Spiti Motorcycle Expedition - The Middle Land

Forbidden Land Lahaul & Spiti have taken over the Leh-Ladakh adventure circuit in recent years for motorcycle tours in India for adventure enthusiasts. Spiti is more challenging than the one to Leh-Ladakh. This is one of the best Tour mix of paved and unpaved roads with many streams and waterfalls crossings perfect for a Royal Enfield trip with passionate bike riders. Sometimes few stretches can be challenging for even experienced adventure Motorcyclists. Spiti is also known as Middle Land and Tibet Border hardly few kilometers away. 

When you come from Kullu Valley road passes over Rohtang Pass at 13,054 feet. Lahaul and Spiti valleys are separated by the Kunzum Pass, at 15,059 feet. Kinnaur is usually connected to Spiti Valley but Winter months again its cut off. Lahual and Spiti hardly receives any rainfall and as per Elders Rainfall will play havoc here as Mountain composition is such that there will be widespread Landslides. Spiti is High altitude desert situated in the rain-shadow region of the Himalayas. Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in India located in a cold desert. 

Kibber Village Highest motorable road Kibber village is built in a narrow valley on top of a limestone rock. Key Monastery, the largest and the most important Buddhist monastery in Spiti Valley and is located close to Kibber. 

Numerous Forts, Palaces, Temples, Monasteries and residences of heritage prominence are found all over Dev Bhumi. The Thousand year old Buddhist Palace Monastery of Tabo with its fine wall paintings and stucco statues has been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. Some of the Key places to visit are, Nako, Dhangkar, Tabo, Pin Valley, Kaza, Kibber, Gete, Langza, Hikkim Komic, Ranrgik Losar, Kunzum Pass, Chandrataal, Gramphoo etc.

Chandrataal lies on a glacial bowl. The shimmering blue lake is surrounded by snowy hills. Camping at the Chandrataal is simply surreal. The Chandratal lake is situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft and is one of the most remarkable spectacles you’ll ever come across. This lake attracts its share of Shepherds, Celebrities and Tourist its medium size makes it perfect for walk around. On a starry night, and if you’re lucky, not only akash ganga but meteor showers will keep you company. Chandrataal is also known to change colors, appearing Emerald blue, Bluish green and crimson red at different times. It’s one of the best experiences to have without having to go all the way to Ladakh! So don’t just think about it, just hop on your bike and set out for a magnificent Manali to Leh Bike Trip. 

The Pin Valley National Park is an alpine meadow that shelters rare Himalayan animals like snow leopard Himalayan brown bear, Musk Deer, and Himalayan blue sheep.

Lahaul & Spiti is nature in its wildest most primitive form undiscovered and undocumented. Having remained blissfully untouched by mass tourism. The twin valleys are unsurpassed in their mountainous glory, the rugged spectacle of their rocky outcrop or the grandeur of their snow-capped peaks, unchanged with time, are memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

The landscape here is unlike anywhere in India and worldwide best explored on two wheel. You will be surprised to see so many Foreign Tourist reaching even on Public transport.  Heaven for Riders, Photographers, Trekkers, Poets, Writers and many more, Spiti is one magical places which can be described in fables only. As these breathtaking places are gaining the much deserved attention, people are going ahead of India and exploring themselves in Nepal Motorcycle Tours and Bhutan Bike Trips to discover the jewels of nature with like minded souls. 

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