Answered: Hi Abhishek, We have a 7 day Ganga Motorbike Expedition, starting from Dehradun on the 20th of April. All pertaining info for the tour is listed on https://www.adventurenation.com/trip/ganga-motorbike-expedition And also on our website www.indiangetaways.in. Hope to ride with you soon!

Answered: Hi Vineet, There are two things that make for a successful ride. One is the machine and the second is the rider. First and foremost, the motorcycle that you intend to ride has to be serviced and prepped. Ideally, the service should be carried out about 5-7 days before departure so that any niggles that may have been overlooked are taken care of prior to departure. Also, you should also know how to fix minor issues like cable changes, bulb replacements etc. So sit with your mechanic and get your hands dirty and pick up these basic skills, which will ensure that you are not stranded in the middle of nowhere.. Second is packing. Always pack light when it comes to clothes. For a 14 day ride, I usually carry about 2 pairs of jeans, 6-7 t-shirts and a pair of comfortable walking shoes. The idea is that if you are staying at some place for more than a day, you can avail laundry services, which are usually available at most of the hotels and guesthouses. Packing light also ensures that you have enough room in your luggage for those basic spares and tools that you may need while touring. A basic Spares and Toolkit would include the following: -A couple of spark plugs, -A throttle cable, -A clutch cable and -Light bulbs for the head Lamp and Tail Lamp along with indicators and -A tire tube. -A two-ended screw driver, -Spanners (10-11, 10-13, 10-12, 13-14 and 14-15mm) -A spanner set for opening the nuts securing the axle and wheel in case of punctures -Tire levers to remove the tire from the rim Now comes the Rider's part. You have to condition yourself physically to endure about 75-100 km of riding before taking a break. This distance ensures that rider fatigue does not set in, and also you cover a decent amount of distance before halting. Depending on your departure time, this would also ensure that you reach your destination before dark. And always keep yourself hydrated. Also, do not ignore the safety aspect as well. The usual rule is ATGATT, which is an acronym for All The Gear All The Time. Riding Gear should ideally consist of a comfortable armored riding jacket, Armored Riding Pants, Touring Gloves and a good ISI marked Helmet. Riding Boots are also advisable as they offer all round protection to the feet and the shin and are usually waterproof too. All of the above, with an open mind and a spirit for exploration will ensure that you have the time of your life! If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to reach out on this forum, or the web site www.indiangetaways.in, where we will be posting some interesting and informational videos pertaining to motorcycle touring. Regards, Manish