EXPLORE INCREDIBLE INDIA ON ROYAL ENFIELD

India for its rich beauty, cultural heritage and diversity are regarded a most welcoming and gratified nation worldwide. Every year millions of visitors visit India with an aim of unforgettable retreat. 

India is blessed with exciting holiday destinations from North to South all 12 months. An assortment of vibrant culture, interesting traditions, historical kaleidoscopic structures and tongue-tickling cuisine are the reasons to not miss the mesmerizing places to visit in India. Each day in India is an adventure. You can’t guess what awaits you.

With its arms wide open, India welcomes you for a lifetime experience of relishing adventure motorbike holiday. From its mighty Himalayas to its bluer than blue sea, there is an unforgettable experience awaiting you!

It can be hard to resist venturing up into the mystifying snow-capped mountains that delight adventure aficionados, and into the realms of the northern plains surrounded by scorching desert, where the grandiose medieval forts will spellbind you by their admirable appeal. India offers diverse landscape, climate, and cultures. There’s a reason India is often called (sub-)continent – it describes the scale much better than just ‘country’, although some might even consider it a world of its own.  India offers an amazing wealth of the hidden gems and it is always best to explore the unexplored!

India has one of the richest gastronomies. Directly from the fields and the sea to your plate. But that is not the only secret, in India: people cook with love. Some choose the landscapes, the idyllic villages, the tradition and the monuments. Others go for the miles and miles of beaches, the food and the nice locals. But here you can have it all.

Want to know India? Come ride with us! In India Motorcycle Tours we’ll guide you on your journey. Get to know the most fresh and flavored food, beautiful and breathtaking landscapes. This is a full experience that you’ll not want to miss. Accommodation, food and motorcycle… we got it all cover. You just have to enjoy India riding along its beautiful locations.

Come on now, grab those gears, choose your destination and plan your holiday in India with the help of our informative blogs with the best adventure travel guides, tips and much more.

Indian Fair & Festivals

Some say India is a continent rather than a country and it’s true that it is as vast as it is versatile. Adventure and discovery are hiding behind every corner in a land that is steeped in culture, history and spirituality. The seventh largest country in the world, India occupies more than 3 million kilometres of landmass on the globe. That’s a lot of travelling. 

Colourful clothing, alluring aromas and tantalising tastes are a small sample of the sensory delights that India have on offer. Legendary Moto Rides offer a land of colourful contrasts, and home to some of the most breathtaking scenery and architecture in the world. India is a huge country and has it all, beautiful beaches and quiet backwaters, arts, crafts and culture, fascinating peoples and religions and of course, incredible history and heritage. With over 30 World Heritage-listed sites in India alone, you can look forward to discovering one of the world’s most culturally, religiously and historically significant destinations. Assuming most first time visitors to India have 1-3 weeks to travel around, we recommend sticking with one area of the country. Join us on a journey through a region that has intrigued intrepid travellers for centuries and evolved over a recorded history of some 5,000 years

India is a destination which is known for its rich and diverse culture. The rich culture has been preserved in various forms – formidable forts, palaces and havelis, magnificent temples. Besides architectural uniqueness, innumerable numbers of fairs and festivals are also an integral part of Indian culture. Each festival celebrated in India is unique but enthusiasm, feasts and colour are common for all these fairs. India for travellers is at its best when visited during these celebrations of life as that is the time when you can experience most fascinating rich culture of India. We organize various fairs and festivals tour of India combined with special events to make your tour a memorable tour which you remain in your mind and soul forever.

Holi (All over India)

In March, during spring, comes Holi - the festival of colours. Holi is considered as one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of India and it is celebrated in almost every part of the country. It is also sometimes called as the “festival of love” as on this day people get to unite together forgetting all resentments and all types of bad feeling towards each other. Holi Festival brings a lot of fun and enjoyment for people in India. The ritual starts by lighting up the bonfire one day before the day of Holi and this process symbolizes the triumph of good over the bad. On the day of Holi people play with colours with their friends and families and in evening they show love and respect to their close ones with Abeer.

Diwali (All over India)

The Indian Festival of Lights, is the most widely celebrated festival of the people from the Indian sub-continent and across the whole world. Deepavali means rows of lights, it is the festival symbolising victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance.

Though there are many mythological explanations to this wonderful festival. One of the mythological reasons is to celebrate the return of Lord Rama, the hero of the epic Ramayana, to Ayodhya after a fourteen year exile. The flickering lights of the traditional clay lamps or 'diyas' illuminate the houses and fireworks resound through the night. The goddess of wealth and prosperity - Lakshmi, is worshipped on this day. Houses are white washed and elaborate designs drawn at the thresholds to welcome the goddess. The exchanging of gifts and sweets among friends and relatives and playing of games of chance at night, are all an integral part of the celebrations.

