If you are a passionate motorcyclist who can't wait for the season so you can ride your bike again, we understand. For wanderers and dreamers, India provides the best paths for the best motorbiking routes of India. The delight of exploring new civilizations and mythical realms on two wheels is unsurpassed in this world. The notion of motorcycling down an unending road entices the kid in you to embark on a quest of self-discovery.
Although Leh Ladakh is a popular riding location, there are plenty of other amazing motorbiking excursions in India to explore. Take a look at the most popular and scenic motorbike routes in India, in no particular order
Rajasthan Motorbike Tour provides the ideal dosage of adventure. Begin your riding trip at Mandawa, a small 18th-century village known for its stunning haveli architecture. Explore the breathtaking view of the "Blue City" from Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort. You will also come across the beautiful City of Lakes, Udaipur. The sunsets here are simply breathtaking. Ride to Pushkar, a sacred place known for its Brahma temple. End your journey in the vibrant city of Jaipur, often known as the "Pink City". Your journey will be filled with royal forts, castles, palaces, bustling markets, desert settlements, and friendly people.
Hands down, the most popular route in India. This is a dream ride for many, the views along this route will leave you speechless. You will get to see cobalt blue skies, bright rainbows and lakes sparkling pure like magic, this route is absolutely magical and will leave you spellbound. Beauty and more beauty. You will cross Chandigarh, Manali and reach the beautiful Jispah. This route will give everything one can want in a motorbiking adventure trip, from long plain highways to tricky mountain passes to river crossings. You get a chance to cross mighty passes like Rohtang La, Baralacha La, Tanglang La, Chang La, Zoji La and the mighty Khardung La which is considered to be the highest motorable pass in the world along with many other lower and higher passes.
Spiti is a desert mountain valley located in the north-eastern part of Himachal Pradesh in India. This mountainous cold desert with mesmerizing valleys, beautiful landscapes, wide snowfields, sun-kissed snow peaks and gorgeous glaciers is often compared to Ladakh. The entire route will leave you spellbound, access to the valley is usually from Shimla via Rampur and Pooh or from Manali crossing the Rohtang Pass and Kunjum Pass. Access from Shimla is open all year round and is a preferred route for extreme snow riding. Access from Manali is closed in winters due to heavy snowfall on the high passes. Scattered villages come across your path in Spiti, while the pristine stream of the Spiti River is your almost constant companion. Scattered villages come across your path in Spiti
Tawang also known as Dawang will take you through the utmost natural beauty wrapped in spirituality. The journey from Guwahati to Tawang will introduce you to breathtaking views, beautiful plain farms and forests in Assam till you enter Arunachal Pradesh. Winding hilly roads with hairpin turns mark the entry into the most northeastern state of India. 80% of Arunachal Pradesh is covered in forests and mountains, which will give you a raw and untouched experience from mankind. Connected to the rest of India through the Sela Pass, Tawang, also known as the 'Land of the Monpas', is a historically famous city, an important part of the Silk Route and also a reminder of the sacrifices of the men who defended our country on the borders.
If you love extreme adventure, this is for you! Sach Pass is a high altitude pass in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of 4,420 meters and connects the Chamba Valley to the Pangi Valley. The pass is open from June or early July to mid-October. The roads are narrow and unpaved. The terrain is quite rough, the road is quite bumpy and the weather is quite unpredictable. It is the gateway to the Pangi Valley. You can enter this pass from Kishtwar in Kashmir, Chamba or Manali in Himachal Pradesh. Due to the extreme riding conditions and scary cliffs, this route is known as the "Cliffhanger Route". If you want to travel on an offbeat route where most of the journey is on dirt and muddy paths then Sach is a great option.
Extremely clean, lush green and ‘fully organic’ since 2016, Sikkim comprises deep-steep valleys dotted with lush trees, rising to the spectacular snow-laden Eastern Himalayan peaks in the north. Sikkim is also home to the world’s third-highest mountain, Khangchendzonga (8598m). Feel the cool mountain breeze on your face as you ride towards beautiful Gangtok and then the North Sikkim plateau where you will be left speechless by the sight of the Gurudongmar Tso lake. Uncover hidden gems as you ride towards Yumthang Zero Point, where you will find lots of snow, winding paths and possibly a frozen river. The entire route is scenic and includes emerald alpine valleys and mystical waterfalls. From monasteries, temples to the sky and warm-hearted people, the whole place is abuzz with colours.
Bhutan is known as Druk Yul, which means “Land of the Thunder Dragon”. Bhutan is home to the pristine eastern Himalayan landscape, where snow-capped peaks tower high above lush forests and beautiful little villages. The villages are dotted with majestic dream-like fortress-like dzongs and monasteries, many of which host spectacular tsechus (dance festivals). Take a ride on the west-east highway of Bhutan which is challenging and thrilling. Some of the dreamy places for a rider in Bhutan that he cannot forget to visit are Phuentsholing, followed by Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, the beautiful Phobjikha Valley. You will get to see spectacular valleys, ranges, and quaint villages. The sound of the chanting of the monks and the chimes in the monasteries will surely put you in a trance state!
This road trip will be full of different flavours. Start your journey in Pondicherry, a city of beautiful and clean beaches. Explore the beautiful French colonies and its architecture. Head towards Thanjavur, which is famous for art, paintings and architecture. Then travel to Rameswaram, which is famous for beaches, temples and is known as a revered place for Hindus in India; a part of the Char Dham Yatra. Then travel to Madurai, Munnar and beautiful Ooty. Enjoy all the different flavours that come your way. Enjoy the lush green trees along with tea plantations, backwaters and paddy fields. The entire route will leave you mesmerized.
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