Frequently Asked Questions

Each tour will have a road captain and a support vehicle with a mechanic on board.

For all the tours, you can choose from our fleet of Royal Enfield motorcycles the one that appeals to you most. You can also opt to take your own motorcycle on our trips.

We keep the afternoon or evening of the first day of your tour for this very important task. On this day, we will brief you about your motorcycle and its controls. After that you can ride your Royal Enfield motorcycle to get the hang of it.

Yes, you can. We respect customers wish to carry their own motorcycles as they are bonded to their machines. We will check out your bikes to ensure that they are fit and serviced for our trips.

We have utility vehicles on all our tours that can carry some of your luggage. You may be required to carry some of your lugguage with you on the motorcycle. Saddlebags, tailbags and backpacks are available with us for this purpose. You should be carrying your valuables like passport, cash, camera and other important equipment with you at all times. Tank bags, waistpouches and backpacks are available with us for the same.

Yes, there is a restriction on the number of riders for every tour. The maximum number of riders for a tour varies depending on the route, time of the year and expertise of the group.

Yes, of course you can. You can book under the couple packages we have. We have discount for couple booking.

Yes, we have discount for group booking also.

Yes, according to your preferences, we can create and lead customized or private group tours. However, we advise you to plan it well in advance so your chosen dates do not clash with our fixed departure dates.

You can if you have a rider on our tour who agrees to take you as a pillion and handle the extra weight, especially in the Himalayas. It is easier on our guided tour since the luggage is mostly carried by the back-up vehicle.

To participate as a rider an individual has to be equal or above the age of 18 years at the time of the tour and be in possession of a valid motorcycle driving license and international driving license (for foreigners), be in appropriate health condition depending on the route and have at least 2 years experience in riding a motorcycle.
As a pillion, an individual has to be equal or above the age of 12 years at the time of the tour, be in appropriate health condition depending of the route and with at least some motorcycle co-riding experience.
For couple booking if both of you plan to take turns riding the motorcycle, both of you should satisfy the riders criteria.

Indians will need their driving license and their passport. Foreigners will need their driving license, passport with valid tourist visa to India and also valid visa to the country in which the tour is. You are recommended to apply for appropriate travel and health insurance.

Yes, pillions or riders, if required, are welcome to use the back-up vehicle whenever they need as long as there are seats available and that it is done on a rotational basis with other members. However priority shall be given to a participant in emergency situations.

Different routes demand different amount of experience. We would prefer you had at least 2 years of motorcycle riding experience. If you have less we will recommend that you take the easier routes. But if we find that you can confidently handle a 170kg bike on challenging roads then we will not restrict you.

No, you cannot. We do the local sight-seeing on the bikes together and on the rest days our mechanics work on the bikes for general checking and maintenance.

Different countries and insurance companies have their own policies. Your insurance should cover you for your entire period of travel. The policy should also cover you for riding motorcycles, unexpected curtailing of the holiday, medical expenses arising overseas, loss or damage to luggage and property, and personal liability claims against the participant and emergency evacuation.

We organize guided motorcycle tours in some of the remotest areas on earth. The weather and environment can be unstable sometimes, especially in the Himalayas. Landslides, moving glaciers, heavy rain or snowfall and others happen very frequently in the Himalayas and can lead to road blocks or accidents. Although we prepare for almost every contingency with utmost care, certain unforseen factors can cause delays, disruptions and possibly cancellations as well. Even though we eat and stay at hotels/camps most of the nights during the tour, we always carry high altitude camping gear, enough fuel, rations and provisions, just in case. Every morning your route captain will inform you about the conditions of the roads and will decide if a change in the programme is required.

After judging the situation on the ground, the Road Captain will take a call on the alternate route.

