Cycling in Spiti Valley

Pooja Purohit
2 min readApr 10, 2015

Romance the valleys of the Spiti on a cycling expedition! An unforgettable experience, the cycling trail will take you through the diverse valleys of Spiti and Lahaul which present a different picture every time you turn a corner. Resting in the valleys of the marvelous valleys of the Himalayas, Spiti is bordered by the hilly and mountainous terrains of Lahaul, Kullu and Kinnaur making it look like a true gem in a pendant. Experience the rich culture, heritage and a wondrous architecture of the Chortens, Stupas, Temples and monasteries. Be enveloped in the silence and solitude of the austere lives of the monks.

The arid landscape of Spiti stands in stark contrast to the snowcapped vistas that surround you as you embark on a cycling trail across the gorges, rivers, hills and mountains. The merry waters of the Spiti River offer you company as you pedal along the gradual and steep slopes and climbs. Enveloped in the benevolence of the rich Buddhist traditions, your way is sure to be blessed by the fluttering prayer flags and the chanting of the monks. The ride takes you through the brilliant thickets, onto barren desert lands and at the base of Chau Chau Kal Nida which is the highest peak in Spiti. And if the thrill of the ride itself doesn’t manage to satisfy your adrenaline urge, top it off with a rafting experience on the Spiti River. Pedal, walk, camp and raft the valleys of Spiti on this unforgettable cycling expedition.

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