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North India Motorcycle Expedition
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North India Expedition
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North India Motorcycle Expedition
Our winter flagship. When the high Himalayas freeze over, we unleash the fleet into the Rajasthan desert and the holy cities of the Ganges.
Expedition brief
Led by our veteran road captains alongside core riders like Mahee and Sudarshan, the North India expedition is a dive into the chaotic, intense, and spiritual heart of the country.
It operates primarily in the winter months (October - March) when the Himalayan passes are closed by snow, making the desert climate of Rajasthan perfect for riding.
The route crosses the heat of the Thar Desert, ascends to the spiritual hub of Rishikesh for white-water rafting, and descends into Varanasi to witness the ancient rituals on the Ganges.
It demands stamina for long 500km highway days and absolute focus to survive the aggressive traffic of the northern plains.
Route snapshot
Hyderabad → Rajasthan Desert → Jaipur → Rishikesh → Varanasi → Hyderabad
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Hyderabad → Nagpur
A massive first day on the NH44 highway. This is a high-speed sprint to leave the southern states behind.
Cross the border into Maharashtra, navigating heavy truck corridors.
Arrive in Nagpur, the geographical center of India.
- Day2
Nagpur → Sambhajinagar
Turn west into the heart of Maharashtra. The terrain flattens and dries out as we approach the historic city formerly known as Aurangabad.
Watch for shifting road conditions and rural farm traffic.
- Day3
Sambhajinagar → Ahmedabad
Our longest riding day. A brutal test of saddle endurance as we cross into the state of Gujarat.
The highways here are fast but chaotic. Hydration and focus are critical.
Arrive exhausted in Ahmedabad.
- Day4
Ahmedabad → Bhuj
Ride into the Rann of Kutch region. The landscape becomes an alien expanse of white salt flats and scrub desert.
Temperatures soar even in winter. We reach Bhuj, a city defined by its resilience and desert culture.
- Day5
Bhuj → Mount Abu
Leave Gujarat and cross the border into Rajasthan, the land of kings and deserts.
The flat desert gives way to a surprising climb as we ascend into Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station, offering a sudden drop in temperature.
- Day6
Mount Abu → Udaipur
A short, beautiful ride down the hills and through the Aravalli range.
Arrive early in Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Spend the afternoon exploring the palaces and resting the throttle hand.
- Day7
Udaipur → Jaipur
A fast highway run through the heart of Rajasthan.
Pass massive medieval forts rising out of the desert dust on the way to the Pink City of Jaipur.
- Day8
Jaipur → Jaipur
Rest day. While you explore the Amber Fort and the chaotic bazaars of the Pink City, our technical team performs a deep maintenance sweep on the fleet after 3,000 km of desert riding.
Air filters are cleaned, chains adjusted, and oil topped up.
- Day9
Jaipur → Rishikesh
Leave the desert and head north into Uttarakhand.
The air cools rapidly as we approach the foothills of the Himalayas. We park the bikes on the banks of the sacred Ganges river in Rishikesh.
- Day10
Rishikesh → Rishikesh
Rest day. Trade the motorcycle gear for life jackets as we hit the Ganges for a white-water rafting session.
In the afternoon, walk through the jungle to the abandoned Beatles Ashram where the band wrote the White Album.
Mechanics do a quick sweep of the bikes in the hotel parking lot.
- Day11
Rishikesh → Lucknow
Descend from the foothills and enter the massive, densely populated plains of Uttar Pradesh.
This is classic Indian highway riding: dodging cows, tractors, and erratic traffic. Absolute focus required.
- Day12
Lucknow → Prayagraj
A shorter transition day heading towards the confluence of the sacred rivers.
Arrive in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) and prepare for the spiritual climax of the trip.
- Day13
Prayagraj → Varanasi
A quick sprint drops us into the oldest living city on Earth: Varanasi.
The sheer density of humanity and spiritual energy here is overwhelming. We park the bikes and head straight to the Ganges.
- Day14
Varanasi → Varanasi
Rest day. A full day to explore the ancient Ghats. Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and witness the intense life-and-death rituals performed on the riverbanks.
Our mechanics perform the final major overhaul on the fleet before the sprint back south.
- Day15
Varanasi → Jabalpur
Turn the compass south. We cross back into Madhya Pradesh, leaving the Ganges basin for the central Indian forests.
The roads open up as we push towards Jabalpur.
- Day16
Jabalpur → Hyderabad
The final test. A monstrous 750 km push down the NH44 highway.
An iron-butt day that separates the tourists from the riders.
Arrive in Hyderabad late at night, exhausted, filthy, and officially a Veteran Rider.