FAQ for Motorcycle Tours
BRM Expeditions is a family operated company and managed by Abhinav Sood and Anuraag Sood. We are the people you talk and correspond with regarding all your Tour related queries and Bookings. We are also the people you meet at our office in Manali upon Arrival and the ones who brief you about your tours. The tours are led by our experienced Tour Leaders who have been riding and guiding on these roads for over 8 years.
You should hold a valid motorcycle driving license. An international Driving License though not mandatory, is better for you as it would ease any insurance claims that might arise.
Yes, a helmet is required by Indian law. BRM Expeditions highly recommend using a full face helmet.
We recommend everyone who signs up for our tours to have atleast a one-year motorcycle riding experience and some experience of riding in off road conditions. You are advised to get comfortable on a 500cc motorbike if you are to take a tour with us. We reserve the right to terminate any participants’ ride if his riding skills are not up to the mark for the intended tour. Please feel free to email us to discuss riding skills and specific tour route conditions and requirements in more detail
Yes. The participants must get their riding gear consisting a Hemet, armored Jacket and trousers, Eye Protection Gear, Arm and Knee guards. You can write in to us to discuss the gear and if you want to purchase some in India. Though its better to bring your own gear, BRM Expeditions can offer some gear if one finds getting his gear along difficult.
No. The tour prices do not cover any Airfare, Be it International or Domestic. The price quoted for a tour can be Inclusive of Taxes, and the confirmation for the same is shared on every tours Included Section.
In Event of Sickness or Injury, The BRM Expeditions Support team will try to get the participant to the nearest medical facility. Any Costs or expenditures incurred as a result are to be paid by the participant. Also, depending on the nature of Sickness/ injury and in consultation with the local medical examiner, the BRM Expedition staff reserves the right to cancel the participation of the affected individual. No refund shall be offered in such a case.
You would need a valid passport good for atleast 6 months after the last day of the tour you are participating in. You are also advised to carry a medial insurance as well as a travel insurance that sufficiently covers the bike, you and any third party damages/injuries.
For every Tour that we organize, an Inclusions section is shared. You may contact us if there is any question or if you want more clarity around any points.
Every Organized tour has a BRM Expeditions mechanic along who does the necessary repair and maintenance work on the bikes daily. Hence breakdowns are extremely rare. If any Parts need to be changed, the mechanic shall notify you and the cost of the part is charged to you. In Case of a break down so severe that the bike is rendered incompetent, BRM Expedition team takes a decision based on feasibility, of either supplying you a new bike or making alternate travel arrangement for you.
You would be served Indian/English Breakfast and A vegetarian Buffet Dinner at the hotels /Camps. The lunches are excluded from the pricing and you can individually decide and pay pay for what you eat. If you have any dietary preferences, we recommend you to share the same by getting in touch with us.
For all Organized tours, if the number of Participants is 5+, a backup vehicle is provided which carries your luggage. Else, all bikes shall come fitted with luggage carriers strong enough to hold 30lts rucksacks on each side and back.
Yes. A passenger can join a tour in the Backup Vehicle. Please write to us for more info regarding this option.
Yes. While we conduct tours on some of the most treacherous roads, it is not uncommon for us to have pillion riders. The pillion rider must have experienced pillion riding before as it can get strenuous on these roads.
Yes. you definitely should have Travel insurance and Medical Insurance, though they aren’t necessary for us, it is always recommended you insure your travel incase you might require assistance.
Our motorcycles are covered under third-party insurance and don’t cover accidental damages. We trust that you will, in good faith, cover the cost of repairs in case of any unlikely damages caused by you.
After judging the situation on the ground, the Road Captain will take a call on the alternate route.
BRM Expeditions will custom-design a route to your specifications and desires with a minimum of 6 tour members. So if your motorcycle club or group of friends is interested in organizing a unique tour all you have to do is contact us.
Yes, there is a restriction on the number of riders for every tour. The main reason behind this is to keep the group size small for us to interact with each rider personally and give them proper attention. The maximum riders we take on a tour are mentioned on the individual tour pages.
No. All our tours have aleast 1 rest day. On some days, we will take time to enjoy major attractions that are a scheduled part of the expedition. On other days, you may explore local sites on your own, or just rest and do what you please.
Yes, We always have Support vehicles in our tours which have more than 4 bikes. Our Support vehicles normally include Isuzu Dmax Vcross 4x4 and Mahindra XUV500. On our larger groups we take a Tempo Traveller. These vehicles carry all your luggage, Spare fuel and Spares as well.
