What’s Included
Airfare: Leh, Ladakh back to New Delhi. Airport pickup upon arrival in India. All hotel and tented accommodations. All breakfasts. Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc motorcycle equipped with saddle bags, petrol, spares, mechanics, & support vehicles with adequate space for seating and luggage. Pre-departure info pack including tour route map and Roadrunners T-shirt.
Sherpa Team & High Altitude Expertise!
Exclusive to Himalayan Roadrunners tours only, our tented camps on the Manali-Leh Road are our own production, we bring our own Sherpa’s in from Nepal which gives our groups a self contained edge in the event of poor weather conditions and the need to change camp locations. Another plus is the ability to maintain highest standards in camp food provisions, unlike the pre-set bus park camps that have sprung up over the last few years! Also included on all HRR Ladakh tours is a portable decompression chamber known as Gamow Bag, for emergency use in severe High Altutude Illness situations !
What’s Not Included
Visa fees, cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, bottled water, laundry service, gratuities, overweight baggage charges, airport taxes, and any extra days in Ladakh due to flight cancellations due to bad weather. (unlikely)
Visa Requirements
India Tourist visa valid for 6 months, available from your nearest India Embassy or Consulate General.
Immunizations
Immunizations are necessary for travel to India. Please consult your GP/MD or local travel clinic for latest recommendations.
Motorcycle Damage Deposit
A safety deposit of USD $1000. is required prior to motorcycle assignment and this deposit can be paid in cash or via credit card authorization prior to tour start, if no damages are incurred during motorcycle holiday then no charges will appear on your credit card. Repairs of small accidental damage from bikes falling over & light spills are normally covered in with the tour cost, but HRR reserves the right to appraise all damages & repair costs and bill accordingly.
Etiquette & Protocol
Riding a motorcycle into Ladakh is a privilege. Himalayan Roadrunners is grateful to the Tourism Authority of India for permission to operate tours of this kind into the country. Although Ladakh continues to slowly open its doors to the outside world and experiment with new ideas for tourism, participants are reminded of the culturally sensitive nature of this trip and are urged & requested to conduct themselves in a respective manner & show extra courtesy & riding style while encountering traffic in the Indus River Valley!
A Word of Caution
Motorcycling the mountainous areas of the India Himalaya is surely one of the best ways to experience the regions rich cultures, friendly people, and unequaled scenery. At the same time, motorcycling does have its dangers – Especially on narrow mountain roads with unpredictable traffic & quick changing weather conditions. This tour operated by Himalayan Roadrunners Ltd. is better termed “Motorcycle Expedition”, and should be undertaken by fit, experienced riders with an open mind to changing conditions and different rules of the road!
— Jullay ! *
Join us for a Ride & Travel Experience you will never forget!