Himalayan tour

[Condi]

Has anyone done a himalayan tour with one of the companies who organise it? Wouldnt mind doing a decent holiday for my 30th birthday and this seems like something different and interesting. It gets good reviews, but would be interested to hear from anyone who has any comments.

https://rideexpeditions.com/himalayan-motorcycle-t...

[Biker 1]

Condi said:

Has anyone done a himalayan tour with one of the companies who organise it? Wouldnt mind doing a decent holiday for my 30th birthday and this seems like something different and interesting. It gets good reviews, but would be interested to hear from anyone who has any comments.

https://rideexpeditions.com/himalayan-motorcycle-t...

I did one several years ago with this outfit, although it seems they are not offering motorcycling anymore: https://www.globaladventurechallenges.com/

The link in the OP shows the start point at Manali & then going north, so I suspect the biggest problem will be altitude, both regarding your own acclimatisation & also the trusty old Enfield, which will cough & splutter & seemingly run out of power!
Then there is Indian 'driving': one of the scariest experiences known to man. It really is that bad.
Food: if you can't peel it or its not cooked - DO NOT consume. Take Imodium with you
Water: do not drink anything with ice cubes in. Even brush teeth with bottled water & close your mouth in the shower. Consider one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SteriPEN-Classic-Cleaner-...

An amazing, beautiful place, but as a novice, perhaps consider a trip in the lower foothills first???

[rev-erend]

If going up to high altitiude, get Diamox from your doctor.

It helps.

[Harry H]

A mate of mind did it and said it was a great experience but he did have the sts for virtually the entire time.

Glad he did it but wouldn't do it again were his final comments.

I'd love to have gone with him but just can't handle the altitude. I feel ill getting out of a cable car when skiing at 3500m. Camping at above 4000m would finish me off. It's not something you can really train for either, just the way you're made apparently.

[MrBear]

I've just got back from a 3-week tour Singapore - Bangalore, the last few weeks were in NE India and the comments above about food and water stand true. The most shocking part was the state of the roads and skill of the drivers. don't plan on more than 200-250k per day when you go up the hills.

[JonA]

Hi ,
I've used these guys last Sept, and they were totally brilliant. They are a local company who know the place incredibly well - and unlike the link you sent will not charge you silly money
http://www.ladakhbikerental.com/
reviews here:
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2...


Re water - get yourself one of these and you'll be fine:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Travel-Spout-800ml-filter...

agree to get Diamox for the altitude. Buy in UK before you leave, or buy in Delhi (just make sure you go to a reputable pharmacist so you get the real stuff)