Riding in the Himalaya always requires a range of clothing. The passes are sometimes very cold. Crossing passes in Tibet for example there can be snow on the road. Your riding jacket though should be well ventilated. Evenings in the mountains can be cool. we advise you bring a warm pullover or body-warmer.
Riding in South India requires lightweight, cool clothing, with a woollen pullover or fleece for chilly evenings. Riding during the day can get very hot, so protective/armoured clothing should be lightweight and well ventilated. Remember to bring swimwear and a lightweight towel.
For Nepal in the high mountains and Tibet you need warm clothes – bring thermal underwear! In the low hill evenings can be chilly when the sun goes down.
When visiting Temples or Gumpas you must remove your shoes, slip-ons and zipped boots make this a lot easier.
Often newcomers to India and Nepal will bring too much “stuff”! All over India and Nepal the essentials are available, from toothpaste to batteries, from headache tablets to pants and socks. It’s part of the experience to buy simple requirements as you go along.
We always wear Helmets! It is the law to wear a helmet everywhere we ride. ‘Local quality’ helmets can be bought in larger cities though your own is always more comfortable.
We recommend you travel with rugged, ‘soft’ luggage, which can later be stowed in our hotel or in the support jeep. Bring casual clothes for evenings and the non-riding times.
See Packing List in the Rider Menu.