Spiti Cycling Safari
Activity Grade: Strenuous and Technical
Total No. of Days: 06 Nights / 07 Days/
Max. Altitude: 4,890 Mtr. Kunzam Pass
No. of Participants: 16
Expedition Cost: @ 21,000/- per person
Season: Mid June, Till October
About Spiti Cycle Safari
This is a mixture of jeep safari and Mountain biking to one of the remotest regions of Himachal Pradesh - Lahaul and Spiti valley. You will get to visit remote valleys, villages and high mountain passes with spectacular views of snow capped peaks, rugged terrain and old monasteries. This Cycle Safari involves riding mountain bikes on downhill slopes so that even a person of average fitness can enjoy the thrill of cycling on the meandering roads of Himalaya.
Program ( 7 days )
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Day 1
Arrival Manali. Test Ride.
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Day 2
Manali - Kaza (8 Hrs).
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Day 3
Kaza - Ki - Kibber - Gete - Tashigang - Kaza.
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Day 4
Kaza - Tabo & Back to Kaza.
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Day 5
Kaza - Chandratal Lake (4-5 Hrs).
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Day 6
Chandratal - Manali.
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Day 7
Manali - Delhi.
Package Tour Inclusions
Inclusions:
- Accommodation in Manali on triple Sharing basis at base camp
- Mountain Bikes with helmets
- All travel as per the above itinerary by campers
- All Accommodations in guest house/home stays/ camps
- All entry fees & permit charges.
- Services of a professional cycling guide with his bike
- Spare parts of the bikes
- Minor breakages, daily servicing and fair wear & tear will be taken care by us and any major breakage will be billed to the concerned rider on the spot and fixed then after.
- All vegetarian food during the cycling safari
- First Aid Kit with oxygen cylinder, oxymeter and BP apparatus
- Inclusive of all taxes (no hidden cost).
- Forest Camping Fee
Exclusions:
- Personal expenses such as laundry, mineral water, cold drinks, etc.
- Personal clothing including cycling and warm clothing
- Riding shorts, pants, shoes, t shirts, clits, head lamps, jackets, reflectors, gloves
- Insurance and any medical expenses
- Rescue, evacuation, hospitalization and accommodation cost if any.
- Anything else not specifically mentioned in the "Inclusions" head above.
- Expenses incurred due to the delay in the schedule for reasons beyond the control of the organizers.
Note:
- Programme is subject to change as per the local weather conditions.
- One has to be a good rider as we have to ride down hill on rough roads which requires a little more than basic skills to control the bike. Basic safety briefing will however be given at Manali prior to starting of the trip.
- Physical fitness is must to enjoy this trip. One must start workout about a month before the trip starts.
- Carry sufficient cash from Manali as ATM’s in Spiti are not so trustworthy.