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Motorcycle trip India / Himalaya

The Trans-Himalayan

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Duration
15 J
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Full-Board
Vintage Rides → Destinations → India → India / Himalaya → The Trans-Himalayan
Alex
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Alex
He has set up Vintage Rides and has now expanded its presence in eighteen countries. An explorer by heart, he's always looking to discover new adventures around the world.
On the agenda
An intense motorcycle trip on challenging trails that are perched high up in the Indian Himalayas.
The Trans-Himalayan

Your Adventure Motorcycle Tour in the Himalayas

15 stages - 940 miles
india delhi
1/15 • Arrival at New Delhi
Namaste! Welcome to Delhi. A private vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your 5-star hotel upon arrival. You can then rest at the hotel if you wish or take the opportunity to discover the bustling capital of India. Night in a 5 star Hotel
himachal pradesh mountains
2/15 • New Delhi – Bir-Billing
In the morning, you’ll be taken to Delhi airport for your flight to Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. You’ll then be picked up by a private vehicle which will take you to Bir-Billing where you will spend the night.
Domestic flight 1h30 min + 42 miles by private vehicle
himachal pradesh mountain roads
3/15 • Bir-Billing – Naggar
Having tested out your Royal Enfield for the first time yesterday, you start your Himalayan motorbike adventure today! You will get better acquainted with your Royal Enfield while riding through the lush foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh at around 2,000 m altitude. Here, you will be navigating through mountain roads that wind up and down the green valleys of the Dhauladhar mountain range.
87 miles incl 6 Off Road
Naggar – Jispa
4/15 • Naggar – Jispa
We begin the day riding up the valley to Kullu, with its beautiful cedar forests and bountiful orchards. We will arrive at Lahaul where we start exploring the impressive mountains of the region of Ladakh. Here, Buddhism and Hinduism thrive side by side.
71 miles
Jispa – Padum
5/15 • Jispa – Padum
This is where the “real” adventure starts. You'll ride out early today to the intersection of glacial meltwater streams, where the water level is at its lowest. You'll then head over to Zanskar Valley, having crossed Shinku La (5,050 m) and Kurgiak Chu Valley. To this day, its only the most daring of bikers that ride around in this part of the Himalayas.
93 miles incl 47 Off Road
ladakh
6/15 • Padum – Lamayuru
Next up, one of the most intense and spectacular riding days of this tour. You'll ride on lots of tracks during this part of the ride in the heart of Ladakh. The landscapes are breathtaking, as are the altitudes, with three passes at around 5,000 m.
118 miles incl 59 Off Road
monastery gompa ladakh monk
7/15 • Lamayuru - Leh
You will continue to ride through Ladakh towards its capital city of Leh. Our path mirrors that of the Indus River, which lent its name to the very first civilisation of India - the Indus Valley civilisation. You'll encounter varying road types and conditions in this part of the tour. You will alternate between good roads, tracks and winding tarmacked stretches that are more or less well-maintained.
101 miles
leh ladakh
8/15 • Rest day in Leh
Today calls for a rest and a nice stroll around the charming city of Leh. If you wish, you could ride up to the Khardung La pass (5,370 m), considered by many as the world’s highest motorable road even though it actually isn't. Its popularity however continues to remain as high as ever attracting hordes and hordes of bikers each year.
Optional ride: 47 miles
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9/15 • Leh – Pangong Tso Lake
Today you'll continue your tour and ride towards the India–China border. Straddling this frontier is the famous and beautiful Pangong Tso Lake which stretches out over 80 miles long. Half of the length of the lake lies within Tibet, China, 40% in Ladakh, India and the remaining 10% is disputed and serves as a de-facto buffer zone between India and China.
112 miles incl 19 Off Road
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10/15 • Pangong Tso Lake – Tso Khar Lake
Today’s route will once again take you on tracks where you’ll come across very few bikers. We’ll follow an unconventional route and see several mountain lakes, as well as another pass which is higher than the Khardung La, at over 5,400 m in altitude.
118 miles incl 59 Off Road
india himalaya
11/15 • Tso Khar Lake – Jispa
Another big day awaits, where there is to plenty to see: the Moore plains, the Pang Gorges, another 5,000 m high pass and much more. Enjoy riding this section of India's National Highway No. 3 (NH3), the legendary route which stretches from Leh via Manali all the way to the India-Pakistan border out in the West.
130 miles incl 19 Off Road
motorcycle trip himalaya
12/15 • Jispa – Manali
Its now time to leave Ladakh’s mountain peaks behind to head back towards the forested hills of Kullu Valley via the brand-new Atal Tunnel (5.5 miles). Today's destination is Manali, Himachal’s legendary hippie hill station, which you are free to explore upon our arrival in the afternoon.
59 miles
motorcycle tour india manali
13/15 • Manali – New Delhi
Today is a buffer day, included to provide a bit of breathing room in our adventures. You are free spend the day in Manali as you wish; perhaps enjoy a stroll around the town and shop for some souvenirs before taking the air-conditioned overnight bus back to New Delhi.
14 hour bus ride
14/15 • New Delhi
Your bus will arrive in New Delhi in the morning. You will then be picked up and dropped off at your 5-star hotel where can spend your last day and night in India at your leisure.
fabulous food
15/15 • New Delhi - International Airport
You are transferred from your hotel to New Delhi International Airport, for your return flight, where our services end.

