Season 2019-20 SPITI 29 Sept - 6 Oct

Backup vehicle I Paramedic I Mechanic I Spares Rs. 15,000 / person. Including taxes. Total seats: 20 Registration link: https://www.gio.in/bajaj-flg-ride-payment

Ride across the cold desert mountain valley of Himachal, where Spiti's postcard villages await you. Take off from Chandigarh and make your way through varied terrains of Spiti, soak-in the timeless beauty of the monasteries, conquer the breath-taking height of the place called The Middle Land in its full glory, and Feel Like God. ITINERARY # Date Day Start point Start time Via End point End time Distance Riding hours

1 29-Sep Sunday Chandigarh 6:00 AM 6:00 PM 270 9

2 30-Sep Monday Narkanda 6:00 AM Sangla 4:00 PM 155 8

Sangla, Kalpa, Pangi, 3 01-Oct Tuesday Sangla 6:00 AM Nako Tabo 4:00 PM 200 8 Dhankar lake (trek), Hikkim monastery, 4 02-Oct Wednesday Tabo 10:00 AM Koumik village, Langza Kaza 5:00 PM 100 4 , Kaza, Ki, , Gette, 5 03-Oct Thursday Kaza 10:00 AM Kaza 5:00 PM 50 4

6 04-Oct Friday Kaza 6:00 AM Kalpa 4:00 PM 200 8

7 05-Oct Saturday Kalpa 6:00 AM Shimla 4:00 PM 225 8

8 06-Oct Sunday Shimla 9:00 AM Jakhu hill Chandigarh 3:00 PM 220 7

TRIP INCLUSIONS TRIP EXCLUSIONS RIDING GEAR

MANDATORY - Accommodation on triple sharing basis in a - Petrol expenses of riders - A good condition riding helmet and shoes for both rider campsite/guesthouse/hotel - depending upon availability - Any meal or service not mentioned and pillion - All breakfast and dinners only, starting from breakfast on - Bottled water, soft drinks, liquor, cocktail snacks, etc - Knee and elbow Guards Day 1 till last breakfast of the ride - Any entry fee for monument visits, parking charges, etc - Riding Gloves - Morning & evening tea/coffee with cookies is also included - Any charges for activities not mentioned here - Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like SUGGESTED landslides, road blocks, bad weather, expenses - Protective jackets & pants, waterproof clothes and incurred on account of sickness, etc. shoes, hydration pack and lots of thermals

HIGHLIGHTS

day 1 Chandigarh enjoy the highways while they last! Mountains are closer than they appear!

CHANDIGARH - Kalka your first taste of hills start from here. Kalka has one of the oldest (year 1898) narrow gauge tracks in the world NARKANDA Shimla was once the summer capital of British , now a prime tourist destination in

Narkanda slightly higher than Shimla; enjoy a bird's-eye view of the different valleys as the road twists and turns from one spur to another day 2 Stokes Farm one of the first apple orchids in the valley; a walk through these is one of the most fascinating and enjoyable experiences the town has to offer NARKANDA - SANGLA Tanni Jabbar lake body of water, trees all around; epic selfie awaits! the Hatu Mata Temple rests atop the hill on Hatu Peak, surrounded by a forest of varied population of deodar, , spruce, cedar and blue ; but is mostly renowned for its colourful apple Hatu Peak orchards.

Sangla Welcome to Sangla valley! One of the most One of the most beautiful in the day 3 Kalpa apple orchids, Satluj river, a magical sunrise and the view of Kinnaur Kailash! SANGLA - TABO Pangi at 7,000 ft, a village surrounded by white peaked mountain tops and rugged roads

Nako a dream village in the . Pay your visit to the , and skip stones in the holy Dhan or dhang = cliff, and kar = fort; Dhankar - looking over the confluence of Spiti and Pin rivers. At this point you will find the sand towers - structures created through soil erosion by water Dhankar and wind one of the most most captivating villages – with its layered fields reflecting shades of green and brown. Add to the trill by posting letters to your near and dear ones from the world’s highest (14,400 day 4 Hikkim monastery ft.) ‘permanently structured’ post office TABO - KAZA Koumik village at 15,000 ft, Koumik is supposed to be the highest village with a motorable road; look out for yaks and some ancient fossils!

Langza the village of Langza is known for two things - the mighty statue of Lord Buddha overlooking the beautiful valley, and second, the fossils (buying and transporting fossils is illegal, so avoid)

Key Monastery located on top of a hill, and at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, is the biggest monastery of Lahaul & Spiti district which was built in 11th century. Highly recommended! day 5 Kibber home of magnificient snow leopards, Ibex, and Tibetan wolf, Kibber is the most popular village of the valley. Surrounded by limestone rock mountains, landscape of the village is captivating. KAZA Gette the vistas surrounding the Gette village are all mountains of limestone rocks which adds more colors to this beautiful valley Tashigang is at an altitude of 4500 Mtrs where the motorable road ends. Due to loose gravel sometimes the vehicle struggles on reaching the top. You will be able to sight the Langza village Tashigang overlooking the Shilla Valley and the towering Chau Chau Kang Nilda Peak

day 6 Kaza as we leave the magical middleland, we soak in the beautiful valleys and the views, one last time KAZA - KALPA Wood Carving Centre check out the famous Tibetan products made of wood carvings; buy some goodies for your loved ones?

day 7 Shimla enjoy The Ridge, Christ Church, Mall Road, Rashtrapati Niwas among other things. KALPA - SHIMLA Jakhu hill the highest peak in Shimla.

day 8

SHIMLA - CHANDIGARH the ride ends in Chandigarh

RULES

- Daily ride will start at 6 am in the morning. Strict follow-up of timelines is necessary to ensure safe arrival at destination. - Riders can keep one bag in the back-up vehicle. Allowed limit: 15 KGs. - No alcohol allowed throughout the ride. - All riders are are expected to conduct themselves to the best of their behaviour at all times. They must, at all times be considerate towards other riders, support staff and the locals we come across during our ride. - Please be environmentally conscious during the ride. Do not litter. - If you are under any medical treatment, please inform our support staff before we start the ride. We expect you to strictly follow your medication and medical advice at all times. - Get your bike serviced 10-15 days before the ride. - No overtake allowed. Riders need to strictly follow the lead and marshall at all times. - If for any reason you do not feel fit enough to concentrate and ride, inform the ride official about the same. It might be the small difference between life and death.

ESSENTIALS PREPARING YOUR AVENGER

We strongly recommend getting your Avenger serviced at least 10-15 days before the start of the ride, at your nearest Bajaj Service Centre. - All Necessary Vehicle docs - registration, insurance, PUC, etc Ensure that the following are addressed: - Extra pair of shoes - Camera with Extra Battery and memory cards - Have the rims balanced and inspect your tyres and suspensions. - Neck protection - Power bank - Inspect the seals of the front forks. - Protective jackets & pants - Change of clothes - Check the rear swing-arm bush for wear and tear; replace if necessary. - Torch - Lots of warm clothes and thermals - Check the chain and the rear sprocket for wear. - Personal essentials - Wind cheaters - Clutch is really crucial for this trip. Make sure the clutch is in good order. - Light, high energy snacks - Warm and if possible, waterproof layers - Check the batter and earthing connections. - Any prescribed medicines - Pollution masks, preferrably N99 or higher - Check the play in the steering column and replace the ball race bearing if necessary. - Check all cables and if any are bent or frayed, replace them.