Join the ultimate motorcycling adventure over the World’s

highest motorable roads on a Royal Enfield Bullet.

R!de the Indian Himalaya on an 18 day fully escorted tour.

Departs July 16, 2013.

* These are the same

amazing roads recently

seen on a number of TV

shows, including Top

Gear’s India Special.

R!de Himalaya Outline

The Tour

R!de Himalaya is an 18 day, 2500 km journey by Royal Enfield over several of the World’s highest roads, including Khardung La, the Planet’s highest ‘motorable’ pass. It’s a journey that will, literally take your breath away.

Experience the amazing, colourful and vibrant life of India, the snow-peaked Himalayan Mountains, cliff hugging Buddhist monasteries, the splendour of grand Kashmiri house boats, and the mystique of the Taj Mahal.

You will be riding on fantastic roads with breath taking scenery and enjoying the cultural highlights of towns such as Manali, Leh and Srinagar as well as the hustle and bustle of New Delhi.

India is a cultural melting pot, a test to all your senses and a thrill to the adventurous, and you will experience a fraction of its sheer vastness in eighteen days.

Highlights

Trains - no journey to India is complete without a journey by

Indian Rail.

Mussoorie - at 3000 meters, this former British hill station, is

only considered to be in the foothills. You will find a warm

welcome in Archana’s home town and a great place to get

acclimatised. It’s also the perfect place to get acquainted

with your Royal Enfield on some short rides.

Lahdak, Jammu & Kashmir - Mountains, mountain passes

and mountain people will be your highlights through this awe

inspiring region. With hairpin bend after hairpin bend

motorcycling doesn’t get any better than this. Around every

turn there is something more amazing than the last on a road

that will take you through the rich and varied tapestry of life

that is India, from Hindu India, to Buddhist India through to

Muslim India.

Srinagar - Experience the peace and majesty of an intricately

carved British Raj houseboat on Lake Nageen.

New Delhi - With more people than the population of

Australia in one city your experience of Delhi will be one

you’ll never forget.

The tour culminates with a visit to one of the seven wonders

of the World, the majestic Taj Mahal.

Your Bike

Manufactured in India since 1949, the Royal Enfield Bullet is now the oldest motorcycle brand in the world still in production and is synonymous with motorcycling in India. Not only will you ride it over the highest roads but there is the opportunity to export one back to Australia. Royal Enfield Bullet - 500cc, Single, 4 Stroke.

R!de Himalaya Itinerary

Itinerary Tour Route

Date Day Activity Km’s

Day 1 16 Jul M Arrive Delhi – Evening 30

Day 2 17-Jul T Train to Dehradun & Taxi to Mussoorie 289

Day 3 18-Jul W Mussoorie Rest Day n/a

Day 4 19-Jul Th Mussoorie Rest Day & Short Ride 50

Day 5 20-Jul F Ride to Shimla 261

Day 6 21-Jul S Shimla to Manali 258

Day 7 22-Jul Su Manali to Kelong via Rohtang La 3978m 125

Day 8 23-Jul M Kelong to Tos Kar & Baralacha La 4830m 230

Day 9 24-Jul T Tso Kar to Leh via Taglang La 5328m 145

Day 10 25-Jul W Leh Rest Day n/a

Day 11 26-Jul Th Leh to Khardung La 5602m 80

Day 12 27-Jul F Leh to Mulbekh (45kms from Kargil) 220

Day 13 28-Jul S Mulbekh to Kargil to Srinagar 200

Day 14 29-Jul Su Rest Day in Srinagar n/a

Day 15 30-Jul M Srinagar to Jammu (300) Train to Delhi (590) 890

Day 16 31-Jul T Delhi Rest Day n/a

Day 17 1-Aug W Delhi to Agra (Taj) to Delhi 210

Day 18 2-Aug Th Final day in Delhi Over Night Flights Out 30

R!de Himalaya Price

AU $4450.00 ex New Delhi

18 Day North India and Himalayas Tour and Ride

Departs July 16 2013

Inclusions

Motorbike rental for the duration of the tour.

All fuel, maintenance and repair costs.

