Arunachal Pradesh Bike Ride (from Guwahati) 8D 7N - Land of Dawn Lit Mountains
Cruise to the "most" North-Eastern Indian state - Arunachal Pradesh in an Enfield Bike ride and have a ride of your life. Known as the "Land of Dawn-Lit-Mountains", Arunachal Pradesh shares international border with China in north, Myanmar in east and Bhutan in west. Thus making it all the more exquisite as one gets to see some of the majestic mountain views and extraordinary natural beauty.
- Duration8 days
- Group Size2 to 10
- Difficulty
- Season
Trip starts from Guwahati. We ride through the plain lands and wildlife of Kaziranga National Park and continue the journey towards the less explored regions of Arunachal Pradesh. We cross the beautiful Dirang Valley and high altitude mountain pass called 'Sela Pass' to reach the majestic Tawang Valley which is house to the second largest Monastery in the world "The Tawang Monastery". For the Off-Roading junkies, the ride takes you to the Bum La pass at the China Border.
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Accommodation for 7 Nights on Double Occupancy
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07 Breakfast and 07 Dinners + Morning Tea (Veg/Non Veg Meals)
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Royal Enfield 350/500CC
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Fuel Expenses (Petrol)
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Back-Up vehicle with Mechanic and Spare Parts
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Permit Charges
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Road Captains
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Free Photography
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First-Aid medical kits
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Lunch on All Days
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Any Monument entry Fee
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Personal Expenses (Snacks/Water Bottles/Energy Drinks)
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Cost Escalation due to natural reason/strike/taxi-Bike Union Issues/Anti social unrest (Riders need to bear their expenses of the day in such cases)
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Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions.
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Day 1: Arrive Guwahati
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Day 2: Guwahati to Bhalukpong via Tezpur
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Day 3: Bhalukpong to Dirang via Tenga
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Day 4: Dirang to Tawang via Sela Pass
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Day 5: Ride to Bum La & Tawang Local
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Day 6: Tawang to Bomdila via Sela Pass
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Day 7: Bomdila to Guwahati via Kalakthang
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Day 8: Depart from Guwahati
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- Hotels.
- Home stays
*Double-occupancy basis
Apparels:
- 1/2 Thermal Upper - 1/2 Thermal Lower - Briefs as per requirement - 2 Comfy Boxers - 1 Lower - 3 Denims - 5 Tees - 1 Jacket - 8 Pairs of Woolen- Socks- 1 Gloves - Caterpillar Boots - 1 Slipper - 1 Quick Dry Towel
Medicines:
- Personal medication (if any) - Combyflam - Dolo650 - Dettol - Cotton Gauge - Band Aids - Volini Spray - Crep Bandage - Knee Cap etc
Personal Care:
- Face wash - Deo Vaseline - Toothpaste - Toothbrush - 2 soaps - Shampoo - Toilet Paper - Sunscreen
Gadgets:
- Camera + Charger - Phone + Charger - Multiplug Power Bank
Riding Gears:
- Riding Jacket - Knee Guards - Elbow Guards - Gloves Rain - Liner Thermal - Liner Rain Coat - Riding Boots - Backpack - 5 Bungee Cords - Balaclava - Helmet
Documentation:
- RC(self biker) + DL Insurance (self bike) + Photo Id PP Size Photos + Xerox of DL/RC + Xerox of Photo Id + Petrol Jerry Cans + Spare Keys (self bikes)
Misc:
- Chocolates - Polybags - Rubber bands - FlashLight - Scissors - Lighter/Matchbox - Swiss knife - Handkerchief - Diary - Pen - Volet - Debit/Credit cards etc
All essentials should only be consider as advice, essentials may change as per the conditions and situations
FAQ
What is the fitness requirement for Northeast Bike Ride ?
- During the ride we will cover the areas with altitude ranging from 6000 ft to 15200 ft. In the higher altitudes like Bum La, Sangster Lake the air is very thin. So starting with some cardio exercises 1 month prior to the ride is the best way to prepare your health for this ride.
From where the Bike ride will start ?
- Bike ride will start from Guwahati, Assam.
Is my Travel to Guwahati and Back to my hometown covered in this package ?
- No, Travel to Guwahati and Back to the hometown of riders is not covered in the tour cost.
What will be the riding distance on each day ?
- The riding distance on each day differs, however on an average we will be riding around 150 KM on daily basis.
Do i need to carry my own riding gears ?
- Yes, you need to carry your riding gears. we provide Helmets along with the bikes to the riders as well as the pillions.
What kind of Bikes we will ride during this tour ?
- We will provide you with Royal Enfield 350/500 CC bikes.
Will we be staying in Camps or Hotels during the ride ?
- Your accommodation will be in Hotels on each day. The rooms will be allotted on double occupancy basis.
What kind of clothing is required for this trip ?
- You can find all the necessary details about clothing in the essentials section.
Are there any chances of getting Acute Mountain Sickness in Ladakh ? If yes, then how to prevent it ?
- As you know we will be riding to some high altitude places in this ride like Bum La (15200 ft) and Sangestar Lake, so there are chances of getting Acute Mountain Sickness. However, it can be prevented if you keep your body hydrated by drinking lot of water throughout the day. Secondly, you should not over exert yourself in the High Altitude Mountain Passes by running and doing more physical activities. It is advisable that you do not spend more than 15 minutes in the Mountain Passes.
Will there be oxygen cylinder as a backup ?
- Yes, we carry oxygen cylinder as a backup.
If i am riding with a pillion, where will i keep my luggage ?
- We have a dedicated backup vehicle which goes along with the riding group. All the central equipments along with the luggage of the riders will be carried in the Back Up vehicle. You only have to tie your day pack in the bike.
What will happen if there is any breakdown ?
- All our bikes are in best conditions so the breakdown are a far distant thing to happen. But, in case of a breakdown, there is a Mechanic who accompany the whole group throughout the ride with spare parts.
Are there any permits required for visiting Arunachal Pradesh?
- Yes, Inner Line Permits are required to visit Arunachal Pradesh. All the Permits will be provided by our team.
Do i need to carry any Identity Proof with me for this ride ?
- Yes, you need to carry your valid 6 passport size photographs, Driving License, ID proof and Address proof. Your ID Proof and Address proof will be required to get the Inner Line Permits.
Which mobile networks are available in Arunachal Pradeshh ?
- All major mobile networks are available in most of the parts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Are ATMs available in Arunachal Pradesh?
- ATMs are available in all the major cities of Arunachal Pradesh.
How to Book for this ride ?
- You can book directly from the website/NEFT/IMPS.
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
Tour Dates (Can change last minute in exceptional circumstances like unpredictable weather etc.): - 5 Apr to 12 Apr - 24 May to 31 May - 14 June to 21 June - 9 Aug to 16 Aug - 6 Sept to 13 Sept - 27 Sept to 4 Oct - 8 Nov to 15 Nov - 20 Dec to 27 Dec
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