Did the Sikkim - Darjeeling (Eastern Himalayas) motorcycle with AB Original tours in October 2024... read more
Did the Sikkim - Darjeeling (Eastern Himalayas) motorcycle with AB Original tours in October 2024... read more
Right from the beginning of enquiries, Atul was helpful and informative. He was able to give us... read more
The AB Original 22 Day High Himalaya Tour is combines fun challenging riding with an epic and amazing introduction to India and the Indian Himalayas (for me first timer in India). I have done several Guided Self-guided Motorcycle Tours, including Patagonia (guided 3 weeks), Morocco (guided 2 weeks), Central Asia (guided 3 weeks), Spain/Portugal (guided 3 weeks), New Zealand (self-guided 4 weeks), and multiple self-guided tours through USA and Canada. Atul is the owner of AB Original. This Tour was well organized, from initial booking, airport pickup upon arrival, hotel bookings and at end of the tour being dropped off at the airport. My trip included a couple additional days as I arrived early so I could tour Delhi and stayed several days after the motorcycle tour ended on July 22 so that I could Tour the Taj Mahal and Jaipur. Atul made arrangements for these additional Tours. As for the Motorcycle Tour, the riding at times was challenging (it didn't help that I was the only American stuck amongst 9 Aussies and New Zealanders -- having trouble understanding them, but essentially at end of day their conversation can be summed up as "Blah, blah, blah, BEER, Blah, blah, blah, COLD BEER, blah, blah, blah, NO COLD BEER, OK GIVE ME THE WARM BEER." Seriously, could not have asked for a better group to ride with. The Lead Tour Guide, Dheeraj did an outstanding job making sure everything went smoothly, and the two support vehicles with certified Royal Enfield Mechanic ensured bikes were always in tip top condition and offered an alternative to riding if roads proved a bit too challenging (an option not needed with our group). Half-way through the trip Atul and his wife Shelja joined us and road with us for several days (celebrating Shelja's birthday). This truly was a Tour of a lifetime. My warmest thanks to Atul, Dheeraj and the rest of the crew. If you want to tour India by Motorcycle, AB Original Tours is a must. I should point out, and reaffirming the amazing service, for 4 of the Aussies this was their second Tour with AB Original and 3 riders have already signed up to Tour this Spring (2025) with AB Original.
After starting in Delhi by train - Atul or a crew member will escort you to the right platform and carriage - if you have ever been to Delhi station you will understand this would not be an easy task for a "western" person. You are soon on your way to leave the plains and be engulfed by the most awesome Himalayan foothills where you will spend the next two weeks on the most amazing and scary mountain roads. At almost any time you are just a couple of metres from disaster - a 500 to 800 metre drop on one side, a Tata truck a metre on the other side But in spite of all this accidents really are a rare event. As you travel the diverse nature of the area becomes apparent - sometimes you are in temperate jungle surrounded by monkeys while later in the day you may be in rhododendron forest or high altitude grasslands - passing through everything in between. It is easy to see why the Hindus believe their gods live in these mountains - well maybe they do as they are unlike anywhere else. The bikes are all good - new Royal Enfield Himalayans - comfortable and suited to the task. The accommodation varies from basic to fabulous depending on the location. You do not travel far each day - 140/150 km but as speeds are low - 20 to 30 kmph each days ride is about 6 hours of intense concentration - higher speeds would be dangerous and you would not have time to admire the fabulous views. An absolutely fabulous tour in a very underrated and unusual area off the main tourist route- the potential of this area is unlimited.
My pillion-in-a-million and I recently toured Rajasthan (the 3-week, Majestic Maharaja tour) with AB Original Tours and it was without doubt, the best tour we’ve ever done. And the price was unbelievably competitive!
The itinerary gave us ample time to take in the best of the cities/towns/sites we visited and all of the accommodation was brilliant.
AB Original’s operation and management of the tour was first class. Our tour leader and support crew took care of us every step (turn of the wheel, rather!) so all we had to do was soak up as much of India’s sights and atmosphere as we possibly could.
Their Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles are the perfect ride for a tour like this – comfortable two-up, more than enough power for any situation, and loads of fun.
If you want an Indian motorcycle touring experience to beat all others, this is definitely the company for you! We recommend AB Original Tours with absolute confidence!
What an amazing trip!!! 3 weeks of fantastic company with a terrific support team. I had originally planned to do this trip with another company but decided to go with Atul and his team. Everything on the trip was well taken care of, and nothing was too difficult to be fixed.
From the first day of the tour where we had our briefing and met the bikes we would get to know so well over the next 21 days through to the final dinner at the end, everything exceeded my expectations.
I'm planning on going back and doing another tour (Probably in the Southern regions and I'll be taking my wife) in a couple of years time.
Atul also arranged some pre motorcycle tour add ons of an overnight trip to Agra, a tour of the Taj Mahal and all transport and accommodation.
Best trip ever, and will be (and have) recommended AB Originals as the only way to see India.
I went with a mate to ride the Spiti Circuit. What an amazing trip! Atul has everything organised from airport transfers to unique sites and experiences. Our tour leader, Dheeraj was great as was the support crew carrying our gear, maintaining the bikes and providing drinks and snacks on the road. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the high Himalayas. If you are after a once in a lifetime experience, put this trip on your list!
I joined Atul's tour of Kerala in 2020 and Sikkim in 2023. On both occasions I thoroughly enjoyed myself visiting places and meeting people that I would otherwise have never seen. He and his staff are cheerful, efficient, always helpful and inventive in face any unforeseen event. I can wholeheartedly recommend AB Original to anyone wishing to visit India.