Manali Trip Overview
Sach pass is one of the most beautiful mountain passes in India. In recent years Sach pass has garnered a lot of attention from tourists all across the world due to its exclusiveness. So if you are faint-hearted and not ready to embrace adventure then this Sach pass motorbike expedition is surely not for you. But if you are adventurous and ready to explore the unexplored then this trip for you. Sach pass is also regarded as the toughest mountain pass not only in India but also across the globe. This mountain pass has also been featured in History Tv IRT deadliest roads. So you can imagine how tough this mountain pass is. Every year we get number of queries where people ask us that we have already done the dangerous part in the Himalayas by riding through Ladakh and Spiti and now there is nothing to do, then we at motorbike expeditions tell them about the thrilling and adventurous Sach pass motorbike trip which leave them Awestruck as most of the people aren’t aware of this road trip.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 days
Starts: Manali, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India
Sach pass is one of the most beautiful mountain passes in India. In recent years Sach pass has garnered a lot of attention from tourists all across the world due to its exclusiveness. So if you are faint-hearted and not ready to embrace adventure then this Sach pass motorbike expedition is surely not for you. But if you are adventurous and ready to explore the unexplored then this trip for you. Sach pass is also regarded as the toughest mountain pass not only in India but also across the globe. This mountain pass has also been featured in History Tv IRT deadliest roads. So you can imagine how tough this mountain pass is. Every year we get number of queries where people ask us that we have already done the dangerous part in the Himalayas by riding through Ladakh and Spiti and now there is nothing to do, then we at motorbike expeditions tell them about the thrilling and adventurous Sach pass motorbike trip which leave them Awestruck as most of the people aren’t aware of this road trip.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Chandigarh – Manali | 560 KMS | 12-13 hours (Ex Delhi or Chandigarh or Bhuntar) (580 km)
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On the first day of your trip, board a Volvo bus to Manali from Delhi/Chandigarh. It will be an overnight journey so make sure that you are well prepared
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 2: Manali Exploration
Pass By: Manali, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
On the very first day, one needs to reach Manali either by Volvo bus or by the hired cab. At bus stand Manali, you will meet the tour guide of Motorbike expeditions. Our tour guide will take you to the respective hotels, where one can rest for few hours. After taking a small nap our guide will Introduce you to your motorbikes. Arrival day in Manali is all about acclamatization to high altitude climate and understanding how the rugged terrian of Himalayas behave while riding. This day will help you connecting your soul to the bikes which will be you partner for next 10 days. We will cover all the major sightseeing points around Manali on this very day and later in the evening after having dinner, Days comes to an end.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 3: Manali to Dharmshala
Pass By: Dharamsala, Dharamsala, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh
After having breakfast we will leave towards the famous hill station Dharmshala in the laps of Dhauladhar ranges. This place is also referred to as the little Lhasa of India, as it is home to the Buddhist Dharma guru Dalai Lama. Inspired by flawless Tibetan architecture and intricate designing this place is home to some of the world’s most beautiful monasteries, located about 6 hours east of Manali. Later by the evening, we will ride towards Mc leodgunj, a place known for its cafe’s and nightlife, which is just at a mere 2km distance from Dharmshala. The journey on this day will be pleasant and beautiful as most of the journey will be on metaled roads and through the countryside villages. In Mc leodgunj, after exploring the night life we can check into our hotels and can enjoy the entire city view.These all places are among the most beautiful places in Himachal Pradesh, So just imagine how beautiful your journey is going to be. Shoja is about 108km from Manali, and all this time our team of motorbike expeditions will be just behind you in case of any help required. After reaching Shoja we will check-in into our homestays, where local food along with a bonfire will be served to an entire member of the expeditions
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 4: Dharmshala to Dalhousie
Pass By: Dalhousie, Dalhousie, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
On day 4 after having the traditional Pahadi breakfast, we will leave for our next destination Dalhousie. This hill station is named after the Lord Dalhousie the British Governor-general in India from 1848 to 1856. On this day our much of time will be spent on riding northwards toward the inner summits of Himalayas through pastoral landscapes and magical fairy tale villages. The entire journey of 5-6 hours from Dharmshala is breathtaking and will surely become part of your eternal memories. On this very day, we will also cross the famous village of Khajjair, which is also referred to as mini Switzerland of India. This place is so picturesque that one has to rub his or her eyes in order to believe it actually exists. Khajjair also offers adventure sports like Zorbing and paragliding to satisfy one’s adventure bug. We will also explore the small Himalayan town of Dalhousie, which is known for its British architecture and churches dating 200-300 years old. This small town is surrounded by dense deodar trees with a small mall road to walk on. At the end of the day after exploring the town, we will check into our hotels and get together for a bonfire session, where every rider will share his or her memory of the day. You must be thinking what kind of session is this, but we have been doing this session from the past 3 years in our every tour whether it is Leh Ladakh tour or the famous Spiti tour.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 5: Dalhousie to Bairagarh
Pass By: Bairagarh, Bairagarh, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