Third party insurance for motorcycles.

Tour guides x3.

All meals.

17 nights twin share accommodation in mid-range hotels.

Additional supplement of AU $800 applies for private

room.

All tickets and border passes.

All airport, internal transfers and train tickets.

Exclusions

Flights to and from India. (see preferred agent )

Travel Insurance. (see travel insurance below)

Indian Tourist Visa Fees. (AU $75)

Vaccinations and medical examinations.

Personal riding gear and helmet.

Personal expenditure including drinks, souvenirs and

personal travel on rest days.

Preferred Travel Agent

Please consult our preferred travel agent for assistance with

flight costs and bookings:

Andrew Tomkins, Wilson & Turner Travel Associates,

Suite 21, 33 Salamanca Place, Hobart TAS 7000

Ph : (03) 6281 6000

Freecall: 1800 039 998

Email: andrew_tomkins@travel-associates.com.au

Web: www.travel-associates.com.au/wilson

R!de Himalaya

Guides

Tim and Archana Brammall

Your hosts Tim and Archana have been operating in the

adventure tour industry for over ten years and have operated

and guided for a range of experiences from all-terrain vehicle

and multi-day hiking tours to luxury remote wilderness camps.

Widely travelled, their lives traverse 3 countries, their native

homes of Australia, India and Ethiopia.

They have undertaken extensive motorbike adventures

throughout Australia, Europe, Vietnam and India.

The Indian Himalayan town of Mussoorie, the launching place

for the tour, is Archana’s home town and the Himalaya’s are

their backyard. The front cover of this brochure features Tim

riding his 2 stroke Yamaha RX 135 over the Himalaya in 2005.

Who better to show you the marvel that is India and proudly

welcome you to this place called home.

Tim and Archana live in Tasmania, Australia with their 2 young

children.

Eli Jorgenson Jeshurun Hofmann. (Jeshi)

Eli’s love of motorcycling is contagious.

Having ridden throughout Australia and operated as a quad

bike tour guide, Eli was ‘blown away’ by his ‘highest road’

experience when he first undertook it in 2005. He’s also a

regular Mr Fix It.

Of Australian/German decent, Jeshi was in fact born in

Manali, India and grew up in Mussoorie and the Indian

Himalaya.

Fluent in Hindi (and several other languages) Jeshi is a keen

motorcyclist and has ridden extensively throughout India.

R!de Himalaya Important Notice

Security Health and Safety

The security situation in India, in particular the Jammu

and Kashmir region, can be of concern. The Australian

Government’s Smart Traveller details the latest travel

advisories for India.

Smart Traveller advises that the Ladakh region should be

accessed and exited via the Manali route. Please be

assured that we will travel at all times on the main Leh to

Srinagar highway which has numerous military

checkpoints and security measures.

We reserve the right to alter the tour route and itinerary at any time, including returning via the Leh to Manali route.

This tour involves travel in remote and high altitude

areas (Up to 5300m). It also involves the individual

operating motor vehicles in a foreign country with

different road rules and varying road and traffic

conditions.

Participants should have a high level of health and fitness

and be competent riders. We strongly advise that all

participants consult their doctor prior to committing to

the tour.

Please also consult your Doctor regarding appropriate vaccinations.

Travel Insurance

Motorcycle Riders Licence

It is a condition of the tour that all participants purchase travel insurance for the duration of the tour. This insurance must cover the riding of motorcycles.

All participants must hold a valid motorcycle licence and an international drivers permit. (Available from the RACT)

Contact Details

Bookings and Important Dates

Archana and Tim Brammall

Email: archana@ridehimalaya.com.au

Mobil: 0447 509 022

PO Box: 2128 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia 7250

Please contact us for further details.

We can also assist with your visa applications, travel insurance and other travel needs.

30 April 2013

31 May 2013

16 July 2013

2 August 2013

Bookings Close (50% non-refundable

deposit)

Flight bookings & visas recommended.

Balance Due

Depart Australia (AM)

Arrive New Delhi (PM) Tour Begins

Tour Ends

Depart New Delhi or at own

arrangements