The Middle Kingdom: Spiti (10N-11D Delhi-Manali-Spiti-Delhi)
Overview
No body describes the Spiti Valley better than Rudyard Kipling when he says, “Surely the Gods must live here, this is no place for men.”
Spiti Valley also known as The Middle Land is Ladakh’s lesser-known and more remote neighbuor. Spiti valley is home to remotest, highest and few of most beautiful villages settled in lap of Trans Himalayas. Here you will find least densely populated villages to1000-year-old monasteries, culture and cuisine so different from rest of India. Spiti valley is also home to turquoise colored rivers to some of the most beautiful High altitude lakes. This is a world, which has the harshest of winters, but home to warmest of people.Travelling through high passes, serene lakes, ancient monasteries, listening to tranquil sound of chants, feeling the chill in the air and smile on your face these are some of the experiences we promise you on a road trip you will remember for the rest of your life. Come & experience a visual delight for your soul and body as we lazily ride through long and winding roads. Come and get Spitified with us on a journey across cultures so diverse and land so different.
Places Covered:
Manali, Jibhi, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Kaza, Chandertal.
Tour Plan
Included/Exclude
- Meal Plan MAP ( 8 Breakfast and 8 Dinners)
- Accommodation on Sharing Basis. Note: Due to remoteness of area we may not be able to fit everybody in same hotel or camp.
- Due to comfort and safety reasons, we recommend you all carry your helmets for the ride. The helmets which we provide are of standard size so there can be some discrepancies regarding the sizes.
- RoyalEnfield Himalayan on Rent with fuel.
- Experienced Road Captain.
- Experienced Mechanic.
- First Aid support with portable oxygen cylinders.
- Support Vehicle for luggage. (No suitcase or trolleys, only 1 rucksack/backpack per person). If someone brings suitcase or trolley INR:500/Day extra needs to be paid.
- Delhi to Manali and Manali to Delhi Bus ticket in Semi sleeper Volvo
- GST as applicable.
- Personal Beverages of any kind.
- All meals not mentioned in inclusion section.
- Personal Expenses of any kind.
- Monuments Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Camera Charges.
- Security Deposit (Refundable) of INR:.10,000/-per bike for rented bikes.
- Extensions of the tour program or diversions in the tour itinerary for any reasons eg. Due to bad weather, road closure, breakdown or any natural calamity or due to any social or political situation/unrest/strikes, sudden rule changes or shut down of Govt. offices, flight/train delays or flight/train cancellations etc. Any additional expenses incurred due to the same would be borne by the participants.
- Any thing not mentioned in the inclusion list.
Tour Amenities
Advisory:
- Abide by the instructions given by the team
- Do not encourage or take part in littering the vicinity in any
- Avoid roaming during the nights without the consent of the tour leaders/facilitators.
- Do not disturb the local environment or life in any
- All sightseeing is subject to weather conditions, political conditions in the
- Any external damage to the motorbike or the riding gears due to accident or fall of the motorbike , rider & pillion is responsible and pay the compensation. If any rider or pillion wants to leave the trip in between then he/she has to pay the cost for transportation of bike from the point of leaving the trip till the tour end point. Company is not responsible for the safety or the insurance (injury or death) claim of the rider or his/her associates in case of an accident. Rider and pillion themselves will be responsible for such cases.
- Incase of any medical emergency, evacuation or hospitalization the rider and pillion needs to pay the expenses
Things to Carry:
- Good quality shoes for Riding and slippers (for the night).
- Sunscreen lotion or skin moisturizers.
- Insect repellents
- Caps/hats, goggles/sunglasses
- Basic medication (if any)
- Good Quality Jacket or any other woolen clothes.
- Valid Driving Wheeler License.
- ID proof.
- Photocopies of ID proof.
- Passport Size Photographs.
- Riding Gear Including Riding gloves, Helmet, Jacket for MotorcycleClient
Cancellation Policy:
Booking Policy:
- Pay Booking amount of INR:5,000/Per Person as advance.
- Pay remaining amount 30 days before commencement of tour.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellations made before 45 days prior to the trip will result in 70% refund.
- Cancellations made between 30-45 days prior to the trip will result in 50% refund.
- Cancellations made 30 days before the trip date will receive no refund.
- Incase of double sharing bike i.e.1 bike 2 rider option, if any one of 2 cancels the trip due to any reason then the other one has to opt for solo ride package. And the amount paid the one who cancel the trip is not adjustable and non refundable.
- Booking amount is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Pending payments may eventually leads to the cancellation of trip.
If you want to make changes to your trip plan:
After you make booking by paying full or partial amount, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by the traveler himself.
Change or Cancellation by The Thumping Nomad:
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes due to ForceMajeure Events and we reserve the right to do so at anytime before or during the trip. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date before or during the trip based on the ForceMajeure Events. We also reserve the right under Force Majeure Events to cancel your travel arrangements/ offer alternative dates/revise the itinerary before or during the trip. Any additional cost incurred due to the above mentioned reasons will have to be borne by the traveler himself. There shall be no refund to the traveler under Force Majeure Events. Force Majeure Event shall mean and include any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of The Thumping Nomad, including without limitation, any act of nature or the public enemy, accident, explosion, fire, storm, earthquake, flood, drought, perils of the sea, casualty, strikes, lock- outs, labour troubles, riots, sabotage, terrorists acts, embargo, war (whether or not declared),pandemic, epidemic government alactions, delay in issuance or processing of Visa/permit, change of laws and regulations, orders, or decrees, or other causes of like or different character, etc beyond the control of The Thumping Nomad.