Alpine Motorbike Tour in Kumaon, Garhwal and Himachal

...A journey through the Lower Himalayas

Garhwal and Lower Himachal are famous for panoramic views of the thick vegetation, with maximum travel in remote areas going up to an altitude of almost 9000 Ft. There is ample opportunity to interact directly with the locals, who are not at all influenced by the urban life. Truly this motorbike tour is for people looking for an insight into the rural life of India with a great view of the evergreen forests of the Lower Himalayas and beautiful temples and monasteries.

Dates: 2007 - 24 March - 07 April
Cost: from € 1,750.00+ internal air fares if applicable (To be calculated on Actual). 10% less for Pillion rider

Minimum 06 Bikers to Participate

Looking for a Motorbike Tour that puts you at ease with not much taxation to challenge yourself - here is an experience - the serpentine roads keep you wondering as to what is next road bend like, but at the same time metal led road condition keep the bike moving at a regular pace with the cold breeze of the spring & autumn season relaxing us. No harsh climates - no acclimatization to high altitudes - a slow pace of life on the lower Himalayas on the Alpine Motorbike tour. Easy going days with pleasant evenings at campsites, a bottle of beer by the bonfire, makes this an easygoing and relaxed motorbike holiday.
Kumaon, Garhwal and Lower Himachal are famous for panoramic views of the thick vegetation, with maximum travel in remote areas going up to an altitude of almost 9000 Ft. There is ample opportunity to interact directly with the locals, who are not at all influenced by the urban life. Truly this motorbike tour is for people looking for an insight into the rural life of India with a great view of the evergreen forests of the Lower Himalayas and beautiful temples and monasteries.
24 Mar – Sat - Day 01: Delhi – Arrive Ex Intl Flight after midnight hours & early morning, drive to Hotel - www.residency-resorts.com
N.B. – Hotels Check in & check out time is 1200 Noon thus if arrive early than extra cost will be charged for additional day of booking
24 Mar – Sat - Day 01: Delhi – Pathankot - After leisure B, fast proceed for sight seeing of the New Delhi & Old Delhi & latter board the train in the night for over night Journey II air-conditioned coach –
Origin- 4033 Train 2110 - Dep NEW DELHI -[NDLS] Destination 0735 Arrival Pathankot

25 March Sun - Day 02: Arrive Pathankot early morning hours & drive 120 Kms after seasoning on the motorbikes, earlier part of the ride is flat & latter we start ascending the lesser Himalayas serpentine roads with alpine green forest cover enveloping “Dalhousie “ is mainly popular for the pasture’s http://www.hotelmountview.com/ - O/Nt Hotel

26 Mar Mon - Day 03: Dalhousie – Dharamshala, 150 Kms – Alpine valley ride - 150 Kms -http://suryaresorts.com/intro.html
27 Mar Tue - Day 04: Dharamshala – Manali – 250 Kms - Early morning Visit the seat of his holiness The Dalai Lama, Tapovan and Norbulingka institute, set amidst beautiful gardens - designed & built according to traditional Tibetan style and a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhists. We ride ahead to Mandi & then it is a smooth ride along the Beas River till Manali Resorts. The ride is mainly through the Orchards, initially in the flat riverbed - http://www.manaliresorts.com/
28 Mar Wed - Day 05: Manali – Rohtang Jot – 130 Kms
Ascend the serpentine trail all-uphill to the highest pass possible of the region Rhotang Jot 3,978 M (Mound of Skull’s) & witness some of the most magnificent views of the satellite covered snow peaks the ascend starts from the alpine forest & concludes to altitude above tree line
Back to Manali - http://www.manaliresorts.com/
29 March – Thurs Day 06 - Manali – Manikaran (Hot Spring’s) 110 Kms
Ride down hill following the river of the Beas & latter bifurcate towards the destination of hot spring’s, also enroute those are interested can witness the making of (Hashish & Ganja) grass at village Kasol, the fine produce of this location is very popular & illegally imported to the market of Europe all way to Holland O/Nt Hotel

