Himalaya on a Royal Enfield short version
7 days / 6 nights
India - Guided motorcycling
With a guide - Luggage transfer
Discover an exceptional itinerary which will take you onto the world’s highest roads! Imagine the snow-capped mountain peaks of the splendid Himalaya range, natural and sublime landscapes, monasteries and a culture from different times. All the right ingredients have been brought together for you to discover one of the most legendary places on the entire planet!
So, hop on your Royal Enfield and ride one of the most beautiful itineraries of this mythical region.
Watch the video of our Himalaya motorcycling tour 2014.
This trip was designed for people who are used to travelling by motorbike and who can adjust themselves to different conditions. Please remember that India still remains an adventure destination regardless of how the holiday has been organised.
Your day by day program
On arrival at Leh airport you will meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Leh is an altitude of 11500 ft. due to high altitude, it is utmost importance that you rest all day to avoid the Acute Mountain sickness. You body needs one day’s rest to get used to the thin mountain air. In the evening we introduce you with your riding machines The Royal Enfield.
Overnight stay at the hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, we start our ride to the Sham Valley. We ride from Leh enroute crossing Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and viewing confluence of Zanskar & Indus river at Nimu. Continue ride towards Likr monastery which is also know as Klu-Kkji (water spirits) and after the visit we continue our ride to Alchi village. On arrival check in at hotel and later walk around the village and visit one of the oldest & most important Alchi monastery.
Overnight stay at the hotel
After buffet breakfast, you start riding towards Lamayuru which is one of the oldest monastery in Ladakh region. This monastery was founded in the 10th Century. Later we ride back to Leh. On arrival check-in into the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After buffet breakfast, you take the road to highest motor able pass in the world Khardungla, at a dizzy height of 18,380 feet. Then continue drive to Nubra Valley enroute visiting Deskit monastery. On arrival check-in into the camp. Evening free to walk around Hundur village and visit sand dunes where you enjoy a short ride on Bacterian camels.
Overnight stay in tents.
Morning after buffet breakfast a t the camp, we ride to the other side of Nubra valley and visit Sumur village and Samstaling Monastery. Later we ride back to Leh crossing Over Khardung La. On arrival check-in into the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, we take you for a ride around Leh, visiting a few monasteries Shey, Thiksey, Hemis and Stok Palace Museum. Evening free at leisure or visit market to buy a few souvenirs.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
In time transfer to Leh Airport to board the flight for Delhi.
End of the tour.
Departure board
Departures for groups formed on request
Technical information
- Leh airport
- Leh airport
- Hotels and tents (1 night). Twin bedrooms and tents for two people.
- 4 motorbikes minimum.
- Distances: up to 253km a day. Average distance: 170km a day. You will need to be in good physical condition due to high altitude (+5000m). A 4x4 vehicle will follow the group during the entire duration of the rides in order to transport the group's luggages and to help motorbikers in difficulty. This vehicle cannot take any passengers. A Europe Active guide will ride with the group.
- Luggage transfers by vehicle.
- Lone rider (no pilion) : 300€
- Single supplement : 299€
- VIP Pack : Fuel for the itineraray and bike parts. : 126€
- Visit of Taj Mahal since Delhi (3 days more, before or after the tour) : transport Delhi-Agra on day 1 , night in a 4* hotel in Agra, visit of the Taj Mahal (closed on friday) and of Agra's Castle on day 2, night in a 4* hotel in Agra and return to Delhi on day 3. Include an english speaking guide , transfers , local taxes and site entrance. Between 2 and 4 people. Price per person. : 259€
- Motorbike, Nights in hotels and in tents, breakfasts, full-board option from day 1 lunch to day 7 breakfast in the morning, local assistance during the entire duration of the trip, airport transfers, support vehicle and driver, an Indian guide in the assisting vehicle, a Europe Active guide on a motorbike, a mechanic, entrances fees to sites of interest, bactrian Camel ride in Nubra Valley.
- Transfers which are not included in the tour, airfare to and from Leh, insurance, beverages, fines and speed tickets, repair costs for the motorbike, meals which are not included in the tour, visits of tourist sites which are not included in the tour, photo and film permit in certain sites, petrol (approx. 13€/full tank in 2015), optional activities which are not included in the tour, personal expenses.
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