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After our introductory rides to Manali-Leh-Khardungla | Shimla | Kausali | Tricity , get ready for another awesome ride!
Known to riders as “THE LAST VILLAGE OF INIDA”, this place is a dream ride for cyclist across the globe. This is not an ordinary level of cycling; some might say it is but those who have done it or are about to do it, knows how difficult yet entertaining this ride could be. From unpredictable weather to extreme cold conditions, you will experience everything here.
The sheer beauty and grandeur of this place is so well known that every year, people from around the world come to live this “Once in a lifetime experience”. So why not you?
Join Cycle Adventures India 2019 tour and we assure you that you will have the best experience of riding ever.
It’s a 4 nights 5 days tour that will start from the lower hills of Himalaya and eventually take you to the rugged and low high altitude ranges of Himalayas. The riding distance spans over a length of 330km and goes through some of the mountain passes.
Why Chitkul?
Chitkul (or Chittkul) is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border. The Indian road ends here. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.
Chitkul, on the banks of Baspa River, is the first village of the Baspa Valley and the last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route. It is also the last point in India one can travel to without a permit.[3] Of particular interest at Chitkul are its houses with either slate or wooden plank roofs, a Buddhist temple and a small tower. However, there has been an increased use of tin-roofs, especially the high school and the army/ITBP barracks.
The Kagyupa temple has a highly valued old image of the Shakyamuni Buddha, a Wheel of Life mandala and four Directional Kings on either side of the door. Chitkul is practically the last point of the famous Kinner Kailash Parikramaas one can hitch a hike from here onwards.
After one crosses over the 5,242 m high Charang Pass.[4], it is a long and steep run down through slithery scree slopes to Chitkul(3,450m). The powerful goddess of Chitkul is the only non-Buddhist deity to which respect must be paid by the Parikrama pilgrims. It is believed that the local Deity is related to the Deity of Gangotri and till recently the locals would carry the Deity to Gangotri on foot over high mountain passes.[5] Chitkul is situated around 40 km from Karcham, the place where road bifurcates from Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH 22). The Sangla Valley is a delight for nature lovers; especially the stretch after Raksham and right up to Chitkul. The valley is extremely beautiful, on the left bank of the Baspa River are snow-clad mountains and on the right bank the whole terrain is full of apple orchards and wooden houses.
Chitkul is start point for Lamkhaga pass trek and Borasu pass trek. Nagasthi ITBP post is 4km and Ranikanda meadows is 10km trek from Chitkul.[6]
Elevation: 3,450 m
Weather: 13 °C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 93% Humidity
Population: 882 (2010)
District: Kinnaur
Tour date: Oct 2 – Oct 6 | Tour Itinerary Snapshot
| Tour date: Oct 2 – Oct 6 | Tour Itinerary Snapshot | |||||||
| S.No | Date | Day | From | To | Stay | Distance | Activity |
| 1 | 02-10-19 | Wednesday | Chandigarh | Kufri | 120km | Vehicle Transfer | |
| 02-10-19 | Wednesday | Kufri | Rampur | Hotel | 114km | Cycling Downhill | |
| 2 | 03-10-19 | Thursday | Rampur | Sangla | Hotel | 95km | Cycling Up & Down |
| 3 | 04-10-19 | Friday | Sangla | Chitkul | Hotel / Tent | 24km | Cycling / Vehicle |
| (as per weather / road) | |||||||
| 4 | 05-10-19 | Saturday | Chitkul | Narkanda | Hotel | 180km | Vehicle Transfer |
| 5 | 06-10-19 | Sunday | Narkanda | Chandigarh | 170km | Cycling Downhill | |
Tour price: Rs 9999/- exclusive of GST (5% extra)
Tour Package includes:
1. All accommodation during the tour on sharing basis (hotel/Tent) for 4 nights.
2. All meals – Veg (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) (Tea / Coffee / Juice / Snacks / Fruits).
3. Tempo Traveler bus from Chandigarh – Chitkul – Chandigarh inclusive.
4. Group leaders with experience of mountain biking will lead at front & back.
5. Dietitian recommended food menu for each day.
6. Medical support + Medical kit+ Oxygen cylinder.
7. Adventure travel operator approved certificate & medal
8. Tour photographer & individual’s video bites.
9. Bike repair and servicing.
10. Energy food/Drinks/Bars/Juices/Fruits/Dry Fruits/Bottled Water/ORS/Glucose/ Fresh Lime Soda, during the ride.
11. Support vehicles
Tour Package Excludes:
1. GST at 5% extra.
2. Cycle rent.
3. Cycle spares.
4. Personal expenses incurred during the course of the tour.
5. Inner line permits for foreign nationals.
6. Flight tickets.
7. Travel Insurance/Medical Insurance
8. Anything and everything else that is not a part of the inclusions.
Important:
1. The minimum group size is 15
2. For booking and cancellation, kindly refer to the email.
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