Spiti Bike Trip: Via Manali

Spiti, the land of adventure and thrill. Spiti Valley is a cold desert mountain valley located in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This region is covered with the cold mountain deserts of the Himalayas, green patches, quiet villages and monasteries. Spiti has a world of its own, it's a valley where we can find scenic Himalayan lakes, surreal moonscapes, highlands nourished by prayers, glacial streams and rugged terrains. Spiti valleys separate India and Tibet and the valley with surrounding regions are few of the least populated regions in India. Lahaul and Spiti district is surrounded by high mountain ranges. Kaza is the sub-divisional headquarter which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level. The region is famous for its oldest Buddhist monasteries that includes Key Monastery and Tabo Monastery. Other places to visit in Spiti are Hikkim Village, Komic Village, Langza Village, Chicham Bridge, Gue Monastery and Kunzum Pass to name a few. Spiti remains cold throughout the year but June to September is considered the best time to explore this gem of nature, during this time one can experience the glory of glacial lakes. Nature lovers will feel more excited to experience the flora and fauna here. During your ride, you will witness the complete change in landscape from green to brown. When you finally arrive at the crescent-shaped Chandratal Lake, you will realize that it is way beautiful than your imagination. These funfilled nine days will give you the memories for life and will surely make you an adventure seeker.