Pushkar Fair (Pushkar, Rajasthan)

The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) or Pushkar Mela, as it is locally known as, is an annual weeklong camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar between the months of October and November. It is one of the world's largest camel fairs. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. Competitions such as the ‘matka phod’, ‘longest moustache’ and ‘bridal competition’ are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists. In recent years, the fair has also included an exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar Club and a team of foreign tourists.

Desert Festival (Jaisalmer - Rajasthan)

Once a year, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with a mesmerising performance on the sand dunes in the form of the Desert Festival. The festival, organised by the Department of Tourism around January-February, goes on for three whole days and lets you enjoy the rich and colourful Rajasthani folk culture. You will get to see Cultural events, camel races, turban tying competitions, Rajasthani men and tall, beautiful women dressed in their best and brightest costumes dance and sing ballads of valour, romance and tragedy, while traditional musicians attempt to outdo each other to showcase their musical superiority etc. Attend the contests to judge the man with the best moustache. Everything is exotic in the Desert festival, amidst the golden sands of the Thar Desert. With a final musical performance by folk singers under the moonlit sky at the dunes in Sam, just outside Jaisalmer, the festival comes to its end. The rich culture of the region is on display during this three daylong extravaganza.

Marwar Festival (Jodhpur - Rajasthan)

The most popular festival in Jodhpur is the Marwar Festival. The two-day festival is held every year in the month of Ashwin (between September and October) in memory of the heroes of Rajasthan. It was originally known as the Maand Festival. The main attraction of this festival is the folk music centering around the romantic lifestyle of Rajasthan's rulers. The music and dance of the Marwar region is the main theme of this festival. The folk dancers and singers assemble at the festival and provide lively entertainment. These folk artists give you a peek into the days of yore, of battles and of heroes who live on through their songs. Among other attractions at the festival is the Camel Tattoo Show and various competitions like Moustache, Turban Tying, Tug of War, Matka Race, Traditional Dress Competition and many more. The venues of this festival include the famous Clock Tower & Osian’s sand dunes.

CAMEL FESTIVALS (Bikaner-Rajasthan)

Bikaner Camel Festival is an annual festival dedicated to the ship of the desert. Organised in the month of January, the celebrations include camel races, camel milking, fur cutting design, best breed competition, camel acrobatics and camel beauty pageants. The camels themselves are beautifully bedecked and form a colourful spectacle against the red backdrop of the Junagarh Fort. There's plenty of scope for eating, souvenir-shopping and photography at this festival. Other sights to watch out for include the skirt-swirling folk dancers, fire dancers and the spectacular fireworks show, that lights up the night sky above the fortified Desert City.

Hemis Festival (Leh - Ladakh)

Hemis Festival is one such prominent festival that attracts people from all parts of the world. The two day Hemis Festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and pomp all over the Ladakh region. The festival is organized in Hemis Gompa, which is one of the largest and richest Buddhist monasteries in the world. The only reason behind this festival is to celebrate the birth anniversary of the Buddhist leader Guru Padmasambhava. According to the Buddhist culture and tradition this festival marks the dominance of evil over good. As per the Buddhist culture their Guru fought against evil and saved his followers and hence people of this monastery celebrates their Gurus birthday in order to tribute him.

The main attraction during this festival is the masked dance performed by the Lamas of this monastery. This form of dance is also known as the Cham Dance of Ladakh. The unique feature of this dance form is that the dance postures are slow compared to other dance forms. The expressions involved in this dance form are twisted. The masks worn by the Lamas depict some special characters of the myth that they were depicting. The dance is a tribute to their Guru.

Kumbhalgarh Festival (Kumbhalgarh – Rajasthan)

The Kumbhalgarh fort, cradled in the Aravali Ranges, north of Udaipur, hosts the vibrant and colourful Kumbhalgarh Festival for three-days. The event is divided into two parts- day and night. In the daytime there is the folk performances by traditional artistes and competitions like turban tying and henna applying. On the other hand, the night is filled with impressive explosions of lights, sound, colours and dance. The Kumbhalgarh Festival is a must visit for ardent patrons of art, music and dance.

