Downhill from Rohtang
Overview
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Durations: 1 Days
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Total Distance: ~50 km
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Descend: ~1900m
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Grade: Easy
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Terrain: Mix of tarmac, gravel, and loose moraine.
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A perfect one-full-day pure downhill adventure with zero climbing
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Support: Support vehicle recommended for luggage and emergencies.
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Essentials to Carry: High-altitude gear, layered clothing, repair kit, 3L water/day.
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Permit: Rohtang Pass Permit( online via rohtangpermits.nic.in); Rs 550 per vehicle
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Best Season: Mid-June to October
Itinerary
Manali - Rohtang Pass (3,978 m)- Manali(2,050 m)
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Early morning: Load cycles into support vehicle in Manali.
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Reach Marhi for breakifast
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Drive up to Rohtang Pass (3,978 m / 13,050 ft) via the scenic Manali–Leh highway.
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Start cycling downhill from Rohtang Pass.
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Reach Rohtang top, unload cycles, gear up (warm layers, helmet, gloves).
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First thrilling descent with snow walls and Himalayan views.
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Reach Gulaba (beautiful meadows, possible tea/snack stop).
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Continue rolling descent through pine forests and waterfalls.
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Pass Kothi village.
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End ride in Manali, hot lunch, celebration, and relax.
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Final stretch along Beas river into Manali town.
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Overnight in Manali (optional extension or departure).
Rs 9000
Starting From
Per person
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Duration: 1 Days
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Distance: 50km
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Location: Himachal
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Grade: Easy
Stay
Support Vehicle
Mechanic
Inclusions
Walkie Talkie
Support Vehicle
Puncture kit & basic tool kit
Medical Kit & Oxygen Cylinder
Mechanic
All necessary permits
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
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Warm layers (fleece, down jacket, thermals – nights drop to 0°C)
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Sunglasses, sunscreen (SPF 50+), lip balm
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Trek shoes, raincoat, waterproof gloves, woolen cap
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Power bank, headlamp, water bottle (3 L/day)
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Diamox (start 24 hrs before 3,500 m), ORS, dry fruits
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Layering: Base → fleece → windproof jacket → rain shell
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Helmet and Cycling Shorts
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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.











