Yes. Most travelers need a tourist visa for India, which must be obtained before arrival. The easiest option is the Indian e-Tourist Visa, which can be applied for online. Your passport must be valid for at least six months [...]

No formal rider training is provided during the tour. Participants should already have experience riding on gravel or dirt roads. During the tour briefing our guides will provide useful advice, and they are always happy to offer tips and [...]

If a section becomes too challenging, our mechanic — who travels with the group — can ride your motorcycle for you. You can then continue that stage comfortably in the support vehicle.

The tour is operated exclusively with the Royal Enfield Himalayan. This lightweight adventure motorcycle is particularly well suited to the demanding terrain and high mountain roads of Ladakh and Zanskar.

The gravel sections on this tour are among the most challenging in our entire program. The terrain is comparable to the off-road stages on our Central Asia overland expeditions through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Riders should already have experience riding [...]

Yes. In parts of Zanskar and Ladakh there are occasional short river crossings. These are usually shallow but can involve loose stones and uneven surfaces, which adds to the adventurous nature of the route.