Prepare for the ride of your life on this adventure-filled bike tour of Lahaul & Spiti. Hop onto your Royal Enfield motorcycle and embark on a thrilling journey through the best of the Himalayas. Your trip begins with some leisure time in Delhi, then your bike tour commences at Manali. Look forward to riding through high-altitude mountain passes, valleys, local villages, monasteries and towns, all the way to Chandra Tal and back again to Manali and Delhi, covering some of India’s most beautiful destinations. This 15 day bike tour offers endless breath-taking views, stunning landscapes, challenging road paths and plenty of sightseeing opportunities – it’s the road trip-of-a-lifetime!
Day 1: Departure for Delhi
Take your outbound flight to Delhi.
Day 2: Arrive in Delhi
Upon your arrival at Delhi International Airport, you’ll be picked up and transferred to a hotel in Delhi, with the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your long-haul flight.
(dinner included)
Day 3: Delhi – Manali
For most of day 3 you can take advantage of leisure time in Delhi. Marvel at the city’s breath-taking ancient monuments, visit a state-of-the-art shopping mall, browse a local market, sample delicious street food - the options are endless... Later on, you’ll check out of your hotel and take an overnight bus to Manali.
(breakfast included)
Day 4: Manali
Your overnight bus will arrive in Manali by around 7am, when you will be picked up and taken to a hotel. You’ll have some time to relax before lunch, and then the adventure begins! Your very own Royal Enfield motorcycle will be waiting for you in the hotel car park. First you’ll receive an introduction about the modern motorcycle, and afterwards you can embark on a thrilling Himalayan riding primer through a part tarmac and part dirt road along the stunning Kullu Valley. This will be a great chance to get a feel of the torque of your bike for your journey ahead. You’ll ride to the end of the valley, and afterwards return to your hotel in Manali for some dinner and an overnight stay.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 5: Manali – Shoja (90km/ 3hr drive)
After some breakfast, it’s time to get those motorcycle gears going again as you embark on a ride to Banjar, towards Jalori Pass. This route is an adventure enthusiast’s dream, and you’ll be surrounded by a plethora of scenic beauty. In 1 hr. 30mins you’ll have reached Shoja, which is located just below the Jalori Pass. You’ll be stopping for some lunch in this charming Himalayan hamlet, and after a short rest, there’s time to stroll around and admire the surrounding snow-capped peaks, deodars and mountainous landscapes. You’ll be staying overnight in Shoja, with the evening entirely at your leisure.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 6: Shoja – Sarahan (160km / 5hr 30mins drive)
After breakfast, you’ll be hopping back on your Royal Enfield for another epic ride. You’ll be heading towards Sarhan via Rampur. After a short drive, you’ll have reached the picturesque Jalori Pass, and from here you’ll drive on down to Shimla – the capital of Himachal Pradesh and one of India’s most popular hill resorts. From Shimla you’ll reach Sainj Valley and cross the scenic Sutlej River, reaching Sarhan at around late noon for an overnight stay.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 7: Sarahan – Sangala (104kms/ 6hr drive)
Day 7 includes an amazing ride along the Hindustan Tibet Road, which is renowned as one of the most adventurous driving routes in the world. This is sure to be a highlight route of your bike tour, as you’ll be driving high into the mountains and passing through some of India’s most spectacular vistas. During your journey, you’ll stop off to visit the remote local villages of Chitkul and Rakcham. Upon your arrival in Sangala, check in to a hotel for an overnight stay.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 8: Sangala - Kalpa (Reckong Peo 60km / 3hr drive)
This morning you’ll get the engine of your Royal Enfield revving again for another scenic road trip, and this time it will be to Kalpa - a stunning village offering amazing views of the sacred Kinnaur Kailash Mountain. Prepare to spot many more unforgettable vistas on this route! Once you arrive in Kalpa there will be time for some sightseeing, and afterwards you’ll stay overnight at a hotel.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 9: Kalpa – Nako (110km / 6hr drive)