Ranakpur Festival (Ranakpur – Rajasthan)

This festival offers a unique insight into the local culture and heritage. With fun activities like yoga, nature walks at the foothills in forests of aravallis, visits to the Ranakpur Jain temple, hot air ballooning, interesting activities like: tug of war, beautiful decorations, cultural programmes, the open air amphitheater at Sun Temple showcases attractive folk and classical performances every evening and much more, the Ranakpur Festival is something you simply cannot miss. This festival is usually held on the 21st and 22nd of December every year, playing host to tourists from all corners of the globe, to immerse them in a colorful affair of cultural festivity.

Chandrabhaga Fair (Jhalawar-Rajasthan)

Every year, the Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan welcomes thousands of visitors and participants from all over the nation. It is held at Jhalrapatan, situated at a distance of about six kilometres from Jhalawar, in the month of Kartik (October and November). This fair attracts travellers, pilgrims and explorers alike with rituals and traditions practiced in this region. A lot of pilgrims assemble on the banks of river Chandrabhaga during the fair and participate in this gala event. The festival, named after the river Chrandrabhaga, is considered very sacred by the people of Rajasthan. People travel from far just for a dip in the river as they believe this will purify their souls. A huge cattle fair is also organised here, where livestock such as cows, horses, buffaloes, camels and bullocks are purchased from various parts for resale. The fair includes several spiritual and traditional activities. During the fair, the Department of Tourism organises activities over a course of 3 days like traditional Deepdan, Shobha Yatra and various competitions as well as cultural evenings.

Bundi Festival (Bundi-Rajasthan)

The Bundi Festival is celebrated in the month of Kartik (October-November) and includes several spiritual and traditional activities. It is a remarkable cluster of traditional art, culture and craftsmanship and visitors are left charmed by its magnificence. The program includes a colourful Shobha Yatra, arts & crafts fair, ethnic sports, cultural exhibition, classical music & dance program, turban competitions, bridal clothing, musical band competitions, and a sparkling fireworks display. Early in the morning, after the full moon night of Kartik Purnima, women and men clad in attractive colourful costumes light diyas or lamps on the banks of River Chambal and seek blessings.

Nagaur Fair (Nagaur-Rajasthan)

The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. Held every year between the months of January and February, it is popularly known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur as this is where owners gather to trade animals. Approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year at this fair. The animals are lavishly decorated and even their owners dress up with colourful turbans and long moustaches. Besides cattle, sheep, horses and even spices are traded. Other attractions include the Mirchi Bazaar (largest red chilli market of India), sale of wooden items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories. Several sports are also held during the fair. These include tug-of-war, camel races and bullock races. Nagaur fair is also famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, etc.

PONGAL (Tamil Nadu)

A celebration of the harvest - Pongal is observed for three days in January, in Tamil Nadu. Bhogi Pongal - the first day, is an occasion for festivities at home. Flavoured rice is offered to the Sun God on the second day. Mattu Pongal, the next day, is celebrated in a more boisterous fashion. Village cattle are bathed and decorated and cattle races enliven village festivities.

International Kite Festival (Ahmedabad, Gujarat)

On 14th January, Ahmedabad is at its colourful best as kites of all colours, patterns and dimensions soar into the sky. Special kites with little paper lamps fill the night sky with a myriad flickering lights. Special Gujarati cuisine, exhibitions of handicrafts and folk art enhance the festive spirit.

International Yoga Week (Rishikesh – Uttarakhand)

A week-long event to promote Yoga is held in Rishikesh, a picturesque town in the foothills of the Himalayas. International Yoga Festival is grounded in the authentic origin of Yoga. Practice and learn from masters from the Traditional Yoga Lineages from India, as well as masters of International well known yoga schools & styles. During this one-week Festival, you will have the opportunity to participate in over 60 hours of Yoga classes from world-class Yoga teachers practicing multiple styles of Yoga including Kundalini Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and Kriya Yoga. The participants will also be blessed with the presence, satsang and divine words of revered saints and spiritual masters from within India.

Float Festival (Madurai - Tamil Nadu)

This magnificent festival is celebrated in Madurai. On the night of the full moon, ornamented icons of goddess Meenakshi and her consort are taken out in a colourful procession to the huge Mariamman Teppakulam. The icons are floated in the tank on a raft decked with flowers and flickering lamps.

Kerala Village Fair (Kovalam-Kerala)

Kerala Village fair falls in the mid January around Kovalam every year. It is one of the colorful cultural events celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is ten long day celebration of tradition and culture of Kerala. Local people of Kerala call this festival as Garamam fair as well. The main objective of this fair is to replicate and re-create an entire gramam or village in the cultural and traditional colors of Kerala.

Goa Carnival (Goa)

Goa's 100 km coastline has some of the world's most beautiful beaches. The exuberant Goa Carnival is an annual feature here. Held in mid-February, just before Lent, the weeklong event is a time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of guitars and graceful dances.

