He splits his time between leading tours and running our Delhi office. But of one thing's for sure: his love for motorbikes is undivided!
Geared to excellent drivers, budding mechanics, and ultra-resourceful types, this offbeat road trip takes you into the Himalayan foothills, facing the majestic Nanda Devi (7816m/26,643ft). Before you venture along the winding roads of Uttarkhand, we’ll give you a full induction to understand your bike and anticipate the pitfalls ahead. Smart advice, a recap on riding rules (oh yes!), a road book, a sat-nav – and away you go, utterly free, to tackle the unplanned occurrences of a journey in India. We can’t wait to hear about your adventures.
Period
April & May / October & November
Duration
11 days incl. 8 days' riding
Level
Demanding
Without tour leader
Accommodation
You choose
From
788€/pilot
You’re met at the airport and taken to your hotel in city-centre Delhi. Free time. Night at the hotel.
A day’s induction at our garage in Delhi. A theory class about driving on Indian roads, and a hands-on mechanics class. You leave with a phone and an electronic roadbook.
Early start: you collect your bikes in Delhi and head for Corbett National Park. Once in Corbett, time for some poolside relaxation.
The big departure, and the start of your Himalayan motorcycle raid! A small road zigzags up to Ranikhet, a paradise nestled in the mountains of Kumaon.
A beautiful, smooth mountain road as far as Almora – a peaceful, very pleasant section. Followed by a climb to Kausani, which offers superb views of a mountain range more than 300km long.
Prepare for an early start. You can visit the small stone temple in Baijnath, near the Gomti River, and see its huge sacred trout. Then comes a charming road along a cliff face, following the Pindar River.
We take a small twisting road to the old temple of Gopeshwar, then on to the colourful temple of Ukhimat. A beautiful road right along the Mandakini River, as far as Tilwara.
Goosebump aficionados can take a steep-sided road alongside the Ganges. Sublime scenery: red sandstone mountain faces, pine forests, and waterfalls galore.
You can set off early to Rishikesh along a superb mountain road. On arrival, one option is rafting on the Ganges. You then head to Haridwar, situated where the Ganges emerges from the Himalaya.
You ride back to the capital, and drop off your Royal Enfield at our garage. Have a debrief with your instructor, and discuss your Himalayan motorcycle raid.
Enjoy your extra day in the capital: rest, sightseeing, souvenir shopping, etc.
“My group of 12 friends had a wonderful experience riding in the Himalayas with Vintage Rides. From the fantastic Pierrey our tour guide to the work done by the backroom staff to ensure this unique experience went without a hitch, this a very experienced and highly recommended company to put your trust in for such a journey. Will definitely use them again at some time in the future - perhaps Mongolia.”
“I found the ride through the Himalayan Mountains to Leh from Manali excellent. Vintage Riders did an excellent job in making this ride a success. I would recommend them to an rider who would go with them.”
“An awesome adventure lead by a very capable and fun tour leader. A great mix of riding from bitumen to two wheel dirt tracks and a great mix of accommodation experiences from hotels, hostels to large tents. Price was genuinely reasonable and our mechanic was a wizard. I will most definitely do it again in a couple of years time when I get sick of just looking at the photos and video!”
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