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FreeSpirit Adventure Tours - Planning Your Motorcycle Tour
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2010 Tours Tour Starts Tour Ends Duration Rider Price Pillion Price
Central Nepal Tour Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec 11 Days
£ 1,350 £ 950
Jiri Ride And Chill Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec 5 Days £ 750 £ 450
Shimla Spiti Leh* - Ride Up / Fly Down
16/07/10 31/07/10 16 Days £ 2,550 £ 1,900
Leh Srinangar (Stage II of the Extended LZK Tour) 29/07/10 13/08/10 16 Days £ 2,750 £ 2,200
Extended Ladakh Zanskar Kashmir** - Ride Up / Fly Down
16/07/10
13/08/10 29 Days
£ 4,150
£ 3,550
Tigers & Temples Central India 14/10/10 04/11/10 21 Days £ 3,250
£ 2,600
2011 India Tours Tour Starts Tour Ends Duration Rider Price Pillion Price
Goa Karnataka Kerala 14/01/11 28/01/11 15 Days £ 2,600 £ 2,100
Central India and Rajasthan 11/02/11 03/03/11 21 Days £ 3,250 £ 2,600
Shimla Spiti Leh* - Ride Up / Fly Down 22/07/11 05/08/11 15 Days £ 2,550 £ 1,900
Extended Ladakh Zanskar Kashmir** - Ride Up / Fly Down
22/07/11 19/08/11 29 Days £ 3,250 £ 2,600
2011 Nepal Tours Tour Starts Tour Ends Duration Rider Price Pillion Price
Central Nepal Tour Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec 10 Days £ 1,350 £ 950
Jiri Ride And Chill Feb-Jun, Sep-Dec 5 Days £ 750 £ 450

We've rationalised our Himalayan Tour routes for the 2010 season. We will ride two Himalayan routes; Shimla Spiti Leh and the Extended Ladakh Zanskar Kashmir Tour. The two Tours will depart together and after enjoying the local Touring Itinerary in and around Leh will separate.

We are running the Tours on this new route largely due to the very poor condition of the road in the early stage of the LZK Tour (and the closing stage of the original Spiti Tour), the revised route will give our Riders the best possible experience exploring these dramatic and spectacular regions of the north Indian Himalaya. We will review these routes and schedules at the end of this Himalayan Season.

* This is a New Tour Route - This Tour Group will ride with Riders of the Extended Ladakh Zanskar Kashmir Tour.

** The Extended LZK will Ride with Riders of the Shimla Spiti Leh Tour.

We will be reviewing our 2011 Tour Prices in September, at the end of this Himalayan Season.

Last Updated on Friday, 28 May 2010 20:20
 
What We Ride
We ride 500cc Royal Enfield Bullets with front disk brake and electric starterWe ride 500cc Royal Enfields. They come standard with a front disc brake, an electric starter motor, as well as a standard kick-start lever.

Our motorcycles have the traditional right-hand-side gear change lever, shifting a 4 speed gear box, and the classic Bullet neutral selector.

All the motorcycles are recently new and are serviced to high standards by our Royal Enfield Guru Trained mechanics.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 June 2009 17:40
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Group Dynamic
Open minds, adaptability, flexibility are Rider traits that go to make a successful Tour.We enjoy social gatherings on our Tours and you may well be riding with people from around the world. You don’t have to drink beer, but a cold drink or a cup of tea and snacks after a long day’s ride is the norm.

Open minds, adaptability, flexibility and sociability are Rider traits that go to make a successful Tour.

Caring for your fellow Rider is something we expect from all Riders as you would yourself.

Last Updated on Monday, 22 June 2009 12:30
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Documents To Bring
In order to satisfy Indian Law and comply with our Terms and Conditions you are required to bring the following documents with you when you come on Tour.
  • Passport
  • Indian and/or Nepal Visa
  • Travel Insurance
  • Health Screening Card
  • International Driving Permit
  • Motorcycle Licence
Be sure to arrange these in good time for your Tour departure.
Important Documents to bring with you
Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 14:33
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Packing Essentials

Each rider will get two Panniers and one Sausage HoldallRiding in the Himalaya always requires a range of clothing.

The passes are sometimes very cold. Crossing Khardung La for example you will need a warm jacket. Evenings in the mountains are cold, we advise you bring a warm pullover or body-warmer.

South India calls for lightweight, cool clothing, with a thin pullover or fleece for chilly evenings. Riding during the day can get very hot, so protective or armoured clothing should be lightweight and well ventilated. Bring swimwear and a lightweight towel.

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 November 2009 23:58
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Ground Realities
River Crossings are one of the hazards we faceSometimes the road conditions are as tough as off-road riding.

Royal Enfield motorcycles are heavy (dry weight 160kg), these Tours are for the experienced rider.

In the mountains the distance we ride each day is sometimes governed by the altitude of passes en-route, typically a short day might be 100kms a long day could be 300kms.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 June 2009 17:42
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Arriving
Plan to arrive at the latest on the scheduled Tour Start Date.Plan to arrive at the latest on the scheduled Tour Start Date. An additional day at the start and end of a Tour is always advisable if possible (particularly if flying to Leh, 3,500m, a day at the least is advised for acclimatisation).

Riders planning to arrive a day or so early can let us know arrival and departure dates, through the Rider Pages. Knowing your arrival and departure times helps us arrange airport Pick-Ups.
Last Updated on Monday, 22 June 2009 12:32
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Visas

Indian Tourist VisaTo Enter and Travel in India you require a ‘single entry Indian Tourist Visa’. These are valid for 6 months and are obtained from The Indian High Commission in London or Indian Embassies in your country.

Your travel Agent can obtain the visa for you usually within one working week.

You must hold a full Passport and it must have at least 6 months validity remaining.

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 November 2009 18:52
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Emergencies
Check your insurance policy covers such needs as hospitalisation or repatriation. We ask that you ensure your travel insurance is sufficient for your personal needs.

Check your insurance policy covers such needs as hospitalisation or repatriation.

The Tour Leader will ensure the best possible evac/services are provided – given our location and the services available locally.

As part of the booking process we ask Riders to provide additional and/or alternative Emergency Contacts. Riders can deposit Additional Global Emergency Service Contact Details.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 14 April 2009 20:01
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