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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
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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
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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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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]:
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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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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: [email protected].
*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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