India Visa Info- While Indian nationals do not require a visa to enter Nepal they must carry one of the following documents:
- 1. Indian Passport
2. Driving License with photo
3. Photo Identity card issued by a Government Agency
4. Ration Card with Photo
5. Election Commission Card with Photo
6. Identity Card issued by Embassy of India in Kathmandu
7. Identity Card with Photo issued by Sub- Divisional Magistrate or any other officials above his rank
Also, please check with your nearest travel agents for documents required by the Indian Immigration for Indians travelling to Nepal
- Bhutan Visa Info
- For foreigners travelling to Bhutan you will need to obtain a visa prior to entering. This can be procured through a Bhutanese tour operator like our company.
To find out more please visit: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/plan/getting-to-bhutan#sthash.KiieRjgm.dpuf
Bangladesh, Maldivians & Indian nationals do not require producing visa while entering into Bhutan.
Minimum Daily package- All foreign tourists are required to pay a Minimum Daily Package in keeping with the Bhutanese policy of “High Impact, Low Impact” tourism. Please refer to the following link to find out further details like how much per person and what is included: http://www.tourism.gov.bt/plan/minimum-daily-package
- Nepal Visa Info
- Nepali tourist visas can be obtained at various border crossings and at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu airport. Visas can also be obtained at the nearest Nepali Embassy. A valid passport and one passport sized photograph is required. Please note credit card, Indian Rupees and/or Nepali Rupees are not accepted as forms of payment of visa fee. Please check to see which currency is accepted.
Multi entry visas are granted for (i) 15 days (ii) 30 days and (iii) 90 days
For more detailed info please login to http://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/
They have recently introduced online visa application too.
- Packing Tips
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1) Pack all your clothes, gear, tools and accessories in trash bags and then pack them into your main luggage. This will ensure your gear stays dry even in heavy rains.
2) For additional cover, use rain proof covers for saddle and tank bags. It is very easy to design one.
3) Ensure that you distribute the weight equally one both sides of the saddle bag. This will ensure that your vehicle doesn’t sway to one side.
4) Make sure that you keep your first aid kit, cash and frequent use tools in a place where it is easy to access. This would ideally be on top of the saddle bag.
5) Stitch an extra protection layer to the underside of the saddle bag to prevent wear and tear with use.
6) Tie the magnetic tank bag to below the handle bar to ensure magnets don’t slip down on rough roads.
7) To carry the saddle bag easily in spite of its heavy weight, let the center of the saddle bag to rest on your shoulder (one bag rests on your chest, while the other side rests on your back)
- Biking tips
- During a long motorbike trips across Nepal in our Royal Enfield Motorbikes you need to carefully read these biking tips, which we developed after years of biking experience across the destinations of Nepal.
01: First of all we urge you to see the check list below while packing for the motorbike trips in Nepal. ID, visa, cash, insurance & roadside assistance info, motorcycle key, phone/camera/charger, maps/directions, sunglasses & rain/night goggles, luggage, helmet, gloves, riding shoes, rain suits, heated jackets, water bottles, bandana, head band, skull cap and necessary clothing that include inner garments.
02: Eat and drink in the hotel you are staying or in the restaurant nearby so that you don’t have to drink and drive. Drinking and driving in Nepal these days is a serious offence.
03: Go for the light breakfast and lunch. Heavy breakfast or lunch needs lots of energy to digest that make you drowsy, which could hamper your ride throughout the day. Save the big meal for the end of the day.
04: Pack snacks and light foods for the trip every day. You may not get the food you desire to eat in the roads of Nepal. Bottles of water, juice, chocolates, peanuts and biscuits could be easy food during the ride.
05: Pack snacks and light foods for the trip every day. You may not get the food you desire to eat in the roads of Nepal. Bottles of water, juice, chocolates, peanuts and biscuits could be easy food during the ride.
06: Though you are not thirsty, drink enough water at regular intervals to avoid dehydration. Carrying frozen bottle of water or hydration pack can be better options.
07: Listen to the guide’s instructions properly. It is essential that you ride in close distance with fellow riders and the guide so that you don’t miss highlights that are in the highways.
