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Spiti Valley and Kinnaur Cycling Tour with Above14000ft

Manali, India

Spiti Valley and Kinnaur Cycling Tour with Above14000ft

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Overview

Duration

11d

Languages

Hindi, English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

An 11 day trip that takes you from Manali, over the Rohtang Pass and into the Lahaul valley along the Chandra river and onward over the Kunzum Pass to reach Spiti and ending in Kinnaur. The route is a mix of tarmac and rough un-metalled roads with beautiful views throughout. Biking through some of the remotest parts of Himachal Pradesh, this trip provides a myriad of experiences. Spiti is the cultural and a religious mirror to Tibet. Ancient monasteries dot the brown valleys, interspersed with green villages - it's the High Himalayas at their best. From here, it gradually gets green as you enter Kinnaur. A traverse unparalleled in the myriad of landscapes that it goes through.

What to remember

Important info

Clothing:

Good quality waterproof jacket
Waterproof trousers
Balaclava (thick fleece)
Sun hat
Cycle mitts
Warm gloves - waterproof outer, fleece inner are good.
Mid-weight fleece top
Cycling tights (looser, "trackster" fit are better than skin-tight lycra),
Shorts
Long sleeved shirt
Travel trousers
2 wicking tee-shirts (synthetic or merino wool)
Cotton tee-shirt for around town
Long sleeved thermal top
Thermal long johns
2-3 pairs underwear
2-3 pairs of standard socks
1 pair warm sock

Footwear:

Cycling shoes, e.g. SPD's, if applicable (bring spare cleats)
Trekking shoes and climbing shoes
Flip-flops, Crocs or Sandals to wear around camp.

Pack:

Main bag - soft shell duffle bag to be kept in the logistics vehicle.
Day Pack 15 - 20 lts - You will use this to carry your camera, water bottle, Trail layers, trail food etc.

Accessories:

A bike helmet
Dark glasses (the sun is very strong),
Camera
A couple of spare passport photos photocopies of key documents. e.g., passport (data and visa pages),
travel insurance policy
airline tickets
Toiletries - Sunscreen SPF 40+, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Soap, Toilet paper
Repair Kit (needle and thread).
Headlamp/ Torch.
Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 litre each.
Plastic Packing covers.

What's included

* Camping Tents, Kitchen tents, Dining Tents, Western Style Toilet Tents. * Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents. * Insulated sleeping pads. * Sleeping bags (Down Feather/ Primaloft). * Nutritious, high-calorie, vegetarian food will be served. * Cycling Guide, Cook and camp helpers. * Logistics Vehicle like tempo traveller / SUV to carry all our equipment and Gear. * Participants are not expected to carry any loads on their bikes other than your personal kit containing your hydration pack, Camera, trail layers and some trail food. * Hotel accommodations in Manali and Leh as per the itinerary in high grade hotels. * Good quality camp / guest house accommodations in Kaza, Tabo, Nako, Spillow, and Kalpa.

What's not included

* All expenses of personal nature like drinks, tips, telephone calls, mineral water etc. * Food in Manali and Kalpa * Medical and evacuation expenses, we strongly recommend purchasing a suitable insurance cover. * Mountain bike. (You could get your own cycles or could also rent from us.) * Transport from Reckong Peo onward on Day 11.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a few seconds in advance

Provider

Above14000ft