High-Altitude Downhill Mountain Biking: Rohtang Pass to Manali
50km Descent • Drop 2,000 Vertical Meters • Hydraulic Disc MTBs • Escort Backup Vehicle
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Base Camp & Alpine Approach
Glacial Moraine Ridge
Technical Ice Wall Traverse
High Summit Ridge 21,380 ft
Panoramic Himalayan Vista
Marhi Switchback Panorama
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Rohtang Pass (3,978m) to Manali Batch - Nov 14, 2026
Certified IMF high-altitude leaders, medical oxygen backup, and small-group mountaineering cadence (max 10 climbers).
Rohtang Pass (3,978m) to Manali Batch - Nov 28, 2026
Certified IMF high-altitude leaders, medical oxygen backup, and small-group mountaineering cadence (max 10 climbers).
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Description
Take on one of the most thrilling and picturesque continuous downhill cycling descents in the world! Starting amidst perpetual snow and jagged glaciers at Rohtang Pass (3,978m), pedal and glide down over 2,000 vertical meters across 50 kilometers of winding alpine highway and pine forest trails. Equipped with premium hydraulic disc brake mountain bikes (Trek / Scott / Giant), full protective body armor, and a trailing mechanical support vehicle.
THE GLACIATED EXPEDITION ROUTE
Ascend through the raw Keylong and Darcha outpost, setting high camps along the formidable Milang Glacier moraine before confronting the summit ridge pyramid.
WILDERNESS SAFETY & AMS PROTOCOLS
Every batch is monitored with fingertip pulse oximeters twice daily, portable medical oxygen cylinders, Gamow hyperbaric protocol, and satellite communication checkpoints.
EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS
Expedition Waypoints
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1 DaysDesigned for optimal acclimatization and scenic golden hours
Meet at Cravel Cycling HQ in Manali at 07:00 AM. Board 4x4 vehicles with bikes securely mounted on roof racks for the scenic 2-hour drive through Marhi to Rohtang Pass (3,978m). Take in breathtaking views of the Chandra-Bhaga peaks. Conduct bike sizing, brake pressure tests, and safety briefings. Commencing the ride: glide effortlessly down sweeping high-altitude hairpin curves through Marhi’s alpine pastures. Enjoy a scenic hot lunch break at Gulaba meadows. Continue carving down through the deodar and pine forests of Kothi and Palchan, crossing suspension bridges and concluding right at Old Manali for celebratory drinks.
Trekking Guidelines & Mountain Safety Protocols
Certified procedures by Himalayan Wilderness Leaders & First Responders
Braking Technique Protocol
Use both front and rear brakes simultaneously with gentle feathering. Never squeeze only the front brake on steep declines.
Following Distance
Maintain at least 15 meters of buffer space between you and the rider ahead to allow ample stopping distance on curves.
Trail Etiquette: What To Do & What NOT To Do
Essential mountaineering ethics to protect fragile Himalayan ecosystems and ensure a safe summit
What To Do (Trail Do's)
What NOT To Do (Trail Don'ts)
Expedition Guides & Mountain Leaders
Certified mountaineers and safety captains available on this trip
Tenzing Dorje Sherpa
Chief Expedition Captain & IMF Alpine Instructor
Stanzin Angmo
Senior High-Altitude Trek Leader & WFR Specialist
Curated Accommodations
Day cycling trip. Seamlessly fits into any Manali vacation or mountain tour itinerary.
✓ Handpicked for sanitation, 24/7 hot water, power backup, and breathtaking scenery.
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