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 would recommend Vintage Rides to any rider contemplating a guided motorcycle tour. Right from my initial email with Denise, the professionalism and attention to detail was reassuring. Everything was organised for us and our tour guide Josh was fantastic from start to finish. The Royal Enfields were a lot of fun and suited the type of riding we did, the scenery was simply mind blowing and the tour was the best holiday and adventure ever. On top of all this, the value for money was excellent. I will be touring with Vintage Rides again. I did the Trans Himalayan in India.”
“Absolutely fantastic. The pre-trip organization and communication was stellar. The itinerary and accommodations were well planned and our guide, mechanic, and support driver collectively allowed for a trip where any risk of stress was quickly replaced with nothing but pure delight. I took the Spiti Valley tour ("Gateway to Tibet") which offered otherworldly views and rich cultural exposure. The remote area was particularly enjoyable as even when compared to other Himalayan routes there was very little traffic... truck or otherwise (The last thing I want to do is to go to a remote location to be stuck endlessly maneuvering around slow trucks). I sing the praises of Vintage Rides at every possible opportunity. I've ridden motorcycles all over the world either independently or with a tour group and this trip was tops! I wish I had sooner discovered Vintage Rides and they will certainly be my choice again. Vive la Moto! (If you like to see the video of the trip it is at advmotorbike dot com under "global moto"... it will say in image more than my words can convey!)”
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