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The Only way to do justice and see if this is true is to take this most exclusive of adventures through the Spiti Valley. An adventure trip that will make ever the most seasoned of campaigners agree that it is amongst the most memorable outdoor trips that they have undertaken. The Spiti valley is formed by its synonymous river which rises on the slopes of Kunzum la (4551mts) dividing the Lahaul and Spiti district, and ends at Khab where it meets the Sutlej. From NW to SE the valley extends for 140kms. Along its course the Spiti river traverses beds of clay and rocks, out of which rise peculiar rough monument like masses honeycombed all over with deep holes as if scooped out by a sculptor. It can be a journey of discovery for those affected by the “mane walls”, fluttering flags, prayer wheels, monks, all beneath an ageless blue sky, in a primordial landscape. We invite you to visit this beautiful land and soak yourself in its beauty, culture and people. Mountain Biking Himachal – the trans-Himalayan challenge runs extensively through Kinnaur and takes you into the interiors, uncharted, unspoiled and un-touristed. And if that is not enough the region is a records every geological age from the Pre-Cambrian to the recent, in pristine formations.
The Only way to do justice and see if this is true is to take this most exclusive of adventures through the Spiti Valley. An adventure trip that will make ever the most seasoned of campaigners agree that it is amongst the most memorable outdoor trips that they have undertaken.
The Spiti valley is formed by its synonymous river which rises on the slopes of Kunzum la (4551mts) dividing the Lahaul and Spiti district, and ends at Khab where it meets the Sutlej. From NW to SE the valley extends for 140kms. Along its course the Spiti river traverses beds of clay and rocks, out of which rise peculiar rough monument like masses honeycombed all over with deep holes as if scooped out by a sculptor.
It can be a journey of discovery for those affected by the “mane walls”, fluttering flags, prayer wheels, monks, all beneath an ageless blue sky, in a primordial landscape. We invite you to visit this beautiful land and soak yourself in its beauty, culture and people. Mountain Biking Himachal – the trans-Himalayan challenge runs extensively through Kinnaur and takes you into the interiors, uncharted, unspoiled and un-touristed. And if that is not enough the region is a records every geological age from the Pre-Cambrian to the recent, in pristine formations.
Day 01: MANALI
Arrive in Manali and check into your hotel. Attend a brief orientation session during lunch. The evening is free to explore Manali bazaar. Overnight in Manali.
Day 02: MANALI – TABO (Drive/8 hrs)
An early morning check out from the hotel as we board our vehicles for a grand journey across the high Himalayan Highway. Lunch is served enroute at Losar, as we continue further on the road towards Tabo Monastery. Reach by late afternoon and settle into camp. Attend the prayer meeting in the monastery followed by a brief yet informative tour of the thousand year old monastery. Overnight in tents.
Day 03: TABO – LINGTI (Cycle/59 kms)
After breakfast the riders set out on their bikes and pedal towards Dankar Monastery. A visit is coupled with a lunch stopover and we thereafter continue towards Lallung monastery. Ride further down towards Lingti. Overnight in tents.
Day 04: LINGTI – KAZA – KYE – LIDANG (Cycle/43 kms)
From the camp, board the vehicles towards Kaza, the headquarters of the “Spiti valley” and follow the road till Kye monastery. Thereafter it’s an uphill ride as we gain 600 meters in 22 kms to reach Langza (option of riding or travelling by jeep) to start the ride under the shadow of the Chau- Chau Kal Nilda, the highest peak of Spiti. A five km trail, almost level brings us to Komic Gompa, which further extends towards Demul in the Lingti valley and we end the ride at Lidang. Overnight in tents.
Day 05: LIDANG – KIBBER – GETE – KAZA (Cycle/30 kms)
Board the vehicles in the morning and drive towards Kibber. Enroute stop at the Kye monastery. Drive towards Gete and get on your bikes. Enjoy the thrilling downhill ride towards Kaza. Overnight in tents.
Day 06: KAZA – LOSAR – CHANDRATAL (Cycle/61 kms)
Start early for the 61 kms of riding today, as we traverse the length of the Spiti valley along the Spiti river, to reach Losar. Most of the riding today is on tarmac. Board vehicles at Losar and drive to a point close to the Chandratal Lake. From here we will trek to the lake (4 kms) and we will camp on a meadow above the lake. Overnight in tents.