Khajuraho Dance Festival (Khajuraho - Madhya Pradesh)

The thousand year old temples at Khajuraho, built by the Chandella kings, are majestic structures sculpted in stone. Only 22 of these temples remain today, to bear testimony to the craftsmanship of Chandella builders. Every year in March, these splendid temples come alive during the week-long festival of classical dances.

Shivratri (All over India)

All over the country, Shivratri is observed as the night, when Lord Shiva danced the "Tandav" - his cosmic dance. Fasts and prayers mark the day and devotees throng the temples. The major Shaivite temples at Varanasi, Kalahasti (Andhra Pradesh) and Chidambaram (Tamil Nadu) are noted for their special celebrations.

Gangaur Festival

Gangaur is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other, it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. “Gan” is a synonym for Lord Shiva & “Gauri” or “Gaur” stands for Goddess Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the union of the two and is a symbol of conjugal & marital happiness. Gangaur is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (March-April), the first month of the Hindu calendar. This month marks the end of winter & the onset of spring. This festival is celebrated especially by women, who worship clay idols of “Gan” & “Gauri” in their houses. These idols are worshipped by unmarried girls who seek the blessings of Gan & Gauri for a good husband, while the married women pray for the good health and long life of their husbands. This worship which starts from the first day of the chaitra month culminates on the 18th day into Gangaur festival with a great religious fervor. On the eve of Gangaur festival, women decorate their palms and fingers with henna. The idols of Gan and Gauri are immersed in a pond or in a nearby lake on the last day of the festival. A traditional procession of Gangaur commences form the Zanani-Deodhi of the City Palace, passing through Tripolia Bazaar, Chhoti Chaupar, Gangauri Bazaar, Chaugan stadium and finally converges near the Talkatora. The procession is headed by a colorful pageantry of old palanquins, chariots, bullock carts and performing folk artists.

Janmashtami (All over India)

The birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great fervour all over the country. In Mathura and Brindavan - where Lord Krishna sp-spent his childhood and youth, the Janmashtami celebrations are quite elaborate. The Krishna Leela - stories of his eventful youth are enacted. In Maharashtra, earthen pots of curd and butter are hung high up over the streets. Young men enacting an episode from Krishna's childhood form human pyramids by climbing on each others' shoulders and try to break these pots.

Elephant Festival (Jaipur-Rajasthan)

A festival where elephants are the centre of attraction. The festival begins with a procession of elephants, camels and horses, followed by lively folk dancers. Elephant races, elephant-polo matches and a most interesting tug of war between elephants and men, are all part of this spectacular event.

Onam (Kerala)

Kerala's most important festival is celebrated in the honour of the ancient asura king Mahabali. the occasion also heralds the harvest season. The decorating of houses with carpets of flowers, a sumptuous lunch and songs in praise of the golden reign of Mahabali, mark the ten day long festivities. A major attraction of the Onam celebrations are the famed snake boat races along the backwaters at Champakulam, Aranmula and Kottayam.

Hampi Festival (Hampi - Karnataka)

The magnificent ruined city of Hampi, once the capital of the Vijayanagar Empire, comes alive once again during this lively festival of dance and music, held in the first week of November. Designed as the chariot of the Sun God, drawn by seven exquisitely carved horses, stands in solitary splendour on the beach at Konark. This is the venue of a joyous festival of classical dance and music which is held annually. A host of celebrated dancers from all over the country perform in the open air auditorium. The sound of ghungroo bells, flute and pakhauj fill the air and a marvelous crafts mela, with a variety of handicrafts and delectable cuisine, adds to the festive mood.

Christmas (All over India)

Christmas is celebrated in India with great fervor. All the major Indian cities wear a festive look. Shops and bazaars are decorated for the occasion and offer attractive bargains. Carol singing, get-togethers and the exchanging of gifts enhance the Christmas spirit. Christmas parties launch off celebrations for the New Year, thus retaining the festive mood for at least a week.

UDAIPUR WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL (Udaipur – Rajasthan)

The City of Lakes sings a different tune come February. Udaipur plays host to the fourth edition of the Udaipur World Music Festival. Organized by SEHER, this festival brings together global artists and ensembles from over 20 countries including Iran, Spain, Brazil, Senegal, France, Portugal, Italy and India, amongst other nations. The event is designed to cater to the music sensibilities of people across different ages and from all walks of life. An absolute once-in-a-lifetime experience, this one is a sheer treat for lovers of good music.

