Motorbike trip to Himalayas in August

I've found myself in a position to take a month off of work in August (nice.) So I'm looking into a guided bike tour in the Indian Himalayas as part of a trip to India. I've found a guy from the UK who does a proper job of it - not a glossy hotel package - and very good rates. He has Enfields. If the numbers are higher the price comes down.

If you're interested in touring in the Himalayas by Royal Enfield in August - for anything from 1 to 3 weeks get in touch and I'll give you more info.

[tonyk]

Wow, i would love to go.
If i took a month off work, they would tell me not to come back......

Sounds like a great thing to do but i dont think i could handle the delhi belly while on a bike

If i took a month off work, they would tell me not to come back....

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heh heh

i should clarify. i'll be in india for a month but riding in himalayas for about two weeks.

is true though, it's a fortunate position to be in.

[squirrel_hunter]

I started looking at something similar a year or so ago. My plan was to arrive in India by plane, buy a classic Enfield and overland it back while taking in as many of the sights of the land as I could. But alas events conspired against me...

Purely out of interest, what is the sort of price range here and what would it include/ exclude?

[dizzyblonde]

Excellent!

Didn't Jambo do biking in India?

alo,

just heading out the door now, but will post a reply later

Well, as this trip is coming together quite late in the day (I didn't expect to be able to have a month off), I've decided I want to travel with a guide for the high parts of the Himalayas.

Whilst me and few friends nearly ran out of petrol in the Pyranees once and had a laugh coasting down the mountains engine off to save petrol......... I want to be with someone who knows the territory so as not to do this up the Himalayas. I'd like to do high mountain riding without a guide one day. The High Atlas mountains in Morocco appeal.

Found a guy who wants £95 a day for private tour guide - this covers 500cc Enfield. It's a lot of money, but is the going rate for pre-booked tours. I could leave it to chance and find a guide out there, but as a virgin to India I'm aware I'm probably going to be a bit gullible and may get ripped off or end up with something I don't want. This price would come down with more people.

I'm looking at taking a trip in the high part of Himalayas where there is lots of Buddhist relics and intact ancient temples and the 2 highest motorable passes in Himalayas. I'm going to have a tour tailor made for between 7-14 days. I will hire a 125 or 250cc bike myself to pootle around lower himalayas by myself most likely after this, or may take a train to Bodhgaya.

So, any people fancy a bit of this get in touch. I'm in London if you wanna chew idea through over a pint. Yet to confirm starting point but will probably be from Leh - one of the most northerly points in India. Otherwise from Manali.

Otherwise, I'll post some pics when back Excited now!