Who wants to ride the Himalayas in June...?

scharfg

Member
We are looking for 2 reasonably experienced dual sport riders to join us for a bucket list trip (14 nights/15 days) “riding the high mountain roads in the Himalayas on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 410 motorcycle”.

*This is a private tour that I’ve customized to include more high mountain passes.

We have 5 confirmed riders (3 from Prince George, 1 from Williams Lake, 1 from Chilliwack) we are looking for 2 more.

Out of country riding experience a plus, but not nesessary.

FYI, they drive/ride on the Left Hand Side of the road (except when they dont feel like it).

Where: Northern India Ladakh Region "land of high passes", arrive and leave out of New Delhi

Here's a short video to give you a taste of what to expect for riding in the Ladakh area:


Check out the Gata Loops!

Its 22 hairpins in 10.3km, going from 4190m to 4650m in elevation.

https://www.dangerousroads.org/asia/india/9102-gata-loops.html

When: Ride tour leaves New Delhi by train early June 21st, and finishes up July 5th back in New Delhi.

Sightseeing activities are proposed for New Delhi before and after the tour, June 20th& July 6th, 7th for those interested.

We are arriving on June 19th (~1pm) to give us time to acclimatize.

Cost: $205840 INR (40% now, 40% - 30 days before tour, 20% cash upon arrival).
This is about $3310CND at $62 INR to $1 CND.

BUT:

** buy securing 2 more riders (7 total) we will each save $350US (~$480CND) off that price.

What’s Included:

-Accommodation (2 sharing room, single beds)
  • Transfers
  • Business class train tickets
  • RE Himalayan motorcycle and basic spare parts
  • Fuel/oil
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Tour Guide
  • Mechanic
  • 4x4 Support vehicle
  • 1 bottle of drinking water/day
  • Entry fees, Inner Line Permit

What’s Not Included:
  • lunch (bring ~$20 CND/day for extras
  • Tips for Driver ($3-7 CND/day
  • Tips for Mechanic ($3-7 CND/day)
  • Tips for Guide ($7-14 CND/day)
  • Damage deposit (~$300 CND refundable)
  • Travel/Medical insurance
  • International Driver’s License ($30 from BCAA plus ~$15 for passport photos)
  • Indian Visa ($40 US, via on line application)
  • Guides at any stops to explain monuments/monasteries
  • Camera fees
  • Beverages

*If interested send an email to Guy Scharf (the one who convince 4 other riders to join him in this adventure of a lifetime!):

[email protected]

Please include a short bio.

**Only reply if super committed to joining us!

I’ll send the tour info/itinerary package once I receive your email request.

Go to Brahman Tour web site to get more info about the tour company.
https://www.brahmandtour.com/

Raj will be our tour guide, I’ve been working with Raj since 2019. We were signed up in 2020 but Covid cancelled our plans.
Raj will be guiding the Canadian High Consulate Members just before he takes us.

https://www.madornomad.com/how-to-join-a-motorcycle-tour-in-india/
 

04klr

Well-known member
2 "reasonably" experienced dual sport riders found! so buggah off!


Wahoo!!!
(there may be 000's of pictures)
 
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scharfg

Member
Hi folks.

Yes Wayne is right (ha ha, no really!), Wayne and a buddy have reserved the last two spots, so the search is over.

Thanks for looking.
 
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04klr

Well-known member
one of the typical bikes we will be riding. Him-alayin's.

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04klr

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T minus 1 day before lift off! Tuesday we'll be in the air headed for the Himalayas! Yowza!
 

04klr

Well-known member
Just now back from the Himalayan trip Now to filter the 2300 pics! To say the trip was OK would be a farce, as it was fan-tastic!!
Thank you Guy for the invite, perhaps a ride report may be in order in the near future....

wayne
 

scharfg

Member
My pleasure Wayne, it was great to have you guys part of this epic adventure and bucket list memories!

Also, thanks for teaching us how to ride better and taking so many action pictures of us riding plus the amazing sites while you were riding!

Best of luck adapting to ‘normal’ life again! 🤘
 

04klr

Well-known member
two minutes after hopping on our bikes for the first time, oooh the power!! (not)


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and then a few minutes later.

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It's best to avoid the wildlife in India as they rule!

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more later...
 

scharfg

Member
A bunch of us just finished a 12 day guided ride northwest of Hanoi in Vietnam, it was good but no where near as good as the Hemi trip!!

Will be going back to the Himalayas, this time from the Nepal side, but first Columbia! 🤘
 

04klr

Well-known member
Mr Scharf reflecting on the ride up Sach's pass. The first pass completed @ an elev. of 4500m


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04klr

Well-known member
Yes Baja is a been and done. While the people food and scenery are still awesome in Mexico, the riding has changed somewhat, thanks to "mother natures" fury in the form of hurricanes and the "mother of inventions" fury in the form of powerful side x sides, (and many years of off road machines of all varieties) what was fun fast riding is now slow and VERY rough riding full of short shallow eyeball rattling washboard! and rocks rocks and more rocks.
where to next? maybe the Nepal side of the Himalayas perhaps..
 

scharfg

Member
Shoot sorry to hear that, ya those high HP side x sides have impacted a lot of riding areas unfortunately.... 😣

If you get something interesting lined up for Nepal, let me know... 😉
 
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