Day 07: CHANDRATAL – CHATTRU – MANALI (Cycle/41 kms)
The region we ride through today is an interesting area, through a trail, cut through the Chandra river and melting glaciers, as three major mountain ranges of the mighty Himalayas meet together, The Pir Panjals, The Greater Himalayas and the Zanskar range. A 41 kms ride through this region is bound to remain etched in our memories forever, as we reach Chattru. (total 48kms). Board vehicles at Chattru and drive towards Manali. Overnight in Manali.
Day 08: MANALI DEPARTURE
Post breakfast, check out and depart for your onward destination
1. What is a Multi Sport Trip? Are there any Special requirements for these trips?
A. Multi Sport Trips are essentially a holiday in the outdoors that encompasses a variety of disciplines in order to maximize your feel for the outdoors. This includes Rafting, Hiking and mountain biking for most of the trips and other adventure activities like rappelling, Bridge Slithering and river crossing from time to time. As far as rafting is concerned there is no requirement to know swimming, but one must not be averse to getting wet. For Biking sections it is essential that you know how to cycle and hiking definitely requires a desire to trundle around in the mountains.
2. What kind of equipments do you use?
A. We have NRS and Hyside Rafts for white water rafting and Merida Bikes for Biking .This apart we have paddles, life jackets and helmets as mandatory requirements that each person on a raft must have and helmets and other body safety gear for mountain biking, Hiking per se does not require any gear. All other adventure activities are conducted with gear that is internationally used and approved.
3. How do you conduct a Multi Sport Trip?
A. We have a group (individuals coming from different places or a group as a whole) negotiate the itinerary as planned with rafting, hiking and biking topping the list. Typically you will be active from 4-6 hours a day and have the rest of the time to just soak in the outdoors.
4. What about your guides & Instructors?
A. All our guides for Rafting have been running on rivers for more than fifteen years. Our two senior most guides have more than two decades of experience behind them, with numerous expeditions with the armed forces. Other instructors have the required certifications for the activities they do. All the mountain biking instructors have intimate knowledge of the lay of the land.
5. What about safety?
A. Safety is our priority on all trips, whether it's a regular camp based activity or a multi sport trip. From briefing about the trip to being there and ensuring that all safety in the outdoors are taken care of our team is well versed with what is takes to be safe and enjoying the outdoors.
6. What kind of experience do I need?
A. For Camp based trips you typically don't need any experience of having rafted before. However, on a typical rafting expedition you should have rafted at least 3-4 time before. Better even if you have rafted on a range of rivers.
7. What kind of age restrictions do you have?
A. For normal camp based rafting trips 10 years of age is a must, however for younger kids we do ensure that they get a feel of the sport through some easier float trips. On expeditions we don't take anybody under 15 yrs and even those who come need to have prior rafting experience. All individuals under the age of 18 however need to furnish parental consent. For other activities it is up to the ability of the individual. KNOWING HOW TO CYCLE IS ESSENTIAL FOR BIKING TRIPS.
8. How can I reserve my spot?
A. If you have already selected your trip just email at query@gio.in and mention the trip and our people will take care of everything else. However if you need help selecting the right trip, you will be helped out with the same.
*(Prices Mentioned in Indian Rupees and on Per Person basis)
Cost Includes:
accompany the group
Cost does not include:
PAYMENT TERMS
- >21 days: Full refund (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for transport, card charges etc.)
- 14-20 days: 75% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for transport, etc.)
- 7-13 days: 50% of trip cost will be refunded (after deducting any expenses that have been incurred for transport, etc.)
- <7 days: No refund
MANALI
TRAVELLING TO/FROM MANALI
Air
There are flights that depart from Delhi to Bhuntar (Kullu) and back daily, operated by Kingfisher, Air India, etc. From the airport there are taxis available to ferry you to Manali, which is 50 kms away.
Road
There are a number of public transport buses that run between Delhi and Manali. They traditionally leave from Delhi/Manali in the evening or night and reach Manali the next day in the morning or afternoon. The buses range from deluxe Volvo coaches to ordinary state transport buses. For information on the coaches run by HP Tourism, you could log on to www.hptdc.nic.in/Trans.htm.
If you would like a private taxi for yourself or your group for travel between Delhi and Manali, do get in touch with us and we would be glad to provide you with the relevant costs and organize the same for you.