We use Royal Enfield Classic 500 and Royal Enfield Himalayan for the trip as these are best suited bikes for these terrains. You can Read more about these bikes here.
Normally, you should wear waterproof riding gear, riding boots, riding gloves along with a helmet. But if you do not have riding gear, wear clothing that will give you some protection in the unlikely event of a spill. As a minimum, you should wear the following: Footwear that protects your feet and your ankles (hiking boots are good). Durable pants-leather is best; but you can make do with jeans, work pants, or something similar. An abrasion resistant jacket that zips or buttons up close to the neck. For the Ladakh tour, you would also need a pair of thermal inner wear to combat the cold. Please make sure your riding gear is waterproof or you have a separate rain gear. You should also pack nightwear and casual clothing and footwear for your time away from the motorcycle.
If you need to cancel your booking 2 Months before your departure date, 50% of your deposit will be refunded. No Refund would be given if cancellation is requested 2 months within the Departure date.
FAQ for Bike Rentals
Yes, you Definitely need it.
Yes, we do, Rider's Helmet are included Free of charge. Any extra Helmet is charged at 50 Rs/Day
You have to be at least 21 years old
Please refer to our Rentals Section for more information.
Most of our bikes are less then 3 years old. The oldest Bikes we have are 4 years old and new ones are added to the fleet regularly..
All the Bikes are Serviced at Authorised Royal Enfield Workshop. So there are very less chances of breakdown. Still the bike has to be tested by you. In case you feel there's any trouble with the bike, you should let us know and we will fix it right away. If any mechanical problems occurs after that, we provide a no-fee service till 6 Kms.
if you crash your rented bike, the bike will be transported to the nearest garage and the damage will be assessed. The local garage can do the repair, if possible. The bill for the repair will have to be paid by the renter. If the bike cannot be repaired, then your journey is over. No refund will be given on missed rental days and the cost of the transportation of the damaged bike back to the rental station of origin will be added to the repair bill which will have to be paid by Hirer.
You need your motorcycle driving license and an original photo ID Proof, like AAdhar Card, Pancard or Passport
If the bike is rented locally, then the deposit is 3000 – 5000INR, One Original Identity Proof with Address and Photo. If the Bike is Rented for Leh / Ladakh / Spiti, the Security deposit for the bike is 12,000INR.
Only for Leh , Ladakh Tours. The minimum rental period for leh is 9 days.
Yes we Do. Please get in touch with us to check for any eligible discounts
Sorry you can't. We require a payment of 40% of the rental amount to secure your booking. But if u have any queries please feel free to contact us.
The height of the season is from May to September. For these months you should book few weeks in advance, to be sure to have the model you wish for. For the rest of the year 2 weeks advance should be sufficient. Last minute rentals are also possible, depending on the availability and schedule. Groups of 4 or more bikes should be booked with at least 1 month in advance
You can either book the bike online, through our website or send an email on info@brmexpeditions.com asking for availability of the bike you wish to rent.
You can fill the booking form and submit it on the site itself. Once you get an answer on what is available you will be asked to process the advance payment for the bike. Upon receiving the booking amount you will get an email confirming your reservation
Yes we do. If you are a group of 6 riders or more. Please look at our Rentals Section for more information.
Yes, We do. Please look at our One way Deals section.
Yes we do. Please look at our Tours Section.
Only Royal Enfields are equipped with luggage racks and also have place to put Jerry cans.
Yes, we can securely store any item at our base until you return and we can even courier your luggage to your forward location if hiring one way. If you are picking up the luggage from same place u left it, its free of charge. But if u need to get it sent somewhere else, extra charges apply
No there isn’t. But only the Person renting the bike is supposed to drive the bike.
You can make the payment through the payment gateways incorporated in our website. If you are in India, you can transfer the booking amount to our bank account. You can alternatively use Payment wallets such as Gpay, PhonePe or Paytm. If you are outside india you can send us money through Bank Transfer or Transferwise. The Balance money is paid in our office when you collect your bikes.
You can always drop us a message and we will update you with the road status. We can update you in a much better way then any website can do
Yes, we can. Whether you go for one day or three weeks, we are more than happy to customize a tour for you. We also have maps for you.
Yes there is. You can find many guest houses an Hotels around our main office in Vashisht and some budget and Luxury hotels near our branch office in Rangri.
The rent is charged for the days agreed upon in the Contract.
If you need to cancel your booking 2 Months before your departure date, 50% of your deposit will be refunded. No Refund would be given if cancellation is requested 2 months within the Departure date.
You should book the tour as soon as you are sure of making it. For all our tours, we have limited seats, so book as soon as you can.