Biking through some of the remotest parts of Himachal Pradesh, this trip gives a myriad of experiences. You start from Manali, go through alpine forests and meadows till you cross Rohtang Pass into the more arid Lahaul valley. At Gramphoo, you take a deviation on to the Spiti Road. You make your way pass Kunzum La, the gateway to Spiti. Spiti is the cultural and religious mirror of earstwhile Tibet. Ancient monasteries dotted across brown valleys, interspersed with green villages, its High Himalayas at its best. From here, it gradually gets green as you enter Kinnaur, a valley that is mentioned in ancient Indian scriptures. You follow the Sutlej through the alpine meadows and forests of Kinnaur till you reach Shimla, the former Summer capital of British Raj.
SEASON: July to Mid Spetember
ALTITUDE: 4551m
NUMBER OF DAYS: 12 days
GRADING: Challenging
Day 01: Arrive in Manali. Spend the day acclimatizing with your bike.
Day 02: Manali – Marhi
Day 03: Marhi – Chatru
Day 04: Chatru – Batal
Day 05: Batal – Takcha
Day 06: Takcha – Kibber via Kee
Day 07: Kibber – Komik
Day 08: Komik – Langcha – Tabo
Day 09: Tabo – Nako
Day 10: Nako – Jangi
Day 11: Jangi – Sangla
