The Sources of the Ganges · roads up until Rishikesh where we will have a nice rafting activity. We ride more than 30 kilometers along the River Henval. Rafting on the Ganga in the

Himalaya, India

The Sources of the Ganges

©Stephane Gautronneau

More than 10 years ago, Alex Zurcher, a young French student came to New Delhi for a

simple University exchange. Fast forward to today, he has set up Vintage Rides and has

now expanded its presence in nine countries. An explorer by heart, he's always looking to

discover new adventures around the world.

“An immersion deep in sacred India along the amazing roads of Uttarakhand, with the

highest Himalayan summits as your backdrop.”

ALEXANDRE ZURCHER

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TRAVEL DESIGNER

A TRIP

…

WITH UNIQUE SENSATIONS

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ITINERARY

AT A GLANCE

AccommodationStandard

2040 €From

4

LevelIntermediate

English-speakingtour leader

Period

April & May / October & November

Duration

10 days including 6 days riding

4-6h riding a day Routes blending culture and discovery

©Stephane Gautronneau

©Elisabeth Fieujan

©Elisabeth Fieujan

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Arrival in Delhi at Indira Gandhi International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the heart

of the city. Your room is available at 1200hrs. You can either recover from the flight or go

out and discover the trepidant capital of India.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Departure early morning by a private car to Corbett

Natural Park. You discover India north regions

through the windows before grabbing your bikes

tomorrow. Arrival at the park and rest at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.©Elisabeth Fieujan

YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES

STAGE 1

STAGE 2

Arrival in Delhi

Delhi - Corbett Tiger Park

[250 km* – 6/7H driving]:

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©Elisabeth Fieujan

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YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES

Good and beautiful mountain roads to Almora.

Peaceful and very pleasant road. We drive up

towards Kausani with a superb view of the mountain

range, stretching over more than 300 km.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

STAGE 4

In the morning, we get our first glimpse on the Royal Enfield

500cc motorcycles and are introduced to the driving rules of

India. Departure at noon.

Small upward zigzag road to Ranikhet, a paradise in the

middle of the mountains of Kumaon, up to 1800m.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

STAGE 3

Corbett Tiger Park - Ranikhet [90 km* – 3/4H riding]:

Ranikhet - Kausani [120 km* – 5H riding]:

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YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES

STAGE 6

We take a small winding road to the old temple of Gopeshwar and then to the beautifully

colored temple of Ukhimat. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early start for the small stone temple of Beijnath

near the river Gomti where you will see huge holy

trouts. The atmosphere is "shanti shanti" as the

locals call it. Then we take a small road on the side of

a cliff along the river Pindar. We finish with a stretch

of 30 km on a main road to Kund. Overnight stay at

the hotel.STAGE 5

Kausani - Kund [180 km* – 6/7H riding]:

Kund - Chopta - Kund [110 km* – 4H riding]:

©Stephane Gautronneau

©Elisabeth Fieujan

©Elisabeth Fieujan

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We take a steep road along the Ganga river, which can be quite challenging depending on

the season. Gorgeous landscapes: the slopes of the red sandstone mountains at 1600m,

various waterfalls, pine forests and the stunning Tehri Lake on the last few kilometers.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Early departure. Very well maintained mountain

roads up until Rishikesh where we will have a nice

rafting activity. We ride more than 30 kilometers

along the River Henval. Rafting on the Ganga in the

afternoon. Then 20 kilometers on main road to

Haridwar, one of the most sacred cities of Hinduism,

located at the point where the Ganga emerges from

the Himalayas. Overnight stay at the hotel.

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YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES

STAGE 7

STAGE 8

Kund - Chamba [160 km* – 6/7H riding]:

Chamba - Rishikesh - Haridwar

[85 km* – 3H riding]:

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©Elisabeth Fieujan

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YOUR TRIP IN 10 STAGES

Free time in Delhi for shopping and visits. You could

hire a car for the day (ask your travel advisor).

In the afternoon, we book one or two rooms at the

hotel to store the luggage and take a shower before

your transfert to the international airport in the

evening.

End of our services.

STAGE 10

Last day in the Holy City: last time to wander around the city

and do a little shopping.

In the afternoon, you will go back to Delhi by a private

vehicle.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

STAGE 9

Haridwar - Delhi [250 km* – 5/6H driving]:

Delhi - International Airport

*Riding distances are indicative.

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And enjoy

5% off your second trip

10% off your third trip and more

Always in the limit of 300 €

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YOUR FORMULA

Join a fixed departure

Want to leave in a closed group? Ask us for a quote for a private tour.

To know the dates of our upcoming fixed departures. go to www.vintagerides.com - tab "Our Trips", or contact one of our travel advisors at: contact@vintagerides.com.

*These rates are indicative, please refer to our General Terms & Conditions.

2190 € / pilot*

2040 € / pillion*

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● A Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle with full mechanical assistance and spare parts

● Domestic transfers as mentioned in the program by private vehicle

● An English speaking Tour Leader (from day 3 to day 8)

● Fuel expenses

● An expert mechanic of Royal Enfield motorcycles

● A support vehicle with driver for groups with 4 participants and more; side luggage

carrier for groups of less than 4 participants

● Lodging in standard hotels, in double or twin-shared bedrooms. If you wish to stay in

a single room (extra), please inform your travel advisor at the time of registration.

● Meals: Half board during riding days

● Rafting in Rishikesh

● Third party motorcycle insurance

● Compulsory insurance, which includes repatriation assistance in case of an accident

in India and legal assistance

● International flight tickets and airport fees

● Visa fees

● A refundable security deposit of 400 € for every motorcycle

● Bank transfer fees

● Dinners

● Meals during days of transfer (day 1, day 2, day 9 and day 10)

● Drinks (chai, coffee, soft drinks…)

● Admission fees to monuments or temples ($30-40/person)

● Souvenirs, other personal expenses and tips

PRICE INCLUDES

PRICE EXCLUDES

MORE INFO

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MY CHECKLIST

❏ A sailor bag would be perfect, a walker's bag too (without steel bar). You can close it with a padlock if you want to (Don’t forget to tag it before leaving with your address. Also with the address of Vintage Rides in India)

❏ A small backpack of 20 litres is advised for daily necessities such as camera, sunscreen lotion.

BAGS:

SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE

EQUIPMENT:

❏ Motorcycle boots are strongly advised or trekking shoes (waterproof)

❏ Warm motorbike jacket (synthetic preferred)

❏ A rain suit (just in case!)❏ Gloves❏ Helmet❏ Bandana

CLOTHES AND PERSONAL

EQUIPMENT:

❏ 2 light pants❏ 4 shirts (including some with long

sleeves, to protect yourself from the sun)

❏ 2 warm sweaters or jackets❏ Sunglasses❏ Hat❏ Sport shoes or trekking shoes❏ 1 liter canteen (flask) and a

flashlight (don’t forget the batteries)

❏ Some sweets and cereal bars

PERSONAL MEDICINE:

❏ Sunscreen lotion❏ Lip balm❏ Broad-spectrum antibiotic❏ Paracetamol❏ Anti-diarrhoea❏ Elastoplast❏ Skin disinfectant❏ Bandages and special blisters

bandage

Appropriate equipment is a component of a successful journey!Travel lightly, TRY TO STAY UNDER 45LBS (20 KGS)

CONTACT US

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