If you are fit enough to ride a motorcycle and can walk about a kilometer or climb a flight of stairs without getting breadthless then you are fit enough for our tours. Motorbike tours in the Himalayas involves being at a very high altitude where not only is the temperature very low but the oxygen level is also low. This can lead to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) in few cases. People who are in a good physical condition are less likely to suffer from AMS. We suggest you consult your doctor before joining us on these tours. For Rajasthan tours the temperatures can be very high in the Thar desert. So, you should be fit enough to endure high temperatures and very dry weather.

Indian traffic is always on the left side. But this is not the only difference to most of the western countries. What might seem at the first sight completely chaotic and unorganized has certain rules that should be followed while riding. Besides, road conditions can vary a lot, especially in the higher Himalayas. Our team will teach you everything that you should know during your familiarization ride.

You would be riding at about than 30-40 mph (60-70 kph) at any time. Apart from the obvious safety reasons, we advocate riding slow for you to enjoy and absorb the landscape.

It depends on the tour you have chosen. For simpler or shorter tours we generally ride daily. For more challenging and longer tours you will have more opportunities for rest, relaxation and local sight-seeing. However, in the Himalayas, bad weather, road blockages or landslides can disrupt our original schedule and sometimes you may have to ride longer and harder that the original plan.

When you go on an adventure activity, you are exposed to a certain amount of risk especially in the Himalayas where the road conditions can be quite challenging. Our team will prepare you to face as many conditions as possible, but you should always be ready to use your common sense and instinct for the unforseen. A true adventurer would view tough riding conditions as challenges and not risks.

On every tour we always carry a medical kit including oxygen cylinder. Most of our team members have also been trained in first aid and rescue. However, in case of serious injuries or health problem that requires medical intervention, we will arrange transportation to the nearest doctor/hospital immediately.

Our motorcycles are covered under third-party insurance and don’t cover accidental damages. We trust that you will, in good faith, cover the cost of repairs in case of any unlikely damages caused by you.

If you have chosen to ride through the Himalayas, you have to expect a variable weather or even sudden changes in weather. It can vary from bright hot sunshine to moist foggy or heavy rain or snow fall or storm.
In Rajasthan, the burning heat can be an inconvenience during summer.

Ideally, you should wear certified waterproof riding gear, riding boots, riding gloves along with a helmet. But if you do not have riding gear, wear clothing that will give you some protection in the unlikely event of a spill. As a minimum, you should wear the following: Footwear that protects your feet and your ankles (hiking boots are good). Durable pants-leather is best; but you can make do with jeans, work pants, or something similar. An abrasion resistant jacket that zips or spans up close to the neck. For the Ladakh tour, you would also need a pair of thermal inner wear to combat the cold. Please make sure your riding gear is waterproof or you have a separate rain gear. You should also pack nightwear and casual clothing and footwear for your time away from the motorcycle.

A helmet, elbow and knee guards are a must. We also suggest a good riding jacket, lowers, riding shoes, riding gloves for overall protection. For the himalayan tours you will also need waterproof and windproof gears. All accessories you can either get your own, or buy or rent from us.

You can book a fixed guided tour by filling the form on the book trip page.
You can book a custom tour by filling the form on the custom tours page.
You can also send us an e-mail specifying your choice of dates and number of riders and pillions. You can also book on phone by calling us. Our contact emails and phone numbers are given on the contact us page.
After receiving your details, we will send you your tour cost, the booking amount and how you can pay it. After you pay the booking amount your tour is booked.
The balance amount will be payable not later than one months before the start of the tour.

You should book the tour as soon as you are sure of making it. For all our tours, we have limited seats, so book as soon as you can.

We suggest you follow your country's policies and the demands of your insurance policy regarding vaccination. You should also meet your doctor and he would be the best judge on the precautions you need to take depending on your medical history.

