India, a land of diverse and spectacular topography, can offer you some of the most thrilling road-trip experiences in the world. Here, you get mesmerised driving through the rugged tracks of Ladakh, dry desert of Rajasthan, hilly roads of Western Ghats, picturesque coast of Goa, or enchanting greenery of the North East.

Road trip experts recommend a high-performance cruiser bike like Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350, Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220, KTM 390 Duke, or a Bajaj Dominar 400 for conducting long motorcycle tours in India. These travel companions make rides through the most rugged topography pass away like a breeze by absorbing the worst undulations. Have a look at the best India motorcycle tours.

Manali to Leh Drive

If you are an adventure lover, then the ride from Manali to Leh would undoubtedly be on your bucket list of Ladakh motorcycle tours. The total distance covered is approximately 1,200 km, and mid-June to September is the ideal time for embarking on this trip. You can expect a temperature of around 0℃ to 20℃ during the entire journey. The voyage encompasses through Manali, Jispa, Sarchu, Leh, Khardung La, and Nubra Valley.

It will offer you an opportunity to explore the world’s highest ‘motorable’ pass - Khardung La, camp beside the pristine Pangong Lake and navigate through tricky bends of Nubra Valley. It takes around ten to 15 days to accomplish this driving experience. It is better to start with a slow accent in the hills as many riders experience mountain sickness at altitudes as high as 5500 meters above sea level.

Mumbai to Goa Road Trip

If you love to drive through greenery and winding mountain roads, then you can never miss the Mumbai-Goa bike trip. There are two popular routes to undertake this trip- NH66 (577 km) and NH48 (590 km). The former will let you ride through Panvel, Chiplun, and Kankavli to reach Panaji, while the latter takes you along Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, and Belgaum. If you want a comfortable trip then drive through four-lanes of NH48. However, there is nothing much to explore during the journey. On the contrary, if you love to navigate through hills and coast and taste mouth-watering Malwani delicacies at road-side stalls then NH66 is the best deal. It is worth making a short stop-over at Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Kolad to come face-to-face with more than 222 bird species.

Guwahati to Tawang Motorcycle Tour

Guwahati to Tawang bike trip can be a challenging yet life-transforming event. You get to tread along the lesser-known virgin mountain roads and thick greeneries of the North East. The entire journey stretches to approximately 520 km, and you take around two days to accomplish this experience.

Traverse through the ravishing beauty of Nameri, Dirang, Tawang and the famous Bum la Pass at the Indo-Chinese border. Adventure lovers also get a chance of interacting with the hilly indigenous locals of Arunachal Pradesh and explore their way of living. Do not forget to visit the country’s largest monastery at Tawang for a spiritual experience.

These were some of the thrilling motorcycle tours in India. Rent a cruiser bike and embark on this mesmerizing experience of life.