Before you ride
Requirements & FAQ
Mandatory documentation, insurance, and booking policies for our expeditions.
1. Travel Medical & Assistance Insurance (Mandatory)
All riders must carry a personal travel insurance policy that explicitly covers motorcycle touring.
For Himalayan expeditions (Ladakh, Spiti, Nepal), ensure your policy includes high-altitude adventure coverage and medical transport (standard with providers like IATI Mochilero, Assist Card, or World Nomads, typically costing ~$60–$100 USD total).
The agency does not assume personal hospital or medical expenses. You will be asked to present your policy number on Day 1 so our logistics team can coordinate directly with your insurer in any emergency.
Our crew (lead captain, sweep mechanic, and support driver) is fully covered by company commercial accident insurance at all times during the expedition.
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2. Visa & Passport
Passengers are strictly responsible for obtaining the appropriate Indian visa based on their nationality and the duration of their expedition. The agency does not guarantee the granting of visas.
The official e-Tourist Visa (1-year and 5-year options) generally permits a maximum stay of 180 days per calendar year. Please verify the latest regulations directly with Indian immigration authorities.
IMPORTANT — Nepal expeditions (Himalaya & Nepal, Nepal Monsoon): you will exit and re-enter India, so you MUST hold a multiple-entry India visa. Choose the 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa; the standard short-stay e-Visa will NOT allow re-entry into India.
The Nepal visa is obtained on arrival at the border (approx. USD 50 for 30 days, payable in cash or card, plus one passport photo). Bring USD cash — border exchange services are unreliable.
Passports must meet all validity and available page requirements established by the Indian government.
3. International Driving Permit
You must present a valid national motorcycle license AND a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) with the motorcycle category clearly endorsed, along with your passport and visa.
Local operators will verify these documents before handing over the motorcycle.
4. Motorcycle Security Deposit
To cover physical damage to the bike (e.g., drops, broken components), a pre-authorized Security Deposit of USD $750 to $1,000 will be held on your credit card on Day 1.
We follow a strict protocol: Pre-ride photo inspection → Post-ride inspection → Damage report → Deposit release.
Riders hold contractual liability for damages up to the limit established in the Rider Agreement.