Cycling India: Spiti & Kinnaur

Mountain Biking is becoming quite popular in the Indian Himalayas. This tour includes 13 days of unlimited fun on mountain bikes to one of the remotest regions of Himachal Pradesh, via Kinnaur & Spiti valley. It involves visiting remote valleys, villages and crossing or two high passes the Kunzum La (4551m) and Rohtang Pass (3978m) providing spectacular views of the picturesque snow -capped peaks, rugged terrain and the old monasteries. We start this journey of exploring the beauty and tranquillity of Kinnaur and Spiti valley from Shimla which was once the summer capital of India during the British Raj. The tour ends in the beautiful little town of Manali.

Itinerary summary

Day 1: Arrive Shimla

Day 2: Shimla to Narkanda, 2708m (65km depends on starting point)

Day 3: Shilaru to Rampur, 924m (63km)

Day 4: Rampur to Wangtu, 1830m (63km)

Day 5: Wangtu to Rekong Peo- Kalpa, 2290m (38km)

Day 6: Kalpa to Puh, 2837m (68kms)

Day 7: Puh to Nako, 3800m (42kms)

Day 8: Nako to Tabo, 3050m (65kms)

Day 9: Tabo to Rangrik, 3700m (55kms)

Day 10:Rangrik (Rest Day), 3700m

Day 11:Rangrik to Takcha, 4200m (69kms)

Day 12:Takcha to Chattru, 3560m (53kms)

Day 13:Chattru to Manali, 2050m (83kms)

Day 14: Departure (Manali to Delhi)