Wildlife abounds, we’ll see deer, marmots, birds of prey and if we’re lucky, blue sheep. We stay in Kaza the largest centre of population in this wild and unexplored land. Before the final two passes – to be ridden in one day, the distant Kunzum La and way beyond Rhothang La at 3,950m.

Touring locally we will discover crumbling monasteries and the spectacular monastery at Ki. If time and altitude permit, we will stay in a traditional and unspoilt high mountain village in a small and simple guest house. Approaching the first pass we leave the road behind us and all your skills for off-road riding come into play but despite there being no road, we make it down to hot baths and comfort in Manali town, with its bustling bazars and smart clean restaurants.

'It's not over till the fat lady sings', with two more days riding through remote and dramatic landscape we emerge from the mountains and ride down towards Shimla ready to transfer back to Delhi and home.

• This is a physically demanding Road Tour with some long riding days, in widely varying weather conditions.
• The ride calls for a high degree of mental and physical stamina, Royal Enfields are heavy - 160+ kg with luggage.
• We will encounter long sections of broken road on these mountain highways and off-road riding skills will be required.
• Skill and riding experience are necessary to manoeuvre across rough, muddy and sometimes water-filled sections of roadway.
• High mountain weather can quickly change from warm sunshine to driving snow.
• Changes of clothing can be required several times a day and we check that Riders are carrying the neccessary for all conditions.
• Riding in India can be dangerous! Over-speeding and careless road positioning can lead to accidents.
• Typically we can expect warm daytime sun, with cool to chilly evenings, at altitude it can be very cold at night and snow is possible.

• Accommodation on this Tour ranges from comfortable 3 star hotels through comfortable camping sites to more basic guest houses.
• We try to choose comfortable clean accommodation with attached bathrooms. Sometimes guest house bathroom facilities are shared.
• Campsite tents in which we stay often have attached 'bathrooms' with toilet and washbasin, proper beds, linen, pillows and blankets.
• For those sharing, we put same gender singles together in twin beds or a double and a single according to your choice.
• Single accommodation (room or tent) is usually arranged before the Tour.
• Chosing single accommodation en-route will be charged at an additional £30 per night; deducted from the Motorcycle Security deposit.
• We will arrange Pre & Post Tour Accommodation at the current standard rates.