Taj Mahotsav (Agra-Uttar Pradesh)

A ten day event that starts on 18th February each year in Shilpgram, the Taj Mahotsav is a much awaited event. India's extensive arts, crafts and culture are on display. Folk music, shayari and classical dance performances along with elephant and camel rides, games and a food festival, all add to the excitement of the occasion.

Your Motorcycle Tour Company in India

Legendary Moto Rides is a tour organiser specialising in guided motorcycle tours in India, Nepal & Bhutan. Our Guided Motorcycle Tours allow you to truly enjoy touring India in style and aiming at getting them to know the authentic soul of India! We are motorcyclists by passion! A team of motorcyclists: Yugraj and his staff will introduce you to the India of the Indians. After many years roaming the whole country in the saddle, enjoying tasty meals in good restaurants, entertaining or romantic nights in charming hotels, and with thousands of miles under our belts, we have gained a deep knowledge of our homeland and the most enjoyable and exciting routes for exploring it on two wheels, all along with a dense list of wonderful places of interest to see, beautiful hotels where to stay, excellent restaurants where to eat, etc ...These are joys that can be shared only with passionate bikers who, like us, love to travel and to enjoy the beautiful landscapes that surround us. To guarantee our customers excellence, we greet you at the airport, provide you with a late model motorcycle, put you up in the best hotels, and take you to the selected restaurants serving excellent regional specialities. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are highly committed to ensuring your needs are cared for, and excited to have you experience how fantastic our riding terrain is.

You may choose from our thoughtfully designed motorbike tour packages with varied activities of cultural, historical, adventure and nature or our seasoned travel experts are happy to custom design your tour to accommodate as many of your wishes and requirements to form your perfect vacation and top value for your trip investment. Our pricing is very clear and transparent, where you know exactly what is included to avoid any surprises. Our tour price is fully protected from currency fluctuations once paid in full, so you can travel with confidence, and the departures are guaranteed. Our ground staff consists of specially trained Road Captain, Mechanic, Guides, drivers and helpers to look after travellers and the safety concerns of female travellers, whether travelling in-group or individual tours. 

Our Top quality fully customised motorcycle holidays for individual, motorcycle clubs and small groups, tailored in accordance with their specific requirements. This new way of holidaying that also gives all the other pleasures of life and travelling their rightful importance makes it the ideal formula for all bikers. Whether solo or two-up, from abroad, men or women, if you want to share an unforgettable experience in small groups (min. 4 participants, max. 8 bikes) accompanied by English speaking Road Captain, is a local expert on the territory, to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Legendary Moto Rides is a motorcycle touring company that provides unbeatable motorbike tours all over the India, from favourites such as Ladakh, Rajasthan, Southern India, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Goa etc. Whatever your skill or experience we will ensure you, you will have an incredible time. With an emphasis on fun and adventure we know what makes a tour a “great tour”.  All our guided tours have a GUARANTEED departure. (www.legendarymotorides.com) 

Why Motorcycle tour to India?

ü  Expect the unexpected

ü  Whatever your preconceptions, India will surprise you

ü  Our Royal Enfield motorcycles really are in their element on Indian roads

ü  Fabulous historic cities

ü  Truly breathtaking scenery and nature

Why Motorbike tour to India with Legendary Moto Rides?

ü  We've been running tours ourselves since 2010.

ü  LOCAL PRICES No middleman. No extra commissions. Travel with us locals for the best local price

ü  Experienced Guides, Mechanics, Support Vehicle with a complete back-up team managed by professionals to take care for each & every rider/pillion personally.

ü  Small groups to enhance your experiences, typically minimum 4 to maximum 8 motorcycles.

ü  Quality accommodation, typically 4* except in the Himalayas

ü  Our destinations are incredible and, for many, a life-changing experience. We love bikes, we love our tours – and we're sure you will too.

ü  Breathtaking Destinations, Exhilarating Activities, Amazing Stays and Stunning Landscapes giving you an unforgettable experience.

ü  Fixed Departure Tours as well as custom tours available

ü  Latest model & in excellent condition Royal Enfield 500cc

ü  Recommended by Riders on TripAdvisor, Facebook & on YouTube
ü  GIVING BACK Your money is ploughed back into the development of the locals and the community.

Why India is the most exciting place on Earth to Motorcycle?

