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HIMALAYAN ODYSSEY

17 Days of Riding through Spiti and Pangi Valley.

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......Explore the off-beaten path and less touristy areas of Himalayas...

At a Glance

Quick Look

Tour Duration

11 Days

Pillion Friendly

Yes

Max Altitude

830 m

Difficulty

8/10

Cost

1800 $ onwards

Distance

2500 kms

Cost

2800$ onwards

Group Size

14 Riders Max

Difficulty

4/10

Tour Highlights

  • Ride through the Most Treacherous and adventurous road in the world.
  • Ride on Indo-Tibetan frontiers’ remotest roads.
  • Visit ancient Buddhist Monasteries and observe the daily routines of monks.
  • Experience the impressive & enchanting culture of Himalayas.
  • Pay a Visit to the naturally preserved ancient Mummy in Giu village.
  • Visit Tabo monastery which is one of the oldest monasteries in the worldand a a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Spend a night at ChandraTal also know as “Moon Lake”
  • Visit the last Indian village, Chitkul on the chinese border.
  • Ride through Chicham Bridge which is also Asia’s highest (13,596 feet) suspension steel truss bridge.
  • Ride to Hikkim and visit the world’s highest post office (14,400 ft.)
  • Incredible view of Bara Shigri Glacier, the second longest glacier in the world from Kunzum La pass.
  • Ride through Shinko La to Padum
  • Ride through Sach Pass,  One of the most dangerous roads in the world.
  • Visit the Kalchakra Temple in Dharamshala.
  • Visiting the Key Monastery, one of the oldest and largest monasteries in the Spiti Valley.
Visit Mummy In Gue Village @ Brm Expeditions

Visit 500 year old Mummy of Gue

Visit ancient Mummy of a monk that has been preserved in a seated position for over 500 years.

See the famous Chandertaal Lake

Located in the middel of a desert and known for its serene and picturesque beauty

Ki Monestary

See the statue of the Maitreya Buddha, which is said to be over 500 years old and get an opportunity to witness the daily rituals and ceremonies of the monks

Drang Drung Glacier

See the 25 km long and one of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas.

World's Highest Post office.

Post your loved ones a letter from the highest post office in the World and see well known traditional mud houses.

Ride through Pangi Valley

Ride through unexplored Pangi valley and through the remotest regions of the himalyas.

HIMALAYAN ODYSSEY : MOTORCYCLE TOUR TO THE REMOTEST AREAS OF HIMALAYAS BY BRM EXPEDITIONS

TOUR OVERVIEW

Himalayan Odyssey  motorbike tour is one of the more challenging tours you can undertake in Himalayas.

 The riders cover Kinnaur, Spiti, Zanskar and Pangi valleys. The route is most attractive for the riders who have already done the Manali Leh route and are looking for their next big adventure. The tour starts in Manali, and the riders head south east and then north to complete a magnificent loop. 

The Himalayan Odyssey Motorbike tour provides the riders with a new experience everyday. 

The route for the tour covers some roads in Zanskar valley that have only been open for public in 2019.  Many places that we visit are fairly remote and far from civilization. There on the adventure takes a new meaning as we ride to Saach pass in Pangi Valley.

The itinerary is planned in a manner to ensure a proper ride to rest balance is maintained. We spend our evening at places which have some unique experience to offer. 

This Himalayan Bike Tour is one that will test your endurance, but the ride is more rewarding than you can imagine. A quick google search for some of the most treacherous roads in the world would highlight portions of this tour. 

This only amplifies the need for good riding skills and expert guidance, which our young yet experienced team assures to provide.

MINIMUN NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : 6

If the minimum number of participants isn’t reached the tour may be cancelled or run with a different format

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Where we ride

The first day of the tour is when the participants in this adventure get together for a briefing as the riders meet the team as well as get an opportunity to test their bikes via a short ride around Manali. During the ride, main tourist attractions of manali like Solang valley, Hidimba Temple and Naggar castle are visited.

The second day is when the real ride begins as the riders ride out from Manali to Jibhi, which is a quaint little village on the outskirts of the Great Himalayan National Forest. The 110 km ride usually takes about 4 hours accounting for the halts and pit stops for photography and snack breaks. Jibhi offers the riders an opportunity to go for a small hike in the adjoining jungle and have evening snacks by the little pond situated about 30 mins hike away. The accommodation is arranged in Tents/ Guest House.

On day three the ride begins with crossing the first high altitude pass on the route, Jalori and heading through little towns with scenic views and beautiful road onto our destination Sangla. The expected ride time is 7 hours and we expect to reach Sangla valley around early evening. The accommodation is a guest house.

Chitkul, the last Indian village near the Chinese border provides the backdrop for our first stop on day 4. After a short ride from Sangla we stop at Chitkul for some snacks and tea at the last Indian “Dhaba” before we head back through sangla, Rakchham and reckong peo to our next stop, the majestic village of Kalpa. The village provides breath taking views of the adjoining Kinner- Kailash mountain range and has been reffered to as one of the most scenic places in India by the lonely planet magazine. Overnight in Hotel/ Guest House.

The ride on day 5 is one of the shorter ones but the riders get to witness the changing landscape as we leave the greenery of kalpa behind and ride through semi desert conditions to Nako, a small village with a hilltop lake. Nako is a village where many photographers from all over the world visit just to capture some shots of the beautiful nightsky. Overnight in Guest house.

