Bike ride is one of the best things to do in Himachal Pradesh. Most of the places like Bhuntar, Kasol and Manali have become a hub for bike renting as it give access to number of unexplored places in the Valley. Recently I have got number of mails in which people ask me How to rent bikes from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.
Mandi
Mandi is a small town in Himachal Pradesh which is also referred to as Choti Kashi. This place is Know for its Internantional Shivratri festival which is celebrated every year. This place can also be referred to as the center point of Himachal. In the recent few years I have written number of articles telling people about how to rent bike from Manali, Kullu and Kasol and people have thanked me for sharing those article as it helped number of travelers.
How to rent bike from Mandi
Himachal pradesh has number of famous tourist destinations like Manali, Kasol and all these destinations provide number of bike rental services. Until now there was no such service in Mandi but recently when I went on Tirthan trip I rented a bike from Mandi due to some local contact in the region.
I called Thakur bhai one of my old tour organizer in Himachal Pradesh and asked him whether he could arrange some option to travel on Bike from Mandi to Tirthan Valley and Jibhi. He asked me to wait for 10 minutes and believe me guys within 10 minutes Royal enfield 350cc classic arrived in Mandi Bus stand. So if you are planning of renting a bike in Mandi you can surely call Thakur bhai on 8988265439
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Why to rent bike from Mandi
I have been understanding the tourism deeply since 2012 in Himachal pradesh.
Places: As I told you Mandi is a central hub for number of unexplored places like Barot, Tirthan, Jibhi , Serolasar lake and many more.
Natural beauty: In Himachal Pradesh natural beauty which heart craves for is in abundance so if you want to explore every bit of natures rejoice then probably bike is one of the methods to do that. Bike gives you freedom to travel anywhere.
The feel: Just imagine what you guys are going to feel when you will be driving along the gushing Himalayan rivers on the roads passing by the midst of tall Deodar trees.
Buget friendly: Renting a bike from Mandi is one of the budget friendly Ideas. As it just going to cause you 1000 Inr maximum for Bullet 350cc classic for one day.
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Places to visit on Bike
Barot
Barot is one the most beautiful village in Himachal Pradesh. This village is situated on the banks of river Uhl which is famous for its fishing and angling. So if you are planning to visit Himachal Pradesh and want to explore something unique then Barot is for you.
Jibhi
Jibhi is a beautiful village situated at a distance of 58 km from Mandi town in Banjar valley. This village is surrounded by an array of majestic mountains on all the four sides. This adds to the scenic beauty of the place.
The language, culture, history, food and the panorama of this mesmerizing place will make you forget everything once you enter. Or in my language it’s the perfect place to feel the Himalayas. So if you want to visit this place then take a overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Mandi. Then rent a bike from Mandi to Jibhi
Serolsar lake
Serolsar lake is one the most beautiful lake in Himachal Pradesh. This lake is situated on a trek of 2 -3 hours from Jalori pass. In order to reach this place take a drive from Mandi to Jibhi and then to Jalori pass. After reaching jalori Pass you have to trek down to reach this secluded heaven in the Himalayas.
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Important Things to know for hiring a Bike
- The first and the last thing you should do before renting a bike is to check it properly. The best way to is make a video of entire bike so that nobody can blame you for the damage you didn’t made
- You should always have a valid driving license before renting a bike. If you are beginner in riding a bike then you should prefer bus as a good traveling option to Barot or Jibhi
- Some dealers will provide you old bikes which will cost your pockets very less. But that is never a good idea. Try to get a new bike at a decent price after bargaining. Bargaining is tool which I always use while traveling in Himachal.
- Make sure that the RC(registration certificate), Insurance and PUC (Pollution Under Control) documents related to rented/hired bike are provided and they are up to date and valid enough. After all you do not want to land in some dismal situation on your life time trip.
- Always ask your bike renter to attach carrier to your bike. So that it becomes easy for you guys to carry your luggage in most comfortable manner.