India is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Diversity is one word that truly defines this cradle of civilization and this holds true for its landscapes, culture, and traditions. The country is a paradise for travelers as it offers unparalleled natural beauty, heritage sites, ancient landmarks, adventure activities, the wide variety of cuisine and world-class hospitality. From the great Himalayas to the beaches of the south, dense wilderness in the east to the golden sand dunes of the west, the county is home to diverse landscapes. ‘Incredible India’ is the name of the country’s official tourism campaign and it seems apt as this great country that is simply incredible and awe-inspiring. Apart from culture and traditions, India is also featuring as the best location for the adventure lovers.  Taking a motorcycle tour in India is the best way to explore the land of culture and adventure. With valleys, plateaus, deserts, forests and all kinds of terrains to ride through, bike tours in India will have you covering some of the best explorations of the country.

Riding a Royal Enfield bike has benefits like no other tours. Apart from unleashing their adventurous side, it is the best way to get a close to nature as possible and explore the nooks and corners of any place.

The diversity of India is unique. India has retained its diversity from an ancient time to till date. Being a large country with large population, India presents endless varieties of physical features and cultural patterns. It is a land of diversity in race, religion, caste, language, landforms, flora, fauna and so on. In short, India is “the epitome of the world”. Yes, you can blow your mind on two wheels in other parts of the world. But here are 5 good reasons why India trumps them all:

1. The Geographical Factor

Spanning an area of 3,287,263 square kilometers, India is a vast country with great diversity of physical features like dry deserts, evergreen forests, snowy Himalayas, a long coast and fertile plains. Certain parts in India are so fertile that they are counted amongst the most fertile regions of the world, while other are so unproductive and barren that hardly anything can be grown there.

The region of Indo-Gangetic valley belongs to the first category, while certain areas of Rajasthan fall under the latter category. From the point of climate, there is a sharp contrast; India has every variety of climates from the blazing heat of the plains, as hot in places as hottest Africa to freezing points of the Himalayas as in the Arctic.

The Himalayan ranges which are always covered with snow are very cold while the deserts of Rajasthan are well known for their heat. As India is dependent on Monsoons, the rainfall is not uniform across the country. While the places like Mawsynram and Cherapunji in Meghalaya, which are considered to be the places which receives highest amount of rainfall in the world gets rainfall almost all the year, places like Sindh and Rajasthan gets hardly any rainfall in an year.

This variation in the climate has also contributed to a variety of flora and fauna in India. In fact, India possesses the richest variety of plants and animals known in the world. The unique geographic demographics also host a unique eco-system rich with vegetation, wildlife, rare herbs, and a large variety of birds.

2. The Cultural Factor

India's culture is among the world's oldest; civilization in India began about 4,500 years ago. Many sources describe it as "Sa Prathama Sanskrati Vishvavara" — the first and the supreme culture in the world, according to the All World Gayatri Pariwar (AWGP) organization. In India, there is amazing cultural diversity throughout the country. The South, North, and Northeast have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved out its own cultural niche. There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied and unique as India. India is home to some of the most ancient civilizations, including four major world religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. India, a place of infinite variety, is fascinating with its ancient and complex culture, dazzling contrasts and breathtaking physical beauty. India is the best place in the world to see the different cultures from modern to ancient and find the similarities in these diversified cultures.

3. Art & Architecture

The most well-known example of Indian architecture is the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to honor his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It combines elements from Islamic, Persian, Ottoman Turkish and Indian architectural styles. India also has many ancient temples.

India is well known for its film industry, which is often referred to as Bollywood. The country's movie history began in 1896 when the Lumière brothers demonstrated the art of cinema in Mumbai, according to the Golden Globes. Today, the films are known for their elaborate singing and dancing.

Indian dance, music and theater traditions span back more than 2,000 years, according to Nilima Bhadbhade, author of "Contract Law in India" (Kluwer Law International, 2010). The major classical dance traditions — Bharata Natyam, Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Kathakali — draw on themes from mythology and literature and have rigid presentation rules.

4. The Food Factor

The cuisine in India is classified into three major categories. Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. Sattva stands for balance, Rajas for Passion and Tamas for indulgence. Food is consumed according to the lifestyle of a person. India is known for its love for food and for its diverse multi cuisine. Although each region has its own distinct culinary traits. Major Indian foods include South Indian, Punjabi, Mughali, Bengali, Kashmiri, Rajasthani and Gujarati, one thing can be said of India cooking universally: The myriad spices, techniques and ingredients ensures that it is never, ever boring.

5. The Wow Factor

India can be a very overwhelming place. Your ears, nose and mouth never seem to get a day off. But with time, the sense of overload moderates and transforms to a sense of fulfillment. You feel more fulfilled because no day is ever like the last. Whether it’s racing a camel in the desert to sleeping under the stars on a remote sand dune to drinking tea in a high jungle hill station, India amazes.

