From my original enquiry 8 months before doing the Majestic Maharaja tour, Atul responded promptly... read more
From my original enquiry 8 months before doing the Majestic Maharaja tour, Atul responded promptly... read more
There is no better way to see Rajasthan than on one of Atul's motorcycles. Excellently managed... read more
The Rajasthan Land of the Kings tour with AB Original was a truly unforgettable experience. While many positive aspects have already been highlighted in other reviews, a few key elements really stood out to me, showcasing the meticulous effort and thoughtful planning by the AB Original team.
Each day included some element of surprise; whether it was an ancient stepwell, an unexpected twist in our route, or the charm of the night's hotel. Not revealing every detail in the schedule added a sense of adventure and ensured that each day was filled with unanticipated delights.
The accommodations were consistently excellent! Though not every hotel was a historic palace, each one had its own charm and complemented the day's journey. The quality ranged from very nice to downright luxurious, making our stays truly enjoyable.
The balance of time spent riding and time off the bikes gave us plenty of opportunity to explore the towns we stayed in. A couple of rest days in bigger cities meant we had organized tours to see the sights as well as time to explore individually. No day was too long a ride and no ride was too challenging - some might prefer longer days in the saddle, but that would be at the expense of exploring Rajasthan.
Lastly, the AB Original crew were exceptional. Their passion and dedication were evident in every aspect of the tour, from the well-organized schedule to the little touches that made each day a success—especially Raj's meticulous bike line-up each morning!
There is no better way to see Rajasthan than on one of Atul's motorcycles. Excellently managed. Great balance of riding and sightseeing. It was my 4th trip with AB Original tours, and I'm already booked for my 5th.
What an awesome tour. The whole trip was excellent from start to finish. The tour leader Deeraj could not have been more helpful and kept us all safe. Hotels and food were well chosen with a few fantastic surprises. My wife came along as pillion and was able to hop on and off the support vehicle as she wished . Bikes were well maintained and supported by excellent back up crew. We booked the trip with little knowledge apart from the endless YouTube “click bait” clips and were blown away. Next step Kerala !!
My wife and I have toured by motorcycle in many countries around the world, and our February 2024 Majestic Maharaja tour (“MM Tour”) around Rajasthan with AB Original Tours was certainly the best motorcycle expedition we’ve ever done, in one of the most fascinating and amazing countries we’ve ever visited.
Rather than racing around as if we were on a rally raid (like some other tours we have taken) the relaxed plan for the MM Tour gave us time to gain deeper insights into every place we visited, and to learn lots about Rajasthan’s fascinating people, culture and history. The itinerary, daily schedules, planned sights/guided tours, the accommodation and the optional rides (like the short ride loops out of Nawalgarh and Bijaipur) were all brilliant.
Everything about AB Original’s operation, communications and commitment to their product is first-class. From our very first contact, throughout our ongoing communications about the alternatives and preferences, even to their arrangement of our requested add-ons, everything was carried out in the most professional and personable way.
At no time did we experience any doubt about what to expect, or about the dedication Atul, Dheeraj and their crew would show to ensuring that we had the very best possible time.
Dheeraj (our tour leader) was terrific about advising us on the how to get the most out of each place we visited - whether it was to do an audio tour, just meander through the markets and historic sites, to take a “fully escorted tour”, or to wander around soaking up the sights and atmosphere.
What can we say about the accommodation? Every hotel was fabulous for their staff, rooms, food (and at some) the evening entertainment.
The food too was special. We will never forget the wonders of Lal Maas and Paneer Burgi, and the magical, rejuvenating powers of a piping-hot, roadside masala chai!
And the Royal Enfield Himalayan is the perfect machine to carry a pillion-pair on a tour like this.
For anyone wanting to have a wonderful Indian experience by motorcycle – whether it be in the Himalayas, around Rajasthan or through Kerala – this is the company for you!
We can’t recommend them highly enough!
Just returned from the Bullet to the Dessert tour of Rajasthan and it was amazing. From the initial email contact to the last sad taxi back to the airport everything was taken care of and we were just free to enjoy the experience. Atul and his team are great. Friendly, professional and knowledgable. The bikes were top quality and properly maintained. All accommodation and food was beyond expectation and great variety. We really feel as though we have experienced some of India. The riding was great fun and this was interspersed with cultural experiences that had something for everyone. Having been on tours with other companies there is no comparison and if we visit India again it will only be with AB Original.
One of the early post covid tours I believe.
Booked this without too much research because I just HAD to book something as we were coming out of lockdown. Upon reading the reviews prior to the tour and communicating with Atul, I was absolutely convinced the tour would live up to expectations - and so it proved. Ditto to what everything everyone has said here. My last comment is my personal embarrassment at my abject ignorance of the rich Indian history prior to British colonisation (subjugation?). I am trying to make up for that by more study