Saffron Road
Christmas
Escape: Nepal and India
Deluxe tour, maximum of 12 riders.
Small or large private group tours available upon request.
TOUR AT A GLANCE
Dates:
18 Dec 2010 - 10 Jan 2011 - Bookings closed
18 Dec 2011 - 10 Jan 2012
Group: maximum 12 riders
Duration: 24 days
Ride Days: 16 days
Accommodation: First class hotels and resorts; ‘best in town’ in remote areas
Motorbike: Late model Royal Enfield 500cc Bullet
Level of Difficulty: Relatively easy with potential rough patches
Max. Altitude Reached: 1938m / 6358 feet
Max Sleeping Altitude: 1938m
Average Daily Distance: 155kms / 96 miles
Longest Day: 320kms / 198 miles
Total Distance: 3550 / 2206 miles
Fitness Level: Moderate fitness and stamina
HIGHLIGHTS
- No holiday commitments or calls on your time, other than those you choose
- Visiting at least 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- The cultural capital of India - Calcutta!
- Christmas in the wonderful old British Hill Station of Darjeeling ~ complete with roving Carol singers and the fragrant, all pervasive aroma of pine
- Visits [optional] to Hayden Hall, Dr Grahams Homes and Toy Run to Darjeeling Orphanage on Christmas Day
- Celebrating New Year in mysterious Kathmandu
- Mount Everest Flight
- Breathtaking mountain panoramas
- Interacting with the Indian and Nepalese people
- The ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley
- Elephant safari in Royal Bardia National Park
- Visiting the birthplace of Buddha
- Riding in both the India and Nepal Himalayan foothills
- Ultralight flight over Fuwe Lake in Pokhara close to the Annapurna range and magnificent Macchapuchare (Fish Tail) mountain (optional)
- Hot air balloon ride over the Kathmandu Valley with views to Chomolungma ~ aka Mt Everest (optional and weather permitting)
- The mad ride into Delhi, India’s capital!
TOUR PRICE
Rider: US$8,820 (24 day deluxe tour, maximum 12-14 people)
Pillion: US$7,620
Prices excludes international airfare.
A deposit of US$500 per person is required to reserve your tour.
Contact us to secure your spot on this wonderful tour.
