Best Memories to be cherished for Lifetime and lots of contact with the local people. Fantastic! We chose Indian Rides Tour of south India based on feedback from others, the content and destinations of the tour and the professional and courteous service provided by Naren and Gopika during the enquiry and booking process.
I had wanted to do a tour of India on a motorbike for several years now and was finally able to do it. It was FANTASTIC. Such a lively and vibrant country full of history, character and wonderful people. Indianrides provided the Royal Enfield Bullets which were the perfect bikes for touring Rajasthan and encountering all the hazards that go with that; robust and full of charm, so much so I never stopped smiling. The accommodation was a great mix of nostalgic and 'very comfortable' and the leader (Narendra) and support staff could not do enough to please. Also made lots of new friends. Thank you Indianrides. I can't wait to be back next year :-)
Amazing tour of Rajasthan! Extremely well organised and executed by Narendra and his team. Wide range of interesting destinations and routes that fitted the increasing competence of the group as we became accustomed to Indian conditions. Would highly recommend Indian Rides if it’s your first or tenth motorcycle tour in India.
This was my time time in India and on a Royal Enfield Motorcycle. Narendra has put together an unforgettable adventure and a well planned challenge to the seasoned rider. His planning includes periods for staged altitude acclimatization, expected travel time, availability of accommodation and reduced traffic density. I cannot thank Narendra, Ram and Armar enough for providing us a fabulous journey, good company and amazing memories of one of the most breathtaking areas in the world.
Narendra and the Indian Rides team provided a well thought through and well executed tour that took us to a very special part of the World in a very special way
The organisation, hospitality, service, guiding, quality of bikes and support back up cannot be faulted; also the fact that the whole team were nice guys who knew the Indian back roads well and had very good relationships with every contact along the way; important stuff. When things got difficult, due to the protests which closed the road to Agra, they listened to us and were able to find a solution that enabled us to still visit one of the 7 wonders of the World. Narendra also invited us to his house to drink his rum and eat his food; good guy :) You can read all about my Rajasthan adventure with Indian Rides day by day in my blog: http://www.bigjohnsmotobikeadventures.com/category/indian-adventure/
Hello, 1 month later... it was a very good travel : very funny use the Royal Enfield around Rajasthan. Mecanics without problem, easy to ride. Good organisation, nice hotel... You can come for this riding around India. I think I will come back with friend 'the doctor' for Himalaya 2018 ! See you later Good and fingers crossed.
Fantastic! We chose Indian Rides Tour of Rajastan based on feedback from others, the content and destinations of the tour and the professional and courteous service provided by Naren and Gopika during the enquiry and booking process. The trip itselff was Exceptionnel and exceeded all of our expectations. Naren and his Team on the tour itself looked after us so well, going well beyond the call of duty on a regular basis. The bikes were comfortable and reliable and mechanically in top condition. The accommodation, service and choice of food was very good and varied. While we covered the typical tourist destinations of Rajastan it was the more non touristique venues and experiences that provided us with a deeper insight into 'The Real India'. Thank you....We will be back !
What a "Magical Mystery Tour" ! a great experience.........One of the most amazing trips of my life. Everything was perfect Your profesionalisme and cool , the staff , the bikes ,the hotels and the itinerary chosen. Really off the beaten track, and still able to go where so few tourists have passed.............. My favorite stop was in the Thar desert which was so beautifull. The local people always with smiles...........as all of the group also ! Sincere thanks to you and your family and staff. We will certainly be back again shortly..........Monique no longer needs to be persuaded ! !
We had been to Ladakh for 2 weeks and it seems that the tour is over but in our minds we are still their. Many thanks to Indian Rides for organising such memorable trip and offering their best services. The memories will always be cherished and we would want to come back to India again with them.
We had experienced the best Motorbike Trip for Rajasthan, and are very happy to have done it with Indian Rides .They had been the most wonderful team and everyone had done their jobs perfectly. It was a complete mix of experiencing the Local culture, food, interacting with people and ofcourse Biking. We are really looking forward to join them for other regions as well and most eagerly The Himalayas.
The most cherished trip of my lifetime. We had planned to visit India since long and finally were able to complete this dream with Indian Rides on the Royal Enfield. The guided trip was upto the Mark and Shakti and his entire team made us enjoy it to the fullest. Our group was a mix of different nationalities but in the end we all became friends for life.
This trip had been in my bucket list for long and when I did it I have become super confident about my decisions. We were a small group of 07 and from the team management to route planning to Hotels everyday was just Perfect. We were really happy to take back the sweet lifetime memories and our best of luck to Team Indian Rides and wish that they keep continuing this amazing adventure.
Big Cheers
I still have dreams about this amazing Motorbike trip with team Indian Rides. Hats off to the management and efforts by Narendra and his team that the whole trip gave us only memories to be cherished all our lives. We have started looking at the other options provided by Indian Rides, so that we can come back to India soon.
