Introduction
India is a vast country with varied topography and to ride a motorbike on the unexplored terrains gives a high to the rider. It gives you a chance to interact with the locals and knowledge of the diverse culture of India. Motorbike safari gives you the real feel of adventure with your food, tents and clothes packed up on your bike, its like living on the road.
Motorbike safari was not considered as an orthodox means of travel due to the risk involved in it, but times are changing now. It is getting more and more popular with people opening up their desires to travel wind the wind. Motorbike safari has many options, if you want to go on long rode trips or you like to wander alone under the open sky then motorbike safari is for you. You can also go for weekend trips and can also plan safaris in groups to faraway destinations.
There are various motorbike clubs in almost all the major cities of India. The members of such clubs meet every weekend and decide on new destinations. The motorbike safari is for those who live with there bikes and the sound of the engine for them is better than any other sound. However motorbike safari requires a good biking experience, you need to know your bike inside out so that you are capable of handling small troubles on the safari.
The Himalayan region due to its rugged and barren terrain is bets suited for motorbike safaris. You can go for a safari from manali to leh, this route offers the rider an enthralling experience. The route from shimla to kinnaur and then till the barren lands of sipti take the rider to the kunzum pass. Many travel companies organize special trips from Delhi to manali and beyond, which gives you the option to explore the entire region on your own.
Traveling India by motorbike, gives the freedom to the biker to have close encounters with the beautiful countryside and the people of rural India. At times some motorbike safaris are organized for very long distances such as goa to Delhi, Bombay to Manali which gives you the option to enjoy the nature at its best on your bike. Riding a bike through the countryside of Rajasthan is an exhilarating way to travel and witness the rural aspect of Rajasthan. While on your way to explore the region you can also check out some wild life at the various parks and sanctuaries in the state.
Only trained drivers who can drive on any type of terrain should carry out Motorbike Safari Tours in India. You should always carry a route map so that you do not loose your way. You should always have sufficient food and water if you are moving through real interiors of a village or jungle. If you want to camp overnight while on motorbike safari, always carry overnight lodging equipments and always plan to stay near the habitation like a village or a town. Before, starting on a motorbike safari, do check out the weather conditions of the region and carry necessary items suitable for that climatic condition.
However it is not necessary to go on only the specified routes, there are many places in India waiting to be explored. The north-eastern region is probably one of the best places to go on a motorbike safari, but due to lack of knowledge and popular interest not many people prefer to ride in that region.
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