Covered in Dust 165 Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) About a year ago I got a wild Idea to go for a ride in the Himalayas after seeing a few pics of someone riding there. I put some feelers out to a few of the guys I've done rides with in the past and to my surprise a few guys jumped on board. So I did some research and found a tour operator with a very reasonable price for 3 week ride with everything included. So the 1st of June we were off on an Incredible adventure. All of us are or were active on SDAR. Ted G and his son, Chris C, Van L, JohnnyBags, Brian B and I met up with our tour leader and a few other riders mostly from Australia and picked up our bikes and were off. We quickly became friends with the Aussie boys and are now planning rides in Tasmania and Vietnam for 2024. Here are a few pics. Not sure how many I can post these days. Random order Edited December 2, 2023 by Covered in Dust 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 176 Posted December 2, 2023 Hallelujah this is incredible 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 409 Posted December 2, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Covered in Dust said: One of the best Adventures. Edited December 2, 2023 by KTMrad 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 176 Posted December 4, 2023 Can you give a rough idea of the total cost to do that? The tour company website doesn't give any details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J5ive 101 Posted December 4, 2023 WOW... Stunning!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) The ride cost was about $3500. This covered bikes, gas, lodging, meals while on the ride. There are a few other expenses. Tips for the ride crew, and a flight back to the starting point at the end of the ride plus you can buy insurance that covers the bike for about $250, I didn’t get the insurance because a new bike is only about 2.5k in India. So about 4K for ride, plus you’ll need hotel rooms before and after your ride and airfare. Also just about everyone takes a tour to the Taj Mahal either before or after the ride (before the ride is best. You’ll probably be ready to go home after the ride). I think all in I was around 8K but I like to fly business class so you could shave 1K off that if you want. Chris CiD Edited December 4, 2023 by Covered in Dust Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.JAJA 409 Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) I would do it right away. A 70year old friend in Australia did it and he loved it. Right now I have a connection to Madagascar. Let's see how my health works out and if I get in some better physical strength. And my brothers life's in Mongolia. That's would make it 2 rides. Edited December 4, 2023 by Mr.JAJA 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 165 Posted December 4, 2023 There are a couple guys that are planning on going in 2024. If anyone is interested I can put you in touch c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robertaccio 432 Posted December 4, 2023 RESPECT this is real ADV biking. Brilliant (not my cup of tea) But absolutely brilliant!! Thanks for sharing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 176 Posted December 4, 2023 Would likely be 2025-2026 for me, but It's on the list for sure. (So is Mongolia!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