A must do adventure once in our lifetime. Indian Rides had proved to be a fantastic host for this trip. Their management before, during and after the trip had been phenomenal. The driver and mechanic along with Narendra proved out to be the best team one could ever ask for. Big cheers to our amazing ride in the South India.
Unforgettable experience with team Indian Rides. The trip was planned in a very short period of time due to which i was not sure about my decision to do it with Indian Rides but now I am very sure that whenever I would plan India it will always be with Indian Rides only. I have always read about the beauty of South India but when witnessed it, I was really thrilled and amazed. So 03 Cheers to Indian Rides.
Indian Rides made my long cherished dream come true to ride on a classic Royal Enfield Bullet through Rajasthan, the land of castles and Maharadja palaces. What an adventure! The small Indian family business of two brothers from Jaipur provided me with a perfectly planned tour, super relaxed guiding by the always good-humoured and passionate boss Shakti, a daily top maintained motorcycle, fantastic accommodation, lots of culture. I made many encounters with the rural population and Shakti answered every question. I was also very lucky with my small international motorcycle group and not only got 1001 impressions of India, but also new friends for life. In short: Riding Rajasthan on Royal Enfield with Indian Rides is a MUST on the bucket list of any traveling motorcyclist. I'm going with Indian Rides again - next time maybe the Spice Route in the South or the great adventure Himalaya?
“Bespoke, friendly and professional motorcycle adventure trip… a star grade company!”
The friendly and professional approach that Narendra Singh and Gopika Singh from Indian Rides gave to us filled with such confidence. I am usually a nervous traveller but with their attention to detail and fabulous communication, I felt very happy to be packing my case and heading off to the sun. Also, the itinerary given to us by the Indian Rides was fully satisfying.. So this travel agency is 100% recommended. Everything was booked and given to us in advance.No chaos at all. The price they charge is much less than the quality they provide. Boom them, you will not regret.
Amazing experience, good organization. It's my third activity with Indian Rides. I'm planning a fourth at the first opportunity.
The Spice Route. Fabulous experience ! Well Organised trip. I would recommend both this particular trip and Indian Rides to anyone considering a Motor Bike Tour in India.
We had a great time riding a classic Royal Enfield motorcycle in Rajasthan and taking part in the Holi Festival! Doing the trip with an Indian company meant that we saw more 'real' India than would have been likely otherwise. Accommodation was in hotels that used to be forts, palaces or the houses of rich merchants. The bikes were the 500cc classic model and were well maintained. The group was followed by a car with mechanic and driver carrying luggage, spares and water for the stops during the day. Narendra, our guide, was in radio contact with the car so if anyone stopped or was too far behind he could change pace as needed. Riding a bike in India takes a lot of concentration! You quickly learn to deal with animals and people, bikes, cars and trucks in places and doing things that you wouldn't expect at home. It's very involving and great fun. At the end of the riding tour it was lovely to meet Narendra's family before heading off for the final couple of days sightseeing. Many thanks to the Indian Rides team!
Thank you for arranging such a well organized and enjoyable tour for 6 Kiwis and 2 Frogs. The bikes were great, guide and support mechanic were great, and the Ladakh scenery was impressive. Roads were mostly excellent, but with a few rough bits thrown in which added to the challenge. All our needs were well looked after - suitable accommodation, restaurants and liquids as required (during ride and beers after a hard day in the saddle). I would highly recommend Indian Rides for your Indian motorcycle tour.
Had a superb time on the forts and palaces tour, would very much recommend it. Will be booking the spice route tour very soon, can’t wait!!
Had a superb time on the forts and palaces tour, would very much recommend it. Will be booking the spice route tour very soon, can’t wait!!
What an amazing trip, really well organised and all the staff and family of the owners were so helpful and looked after us throughout the whole time in India. You will see the real India if you travel with Indian Rides, can't thank you enough.
I completed a fair amount of research before I booked with Indian Rides. The Forts and Palaces tour of Rajasthan was simply fantastic! The route selected took us off the usual tourist trails and into the rural heart of the region, where locals were very happy to meet us. This was combined with some stunning historical and architectural destinations. Accommodation was carefully selected and of a high standard. The Royal Enfield Bullets were well maintained and cared for daily by an enthusiastic two-man support team. Our tour leader had a detailed knowledge of the region and is a passionate motorcyclist. The pace of the ride was perfect, with frequent Chai tea and water stops. The Indian Rides team have an eye for detail and I’m already considering dates for my next adventure with them.
I completed a fair amount of research before I booked with Indian Rides. The Forts and Palaces tour of Rajasthan was simply fantastic! The route selected took us off the usual tourist trails and into the rural heart of the region, where locals were very happy to meet us. This was combined with some stunning historical and architectural destinations. Accommodation was carefully selected and of a high standard. The Royal Enfield Bullets were well maintained and cared for daily by an enthusiastic two-man support team. Our tour leader had a detailed knowledge of the region and is a passionate motorcyclist. The pace of the ride was perfect, with frequent Chai tea and water stops. The Indian Rides team have an eye for detail and I’m already considering dates for my next adventure with them.
