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Himalayan High

12 Day Motorcycle Tour into the Heart of the Himalayas

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We run this tour once a year, in July/August. The rest of the year, there’s too much snow.

Spaces are extremely limited.

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Tour Highlights

Explore the Highest Roads on the Planet

The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa perched above Leh
Descending from Nako down to the Spiti River
Road cut into the cliffside north of Rampur
View from our campsite in Nako
Cliffside road west of Killar
Forest trails high above Jeori
Descending into the Spiti Valley near Kaza
Gravel road near Batal
Looking out over the Pin National Park
Lamayuru Monastery
Komic Village, high above Kaza
Descending to the Indus River near Lamayuru
Sarchu Valley

Tour Description

Himalayas motorcycle tour

This bucket-list adventure is for experienced riders keen to cruise some of world’s most remarkable roads. You’ll be free to ride at your own pace by following an informative route booklet and smartphone app. A large support team will accompany the expedition and the route is specially designed to acclimatize you to the extreme altitudes.

Location

far north India

Duration

12 Days, 11 Nights

Total Distance

1,615 km

Motorcycle

Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc

Pillion

experienced pillion riders welcome

Difficulty

off road experience preferred

The Motorcycle

Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc

Engine Typefour stroke, single cylinder, OHV
Displacement499 cc
Bore X Stroke84 x 90 mm
Ignitionelectronic ignition
Fuel Systemelectronic fuel injection
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Starterelectric/kick
Gearbox5 speed, constant mesh
Wheelbase1370 mm
Seat Height800 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm
Kerb Weight187 kg
Fuel Capacity14.5 litres
Dimensions2180 mm (L) x 800 mm (W) x 1080 mm (H)
Suspension Fronttelescopic , hydraulic damping, stroke 130 mm travel
Suspension Reartwin shocks, gas charged with 5-step adjustable preload
Brakes Frontsingle 280 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Brakes Reardrum, Ø 152 mm
Tyres Front90/90 19
Tyres Rear120/80 18

Tour Itinerary

Pinjore to Leh

petrol station in the Himalayas
  • 150 km
  • heritage hotel
  • Shimla, the former colonial summer capital of the Imperial British Raj
  • Take an early morning, comfortable, private bus to the base of the mountains before riding up to the charming former summer capital of the British colonial Raj.
Explore Indochina's fleet of Royal Enfield Bullet 500s
  • 130 km
  • heritage hotel
  • Padam Palace, right next door to our heritage hotel
  • Now it’s the mountains proper, the traffic noticeably drops off, and you’ll catch your first sight of snow-capped peaks.
mountain pass between Rampur and Batseri
  • 135 km
  • eco-lodge
  • tunnel-like cliff-side roads carved in the rock
  • A day of riding incredible roads cut into the sides of cliffs. If you ride past tonight’s eco-lodge, you will end up in Tibet!
Explore riders in a valley in the Himalayas
  • 136 km
  • camp
  • cliffside roads and enormous mountain gorges
  • We need special permission because we will be exploring massive mountain roads close to the border with Tibet.
Explore Indochina riders in the Himalayas
  • 143 km
  • homestay
  • Dhankhar Monastary and Pin Valley National Park
  • A sensational day riding past military checkpoints, the Dhankhar Monastery and into the remote and dazzling Pin Valley National Park.
crazy dirt trail in the Himalayas
  • 55-100 km
  • heritage hotel
  • Pin Valley National Park and remote trails high above Karza
  • Today is a half-day, just when you’ll need it, as Karza has some creature comforts, like wifi, pizza and coffee shops. For those still itching for more, a 4,000-metre high loop above Karza on dirt roads is a classic.
portrait shot of an Explore Indochina rider on a Himalayas motorcycle tour
  • 185 km
  • hotel
  • Key Monastery, Kunzum Pass and Chandatral Lake
  • Sensational riding past the beautiful Key Monastery, the dramatic Kunzum Pass and the vast Chhota Gorge.
Explore Indochina tour members having dinner in the mountains
  • –
  • hotel
  • Kelong ethnic market
  • Enjoy a rest day in beautiful Kelong.
winding mountain road deep in the Himalayas
  • 95 km
  • camp
  • Baralacha Pass
  • Cruise the Manali–Leh highway down the delightful Jispa Valley before climbing up the enormous Baralacha Pass.
sign marking 24km from the world's 2nd highest mountain pass
  • 190 km
  • homestay
  • Gata Loops Pass, Nakee Pass, the Mori Plains and Chulang Pass
  • More mountains, more passes – one with 26 massive switchbacks – followed by a blast across the Mori Plains.
Lamayuru Monastery in the Himalayas
  • 185 km
  • hotel
  • Lamayuru Monastery
  • We’ll ride past Leh on fabulous tarmac and beeline to the Lamayuru Monastery. Keep an eye out for the Dalai Lama.
massive switchback in the Himalayas
  • 130 km
  • heritage hotel
  • Leh
  • Explore an excellent trail above Lamaura before blasting back to medieval Leh, where we will celebrate our adventure under the stars.

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Himalayan High

Pricing Options

Per Rider

Inclusions and Extras

All-Inclusive Himalayas motorcycle tour

You’ll be riding a classic 500cc Royal Enfield Bullet.
Because this tour is self-guided, you’ll need to fill up on your own. However, we will provide you with a full tank at the start of your tour.
A large support team will accompany the expedition, including guides, mechanics and drivers.
You’ll sleep in a variety of carefully chosen hotels, campsites and traditional homestays. As standard you’ll share a room, but you have the option to switch to single accommodation for an additional charge. The night in Delhi before the tour is also included.
On tour, you’ll be provided with breakfast and dinner each day. Lunch is not included on this tour, so you’ll be free to stop and eat wherever takes your fancy.
To save you the boring ride out of Delhi, you’ll take a VIP bus from there to Pinjore, where your motorcycle will be waiting for you. This allows you to start your ride already in the mountains!

Please note, though, that the flight from Leh, the last stop on the tour, back to Delhi is not included.
We’ll organise transportation for you from the airport to your hotel when you arrive in Delhi, as well as from your hotel to the airport when you’re flying out of India.
If your tour runs through areas that require permits or tickets for entry, such as national parks and border areas, these tickets are included in the cost of your tour.
As standard, while on tour you’ll be staying in shared accommodation with other riders in your group. If you prefer to have your own room, you can opt for single accommodation for an extra charge of $600.

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