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A Royal Enfield motorcycle tour from the plains through Manali to the high mountains. We explore the hidden world of the Ladakh plateau a high altitude desert on the Manali Leh Highway riding a Royal Enfield Bullet. After resting in Manali we kick-off for Leh, riding over 1900kms across the world's highest roads and passes to a Himalayan Shangri La and on a Royal Enfield, India's most famous motorcycle. Glimpse the Khampa Nomads on the Ladakh Plateau and discover the peaceful lanes and shady orchards in the ancient silk road capital of Leh. First a Welcome to India Dinner and a chance to chat amongst fellow riders and start the Tour Briefing. The next day we transfer to Chandigarh by Fast Train. In Chandigarh (one of India's most modern cities) you take charge of your Royal Enfield Bullet. This motorcycle tour is about fantastic roads, snaking endlessly up high mountains - The Silk Road on a Royal Enfield Bullet, destination Leh. As you ride you join the ‘three mile high club’, we'll cruise to 18,500 feet, riding Royal Enfield Bullets over the world's highest motorable road to Nubra. Tour Essentials
Location: North India. Duration: 17 Days. Riding Days: 13 days. Distance: 1,900kms.
Minimum riders: 3. Maximum riders: 10.
Tour 1: Jun/09 to Jul/09. Tour 2: Jul/09 to Aug/09. Tour 3: Aug/09 to Sep/09.
Rider Price: € 2,250. Pillion Price: € 1,700.
Price Includes: Bullet ~ Fuel ~ Accommodation ~ Support ~ Domestic Transfers ~ Adventure
Price Excludes: International Air Tickets ~ Visa ~ Bar Bills ~ Phone Bills ~ InsuranceTour WayPointsDelhi - Manali Arrive Delhi. Transfer to Delhi Hotel for 'wash and brush-up' and Welcome Lunch.
Manali After deluxe sleeper bus transfer from Delhi. Arrive Hill Station Manali 2,050m.
Manali Motorcycle hand-over. Road Safety Briefing. Tour Route Briefing. Short Local Ride.
Keylong Rhotang La 3,980m. Ride down into the Lahaul Valley - Tandi - Sarchu 4,253m.
Sarchu/Pang* Destination Pang. A short leg across Lachlang La 5,065m. We camp in Pang 4,630m.
Leh Destination Leh. Tanglang La 5,360m. Indus Valley, Shey Palace, ancient Gumpas.
Leh Rest day. Explore Leh on foot, Local rides, The Leh Palace, Polo, Shanti Stupa.
Nubra The High-Ride over Khardung La 5,602m. Down to Nubra. Lodge in Nubra.
Lamayuru Explore the lower reaches of the Zanskar River. Buddha in Alchi. Lodge at Lamayuru.
Administration StuffSingles - Singles can opt for a single room for an additional fee of €50. But generally we put singles of the same gender together sharing a twin room (or a double + single bed room).
Pre – Post Tour - Arrangements can be made for additional days before and after the planned Tour dates including escorted transfer to the scheduled Tour hotel. Additional transfer and hotel room fees will be charged pro-rata.
Accommodation - We stay in 3 star hotels, a crumbling Maharaja's Manor House, Tents and in Leh a peaceful Guest House.
Group Discount - Book as a Group of Friends or Team-up with Friends from your Club and You Could Ride Free. FreeSpirit Adventure Tours are offering 10% discount to Riders and Pillion making a booking as a group. Groups of 8 or more Motorcycles get 10% Discount.
Reality CheckClimate / Toughness Rating - This is a physically demanding Road Tour with some long riding days, requiring a degree of mental and physical stamina. Domestic transfers are as comfortable as possible, though delays can be experienced at Leh Airport due to it’s altitude and prevailing weather conditions. Warm daytime sun, evenings cool to chilly, snow is possible, generally no rain after the Rhotang pass.
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Maps & Navigating Tips
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Finding maps of remote and far away places is a challenge at the best of times. In London I would go to Stanfords. In San Fransisco I would go to Rand McNally's. In Leh Ladkah I would go to the local bookshop in the market square. In Kargil it's the stationery shop, and in Srinagar look in the book shops. |
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A question arose about the scale and distances involved on a particular map we were reading, something like, "How big is this map?" There was no Distance Scale Rule printed on the map, save the chilly numbers 1:250,000. Ok that's 1 bit on the map = 250,000 bits on the ground right? So how far is it between here and there... |
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Testimonials
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Peter, Thanks for your reply. This is what I wanted to hear. I dislike riding in a large group day after day. It would have been a deal breaker. Karst, Colorado, will be riding with us to Zanskar this August. |
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