July 19, 2017 TnH Global 0

Spiti Valley – An adventure on wheels

When you end up with some time for yourself, an escapist spirit awakens among many of us. Such is the chaos of our cities that we cherish even minor respites from it. One such respite is the Spiti Valley in the Himachal where the journey is just as blissful as the destination.

Once you hop onto your bike, you can choose between two routes to reach the scenic town of Spiti. The first option is entry from Manali via Rohtang and Kunzum La. Once you have passed Rohtang, it’s truly a heavenly experience, with the highest point being the snow-covered Kanzum pass with a breathtaking view of the Shigri Glacier. Alternatively, you can also opt for the more comfortable, yet longer, road from Shimla.

An absolutely breathtaking land, Spiti is a treat for all travellers, but especially bikers, with the majestic Himalayan landscape, amazing views, rich history and warm and friendly people. Also, be prepared for an overnight stay along the way preferably at Reckong Peo which is known to be a calm and serene stopover.

A ride through the beautiful barren landscapes of the Himalayas is the biggest draw of the valley. Another highlight of Spiti is the magnificently rich cultural past that is still alive in the ancient Gompas (monasteries) of the region and the enlightened monks that reside within them. Though they can be reserved initially, your curiosity for their culture and few smiles can win their hearts enough for them to offer you some refreshing cups of teas and insight into the Gompas like no other could. Amongst others that you might choose to visit, Key Gompa, Saskyagongmig Gompa and Dhankar Gompa are a must visit. If your curiosity for the local culture still refuses to subside, head over to the Tabo Monastery. 50 Kms from Kaza, it is one of the oldest functioning Buddhist monasteries in the world (est. 996 AD), with extremely well-preserved wall paintings and artifacts!

Finally, the perfect end to your spectacular trip to this beautiful valley will be Chandra Taal, an enchanting natural lake surrounded by hills and rightly named after the beautiful moon. Viren Batra, CEO & Co Founder of nirvana excursion said, “Though this won’t be your typical vacation, it’ll definitely be a lot more special. A bike ride through the Spiti Valley is definitely something that should be at the top of your bucket list and will be an experience that you’ll never forget!” Nirvana Excursions offers pre-packaged & customised tours, along with fixed – departure, escorted group tours, to any destination in the world. Our services include: Flight & hotel bookings, Visa & passport services, Sightseeing & transfers, and Car rentals