Highlights
CLIFFHANGER TRAILS
Tackle the stunning mountainous terrain of the Pattan & Pangi Valleys
BIR – TIBETAN COLONY
Spend the night in the natural beauty of the paragliding capital of India
REMOTE MOUNTAIN CAMPING
Share the campfire with nomadic sheep herders
SPITI VALLEY
Ride this remote and lonely high-altitude mountain desert – The land of the Snow Leopard
THE WORLD’S HIGHEST MOTORABLE ROADS
Cross Khardung La, Tanglang La & Nakee La at altitudes up to almost 18,000 feet
Key Information
This is by far the most comprehensive and exciting motorcycle ride you can have in the Himalayas. Nothing else comes close.
- DISTANCE
2,550km - MOTORCYCLE
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 (View Spec)
BMW GS 450 - Subject to availability. (View Spec) - RIDING DAYS
13 Days - DURATION
14 Nights - RIDING CONDITIONS
80% tarmac, 20% broken roads - CHALLENGE
90% - PRICE
Starting from $4,980.00 USD - PILLION
$4,480.00 USD - RIDE TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD - THE MIGHTY KHARDUNG LA AT ALMOST 18,000 FEET $190.00 (OPTIONAL EXTRA)
Check itinerary for further details - TRAVEL IN SUPPORT VEHICLE
$4,480.00 USD - DEPOSIT
$850.00 USD per person
Information Pack
This Information Pack includes everything you need to know about this Adventure, including Insurance Details & Emergency Contacts, Your Health, Kit List, Driving/Riding Conditions, Questions and Answers and Visa Application.
Adventure Dates
June 12-26 2027
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About
Roof of India
I’ve been riding in the Himalayas for many years and have ridden all the regular routes. They have become over crowded, commercialised and don’t feel like that much of a challenge any more. I’m sure that’s not what you’re looking for. This after all, for most people, is a once in a lifetime thing. It needs to be unique and exciting.
A new route was required, something that offered more. Here it is, our very own creation, The Roof Of India.
This is by far the most comprehensive and exciting motorcycle tour you can have in the Himalayas. Nothing else comes close.
It has absolutely everything.
We take a route that only recently opened after years of digging and hacking through the mountains.
Along the way we explore high altitude desert, forested trails, glacier gouged gorges, lunar like valleys and ascend mountain peaks and passes at over 5kms high. Where we stay, where we ride and what we see is utterly breathtaking.
Awesome, life changing, inspiring, scary, immense, humbling, mind blowing and challenging. These are just some of the words that have been used by riders who have ridden the Himalayas with us over the years.
Deep into Lahaul, Pattan and Pangi Valleys, we tackle the ominous Cliffhangers. These are rough mountain tracks hewn into the side of vertical cliffs. Maybe you’ve never thought of riding through a waterfall before, I hadn’t either. This could be one of the most daunting and memorable things you ever do in your life. It’s not a ride for the faint hearted. It will push you, your motorcycle, your riding skills and endurance to the limit. It’s worth it though as the rewards are huge. You’ll feel immense satisfaction as you bed down each night.
This is more than just a motorcycle trip in India.
It’s two weeks of being around like minded people, laughing a lot, making new friends, forgetting about the rest of the world for a little while and taking each day as it comes. What are you waiting for?
I’ll be riding with you all the way.
Alex Pirie
Founder and Lead Rider
Nomadic Knights
Itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
- Day 13
- Day 14
- Day 15
Day 1 | Arrival
For all the details regarding your pick up and travel, please view the 'How To Get Here' link below.
Pick up from Chandigarh and travel to Shimla.
Day 2 | Badhal
139.1 | 5:22:14 | 26km/h
Day 3 | Kaza
269.7km | 9:04:42 | 30km/h
Day 4 | Keylong
184.5km | 7:53:56 | 23km/h
Day 5 | Leh
365.2km | 10:38:10 | 33km/h
Day 6 | Khardung La
82.7km | 3:11:34 | 26km/h
Day 7 | Kargil
230.9km | 7:25:25 | 31km/h
Day 8 | Padum
229.1km | 6:16:24 | 37km/h
Day 9 | Jispa
151.3km | 5:35:22 | 27km/h
Day 10 | Sural Bhatori
181km | 7:49:12 | 23km/h
Day 11 | Banikhet
200.8km | 9:59:33 | 20km/h
Day 12 | Bir
164.5km | 7:06:19 | 23km/h
Day 13 | Manali
187.7km | 8:37:46 | 22km/h
Day 14 | Kufri
248.4km | 10:13:24 | 24km/h
Day 15 | Depart
That’s it, we’re done. Check your bags and make sure you’ve left nothing behind. It’s time to board your vehicles and head to Chandigarh airport where you can connect with your onward flights.
Information Pack
This Information Pack includes everything you need to know about this Adventure, including Insurance Details & Emergency Contacts, Your Health, Kit List, Driving/Riding Conditions, Questions and Answers and Visa Application.
How to get here
Important information about how to get here, including details on flights, hotels and arrival times.
Gallery
In the press
BBC
A group of adventurers are about to put Thelma and Louise well and truly in the shade. Nomadic Knights and their team will be supporting and leading Steph Jeavons and her all female motorcycle group to Everest Base Camp.
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THE BANTER (SCMC)
The North East of India is one of the least explored places left on the planet. Mac Macdonald and his friends rode India’s Lost World with Nomadic Knights in 2018 and had one of the best experiences of their lives. It was so good, they wrote about it.
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MCN
Alex and the Nomadic Knights team have been exploring the more adventurous side of riding in India for over 12 years. They’ve taken motorcycle adventure to the next level and are widely regarded as the specialists for the subcontinent. Here’s what MCN have to say.
Roof of India South India
What’s included?
- Your Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Motorcycle fitted with soft panniers, magnetic tank bag and USB charger. All fuel, hotels, breakfast and evening meals.
- Pick up from Chandigarh at the start of the trip and drop back to Chandigarh when the trip ends.
- All logistics including luggage and support trucks, mechanics, drivers and helpers.
- An experienced mountain support team and medical kit including oxygen (if required).
- Live Tracking during the ride for family and friends to see where you are in real time.
- A bespoke Ride Guide booklet to carry with you each day showing the route, hotel names and general information. You can also use this to take daily notes and keep as a trip memento.
- Personalised luggage tags, a Smotard rider buff, a custom passport holder, t-shirts and Ride Completion Certificates are just some more of what’s included.
- And most importantly, a guaranteed 100% all out motorcycle adventure.
WHAT’S NOT
Flights, visa & personal travel insurance.
