Himalaya Motorcycle Tour

It depends on your nationality. From most of the countries you will need a visa which is a really easy process possible to make online with an average price of 70 USD. Please always check it on your local embassy’s website.

We’ll stay between the borders of India for the whole trip.

You need to have a motorcycle driving license valid for an 500 cc motorbike (at least).

You can sit into the back-up van and enjoy totally the same trip while saving 300 EUR. Also you will have the chance to sit and ride on the bike behind our guides or if you come together with a rider you can also sit on the back theyer bike for most part of the trip.

It depends on your choice. We do not recommend wearing leather motorbike suits as we do not go fast on the bikes. But due to the fact that the temperature is very different in the variant heights, it is good to wear multiple layers, such as in case of skiing. It’s a good idea to wear either a durable high top hiking boot, a real biking boot or even a dirt bike boot.

In Delhi it is absolutely possible, but we won't ride there. In Manali rain can occur in the first two days, then the probability is very small, in most of the time we'll ride in a high altitude desert.

They provide helmets if necessary, but obviously these ones are used and not from the highest quality. We recommend you bring your own one! It is your decision what kind of a helmet you prefer, but you need to be prepared for defending yourself against very strong sunshine and a lot of dust.

There will be parts with straight, smooth concrete roads, but this is not typical. You need to be prepared for bumpy dirt roads, river crossings, mud, sand, gravel, lots of curves and anything you can imagine.

First of all we are travelling in India, so you need to know that diarrhea and stomach infections can occur. Our team will always advise you what to eat and drink. Besides Delhi we are staying in a mountain area for the full-time, where water is a lot cleaner, so the risk of getting sick is a lot lower, for instance last year nobody got sick. It’s always a good idea to keep a hand sanitizer or a small bottle of spirit in your bag. Secondly, altitude sickness is a significant issue, although we reach the first 5000 meter high pass in 3 days, usually it is demanding for your body. The risk is getting higher, if you are overweight, you have cardiovascular diseases or high blood pressure or in case of smoking. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor. We'll spend 10 days above 3300 meters and we'll cross 5000 meter passes 5 times. However, if anyone feels unwell, he/she can sit in the back-up car with an oxygen cylinder. From this point someone else will ride his/her bike for a while.

Yes, it is included in the price and the group leaders will take care of it, they bring extra supply in the back-up van.

The staff contains the following people: a professional motorbiker mountain guide grown up in the mountains of the Himalaya (he's the one who leads the group on the roads), a well-equipped mechanic (he's an expert of Royal Enfield bikes, travelling in the back-up van with his tools and spare parts), another group leader sitting in the back-up van (he can ride anybody's bike if anything goes wrong and he takes care of any upcoming situation) and there is also a group leader from BTS, who has already done this trip multiple times and is experienced in motorcycle guiding, the local culture and sights.

You need to pack into at least 2 bags. The big bag travels in or on the back-up van so don't bring your expensive suitcases (you can pack them in and out everyday in the hotel), and hand baggages will be strapped on your motorbikes. In this you should have your extra layers, water, camera and any personal items you need during the day.

Please ask your local health authority. Usually there are no mandatory vaccinations, but the recommended ones are: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, typhoid, DPT, Meningitis.

Due to the fact that the route runs on the Indian-Chinese-Pakistan border region, there is a very strong military presence with lots of camps on the way. Our local guides are familiar with the military camps and have a good relationship with them. These places are responsible for medical tasks as well in these areas. Tourism is very developed and is a significant income source in this region, so they are very nice with tourists and pay attention to them. If any problematic situation develops, they would also handle them, no problems have occurred in the past years.

Depending on spending habits your budget for the trip should range from 250-500 USD. For reference, a meal is between 1-10 USD.

The currency is Indian Rupee INR. We will have the opportunity to change money at the airport after the arrival to Delhi, or somewhere in the city center. ATM-s and credit card payments are not typical, but can occur in Dehli, Manali and Leh (they do not accept all card types). So we suggest bringing USD in cash and change (you'll have the opportunity to change money in Delhi, Manali and Leh).

Buying alcohol is somewhat more difficult at most of our accommodations, they can serve beer if you preorder it and some local rum. It is advised to take spirits from home or buy them at the airport. In larger cities there are dedicated alcohol shops, although the price of it rises in proportion to the height above sea level.

You'll need to have one that is valid for motorcycling, valid in India and valid above 5000 meters altitude. If you need help, please get in touch with us!

11 nights in high standard 3 star hotels in double bed rooms, with hot showers and wifi. 3 nights in glamping style tents, which are equipped with beds and bathrooms. The hospitality of the locals makes up for all the inconveniences.

You shouldn't worry, the back-up van with the mechanic is always the last one on the road, just park your bike on the side of the road, wait for him and enjoy the stunning scenery while he repairs your bike. Usually he can fix anything within 15 mins. The head of the group will wait for you at the next resting stop.

In the big cities such as Delhi, Manali and Leh you’ll have both. In the remote areas it is better not to count on it, but at least every second or maximum 3rd day you will be able to contact the rest of the world. :)