Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Meet the tour representative upon arrival at Delhi airport and transfer to the hotel. On arrival, check in and stay overnight at the hotel (check-in at 12:00).
Day 2: Delhi - Kalka
- Journey by train: Kalka Shtabdi, 07:40 / 11:45)
- Kalka - Dharampur (Himalayan Queen, 12:10 / 13:42)
- Dharamhpur - Pong Dam by surface (approximately 60 kilometers / 3 hours journey)
You'll have a morning departure transfer with a packed breakfast to connect via the Shatabdi express train for Kalka. On arrival at the Kalka station, take the transit to Himalayan Queen to experience the world heritage toy train ride to Dharmpur. Disembark at Dharmpur railway station and drive to Shimla in an exclusive vehicle. Check-in at the hotel.
There will be an evening interaction and briefing about your motorbike expedition. Then, familiarize yourself with your machine, the Royal Enfield, and visit The Ridge, The Mall, and the bustling Lower Bazar market. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.
- Note: The train ticket is subject to availability.
Day 3: Shimla - Narkanada (100 km / 3 hours' ride)
In the morning, after breakfast, you'll proceed on a Royal Enfield ride to visit Jakhu Temple or Hanuman Temple, or stop for a while at the beautiful stained-glass windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850s.
After the visit, start your ride to Narakanda. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Go on an evening hike from the hotel to Hatu Peak, where you can enjoy an amazing 360-degree view of the mountains. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 4: Narkanda - Sainj - Jalori Pass - Jibhi (140 km / 5 to six hours' ride)
This day, you will be heading to Banjar Valley (Jibhi) via Narkanda, Sainj and ride over Jalori pass to reach Jibhi village. On arrival in Jibhi, you'll be installed at a hotel. In the evening, you'll stroll down in the multicolored market (local people call it 'Bazar'), followed by visiting a village and nature waterfall. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.
Day 5: Jibhi - Mcleodganj (Dharamshala) (220 km / 6 to seven hours' ride)
On the fifth day, ride to Mcleodganj (known as The Little Lhasa) via Kandi - Katola. En route, visit the famous Shiva Temple in Baijnath, Palampur (Himalayan tea garden) and Norbulingka Institute. On arrival, check in at the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 6: Dharamshala - Dalhousie (130 km / 5 to six hours' ride)
After breakfast, drive to Dalhousie via Chuwari Jot. You will visit Khajiara, also known as mini Switzerland. The evening time will be free and at leisure for you to relax and walk into the local market. Overnight stay will be at a hotel.
Day 7: Dalhousie - Pong Dam (130 km / 5-6 hours' ride - Last day of riding)
This day will be the last day of riding. You will start the ride in Pong Dam, also known as Beas Dam, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. On arrival, check in at the hotel. After a hot meal, you can do activities like bird watching or enjoy rowing a boat. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 8: Pongdam - Amritsar (120 km / 6 to seven hour)
It will be time to say goodbye to the Himalayan Mountain state because this day, you will drive to the extreme plains of Punjab (Amritsar, the holy city of the Sikh). On arrival, check in at the hotel.
If time permits, you will visit the Wagha border to see the closing ceremony of India and Pakistan. In the evening, visit the Golden Temple (Sikh temple) and world's largest kitchen (Langar Hall).
Day 9: Amritsar - Delhi (departure)
- By train: Amrtisar Shtabadi, 04:55 / 11:00
You'll have an early morning transfer to the railway station to connect on the Shatabdi express train to Delhi. Upon arrival, meet with Brahmand Tour's guide and a small orientation tour of Delhi, driving past through Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, and the President's House. The evening will be free for you to go shopping.
In time, you'll have the departure transfer to the international airport to connect to your flight back home.
Skill level required for this tour: Beginner
Beginner:
- Can ride for two to three hours
- Minimal riding experience
- Assistance required
- Comfortable with curves and leans
- Basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- Short distance ascents and descents