Bringing Indian currency from your country into India is not allowed. To get Indian currency you will have to encash your Traveller's cheques or exchange your country's currency or use your international credit card to get INR (Indian Rupees) at various establishments at the airport or in major cities in India. Don't count on Traveller's cheques or credit cards being accepted at the places that we are visiting. You can check currency conversion rate to Indian Rupees at http://www.xe.com/ucc/

You will need money for lunch, snacks, beverages, fuel, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, internet, phone calls, entrance to monuments, tips, personal shopping etc. We also suggest you keep some contingency for unforseen circumstances.

Since most tours are in remote parts of the world, you will not have access to ATM machines every day, but once we are in towns or cities you can avail of this facility. You will need to check with your bank if they would allow withdrawals at foreign ATMs.

For most of our tours, night stays are at hotels or established campsites. Here mattress and blanket are provided by the respective establishment. But for tours that involve a lot of camping, you would need to bring your own sleeping bag. You can also take it from us.

Type of accomodation will depend on the tour, but generally speaking you will be staying at some mid-range hotel that we have carefully selected. At some places you can be staying at a luxury accomodation while at places like in the Himalayas, where the options are quite limited, you will be staying in basic accommodation. Although the type of accommodation can vary significantly, you can be assured that they are the best we´ve found in the area for a reasonable price.
The rooms we provide are twin-sharing rooms and always include an individual bathroom. If you don´t want to share a room, you may buy a single occupancy.

Only breakfast and dinner is included in the tour price. You have to pay for lunch, snacks and other beverages.

We serve well-cooked good hygenic food. The menu depends on whatever is locally available at the area where we are travelling.

When we are staying at a hotel, fixed campsite or at homestay, you would have proper toilet facilities. During a day's ride, toilets may not be available at all places.

Yes, lodging for all our tours are on double-occupancy basis. If you don't want to share a room, you may buy a single occupancy at the time of booking the tour.

You should carry the medicines you have to take for your present medical condition. We would be carrying general medicines for basic illnesses and first-aid. You should also carry your medicines in case you are allergic to any specific substances.

Any camera will do if you want to save your tour memories. If you are into photography, you can bring your choice of camera. Avoid carrying too much equipment because it will be very cumbersome to manage it on the tour.

We do not recommend. As the back-up vehicle with mechanic and spare parts stay or stop behind the last rider, it would be very difficult for the driver if he has to stop and wait for every rider wanting to take pictures. We always choose a picturesque location for every stop we make and our team leader also will stop when the place really offers breathtaking landscapes which are worth to take picture.

You can recharge your electronics through power outlets on the days we have hotel accommodation. Note that in India, the power mains run at 220v. Most modern electronic device chargers support both 110v and 220v but do check each charger / device in advance since 110v chargers and devices will not work without a special adapter.
The standard plug socket is also of a different kind. You will need to get converter plugs to enable your chargers and devices to plug into standard Indian wall sockets.
We suggest you carry power bank in order to recharge your equipment in remote places.

Electricity may not be available everywhere. In some places on the Himalayan tours there might be no power. Make sure to recharge all your electronics and power bank as soon as electricity is available like in the hotels and don't forget a travel adaptator.

The motorcycles can be equipped with removable luggage carriers which can be availed from us.

Mobile phones will work in places where network coverage is available for your provider. Network may not be available in remote area and at all place during the ride. Foreigners will need international roaming activated on their mobile phone plan for it to work in India. You might want to check with your cell phone company for related tariff and compatibility.

Like mobile connection, internet connection will be available only in areas where network of your provider is available. Don't expect wi-fi connection during the tour.

Travel arrangement before and after the tour is not part of our services. But we can advice you to the best of our knowledge how you can reach and go from the start and end points of the tour.

Yes, we provide motorbikes on rent. You can hire it either for part of the day on per kilometer basis or for whole day or multiple days on per day basis.

Give us a call on our contact number and we will tell you how and where to pick up your motorcycle from. You have to pickup or return the motorcycle that you rent between 9am to 9pm.

You will need to submit a photocopy of your driving license, original address proof and a passport sized photograph for authorization and paper works.

Ask us directly. Just go to Contact Us page.