Legendary Moto Rides offers Fixed Departure & custom-made India tours to explore this beautiful canvas of numerous and vivid shades, which is waiting for you to be unveiled, felt and treasured. Uncover the charm of this beautiful country with various Motorcycle tour packages in India designed impeccably by a team of passionate individuals who love to share the culture and history of this country. Explore Best Indian Bike Tours: www.legendarymotorides.com 

Responsible Travel & Legendary Moto Rides

We want you to have truly memorable holiday, and we want local communities and wildlife to benefit too. However, our mission has always been bigger than that. We want to make tourism a more caring industry, one that improves places rather than ruins them.

Responsible tourism is - and always has been - one of the driving principles of Legendary Moto Rides. We care deeply about travelling in a way that positively impacts the people and places we visit. To us responsible travel means that:

At Legendary Moto Rides we have always believed in three simple guiding principles for the way in which we want to travel.

• We realise that every destination is someone else’s home

• We should leave places as we would like to find them

• We should ensure that communities benefit from our visit

Tourism is one of the most important and largest industries on the planet. It employs more people worldwide than any other, with millions of families relying on tourism for their daily needs.

The last few decades have been dotted with disaster stories where tourism has resulted in over-development, destruction of environments and in cultural misunderstandings and mistrust. It has also recently been embroiled in the debate about global warming and carbon emissions caused by flying. At Legendary Moto Rides we believe that our type of small scale, positive impact tourism can bring benefits to many communities, help preserve the environments we travel to see, and provide real and positive social exchanges.

Legendary Moto Rides, the environment and responsible tourism

As tourism becomes a truly global industry, we recognize our obligation to operate our tours in a responsible and sustainable fashion. We view this not only as an environmental issue but an economic and social one as well. Above all we are committed to the well-being of the communities that are our hosts and the natural environment that we are there to experience. We also believe that by following these policies we can provide a more rewarding and interesting experience to you our clients.

The following are the key points in our philosophy:

ü  Small groups have less impact on local communities and environments.

ü  Where possible we believe in putting money directly into the communities we visit by using locally owned and run accommodation and eating locally produced food.

ü  We are careful to ensure that local staff and operators receive a fair rate for their services.

ü  We encourage our own staff to take an active interest in responsible and sustainable tourism and train them accordingly so that they can put our policies into practice.

ü  We endeavour to ensure that our practices help in the environmental conservation of the areas we visit.

ü  We provide our clients with advice and guidelines on how to respect the social, cultural and religious beliefs of local communities.

We’ve worked hard at these things to ensure we are welcomed in the places we all love to visit, meaning local people benefit and our clients enjoy a better trip. It could be through some of our great community based tourism experiences, meeting local people or experiencing the pristine wilderness and leaving it untouched.

Top Attractions & Highlights in India

                                               Top Attractions and Highlights in India

1. Agra & the Taj Mahal

Built by Shah Jahan to honour his beloved Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal may well be the greatest monument to love that was ever built. Around Agra you can also visit the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's Tomb and Itimad-ud-Daulah.

2. Ladakh

Hidden away in the north-eastern corner of India, Ladakh is a sanctuary of Buddhist calm. Cradled between the two highest mountain ranges in the world, the Himalaya and the Karakorum, Ladakh is so remote that you can take a walking holiday here with almost a total absence of Western influences. With its combination of breathtaking landscapes, ancient settlements and deep spirituality, the former kingdom of Ladakh is an unmissable corner of the Indian Himalaya. Snowcapped peaks, high mountain passes and striking moonscapes dotted with prayer flags and Buddhist monasteries await you in this remote and majestic Himalayan region.

Explore the fascinating high altitude city of Leh, a cultural crossroads of Buddhist stupas, hilltop forts and bustling market bazaars. Marvel at the Lamayuru Monastery, one of the region's oldest and most sacred; and discover Ladakh's rich history at the Alchi Monastery, home to some of the Himalaya's finest religious artwork.

Whatever pace you're after, take a look at our unique program of Ladakh itineraries and start planning your adventure into this remote and rugged gem of the Indian Himalaya.

3. Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh situated in the Western Himalayas with spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, beautiful Himachal is India’s outdoor adventure playground. A convoluted topography of interlocking mountain chains also makes Himachal a spectacular place simply to explore, by bus, car, motorbike, jeep or foot. For something a little more off the beaten path, take the train right to the heart of India’s colourful culture for a different look at this dynamic country’s northern region. Experiences like the India-Pakistan Wagah border ceremony with the incomparable Golden Temple of the Sikhs at Amritsar and Dalai Lama sights in Dharamsala get you in touch with the spiritual side of India, while the toy trains in Shimla are always a delight. In between are quiet country roads, frequent superb views of the Himalaya glinting in the distance and the satisfaction of reaching the highpoint of the Jalori Pass.

