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 $25. Please always check the visa requirements 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 in the back-up van and enjoy the exact same trip while saving €300. Also you will have the chance to sit and ride on the bike behind our guides. Or in case you come together with a rider, you can also sit behind them 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 durable high top hiking boots, real biking boots or even dirt bike boots.

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 low, as in most of the time we ride in a high altitude desert.

They provide helmets if necessary, but obviously these ones are used and not of the highest quality. We recommend to bring your own! It is your decision what kind of a helmet you prefer, but you need to be prepared for protecting 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 basically anything you can imagine.

We are traveling to India, so an upset stomach might occur, but the tour guides always help you with recommendations about what to eat and drink. Outside of Delhi, we stay in the high mountains, where the water is much cleaner, thus the chances of getting sick are much lower. It's a good idea to keep hand sanitizer with you. Altitude sickness may occur, but acclimatization is planned into the tour. We spend 2.5 days at 2,000 meters, this is where we try out the motorbikes for the first time, and from here we gradually move upwards. The escort car will have oxygen cylinders in case of need, and the locals are well aware of the problem. The symptoms are similar to a hangover and will go away in a few days. If someone feels unwell, they can travel in the escort car for a while. One of the tour guides can take over your motorcycle for that time.

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 team consists of the following members: a professional, English-speaking, local tour guide who leads the team on the road. A mechanic, an expert in Royal Enfield bikes, who has plenty of tools, spare parts in the escort car, plus a guide in the escort car who can drive anyone's bike if any problem occurs. This local team is complemented by an experienced motorcycle tour guide from GoBeyond.

We recommend packing in two bags. Large bags travel in or on top of the escort car, so don't choose your dearest and most expensive bag. Also, bring a backpack that can fit a few layers of clothes, water, camera and anything else you want to keep with you while riding.

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 duties as well in these areas. Tourism is very developed and is a significant income source in this region, so they are very nice to tourists and pay attention to them. If any problematic situation comes up, our guides are able to handle them, but no such 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 have the opportunity to exchange money at the airport after arrival to Delhi, or somewhere in the city center. ATM-s and credit card payments are not typical, but can be possible in Dehli, Manali and Leh (please be aware though that they they do not accept all card types). So we suggest bringing USD in cash and exchange it (you'll have the opportunity to change money in Delhi, Manali and Leh too).

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 need to have one that covers motorcycle riding, valid in India and valid above 5000 meters altitude. If you need help, please get in touch with us!

Before and after the tour itself, 1-1 night stay in a high-quality, 5-star hotel in Delhi. 9 nights in a 3-star hotel with double rooms, hot shower and wifi. 3 nights in glamping style tents in the mountains with beds and bath. We spend 1 night on the bus while traveling from Delhi to Manali. The kind hospitality of the locals makes up for any inconvenience.

You don't have to be worried, the back-up van with the mechanic is always the last one on the road. If something comes up just park your bike on the side of the road, wait for the van and enjoy the stunning scenery while the mechanic repairs your bike. Usually he can fix anything within 15 mins. The tour guide 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. :)