After some breakfast, you’ll take a ride along the stunning Sutlej River, and during this drive you’ll be visiting the Pooh Village which is renowned for its stunning vineyards, and Khab, which is the confluence of Spiti River and Sutlej River. The drive ends when you reach Nako; here you’ll check in to a hotel for an overnight stay.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 10: Nako – Kaza (109km / 6hr drive)
You’ll be travelling by surface from Nako to Kaza on day 10. During the journey you’ll be visiting Sumra Village, which has a beautiful location on the banks of a lake, and Chango Village, which is renowned for its fresh apricots and apples. You’ll also stop at Tabo for a visit at Tabo Monastery – this is a fascinating ancient structure founded over a millennium ago in 996 AD. Afterwards you’ll continue your drive onto Dnakhar Village and finally reach Kaza, where you’ll check in to a hotel for an overnight stay.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 11 – Kaza
In the morning you’ll be visiting Kibber Village, one of the world’s highest motorable villages, situated around 4270 metres above sea level. Kibber is renowned for its stunning monasteries including the Key Monastery - a Tibetan Buddhist monastery that’s perched on a scenic hilltop and surrounded by plenty of dramatic landscapes. Afterwards you’ll be driving to Langza Village, another high altitude location that’s surrounded by natural beauty. After visiting the villages, you can enjoy an evening ride back to Kaza at your hotel.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 12: Kaza – Chandra Tal (83km / 5hr drive)
After some breakfast, you’ll head towards Chandra Tal Lake and en route pass a range of beautiful local villages in Spiti Valley including Rangrik, Hall, Loser, Kito and Pangmo Khas. You’ll ride through the scenic Kunzum Pass which is one of India’s highest motorable mountain passes, located at over 4500 metres above sea level. You’ll be able to spot beautiful views of the Chandrabhaga mountain range from Kunzum Pass. Afterwards you’ll drive on towards Chandra Tal Lake, and enjoy an overnight stay at Chandra Tal Lake Camp.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 13: Chandra Tal – Manali
Day 13 will be an early start with an exciting ride through Chota Dhara, Batal and Chatru. In Chatru you can enjoy a short break to freshen up and enjoy some tea, and then afterwards continue on to Manali over the renowned Rohtang Pass – a spectacular riding destination located high up in the hills. You can take a short stop here for some excellent photo opportunities, and afterwards drive back to Manali for an overnight stay.
(breakfast & dinner included)
Day 14: Manali - Delhi
You have the whole day at leisure to explore Manali. You can either spend the day taking mesmerizing photos of the town’s natural landscapes, or you can go do some sightseeing – there are temples, monasteries and ancient monuments galore to visit. Don’t miss Nagger Castle – a magnificent architectural marvel dating back to the 15th century. Later on you’ll check out and be transferred to the bus stand for your overnight bus back to Delhi.
(breakfast included)
Day 15: Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, you’ll be transferred to a hotel near Delhi International Airport and afterwards join an excellent city tour, exploring some of Delhi’s best attractions including Red Fort, Chandni Chowk Market and India Gate. You will return back to your hotel after and have the rest of the day at leisure, so you can either explore some more of dazzling Delhi or relax in the comfort of your hotel, recapping on the excellent rides you have endured on this tour.
(breakfast included)
Day 16: End of Tour
After breakfast, you’ll check out and head to the airport for your return flight back to London.
(breakfast included)
• Return flight from London
• Accommodation on breakfast and dinner in Delhi with transfers
• One day Delhi city Tour
• Return Volvo Bus Ticket to Manali in Sleeper AC coach.
• All hotel, guest house and camping charges in Himachal and Ladakh, twin sharing basis.
• 350cc Royal Enfield’s for riders.
• Tour leader and tour guide.
• Luggage racks and bungee cords for strapping on soft luggage.
• Backup pickup Tempo Or Bolero Pickup and mechanic.
• First aid kit and oxygen cylinder & Helmets.
• All Hotels with breakfast & dinner.
• Tour leaders will collect a kitty to pay for all these expenses.
• Alcohol and other beverages.
• Petrol – all riders will be expected to pay their own fuel bills at petrol stations. The kitty will pay for spare fuel that we carry in the back-up truck – we will need to top up tanks in Pang and Sarchu and there are no petrol pumps in this area.
• Gloves, jackets, boots, strap.
• Service tax extra @ 9% of the total bill amount.
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