Connect Spiti is journey born out of love for the Himalayas and its people. We’re local, passionate about conservation and mountain travel, and deeply committed to creating a sustainable future. We’re committed, not just to sustainable development for the mountains and its people, but also to YOU – the mindful and curious traveller. Few things bring us more joy than sharing this rich natural and cultural heritage with others. Our Cycling tour to Spiti gives you the high of biking in the Himachal without having to push your body to its limits. Himachal Spiti Cycling tour is physically less demanding, but the landscape is just as otherworldly. Starting out at the altitude of 2700m above sea level, the route through Spiti Valley takes you as low as 980m and as high as 4590m. On the way, you will come upon ancient trade routes, pass by quaint villages, and visit famous monasteries. Buddhism is the major religion of people in Spiti region and the local culture is a far cry from urban ways. The itinerary has been drawn to give you the best cycling experience under the circumstances. There may be some short steep ascents on which you gain more than 800m while cycling over a distance of just 15 km, but such challenges are par for the course. No two days of rough and tough cycling are put back-to-back. Our experienced guides and support staff for Cycling in Spiti Valley in Himachal will always be at hand throughout the tour, should you need any assistance.
| Starting point // Endpoint | Chandigarh |
|---|---|
| Destination Covered | Narkanda, Kalpa, Nako, Tabo, Mud, Kaza, Hikkim, Komic, Langza, Kibber, Chicham, Losar, Kunzum Pass, Chandertaal, Manali |
| Maximum Altitude | 4550 mtrs |
| Difficulty Level | The difficulty level of this cycling adventure is from moderate to difficult. The trail will be challenging enough for experienced cyclist to get exhausted |
| Transport | We provide backup vehicle at all times during cycling trip. If in any case, you don’t feel like riding you can always use the vehicle |
| What to bring | Bike shoes • A nice pair of socks and footwear • Bike Helmet • Cycling shorts • T-shirts and good quality warm clothes • Water resistant Jacket • Safety gloves • Torch • Sunscreen Lotion (At least SPF 50) • Cap / Hat • Eyewear |
| Is a First Aid kit advisable? | You must carry a first aid kit with you. Sometimes you could have symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) also which includes a headache, nausea and vomiting. During your trip, our team will carry a first aid kit and fully equipped oxygen cans for such situations. Drinking water is very essential |
| Precautions | Bring all the important medications and OTC medications. Do not ignore to have the brands as well as the general titles of the medications one needs to have.Use a sun hat when revealed.Consume a lot of liquids. Don’t drink tap water. Use only bottled water which is always kept in the back of your automobile.Bring your personal medical kit and pest resilient.To avoid fungus and parasitic attacks, keep legs clean and dry, and do not go without shoes.Do not eat food bought from road providers.Do not drink drinks with ice.Do not eat milk products unless it is known that they have been pasteurized |
Day 1: Arrive Chandigarh – Narkanda
A. Accommodation
B. Meals & Beverages
C. Transport
D. Support
E. Permits / Environment fee
F. Add ons
Any visa fee.
Any meals, refreshments or beverages during the tour, unless specified.
Items of personal nature such as laundry, table drinks, telephone bills etc.
Any Air fare.
Any kind of tips.
Any meals / snacks / beverages other than the ones mentioned above.
Any early Check-in or late check-out.
Any additional cost incurred due to Flight cancellations / Landslides / Roadblocks or any other natural calamities.
Anything not mentioned in the “Inclusions” column.
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