What an amazing trip, really well organised and all the staff and family of the owners were so helpful and looked after us throughout the whole time in India. You will see the real India if you travel with Indian Rides, can't thank you enough.
We had a great time riding a classic Royal Enfield motorcycle in Rajasthan and taking part in the Holi Festival! Doing the trip with an Indian company meant that we saw more 'real' India than would have been likely otherwise.
Accommodation was in hotels that used to be forts, palaces or the houses of rich merchants. The bikes were the 500cc classic model and were well maintained. The group was followed by a car with mechanic and driver carrying luggage, spares and water for the stops during the day. Narendra, our guide, was in radio contact with the car so if anyone stopped or was too far behind he could change pace as needed.
Riding a bike in India takes a lot of concentration! You quickly learn to deal with animals and people, bikes, cars and trucks in places and doing things that you wouldn't expect at home. It's very involving and great fun.
At the end of the riding tour it was lovely to meet Narendra's family before heading off for the final couple of days sightseeing.
Many thanks to the Indian Rides team!
Another great adventure with Indian Rides. We did the Rhajastan trip in 2016 with Naren and this year have just done the south of India with his brother Shakti. A small group of 7 people in total whom we got on with well. The adventure was over about twelve days and we rode about 1400 kms in all. Total security with a driver in front and another behind along with the mechanic 'doctor Ram'.
l would certainly recommend this trip which is fine for intermediate riders .....the hotels were great and most had a swimming pool so as to relax after a hard days riding.
We look forward to doing another trip with you before too long..........Thanks again for such a great time
Dave King
Visiting India for the first time, this was an attack on my senses, and riding a bike through it made it ten times better. I went with four close mates, and we all agreed that riding a Royal Enfield is the perfect vehicle to tackle the varied roads we encountered. Most of the road is tarmac, but be prepared for tracks through villages, and a bit of soft sand. An average rider can deal with any of these roads which take you into the heart of Rajastan. From the moment we set foot in Delhi, we were made to feel so welcome. The hotels were an ideal balance between originality and comfort, and the food was excellent at every location. Narendra and his team have put so much thought and preparation into the Forts and Palaces tour that all I can do is recommend you go and see it yourself. Until you do, you won't appreciate the sunning place India is. I'm already planning my next trip.
I am a retired office worker who had once owned a 250cc Honda 30 years ago & ridden a few mopeds on holiday since then. I'd always wanted to visit India so when an old college friend suggested this tour I was easily persuaded. The trip more than lived up to my expectations. Travelling throughout rural India gave us all a fascinating insight into the culture & lifestyle of this developing country. I could write an essay on our experiences, however, for the purposes of this review I'll just mention salient points for anyone considering this holiday. Indian Rides are a fully independent Indian Company operating with financial support from government tourism grants. In the years they have been operating it is apparent they have developed a network of support people able to provide schedule flexibility & local knowledge. (One example - due to a strike The Taj Mahal visit looked doubtful, but IR organised an alternative route for us to by-pass the trouble). The standard of accommodation was excellent, often staying in atmospheric ancient forts in poor villages in the middle of sparse desert. The bikes were in excellent nick & were always cleaned & well maintained by the engineer. The support vehicle amazingly kept up with our brisk pace. The roads were generally good & we all enjoyed some off-road riding too. Although there were plenty of hazards on the roads (animals & flagrant flouting of normal road use by other vehicles) we never saw any accidents & if an inexperienced biker like me could cope with the conditions I'm sure most bikers would manage (with perhaps a heightened awareness of the potential dangers). Finally, I'd like to pay tribute to Narendra, the owner & our leader for the trip. He was approachable, informative, flexible & above all lead us with a noble responsibility for our safety & comfort. Andy Cameron
I went with two friends on the South India Spice Route Tour in October 2018. It was absolutely amazing. I was quite worried about the trip because our destination of Kerala had been severely flooded the previous month. In the end there was nothing to worry about. Narendra, Vinktesh, Dolat and Ram made sure we were always safe having checked the routes out and preparing diversions in case they were needed.
The itinerary of the trip can be found on their website but essentially goes down the Eastern coast of India from Chennai to Pondicherry and then across the southern plains of Tamil Nadu, up into the mountains and tea plantations of Kerala then down to the coast and lakes.
The sights i saw will stay with me forever and there is nothing like riding a motorbike through traffic in Indian cities. All the routes we rode had views of the real countryside and places of interest to visit.
Every night Narendra had picked a fantastic hotel for us to stay in. This was either for its luxury or historical interest. The food was delicious throughout the trip but you need to like curry if you are visiting India.
I can't recommend this trip enough.
We plan to go back and use the same company for one of their other trips next year.
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