the motorcycle travel
specialists in india
The Open Road beckons...
A Motorcycle journey through the world’s highest Himalayan mountain range (Spiti & Ladakh) or the “royal” desert state of Rajasthan (The land of Kings) requires meticulous planning, painstaking organisation and judicious preparations.
Finding a reliable motorcycle, tools & spares, arranging “inner-line” permits, lugging all your stuff on the bike & searching for comfortable & value for money lodging are enough to discourage an otherwise adventurous traveller from embarking on such a quest. This is where we come in.
ABoriginal Tours, with twin bases at New Delhi and Shimla, is a small but cozy family run outfit. We are a Motorcycle Tour Operator and do very little apart from that.
We are neither “agents” nor do we employ the services of “agents” to sell our tours. That way we offer the best services at great value straight to our valued customers. In fact, as is quite evident from our web site as well, we do not offer anything except the tours and some add-on services to facilitate the tours.
(No… our tours will not make any un-scheduled stops at “Handicraft Shops” and the Taj Mahal is not for sale!).
SAFETY: We prepare for almost every contingency with utmost care. A comprehensive
medical & first aid kit, a ride leader who is certified in FIRST AID and loads of
know-how help in facilitating a stress free tour.
DON’T RUSH THE FUN: Our tours have roughly 33% non-riding days leaving enough time
for leisure & fun. Besides, an average riding day means only a few hours of riding
leaving at least half of that day for other activities. How much fun you’ll have?
We leave this for you to decide. (Even “blowing one’s own horn” warrants some modesty!)
We have also decided to introduce the New Royal Enfield Classic 500 EFI from our tours
season 2011-12. Our “Brand New” fleet of “Bullets” comprises of the powerful new
model which is a mix of 1950’s vintage charm & new technology with modern features
like electric start, electronic fuel injection, front disc brake, digital electronic
ignition and left side gear-shift/right side brake pedal.
Learn more about this model on its official website.
EXPERIENCE: All tours are accompanied by an experienced “English speaking” ride leader
/ guide (in most cases its Atul himself) who has extensive knowledge & familiarity
of the routes.
making any compromise towards comfort & safety of our customers. Plus, we offer additional discounts if you book early and pay for the tours in advance !
VALUE FOR MONEY: Check our prices and what’s included in it. Then go ahead and compare with anyone you want. Our prices offer real value for money without
DISINTER-MEDIATION ("cutting out the middleman"): ABoriginal Tours has no agent or intermediary selling its tours and we deal directly with all our clients. Also, in this age of internet & mobile communication
we don’t have any brick & mortar office
The cost savings get passed on to you.
We offer a total experience for the adventurous travelers who have dreamt of traversing this land on a motorcycle but dread the hassles of organizing such a journey on their own. ABoriginal Tours does everything from providing a reliable motorcycle to obtaining “inner-line permits” so that you can focus on the adventure & fun part of the journey instead of worrying about logistics (like fuel, repairs, spares, permits & lodging). Our guided Motorcycle Tours bring together the thrills and frills of under-taking such a journey in style & comfort, yet offering serious value for money. Read more About Us.
Our Tours have several advantages but three aspects stand out in particular. The first is that in India having a Reliable Motorcycle is crucial to making such a holiday “memorable” rather than “forgettable”. Touring on our fleet of “brand spanking new” motorbikes saves you tons of hassles & leaves only the exploration & adventure for you to enjoy. The second is that, by carefully selecting and arranging comfortable & reasonable lodging and dining locations throughout the tour, we free up more of your valuable vacation time (& money) for riding and having fun. Last, but certainly not least, our tours give you the chance to enjoy the company of other riders from many parts of the world. In addition to enjoying a great motorcycling vacation you'll have an opportunity to gain new friendships that could last a lifetime.
PROFESSIONALISM: Your booking deposits are safe with us. All money received by us
is kept in a “corpus fund” till the commencement of the tours. Deposits & Refunds
are governed by our Booking & Cancellation policies set-forth in an unambiguous &
transparent detail in our terms & conditions. The tours have been designed meticulously
and every care is taken to provide all services mentioned in our “What’s Included”
section.
OUR BUSINESS “MANTRA”: “There is less to fear from outside competition than from inside inefficiency, discourtesy and bad service.” We don’t make any exaggerated claims and
strive to deliver more than we promise. We
value testimonials of satisfied customers more than “accreditation” by “commercial” travel organisations.
Just “kick-start” a hassle free adventure. We take care of the rest. In order to
keep the tours affordable the accommodation on our tours is a judicious mix of mid-range
& budget with luxury sprinkled in between. Adventure, Comfort & value for money all
in one !
LOCAL & PERSONAL TOUCH: ABoriginal Tours is TOTALLY “locally” owned & operated outfit.
We operate from two bases; one near Shimla (the capital of Himachal Pradesh)
and the
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: We arrange your accommodation & permits, support vehicle hauls
your luggage, versatile mechanics keep the bikes in top condition & support staff
serve as ride leaders & offer assistance wherever needed.
MOTORCYCLES: We use Latest Model Royal Enfield Motorcycles (apparently the best motorcycle
for Indian conditions)
for our tours which are perpetually kept in excellent condition.
other at New Delhi (where the tours “start” and “end”). Besides, we are a small “family
run” unit so you deal with the very same people from the time of booking till the
end of the tour.
WHY US? (Kinda blowin’ our own horn here!)
