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THE ITINERARY IN DETAIL 

The itinerary is based on the assumption that all roads and passes will be open in September 2025. However, due to the unpredictable nature of weather changes and road conditions in the Himalayas, we reserve the right to adjust the itinerary on short notice as and when necessary. 

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Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Upon your arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, our team will warmly welcome you and take you to a nearby city hotel where you can relax, catch up on sleep, and meet your fellow riders later in the day.

 

To end the day, we invite you to an early welcome dinner in the hotel garden.

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Day 02: Delhi + transfer to Naggar

After a late breakfast, you have time to get acquainted with Delhi on a short sightseeing trip to nearby points of interest or simply enjoy some time by the poolside. 

Later in the day, we will start our overnight transfer to Naggar (in a Volvo minivan exclusively reserved for our group). The ride will take around 10 to 12 hours and is best done at night due to heavy traffic congestion during the day. 

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Day 03: Naggar + warmup ride

Upon our arrival in Naggar in the morning, you will have time to relax and explore the town's charming alleys, which are filled with local handicrafts, eateries, and cultural points of interest.
 
In the afternoon, we will familiarize ourselves with the bikes (Himalayan or Bullet) and embark on a 50 km warm-up ride around Naggar's stunning countryside that gives you a first taste of what's ahead.

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Day 04: Naggar to Goshaini

We will leave Naggar and head down towards State Highway No. 3. At Aut, we cross the Beas river and continue our ride on a single-lane road leading up to Goshaini, an idyllic village in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. 
 
Goshaini is nestled among the mountains and streams of the Tirthan Valley, near the Great Himalayan National Park with beautiful sunsets.

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Day 5: Goshaini to Sarahan

We leave Goshaini on a narrow, winding road through lush forests, encountering impressive mountain views and hairpin bends up and over Jalori Pass (3,120 m).
 
We reach Sarahan (2,300 m), known for its unique Bhimakali Temple. It features shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Raghunath, and Narasimha. While strolling through the small town center, you will also discover several ancient buildings that still house shops and small eateries—a perfect spot to end an exciting riding day. 

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Day 06: Sarahan to Chitkul

As we descend back into the valley, we follow the Sutley River before beginning our climb to Chitkul. This village is known as India's last village, but also for being hidden behind a deeply carved cleft, nestled between steep mountain slopes. The evergreen forests rise to alpine meadows crowned by snowy summits. The start of the road to Chitkul is truly hair-raising until the road reaches Sangla Valley.
 
The traditional Kinnaur timber-stone style is evident in the houses and temples of the old part of Chitkul, making it a rewarding afternoon stroll.

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Day 07: Chitkul to Pooh

A morning ride takes us further up the valley to marvel at the snowy mountainous scenery before we head back down to the highway and keep following the Sutlej River. The landscape starts changing as the mountain world becomes more and more barren. 
 
We arrive at Pooh, a charming town perched on a hillside. It offers breathtaking views of its lunar-like surroundings, the perfect spot for a relaxing sundowner on our guest house’s spacious roof terrace.

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Day 08: Pooh to Tabo

We follow alongside the gushing Sutlej River. The road passes awe-inspiring rockfaces and Nako, the last village in Kinnaur Valley. The landscape starts changing gradually into a high desert region. We, reach Sumdo, the Spiti Valley gateway. From now on, the turquoise-grey ribbon of the Spiti River is our constant companion. 

We turn off towards Giu, Spiti's most isolated village known for its monastery and a  500-year-old monk mummy. From there, we head to Tabo, home to the world's oldest mud monastery.

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Day 09: Tabo to Kaza 

En route to Kaza, we pass Dhankar, the ancient capital of Spiti and home to a monastery perched on top of a cliff. After visiting the monastery and having an early lunch, we continue our ride to Kaza through a stunning back road. 

Early in the afternoon, we reach Kaza, where we take a quarter for two nights. Time enough to explore the local crafts market. 

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Day 10: Around Kaza 

Today, we stay in the area and get a fascinating insight into the Spitian way of life and home to some of the world’s highest spots. We visit Hikkim and the world's highest, intact post office. We continue to Komic, one of the world’s highest motorable villages (4,587m).  
 
The surreal-looking villages dotted throughout this area are home to Spiti’s famous horses, bred to trade with the nomads of Ladakh in exchange for Pashmina wool.

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Day 11: Kaza to Lossar 

We zigzag up to Chicham Bridge, Asia's highest bridge over a 300 m deep gorge. It is an incredible sight. At 4,200 m, it connects the villages of Chicham and Kibber.

We are in for a blissful ride across some of Spiti’s broad valleys with herds of yaks gazing by the roadside and awe-dropping views. The road curls along a spectacular cliff but is otherwise an enjoyable and easy ride all the way to Losar which lies at the end of Spiti Valley. Its majestic mountains, rivers, and vistas will spellbind you with their unparalleled beauty.

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Day 12: Lossar to Chattru

We leave Lossar in the morning for the most challenging ride of the entire tour and head up to Kunzum La Pass, reaching an altitude of 4,551 meters.

 

From there, we descend into the breathtaking valley of the Chandra River and follow its rocky riverbed with numerous water crossings. 

 

Along the way, we pass through the most scenic and unspoiled parts of the Western Himalayas. There are no villages en route, but we stop at tented camps for drinks and food.

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Day 13: Chattru to Naggar

Our offroad adventure continues for a few more hours until we reach Koksar and hit the tarmaced road again. As we approach the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, we'll experience more traffic and pass through the world's longest highway tunnel at an altitude of 3,000 m.

 

We arrive in Naggar in the afternoon and end our ride with a joint dinner on our cozy rooftop terrace.

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Day 14: Naggar + transfer to Delhi

We spend the day in Naggar, taking little excursions through the town's ancient alleys or visiting the famous Krishna Temple high above town, said to be over 1000 years old. Naggar is known for its coffeeshops and bakeries—a great way to treat yourself to some local delights. 

Early in the evening, we will prepare for the long haul back to Delhi in our comfortable minivan.

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Day 15: Delhi

After arriving in Dehli early in the morning, we check into our hotel. You have the day to plan sightseeing activities and/or to go shopping.

We end the day with a joint farewell dinner and wrap up this amazing riding adventure. 

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Day 16: Farewell

It is time to say goodbye and catch your flight or continue staying in India on your own. 

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