid Kits
- Oxygen Cylinders
- Infrared Thermometer
- Oximeter
Price Exclusions
- Early check-in at the hotel.
- Any additional expenses such as of personal nature.
- Additional accommodation/food costs incurred due to any delay travel.
- Any lunch and other meals not mentioned in Package Inclusions.
- Any Airfare / Rail fare other than what is mentioned in “Inclusions” or any type of transportation.
- Parking and monument entry fees during sightseeing.
- Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Landslides, Roadblocks, and other natural calamities.
- Any other services not specified above in inclusions.
- Riding Gears for the rider which can be hired (Knee pads and Elbow guards – Rs. 750/- for the whole trip)
- Vehicle servicing or maintenance cost and security deposit per motorbike of Rs. 10,000/-. As per the deposit policy (This is refundable at the end of the trip if there is no damage or spare parts required.)
Group Size
- Max number of People 10
- We have an equal male to female ratio for most of our treks
- We require a minimum of 4 members to confirm the event
- In case we fail to obtain the required minimum, a full refund or the option to transfer to any other event will be provided. (Option of transfer shall be subject to payment/refund of balance amount if any)
Things to Carry
Gears
- A rucksack bag and a day pack
- 3-litre water bladder or water bottles
- A sun cap and a woolen cap
- UV protected sunglasses
Clothes
- One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
- 1 fleece jacket
- 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
- 1 pair of gloves
- At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 2 pair of socks
- A small towel
- A rain jacket or a poncho
Footwear
- Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
- Flip flops/sandals
Medication as per Doctor’s recommendation
Personal Accessories
- Toothpaste, toothbrush
- Paper soap, or sanitizer
- Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
- Body spray
- Led Torch Light