Available extensions

Taj Mahal / 2 or 3 days

You will be transported from New Delhi to Agra in a private vehicle with driver. You have the option of a 2 or 3 day extension, allowing ample time to visit the fabulous Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and the Red Fort of Agra.

Varanasi (Benares) / 2 days

Two days to discover the sacred town of Varanasi. An English-speaking guide shows you around the Buddhist city of Sarnath, one of the four holy Buddhist cities. As the sun sets, you'll have the opportunity to stroll along the Varanasi ghats and attend Aarti, a daily worship ritual. On the second day, you will enjoy a sunrise boat tour, visit the University, Bharat Mata Mandir and the rest of the city.
Price
From 3290,00 € / rider
The price includes

  • Royal Enfield Himalayan rental, recent model and mechanical parts

  • Ground transfers and the domestic flight mentioned in this itinerary

  • Support crew: an English-speaking motorcycle tour leader (riding days)

The price does not include

  • Obligatory Insurance that covers medical expenses abroad

  • Assistance with repatriation, which covers you for accidents with (large-displacement) two-wheeled motorcycles

  • Legal assistance

Important
MAKE SURE TO HAVE:
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Currently valid passport for the Motorcycle Trip
Valid Visa, if required
This raid is designed for experienced riders and features long stages at high altitudes, including passes over 4,500 meters, often far from immediate medical assistance. Primary aid in reaching the nearest medical center is provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are rarely available. Limited phone coverage and restrictions on satellite phones can make contacting emergency services challenging. Additionally, as with any mountain route, road quality and difficulty are heavily influenced by current and prior weather conditions
Reviews on this trip
4.7/5 · 118 review
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Christophe
08 Oct. 2024

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Thank you Vintage Rides team for the great experience that you offered me! See you...

Antonios
06 Oct. 2024

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Herve
03 Oct. 2024

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for me it was a unique…

for me it was a unique experience that I could not have done alone. you...

DIMITRIOS
29 Sep. 2024

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There’s no such thing as hesitation, so Go.

There’s no such thing as hesitation, so Go.

cecile
26 Sep. 2024

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Lionel
26 Sep. 2024

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Sébastien
26 Sep. 2024

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An exceptional journey in a setting…

An exceptional trip in a grandiose setting unimaginable before going there! Perfectly organized, I settled...

Bertrand
25 Sep. 2024

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A unique experience. A…

A unique experience. To be repeated without moderation!

Gilles
20 Sep. 2024

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Antonio
19 Sep. 2024

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