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Downhill from Baralacha La

Overview

  • Durations: 2 Days

  • Total Distance: ~50 km

  • Descend: ~1700m

  • Grade: Easy

  • Terrain: Mix of tarmac, gravel, and loose moraine.

  • A perfect one-full-day pure downhill adventure with zero climbing

  • Support: Support vehicle recommended for luggage and emergencies.

  • Essentials to Carry: High-altitude gear, layered clothing, repair kit, 3L water/day.

  • Permit: Not required for Baralacha La

  • Best Season: Mid-June to October

Itinerary

Day 1

Manali(2050m)- Jispa(3200m); Transfer Day

  • Morning breakfast in Manali.

  • Load cycles & luggage into support vehicle.

  • Drive from Manali → Atal Tunnel → Sissu → Keylong → Jispa

  • Short & easy warm-up ride around Jispa & nearby villages (10–15 km flat/valley roads along Bhaga river, optional).

  • Reach Jispa by afternoon, unload cycles.

  • Lunch, rest, acclimatization

  • Visit Jispa monastery or relax by the river.

  • Evening bonfire (if weather permits), briefing for next day.

Day 2

  • Dinner & overnight stay in Jispa (camps or guesthouse).

Baralacha La → Jispa (main cycling day – full downhill)

  • Very early breakfast.

  • Load cycles into support vehicle at Jispa.

  • Drive up from Jispa → Deepak Tal → Patseo → Zingzingbar → Baralacha La top (4,890 m / 16,040 ft).

  • Reach Baralacha La, unload cycles, gear up (warm jacket, gloves, helmet).

  • Start cycling from Baralacha La pass.

  • Epic high-altitude descent past Suraj Tal lake.

  • Cross Killing Sarai, Bharatpur, and Darcha.

  • Flowing descent along Bhaga river through dramatic Lahaul landscape.

  • Finish ride at the same camp/guesthouse in Jispa.

  • Hot lunch, celebration, relax.

  • Late afternoon/evening departure from Jispa towards Manali or onward journey.

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  • Duration: 1 Days

  • Distance: 50km

  • Location: Himachal

  • Grade: Easy

Stay

Includes

Support Vehicle

Mechanic

Inclusions

Walkie Talkie

Support Vehicle

Puncture kit & basic tool kit

Medical Kit & Oxygen Cylinder

Mechanic

All necessary permits

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Exclusions

Bicycle Rent

Meals during Hotel Stays

Any Kind of Insurance & emergency evacuation

Any expense of personal nature

Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary due to natural calamities roadblocks etc

Packing Essentials

  • Warm layers (fleece, down jacket, thermals – nights drop to 0°C)

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 50+), lip balm

  • Trek shoes, raincoat, waterproof gloves, woolen cap

  • Power bank, headlamp, water bottle (3 L/day)

  • Diamox (start 24 hrs before 3,500 m), ORS, dry fruits

  • Layering: Base → fleece → windproof jacket → rain shell

  • Helmet and Cycling Shorts

  • Pro Tip:  Start acclimatized (at least 1 night in Manali), carry Diamox.

: Start pre-dawn to beat tourist traffic. The descent from Rohtang to Kothi village is pure adrenaline and keeps brakes checked.

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