
Mountain Biking in Himachal over Jalori Pass (3223
mt)
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi.
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to
Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi-Chandigarh by Shatabdi Express (dep
0740 arr 1105 hrs)
Chandigarh-Nalagarh by surface (65 km, 2 hrs drive)
Overnight at Nalagarh Fort.
Day 03 : Nalagarh-Maanali by surface (255 km, 10-12
hrs drive)
Manali is- 1896 m above sea level and situated at
the northern end of Kullu valley, is a picturesque little
town, and is the most popular place in Himachal Pradesh.
It is typical small town bustling with activity during
the summer season. Around Manali, nature has lavished
the region with forests, waterfalls, green slopes rivulets
and souring snow-covered mountain peaks. Manali also
boats of a Mountaineering Institute, which imparts training
in Mountaineering, Skiing and other adventure activities.
Overnight at hotel / resort.
Day 04 : Manali-Solang Valley-Manali (26 km)
Morning check out the bikes and briefing about the
tour. Afterwards bike to Solang Valley. It is uphill
ride from Manali to Solang. In the evening explore the
Manali Town. Overnight at hotel / resort in Manali.
Day 05 : Manali-Naggar-Kullu (42 km)
Biking to Kullu via Naggar on left bank of Kullu
Valley. It’s a level ride to Naggar, the capital of
Kullu Rajas until AD 1660. The ancient castle, now converted
into a tourist Bungalow, over-looks the entire Beas
Valley. Nicholas Roerich, the famous Russian painter
and philosopher lived here and his quaint little house
has been converted into a small museum. At Naggar, visit
Naggar Castle and Roerich art gallery. Overnight at
Hotel / Resort.
Day 06 : Kullu-Larji (34 km)
Morning explore temples of Kullu and afterwards
bike to Aut along the river Beas. Enroute visit Old
Shiva temple at Bajaura. On arrival set up a camp. Overnight
in tents.
Day 07 : Larji-Shoja (38 km)
Today we ride along the river Tirthan upto Banjar.
Up to Aut it’s a level ride and thereafter a soft ascend
upto Banjar. From Banjar an ascend to Shoja. Shoja village
is surrounded by a dense forest (2683 mt). Overnight
in tents.
Day 08 : Shoja-Kahnag over Jalori Pass (3223 mt)
(29 km)
Start after breakfast. The road ascends gradually
up to Jalori pass (3223 mts). From the top we will take
a trail to the left which takes us to a crystal clear
SEROLSAR LAKE which is 5 kms from the top of the pass.
Return back to Jalori pass and follow descend to the
village of Khanag (1700 mt). On a clear day one could
see the beautiful mountain ranges from the top of the
pass. On arrival set up a camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 09 : Khanag-Narkanda (2708 mts) (55 kms)
After breakfast continue the ride through level/
descending road down to Lhuri. At Lhuri we cross a bridge
over river Satluj to the other side. From Lhuri it’s
a level ride up to Sainj where we join National highway
no. 22 and continue further to Narkanda. Gradual ascend
of 33 kms from Sainj takes you to Narkanda. On arrival
set up a camp. Overnight in tents.
Day 10 : Narkanda-Shimla (2205 mts) (64 kms)
From Narkanda it’s a level road all the way to Kufri.
At Kufri we take a diversion on to left and visit a
mini Zoo famous for Himalayn Bears. Return back to Kufri
and continue descend from Kufri to Shimla. On arrival
check in at hotel. Evening explore the down town.
Day 11 : Shimla-Chandigarh by surface (110 km, 3
hrs)
Chandigarh-Delhi by Jan Shatabdi Express (dep 0915,
arr 1335 hrs)
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Leave Delhi.
In item transfer to airport to connect flight back
home.
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