The tours can be booked online, by email, or over the phone on: +91 70516 72720.
To secure a place you will be asked to put down a 20% deposit of and payment can be made by Wise, or bank transfer.
Flights are not included in the price of your tour, unless specified, but we can provide details of where to book an appropriate flight and connections. We can help with the booking (at actual cost) of internal flights.
Yes, you need travel insurance to cover you for the period of the tour. This insurance must ideally be a motorcycle tour centric insurance with the relevant coverage.
You could check out Allianz, GeoBlue Travel Insurance
For India- Applicants must submit online between 30 and four days before travelling and the visa will be issued on arrival – on production of an emailed confirmation document. (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html)
For Nepal- Visa on arrival ( for most countries)
For Sri Lanka- Visa on arrival (for most countries)
Flights, Visa, Insurance, Driving license, International Driving Permit
Please have an idea about the current exchange rate to avoid being totally ripped off. Most airports have ATM’s that accept major Debit cards (Visa or Mastercard) and the exchange rate and charges are relatively fair for small amounts. We would recommend that (if you need to change cash) you could do a small amount (50-100 USD) at the airport and the balance can be easily changed at a local agency and you can get a good rate. Carry new, big denomination notes as they will get you the best exchange rate.
Anything between 250-500 USD.
Yes, Most of our tours (unless specifically mentioned) are fairly pillion friendly but they should be comfortable being in the saddle for long periods through the day. There is an option to hop into the back up support vehicle (2 spots are available) in case the road fatigue gets very high.
A single room is available by paying the single supplement charge (please refer to the tour pricing for the specific tour).
We use a variety of accommodation on our tours that are unique and reflect a characteristic of the region that we are travelling through. We avoid big chain hotels/resorts and prefer to use properties that have limited inventory and are pre dominantly host driven and away from touristy hotspots. We use all our properties on a regular basis and are able to audit the standards every year on multiple occasions.
Most of our properties have electricity and backup power generators. However in some cases, some of the remote locations cannot guarantee electricity throughout the night. If you are using a CPAP machine, we suggest you carry one which works on batteries as well.
Yes, its an all inclusive package. All meals and non-alcoholic beverages are covered throughout the duration of the tour.
Some restaurant meals or culinary experiences are charged, but it would be specifically mentioned in the Inclusions/Exclusion section of the selected tour.
They are, but not every night, so consider this when packing.
While One years’ recent riding experience is advised, the main criterion is confidence. We don’t undertake very technical stuff ( unless specified in the tour), our speeds are typically slow and we ride as a group so the focus remains on avoiding traffic, cows, dogs and taking in the scenery. You need to be aware and focussed at all times and you need to be ready for long hours (upto 5-6 hours) in the saddle (almost) everyday for the duration of the tour.
Make sure you read the tour description to get a measure of the difficulty.
No, you can’t ride independently of the tour group, sorry.
You are limited to 25 kg by most airlines. However, we suggest you pack as lightly and in as compact a form as possible. We have a support vehicle that carries the entire luggage, so you don’t have to carry motorcycle specific baggage. We don’t impose any restrictions on the type of luggage.
Yes. If your riding kit isn’t waterproof, then bring rain gear.
Consult your GP/travel clinic for travel health advice. Bring enough of any prescribed medication you take regularly. A basic first aid kit is useful (plasters, antiseptic cream, bite/sting relief, plus insect repellent).
Your international roaming works in most places.
However its super easy and cheap to get a SIM card at most airports in India, Nepal or Sri Lanka. If you are not concerned about being ‘on-line’ at all times, then most of the hotels we use have decent wi-fi.
If you have selected a Kashmir and/or Ladakh tour, please note that your international roaming will not work nor will a SIM card that has been purchased in Delhi or any other Indian city.You need to buy a SIM card locally ( in Srinagar or Leh) which can either be purchased at the airport or in the city.
Please look at the below link for more information on the IDP https://internationaldrivingpermit.org/
International Driving License (available from AAA in the US and Australia, CAA in Canada, PayPoint shops in the UK)
The easiest way to bring your riding gear is by wearing it on the flight if you need to transfer onto a smaller, national flight with luggage restrictions (Please check before you leave home). Should you only fly international flights to the meeting point, it’s easy to pack all this gear into a duffel bag, which can be folded and kept with your luggage which will travel in the backup van for the duration of your motorbike expedition.
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