The highlights of the ride on day 6 are Tabo, which has one of the oldest budhist monasteries in the world, Gyu Gompa, which houses a 500 year old mummy of a monk and the beautiful Dhankar monastery. A day that would surely keep the shutterbugs busy. By evening we reach kaza, the main town of spiti valley and enjoy a stroll through the local market which is quite a welcome change from the last 5 days.

This is the day when we ride to hikkim, komic and Langza, to the highest post office and village in the world. As you would notice that in seven days we have packed in quite a few highest points in the world, so this day also offers a chance to relax and reflect on the journey so far. Overnight in Hotel.

On day 8 we ride to the moon lake, one of the most beautiful lakes situated after Kunzum Pass and in the midst of Himalayas. The lake has religious significance and is believed to be the place where local deities come for their holy bath. The view is mesmerizing and the fact that we camp near lake side offers the group abundant time to spend by the tranquil lake and we end end the day with a hot dinner at campsite.

The ride so far has largely been through tarmac roads with occasional bad roads where the never ending construction work goes on. Day 9, from Chandertal to sissu, the road would be mostly gravel and dirt and offer different challenges to the riders, ones they would be more likely to encounter as we head into the Zanskar and Pangi valley leg of the tour. The distance of 130 kms takes roughly 5 hours and we reach Jispa early in the evening and check into our hotel.

The road from Jispa to darcha is mostly tarmac and it is from Darcha that we take a turn and head towards Padum, the main town of Zanskar valley. The road between Darcha and padum via Shinkhu La pass has only been recently opened and is surely one of the highlights of this Tour.

This is a day with a very limited 20-30 km ride around Padum, to visit the local gompas and the market. A day to be spent getting familiar with the amazing local folklore and getting a cultural experience through interaction with locals.

After exploring Zanskar, we ride back through Shinkhu- La for an overnight stay at a hotel in Keylong

On day 13 we cover the 135 km distance between Keylong and Killar via some very remote villages and dirt roads. Enroute Killar we stop at the triloknath temple which is a holy place for both Hindus and Budhists alike and a great example of religious diversity and bonhomie amonst the local population.

On this day we ride through the mighty sach pass, often listed amongst the most dangerous roads in the world. The roads are carved out of rocky mountains and the steep gorges line them. The depth at times cross 600ft mark and a ride along this road is one that the riders never ever forget. We settle for the night in scenic chamba. Overnight in hotel.

On the penultimate day of the tour we ride in the lower ranges of Himalayas when we travel from Chamba to Dharamsala, the capital of Tibetan govt in exile and also the home to his holiness the Dalai lama. We aim for an early start so we can reach dharamsala around mid day and have the evening at our leisure. We encourage the guests to visit the many monasteries in Dharamsala.

The last day of the tour has a ride back to Manali planned. The roads shall mostly be a mix of tarmac, gravel and lots of dirt so an apt summary of the conditions we faced and overcam over the past couple of weeks. The evening is reserved for a team dinner where we get to share memories and pictures and say a goodbye to all the new friends made through the shared adventure.

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Common questions about the Tour

Answers to some basic questions you might have about this trip .

You should hold a valid motorcycle driving license. An international Driving License though not mandatory is better for you as it would ease any insurance claims that might arise.

 

You would need a valid passport good for at least 6 months after the last day of the tour you are participating in. You are also advised to carry medical insurance as well as travel insurance that sufficiently covers the bike, you and any third party damages/injuries.

 

In Event of Sickness or Injury, The BRM Expeditions Support team will try to get the participant to the nearest medical facility. Any Costs or expenditures incurred as a result are to be paid by the participant. Also, depending on the nature of Sickness/ injury and in consultation with the local medical examiner, the BRM Expedition staff reserves the right to cancel the participation of the affected individual. No refund shall be offered in such a case.

 

No. The tour prices do not cover any Airfare, Be it International or Domestic. The price quoted for a tour can be Inclusive of Taxes, and the confirmation for the same is shared on every tours Included Section.

 

Yes. The participants must get their riding gear consisting a Hemet, armored Jacket and trousers, Eye Protection Gear, Arm and Knee guards. You can write in to us to discuss the gear and if you want to purchase some in India. Though its better to bring your own gear, BRM Expeditions can offer some gear if one finds getting his gear along difficult.

 

You should hold a valid motorcycle driving license. An international Driving License though not mandatory is better for you as it would ease any insurance claims that might arise.

 

You would need a valid passport good for at least 6 months after the last day of the tour you are participating in. You are also advised to carry medical insurance as well as travel insurance that sufficiently covers the bike, you and any third party damages/injuries.

 

In Event of Sickness or Injury, The BRM Expeditions Support team will try to get the participant to the nearest medical facility. Any Costs or expenditures incurred as a result are to be paid by the participant. Also, depending on the nature of Sickness/ injury and in consultation with the local medical examiner, the BRM Expedition staff reserves the right to cancel the participation of the affected individual. No refund shall be offered in such a case.

 

No. The tour prices do not cover any Airfare, Be it International or Domestic. The price quoted for a tour can be Inclusive of Taxes, and the confirmation for the same is shared on every tours Included Section.

 

Yes. The participants must get their riding gear consisting a Hemet, armored Jacket and trousers, Eye Protection Gear, Arm and Knee guards. You can write in to us to discuss the gear and if you want to purchase some in India. Though its better to bring your own gear, BRM Expeditions can offer some gear if one finds getting his gear along difficult.

 

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