30 Mar – Fri - Day 07: Manikaran – Auth – Shoja - Chindi - 200 Kms
We descend down hill following the trail if the Sutlej river till Auth & latter bifurcate into the Banjar valley ascending uphill to the Shoja pass, subject to snow condition’s either we will stay at Shoja (Short of Jalori Pass or take alternate route to Chindi http://www.banjaracamps.com/camps&retreats/shoja.php
31 Mar – Sat - Day 08: Chindi – Sarhan – 200 Kms
It is riverbed ride across the Sutlej River on serpentine roads; far way one can view the beautiful views of the satellite covered snow covered peaks, The Gods were generous when they have given Sarahan (2,165m) its settings. Located halfway up a high mountainside, the road to Sarahan winds past -Saharan is the base for numerous treks and is the gateway of Kinnaur. It is a place of Pilgrimage; a heaven for nature lovers and the temple complex attracts a variety of admirers. Here is a place that offers extra ordinary travel experience.
Dozens of small streams rush past with water for sparking snowmelt. The fields and orchards that surround the small villages with their slate-roofed houses, compose pictures of pastoral perfection. Above Sarahan, a many of deodar trees are rides the slopes and higher still, encircling the Bsashal peak, are trees of smooth birch and variety of wild flowers and rare medicinal herbs. This sparsely populated tract is steeped in ancient legends and here is the famous Bhimakali temple regarded as one of the fifty-one sacred Shaktipeethhs. The temple's unusual architecture and wealth of carvings have made it a resplendent example of what is loosely called the Indo-Tibetan style. Deep down in the alley flows the river Sutlej and across lies the snow-clad Shrikhand peak.
http://hptdc.nic.in/cir0105.htm#hsrik

01 April – Sun - Day 09: Sarhan – Hatkoti – 150 Kms
Earlier we ride back on same trail to m Rampur & latter than proceed isolated road condition’s towards Hatkoti thigh dense forest cover of Alpine forest of Oak / Silver fur the road condition’s are narrow & traffic is also thin thus though one can enjoy the scenery but have to cautious to blow the born on the dead end roads corner.
http://hptdc.nic.in/cir0106.htm
02 April – Mon - Day 10: Hatkoti – Renuka – 200 Kms
We are descending down hill to lesser Himalayas thus be cautious to break the speed by using ration of 3 / 4th Gear rather than pushing break’s as they will burn out fast (Unless your Motor biking shoes are strong to be used as breaks in case of emergency)!
Reach by evening the resort nestled on the banks of Lake with good views
http://hptdc.nic.in/cir0102.htm
03 April – Tue - Day 11 – Renuka – Rishikesh –
We truly ride today on the foothills of the Himalayas other than crossing border from Himachal pradesh to other state Uttaranchal, we enter into the holiest Shrine of the sector of Hinduism Rishikesh & tonight we will take a break to accommodate ourselves in Deluxe camping on the bank of river Ganges to prepare ourself for Rafting next day.
http://www.treknraft.com/rafting-camp-india/river_rafting_tour_india1.htm.
04 - April – Wed - Day 12 – Rishikesh – Rafting - Spend full day Rafting before & after lunch & latter relax in camp O/nt.
http://www.treknraft.com/rafting-camp-india/river_rafting_tour_india1.htm.
05 - April – Thurs - Day 13 – Sight Seeing Rishikesh / Haridwar – Conclude Motorbike tour, one of the best option will be before B, fast, proceed to river Ganges Ghat & witness Early morning prayer’s being offered to the mighty river by the devotees latter spend day visiting Ashrams & than drive all the way to Haridwar & visit the Ghats & Temples in the evening board train Air-conditioned Chair Car all the way to Delhi
Board Shatabadti Express
2018 DEHRADUN SHTBDI *HARIDWAR JN 18:10 NEW DELHI 22:45
To Delhi arrive by 2300 Hrs Drive to Airport & Fly back home

Services Include
· Accommodation on Twin sharing Basis Equivalent or same category
· B, fast & Dinner Inclusive
· Shipment of Machine to start point & From End point after start & concluding tour by truck
· II air conditioned Train Ticket Ex Delhi – Pathankot Over night Journey
· A/C Chair Car Return ticket Haridwar / Delhi
· FOL for entire duration of tour for Machine
· 500 CC Enfield (Oct 2005 Model Onwards) Self Ignition
· First aid kit
· Mechanical back up with chase Jeep following
· Services of Tour Navigator on Separate Motorbike
· Arrival & Departure as applicable Delhi/ Pathankot/ Haridwar / Delhi
· Ice box carrying Beverages / Chocolates/ Mineral water

Services Excludes
· Machine are only Third part Insured
· Any Damage caused to the machine during the tour including Crash Breakage / Accident / Theft / are to be paid on actual (Though minor repairs Mechanical are replaceable with no extra cost)
· Lunch enroute midways local hotels
o Flight Insurance
o Baggage Insurance
o Medical Insurance
o Personal gear clothing of riders to be carried individually including Helmets / Gloves/Knee guards/ Kidney belt Etc
o International Driving License & IDP (International Driving Permit)
o Beer & Hard Drinks including Mineral Water (Beverages) during B, fast / Lunch / Dinner not included Dinner
· Monument Fee & Guide Fee if guest desire we can hire on spot