4. Spiti Valley

Spiti, also known as the “Middle Land”, is a trans- Himalayan terrain located in the north-eastern part of Himachal Pradesh in India. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Spiti valley is a place. Spiti valley is home to some of the oldest monasteries (Tabo, Sherkhang and Dhankar- all around 1000 years old), highest motorable villages in Asia (Langza and Komic), highest post office in the world (Hikkim), Chandrataal lake, beautiful and vast landscape, ancient and intact culture and simple people. Spiti valley possesses a distinctive Tibetan Buddhist culture similar to that found in Tibet and Ladakh region of India.

Along the northern route from Manali or Keylong via the Rohtang or Kunzum Pass respectively, the valley lies in the North East of the Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh, and forms part of the Lahaul and Spiti district.

The sub-divisional headquarters (capital) is Kaza, Himachal Pradesh which is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of about 12,500 feet (3,800 m) above mean sea level. Spiti valley is a research and cultural centre for Buddhists. Highlights include Kye Monastery and Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world and a favorite of the Dalai Lama. It was the location of the spectacular scenery and cinematography in the Indian films Paap and Milarepa, a biographical adventure tale about one of Buddhism’s most famous Tibetan saints.

The Buddhist monastery in the valley served as the locus of the set and some of the monks appeared in the film. The Pin Valley of Spiti is home to the few surviving Buchen Lamas of the Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism. Spiti is summer home to hundreds of semi-nomadic Gaddi sheep and goat herders who come to this valley for grazing their animals from the surrounding villages and sometimes as far as 250 km. They enter the valley during summer as the snow melts and leave just a few days before first snowfall of the season.

5. Uttrakhand

Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India that enthralls everyone with its spectacularly scenic landscapes. Charming hill stations juxtaposed against snow-capped peaks, quaint villages along winding mountain roads, serpentine rivers carving their way through hills, world renowned conservation parks like ‘Jim Corbett Tiger National Park’ and ‘Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve’, world heritage sites like ‘Valley of Flowers’ and ‘Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve’, waterfalls hurtling down slopes and serene lakes shimmering amidst beautiful towns- also known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major centre for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River that's Uttarakhand for you.   

6. Udaipur

The famous city of lakes, with beautiful ornate palaces and a romantic air. It is also known as 'the Venice of the East' and has appeared as the location of many films including James Bond's 'Octopussy'.

7. Jaisalmer

The gateway to the Thar desert, this distinctly golden city has majestic fort ramparts that rise up like giant sand castles holding inside them elegant havelis (private mansions) and carved Jain temples. From here you can venture into the desert on the back of a camel, just like the locals.

8. Khajuraho

Sensual, Kama Sutra-esque sculptures decorate the walls of these exotic temples and it is what draws most of the visitors. No one really knows the meaning of the carvings – educational or just bragging? – but once you're done having a giggle over their creativeness, you'll notice how beautiful and magical these thousand-year-old buildings really are.

9. Varanasi

A spiritual hotspot on the banks of the Ganges River. See the press of humanity against its shores wash, pray, give offerings and cremate their dead in one of India's holiest locations. Away from the river wander the labyrinth of narrow alleys of old Varanasi, side-stepping buffaloes and cows as you go.

10. Darjeeling

A quintessential hill station reminiscent of a bygone era, the very name Darjeeling has overtones of the exotic and tantalisingly unfamiliar. Drink in the scenery and the local brew, surrounded by rolling hills covered in tea plantations with the Himalayas framing the horizon.

11. Jaipur

The so-called 'Pink City' with its beautiful palace and nearby fort. Its elegance and proximity to Delhi and Agra make it part of India's 'Golden Triangle'.

12. Delhi

The nation's capital and starting point for many adventures. While to many it offers the first hit of culture shock, Old Delhi also holds within its boundaries the sprawling Red Fort and Jama Masjid mosque with its delicate minarets. By contrast, New Delhi's tree-lined boulevards seem like another world with Jaipur Gate (a very European-style monument) and the National Museum.

13. Kerala

A network of palm-fringed rivers linking lakes and lagoons make a gorgeous, peaceful location to explore by teak and palm thatched houseboat. Unwind and escape in this charming tropical hideaway while enjoying some succulent Keralan seafood.

14. Goa

Everything you would expect from a tropical paradise from its white sands to shady palm groves, Goa is a place to do nothing and let it all slip away. No longer undiscovered you will likely meet other travellers here and perhaps enjoy some seafood together at one of the beach-side restaurant shacks.