Rider Reviews

Just got back from an incredible 3-week trip through India with Indian Rides and can’t recommend them enough!

From riding through Rajasthan and exploring amazing cities like Jaipur and Udaipur to seeing the Taj Mahal, every day was unforgettable. The absolute highlight was celebrating Holi – the Festival of Colours – in Mandawa. The atmosphere, colours, music, and local experience made it truly once-in-a-lifetime.

Everything was so well organised, with a fantastic team that made the whole journey smooth, fun, and stress-free.

If you’re looking for a unique mix of adventure and culture, this trip is a must!

A huge thank you to the Indian Rides family – especially Narendra and his team – for making this such a special experience.

Having toured extensively in Europe as a rider and pillion, we were told by our sons to try something outside of our comfort zone. So we decided to try India.
After researching we chose Indian Rides as they specialise in tours of India. The communication with Gopika was clear, helpful and reassuring.
We have just returned from their tour of Rajasthan including the Holi Festival of Colours. An experience not to be missed!
We were made very welcome and any initial fears we may have had were quickly dispelled. The tour immerses you straight into the culture of India, seeing Forts, Palaces and also the real local life in the villages. Narendra our tour group leader is passionate about showing all aspects of Indian culture.
Riding a variety of roads, experiencing open country side and bustling towns ending each day in a very comfortable hotel each one unique often a converted Palace or Havelli.
The support team of Indian Rides consisting of Ramu driving the backup vehicle and Parvesh the mechanic were outstanding adding an extra dimension to the tour, we miss them already!
India is a fantastic country and the people are among the happiest we have ever met, everyone is interested in you and always willing to help.
This tour gave us so many experiences and great memories that we will never forget. Hope to see you soon on an Indian Rides tour.

Traversing India on a Royal Enfield Bullet has been a long held dream of ours (mine and my wife’s). If you have a passion for overseas motorcycle touring, exploring India in this way is such a wonderful adventure and experience. The comfortable relaxed feel and sound of the Bullet is in perfect harmony with the rythm of India and enhances the enjoyment of experiencing the many varied sights and sounds of this amazing country as you ride through the towns, villages and countryside. We have just returned from our second trip with Indian Rides (firstly Rajasthan and then the Spice Route) and can’t fault the way Narendra, Shakti and Gopika organise and manage the tour - always looking after your safety, security and for that matter, any other needs you may have, which allows you to enjoy the adventure to the maximum without having to worry or even think about the logistics of what you are doing in a land where the culture and way of life can be so different from your very own. The people of India are so accepting, welcoming and friendly that each time upon our return we yearn for that experience again. Already thinking about planning for our third trip with Indian Rides - a different route, maybe the Himalayas next time.
 

Had a great tour with Narendra from Indian Rides around Rajasthan we stayed at some great locations and visited some historic forts and palaces we traveled two up on the Himalayan Enfield I can highly recommend this trip you would not regret choosing to travel with the team from Indian Rides.

Indian Rides (IR) is a motorcycle tour operator that specialises in tours in India only - from the very north to the very south of this massive country.
Established 20 years ago it has established and refined tours that go to the most interesting places by the best routes on all types of roads and great hotels. The food in Indian hotels and restaurants is excellent. Bottled water is readily available. They have a fleet of well maintained RE Bullet 500cc and some Himalayan bikes. You see the 'real' India, guided by people who know the country well. Depending on the region and time of year it can be hot and dusty in the day or chilly at night.
India is not like anywhere else and can be overwhelming with traffic and trash in towns but once acclimatised it is a great experience.
IR is a family owed business and they take very good care of you. We will go with them again. PB UK

I originally thought a motorcycle trip to the Himalayas was just about riding to the highest motorable point, how wrong was l?
From the start of the trip, coming in to land among the mountain peaks at Leh airport, to the end when we took off again seeing the mountains vanish beneath us it was an endlessly exciting experience which l don't think l will ever forget.
This is my 2nd trip with Indian Rides and as they are an Indian business run by a family who are all "petrol heads" they spend lots of time carefully researching and personally riding all routes before they offer them to their clients.
Due to this you not only visit and see everything but often you are "off piste" therefore seeing sights that other tourists miss.
The Himalayas with Indian Rides is exciting, awe inspiring and adrenaline filled so if you love biking just go.
Don't worry about being on your own as after just a few hours you will have made new friends for life.
Also, regardless of gender or age, you will be well looked after as the support crew and vehicles are with you all the time.
John. UK.