India: 12-Day Royal Enfield Motorbike Tour with Accommodation and Half Board Meal Plan*

The Experience

Thrill seekers can get on a motorbike to see the various faces of the Himalayas and visit hill stations and ancient temples. This 12-day tour starts with a stay in Delhi and an overnight bus journey to Manali where travellers hit the road to experience roller coaster-like climbing up and down the passes and moonscape mountain scenery. Daily breakfast and dinner are included.

The Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Delhi

Arrival in Delhi and transfer to Hotel Crest Inn for an overnight stay

Day 2 – Delhi – Manali

After breakfast, head to Old Delhi to take a rickshaw ride at Chandi Chowk and explore the narrow alleys, colourful markets, and shops with local crafts
Visit Jama Mosque, one of the largest in Asia
Drive past the iconic Red Fort dating back to 1648 and see Raj Ghat, a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
Proceed to New Delhi to visit Humayun’s Tomb and see the India Gate and Qutub Minar, the president’s house
In the evening, transfer to Valvo bus station to board a bus for Manali; overnight on board

Day 3 – Manali

Arrival to Manali bus station and transfer to a hotel
Join a bike session in the afternoon for a briefing about the road safety and high altitude concern and motorbikes handover
Test the motorbike on a short ride
Overnight stay in Hotel Satkar Residency

Day 4 – Manali – Rohtang Pass – Jispa (138 km – 5 hours)

Wake up early in the morning to hit one of the world’s highest roads, the Manali-Leh highway
Right after Manali, a climb for the 13,051 feet-high Rohtang Pass starts; after Rohtang, the road descends into the Chandra Valley, passing through Khoksar and on to Tandi and Jispa
Overnight stay at a Tent Jispa (Jispa Journey Camp or Ibex)

Day 5 – Jispa – Baralacha Pass – Sarchu (85 km – 3 hours)

Leave the lush surroundings peppered with lakes, waterfalls and streams and proceed to Ladakh famous for its stark moonscape scenery
Cross the second high altitude pass, Baralach La, at 16,500 feet
Overnight stay in tents with attached toilets at Sarchu (Tented Camp)

Day 6 – Sarchu – La chunga La – Tanglang La Pass – Leh (250 km – 7 hours)

Hit the roller coaster-like section of Manali-Leh highway climbing up and down from one pass to another; ride up and down three high altitude passes, Lachlung La (16,616 feet), Nakee La (15,547 feet) and Taglang la (17,480 feet), the second highest motorable pass in the world
Finish the ride in the ancient city of Leh (Snow Lion or Himalayan Heritage)

Day 7 – Leh – Khardung La pass – Nubra Valley (160 km – 6 hours)

After breakfast, cross the world’s highest motorable pass Khardung La, set at the altitude of 18,480 feet
Take in the mountain views and decent to Nubra Valley considered as the coldest desert
Overnight stay in a tent with an attached toilet (at Tented Camp)

Day 8 – Nubra – Khardung La – Leh (160 km – 6 hours)

Follow the same route to get back to Leh
Opt for a break to take a camel ride at sand dunes of Nubra Valley (additional charge, payable on site applies)
Stay in Leh Hotel (Snow Lion or Himalayan Heritage)

Day 9 – Leh – Pangong – Leh (135 km – 4 hours)

Take a break from the motorbike and take a tempo traveller Pangong Lake excursion; in a car, pass through the third highest motorable pass in the world, the Chang La pass set at 17,586 feet altitude; descent from Chang La to see the plains of Changthang opening up and marvel at the pristine, 135 km-long, Pangong Tso Lake
In the evening, drive back to Leh (Snow Lion or Himalayan Heritage)

Day 10 – Leh – Tanglang La – Sarchu (250 km – 7-9 hours)

Take a ride through Leh and Tanglang La to Sarchu, following the same route
Overnight stay at the same tent in Sarchu

Day 11 – Sarchu – Manali (233 km – 7-9 hours)

Take a long ride from Sarchu to Manali
Hand over the motorbike and check in to the hotel
Receive a certificate for completing this excursion *Overnight stay in Hotel Satkar Residency

Day 12 – Manali – Delhi (510 km – overnight)

Enjoy some leisure time after breakfast, before an evening transfer to Manali bus station to board a Volvo vehicle for a journey to Delhi; overnight on board

Day 13 – Delhi

Arrival in Delhi at around 8-9am, depending on traffic
Transfer to Delhi International Airport; the tour finishes

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AED3,050.00

The Fine Print:
Cancellation Policy: No modification or cancellation allowed after booking confirmation. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable to another destination once confirmed. Validity: Valid for fixed dates in 2018. Group 1: 8 Jun-20 Jun
Group 2: 15 Jun-27 Jun
Group 3: 22 Jun-4 Jul
Group 4: 29 Jun-11 Jul
Group 5: 6 Jul-18 Jul
Group 6: 13 Jul-25 Jul
Group 7: 20 Jul-1 Aug
Group 8: 27 Jul-8 Aug
Group 9: 3 Aug-15 Aug
Group 10: 10 Aug-22 Aug
Group 11: 17 Aug-29 Aug
Group 12: 24 Aug-5 Sep
Group 13: 31 Aug-12 Sep
Group 14: 7 Sep-19 Sep
Price for 1 person. Options for 1 person sharing double or twin room: must buy min. 2 vouchers to complete booking. Booking: Must book min. 7 days before the selected travel date and by 31 Aug 2018. Booking required by phone: 0091 97184 00356 or by email: partners@worldtravelexperiences.com, and subject to availability. Please attach your voucher to the e-mail. Limit 5 vouchers per stay. May buy extra vouchers as gifts but not to extend the stay. Other Information: The hotels are located in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur, India. All taxes included. Transfers included. Not included: international flights, visa fees, any bike damage cover, tips, gratuities, and portage, riding gears. Please note that pillion rider cost does not include any transport in jeep/car and would have to ride the motorcycle only with a companion and includes only the accommodation on a twin sharing basis. A passport valid min. 6 months after your return date is mandatory. Valid for stay in a room/tent for 1 person on a double sharing or single basis and bike use, as per option chosen. Original values based on bike use and room/tent stay between 29 Mar-7 Sep 2018. Limited availability for these dates. Original values verified on 29 Mar 2018.