On day 5 after having breakfast, we will leave towards our next destination Bairagarh. It’s only after Dalhousie one feels the real wrath of Himalayan roads. The offbeat terrain accompanied by freezing cold temperatures will surely give chill in your spines. The 119 km journey from Dalhousie to Bairagarh for Sach pass is a tough terrain journey, So if you are faint of heart or inexperienced then this ride is surely not for you. Unstable overhanging cliffs on one side and immeasurable steep gorge on other is the sight from Dalhousie to Bairagarh. Hence we always urge our fellow travelers to plan Sach Pass only with some proper and experienced touring company if not with us. After 5-6 hours of tiring journey, we will reach this secluded hamlet in the Himalayas called Bairagarh. After reaching Bairagarh one can explore the beautiful village and later check-in into the hotel. Later after having dinner we go for a sleep.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 6: Bairagarh to Killar
Pass By: Killar, Himachal Pradesh 176323, India
On 6th day after getting up in the morning and having our breakfast, we will head towards Killar, a countryside village in the laps of Himalayas. This serene village is known for its nomadic life as it is the hub to the old shepherd route connecting Chamba district to Lahaul Spiti district. This 3 hours journey from Bairagarh to Killar is marked by the presence of the world’s most dangerous pass The Sach Pass, situated at an altitude of 14500 feet above sea level in Himachal Pradesh. The ride time from Bairagarh might be short but the experience this 3 hours ride will provide will be enough for life. Clean mountain air with a sense of fear and howling of wild animals, this entire experience will be embarked in your hearts for life, especially when accomplished in the season of monsoons. Another few characteristics of riding from Bairagarh to Killar is the presence of water crossings which will surely make your adrenaline rush to the next level, Sanskari Nala is one of the famous and dangerous water crossing in the region, testing your riding. skills. Later by the evening we reach Killar and check into our hotels as the next day is going to be more enthralling.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 7: Killar -Kishtwar- Killar
Pass By: Killar, Himachal Pradesh 176323, India
On the 7th day of the journey after having the traditional shepherd’s breakfast, we will ride out to Kishtwar and will return back by the evening, this 6-7 hours of the journey is not for everyone. If you are visiting Sach pass to explore the toughest and most dangerous riding experience then this is the stretch you want to do. It’s the Killar-Kishtwar-Killar stretch which is referred to as the most dangerous road in the world. Most Himalayan motorcycle experts consider this region in Chamba to be the Mecca of riders and the dead-end of all the dangerous roads in the world. Sach pass region is truly unique and offers a lot of possibilities for both nature lovers and bikers. Riding through snow caves and huge glaciers surrounding the entire road is an experience in itself. Later by the evening, we will return back to Killar for our night stay.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 8: Killar to Keylong via Pangi
Pass By: Keylong, Keylong, Lahaul and Spiti District, Himachal Pradesh
On the 8th day after having breakfast in the morning, we will head towards the famous town of Lahaul and Spiti named Keylong via Pangi. The Pangi valley is quite serene and is located in the Chamba district, it is a beautiful, unadulterated and calm tribal area or in other words, we can say that it is the perfect place to feel the real Himalayan vibes and culture. Killar to Pangi is about 3 hours by ride, where one can stop for some tea or snacks. The roads will be offbeat and unmetalled making it challenging for both riders and pillions riding from Killar to Keylong. This entire stretch will be surrounded by the huge snowcapped mountains with very little vegetation making it look rugged and isolated. After 5-6 hours of riding one finally reaches the famous town of Keylong, known for its hotels, climate, and beauty. This beautiful town will be our stop for the night, we will check into the hotels and will also have a bonfire session to freshen up all our memories of the trip.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel
Day 9: Keylong to Manali
Pass By: Manali, Manali, Manali Tehsil, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh
On the Ninth day of our journey, we will head back towards Manali from Keylong.This 9th-day journey will be pleasant and lovely till Khokasar which is located at a distance of 80km from Keylong. On the way to Khoksar, we will cross Tandi, which is a sacred place for the Hindu religion as it as Sangam point for river Chandra and Bhaga. We would stop here for a while and see the magnificent convergence of two most sacred rivers. After spending some quality time there we will head toward Khoksar, this little tribal village is known for its famous delicacy called the Meat Chawal. This delicacy will help us rejuvenate our tiring bodies so that we can conquer, The mighty Rohtang pass. The journey from Khoksar to Manali will be the last tough part of our Sach pass motorbike trip. Rohtang pass is a connecting link between Kullu and Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an elevation of 14000 feet above sea level, this pass is regarded as one of the most beautiful motorable mountain passes in entire India. One is not advised to spend more than 10 minutes on the Rohtang top due to the lack of oxygen. So we would only stop here to click a few pictures. The last highlight of Sach pass Motorbike trip is riding down experience from the Rohtang la. The first view that you are going to witness is the number of waterfalls originating from the glaciers in the Himalayas situated in the midst of large and wide valleys. The entire view will be so breath taking and magnificent that you have to rub your eyes a thousand times to believe that it is actually excists. Lush green meadows and the meandering Beas river with pristine blue color will make you a complete Viragi (A wanderer who travels without reason). Later by the evening, we will reach our final destination Manali, where a small dinner accompanied with a bonfire and local folk dance will be presented to our fellow travelers as a gesture of love. Here we will sing, dance, enjoy our dinks and try to remember the sweet memories that we created during this 10 days bike trip.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotle
Day 10: Manali to Delhi
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On the final day of our trip, we will greet all our fellow riders and bid them farewell along with best wishes for life in the hope of meeting them soon again. The overnight journey of 12 hours will finally drop you in the nation’s capital Delhi, from where one can continue their journey back home. So if you are planning a trip to Sach pass then this itinerary is surely and undoubtedly the best itinerary you can get online. As we have been running tours on the same plan for the past 3-4 years.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
