Motorcycle trip

Rajasthan / North India

Rajasthan is best visited outside the hottest months. The best times for a motorcycle trip to Rajasthan are from October to mid-December and from mid-January to March, as these periods offer milder temperatures both day and night. December-January can be cool at night in the Thar Desert, while April-June is very hot and the monsoon runs from July to September. Our guaranteed departures follow this pattern: they are concentrated between October and March.

Our motorcycle trips in Rajasthan are priced between £2,190 (€2,490) and £2,490 (€2,790) per rider, depending on the route chosen (11 to 13 days). The passenger rate starts from £1,990 (€2,190).

What the price includes:

• A Royal Enfield motorcycle provided with full mechanical assistance
• Domestic transfers (those included the itinerary), in a private vehicle
• An English-speaking Tour Leader
• Fuel expenses
• An expert mechanic on Royal Enfield motorcycles
• A support vehicle with driver for groups with 4 or more participants; side luggage carrier for groups of less than 4 participants
• Lodging in standard and comfort hotels, in double rooms on a twin-sharing basis. If you wish to stay in a single room (extra), please inform your travel advisor at the time of booking.
• Meals: half board meals (breakfast and dinner) during days of riding
• Third party motorcycle insurance
• 24/7 phone assistance

What the price does not include:

• Mandatory insurance: an insurance that covers medical expenses and legal assistance
• Repatriation, which covers you for accidents with two-wheeled vehicles (large-displacement)
• Visa costs
• International flights
• A refundable security deposit of €600 per pilot
• Banking fees
• Tips
• Some meals (lunches/dinners outside riding days) and all drinks
• Admission fees to various monuments, temples etc.
• Drinks, souvenirs and personal expenses
• Registration fee of £31 (€35), charged only on your first trip with us

Vintage Rides offers 2 clearly distinct itineraries in Rajasthan, both departing from Delhi:

The Land of the Maharajas

• Motorcycle ramble 
• Intermediate level
• 13 days, 13 stages
• approx. 1,056 miles (1,700 km)
• From £2,490 (€2,790)/rider, £2,190 (€2,390)/passenger
• Rated 4.8/5 (253 reviews)

This is Rajasthan’s iconic, culture-rich route: Pushkar, Jodhpur, Ghanerao, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bundi, Ranthambore National Park (safari included) and Jaipur. The route alternates small country roads with the occasional off-road section (including a possible free-ride on the salt lake at Sambhar, conditions permitting).

The Rajasthan Adventure

• Adventure tour
• Sustained level
• 11 days, 11 stages
• approx. 870 miles (1,400 km)
• From £2,190 (€2,490)/rider, £1,990 (€2,190)/passenger
• Rated 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

A sportier, off-the-beaten-track route: Alwar, Jaipur, Pushkar, Ghanerao, Jalore, Barmer, a night under the stars in the Thar Desert, then Jaisalmer (return to Delhi by internal flight). Each stage includes a variable share of off-road riding (often sand) ranging from 13% to 40%, with a distance-weighted average of around 20-25% off-road across the whole route.

In short:

• The Land of the Maharajas for cultural and historical immersion, at a more measured pace
• The Rajasthan Adventure for a genuine sporting and off-road challenge, through a wilder, less touristy region

Vintage Rides has chosen the Royal Enfield, a mid-capacity motorcycle that is simple, rugged and endearing, suited to both road and off-road sections. It is this versatility that lets us offer varied itineraries, from the most accessible to the most demanding, while keeping a consistent riding experience for the group.

Our North India tours are ridden on the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, the brand’s adventure motorcycle, chosen for its versatility.

The required level depends on the route chosen:

Intermediate level: The Land of the Maharajas

This tour is mainly ridden on small secondary roads. Daily riding stages of 5 to 6 hours repeat every day, so good physical fitness is needed. Sections on rideable tracks can be frequent.

Sustained level: The Rajasthan Adventure

This raid involves long stages, sometimes rough tracks and sometimes difficult weather conditions. Good physical fitness and regular motorcycling practice are needed, although the Royal Enfield’s relaxed pace softens the technical difficulties. Off-road experience is a real plus.

Not sure about your level? We recommend taking a riding course before you leave: the perfect opportunity to brush up on off-road riding basics, get used to the size of a Royal Enfield Himalayan, and set off on your next adventure with confidence.