08: Slow and steady wins the race. Roads in Nepal are not meant for speedy rides. Hence, make sure you don’t ride speedily. Twists and turns with heavy vehicles winding from the opposite direction can result the fatal accidents if your ride in high pace.
09: Do not forget to take pictures of every landmark you visit or explore. Memories in photographs remain forever.
09: Although our mechanic does his work perfectly every day before the ride begins. It is also the duty of a rider himself to check the condition of the bike before the journey begins every time. If anything you feel is not working well or you have discomforts riding the bike, please feel free to inform the mechanic who is traveling with you.
10: If you have problems riding please abort the ride and continue the journey in a supporting vehicle that travels with the riders.
11: Every place you visit or stop in Nepal, make sure you greet Nepalese with Namaste (Na- mas-te) joining your palms at your chest level.
12: Chill, enjoy and see the best of every trip you undertake, Nepal is a beautiful place for the motorbike trips.
- Packing Tips
- 1) Pack all your clothes, gear, tools and accessories in trash bags and then pack them into your main luggage. This will ensure your gear stays dry even in heavy rains.
2) For additional cover, use rain proof covers for saddle and tank bags. It is very easy to design one.
3) Ensure that you distribute the weight equally one both sides of the saddle bag. This will ensure that your vehicle doesn’t sway to one side.
4) Make sure that you keep your first aid kit, cash and frequent use tools in a place where it is easy to access. This would ideally be on top of the saddle bag.
5) Stitch an extra protection layer to the underside of the saddle bag to prevent wear and tear with use.
6) Tie the magnetic tank bag to below the handle bar to ensure magnets don’t slip down on rough roads.
7) To carry the saddle bag easily in spite of its heavy weight, let the center of the saddle bag to rest on your shoulder (one bag rests on your chest, while the other side rests on your back)
GEAR PLANNING
Clothes (Considering a 2 week trip for one person)
1) Waterproof Armored Motorcycling Jacket (contains thermal layer for cold weather)
2) Armored gloves (material can vary depending on riding conditions)
3) Knee safety guards
4) Boots or good pair of rugged shoes
5) Bathroom slippers
6) Sunglasses – 1 pair
7) Full sleeve cotton shirts – 2 nos
8) T shirt – 3 nos
9) Track pants/Jeans or Motorcycling Pants – 2 nos
10) Night Shorts: 2 nos
11) Inner wear – 5 pairs
12) Socks – 5 pairs
Tools(Ideally for a Royal Enfield Motorcycle, but can be used for other motorbikes too)
1) Foot pump
2) One tube each for both your front and rear tires (not applicable for tubeless tires)
3) Tubeless repair kit (not applicable for tires with tubes)
4) Rod to separate tire from rim (helps while fixing punctures/flats)
5) Clutch cable: 1 piece
6) Accelerator cable: 1 piece
7) Spare Headlight Bulb: 1 piece
8) Spare bulb for rear brake light: 1 piece
9) Battery fuse: 6 pieces
10) Chain link locks: 2 pieces
11) Tube Adhesive and tube stickers (for fixing flats)
12) Standard tool kit of vehicle plus spanners to remove rear and front wheels
13) Medium size scissors and pocket knife
14) Strong duct tape
15) Fuel cans: As required
16) Oil cans: As required
17) Brake shoe: 1 piece (if using a rear brake)
18) Brake pad: 1 set (if using a disc brake)
19) Brake shoe springs: 2 pieces
20) Multi-function screw driver and plier
21) Helmet
22) Balaclava or bandana to be worn inside the helmet: 1 to 5 pieces depending on washability
23) GPS Device, if you don’t like referring to a map (not necessary)
24) Short distance radio to stay in touch with fellow riders (not necessary)
25) Waste rags to clean vehicle of oil spills
Documents and Important Accessories
1) Motorcycle Papers along with insurance documents
2) Valid Driving License
3) Cash. credit and debit cards as required
4) Road Atlas book with detailed maps
5) Contact details of service stations on your route
6) First aid kit
7) Toiletries kit with two rolls of toilet paper
8) 8 Passport size photographs
9) Electronics and chargers as required
I hope this post helps you in packing properly for your upcoming motorcycle tips. Do drop in a comment if you have any questions. Happy travels and ride safe!
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