Travel the back roads of

India & Nepal by motorcycle

Indian Motorcycle Adventures is a New Zealand company specialising in fully guided and supported tours throughout India and Nepal on classic Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles.

With 26 years of experience of riding in India we offer you the motorcycling adventure of a lifetime.

Explore Our Tours

  • Motorcycles traveling on a mountain road with snow-capped peaks in the background.

    Himalayas

    Conquer the legendary high roads of the Himalayas on the ultimate Royal Enfield adventure.

    Next tour: Departs Delhi on 18th June 2027

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  • Rajasthan Bus Tour

    Explore India’s backroads and iconic palaces, forts and cities with the ease of fully guided travel.

    Next Tour: Departs Delhi 28th February 2027

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  • Zanskar

    Ride into remote Zanskar & Nubra Valleys, across some of the world’s highest passes and deep into Buddhist-influenced Indian Himalayas.

    Next tour: Departs Delhi 7th September 2027

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  • Hilly landscape in a city with colorful buildings, trees, and a leafless tree in the foreground, snow-capped mountains in the background under cloudy skies.

    Nepal

    Discover ancient temples, winding mountain roads and unforgettable Himalayan scenery in Nepal.

    Next tour: Departs Kathmandu 11th November 2026

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  • Custom Tours

    Want to ride with your own group or have a tour tailored to your preferred dates? We’re happy to put together a custom motorcycle or bus tour to suit your plans.

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  • Two men in small boats navigating through a lush, green mangrove forest with dense foliage and calm water.

    South India

    Ride coast to coast across India’s lush tropical south, rich with culture, colour and incredible food.

    Next tour: Departs Chennai 12th January 2027

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  • A woman walking down a dusty street, carrying a large bowl on her head, with an older woman sitting outside a brick building in the background.

    Rajasthan

    Experience the romance, colour and beauty of Rajasthan from the saddle of a classic Royal Enfield.

    Next tour: Departs Delhi 17th October 2027

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    Not a Rider?

    See the real India and Nepal from our comfortable support vehicle while the riders tackle the roads.

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What Our Riders Say

  • "What a ride! I’ve wanted to experience India for many years and on a bike was by far the best way. We’ve really been able to view the true essence of the country."

    Eileen Leahy, Christchurch

  • "Amazing final days of the Indian Motorcycle Adventures Ltd Nepal 2025 trip. Words don't adequately describe the experience. I can only say that the memories created on these types of adventures, traveling with like minded friends, is unrivalled. Special thanks to the incredible organising from Kamal and support team Sanju & Imran. What a wonderful company to tour with, wouldn't even look at any others :-)"

    Roger Hoebers, Tauranga

  • "Thanks for guiding us on such a magical tour. This has been one of my most memorable life experiences, especially for a “good ol’ boy” from Missouri."

    Ron Haley, USA

  • "The very best way to experience the true India. Kim and I have traveled with these guys several times and can only recommend them very highly."

    Craig Thompson, Muriwai

  • "Thanks for a wonderful India experience. India has a rhythm of its own and as a mode of transport the Bullet is the best. I am not really a group tour person, but with your hands on, friendly, one of the gang approach, the trip was really good. The pace was great and the food even better."

    Owen Haskell, Cambridge

  • "While all good things end, the memories of this adventure will fuel thoughts and actions for me for a long, long time. You have been both gracious and professional hosts."

    Dave Harris, Stoney Plain, Alberta, Canada

  • "Thanks so much for a superb trip. Could not have imagined the experience in our wildest dreams – awesome!"

    Malcolm and Maryanne Pearce, Rotorua

  • "A desire fulfilled to ride in the Himalayas, an adventure more than we had imagined. By far our best journey into the unknown. Certainly a land of stark contrast and beauty. Loved riding the RE Bullet 500, so dependable, and huge gratitude to our guide Kamal for his care and knowledge, Sanju for his patient driving of our back up van and Imran, our ace mechanic. A very memorable trip."

    Cathy Sage

  • "Thank you for all your tireless invisible work, which ironed out all the creases for us – no hassles, no worries just excitement, enjoyment and loads of laughs."

    Jane Stewart, Hamilton

  • "The tour finished a couple of days ago and we have moved on to Goa for a week to recover. Kamal is a fantastic tour leader and with Imran and Sanju to help everything seemed to run smoothly. It was an AWESOME experience and I feel lucky and fortunate to have done it."

    Rob Guitry, Waihi Beach

  • "Thank you from deep inside of me for making it so unique, it didn’t feel like an impersonal tour, it felt like just a group of friends on a holiday of a lifetime. Thank you for sharing India with us and thank you for letting me experience what I think was the real India, not some guided touristy thing. Thinking of India always."

    Diana Hutchinson, Whangarei

  • "The trip was simply indescribable! The contrasts, colours and assaults on our senses and prejudices have been just wonderful. A surprise around every corner."

    Nelson McEwan, Bathhurst, NSW Australia

  • "A huge adventure for us, far exceeding anything we had imagined. The faces and places of Rajasthan will stay with us forever. Thank you Lily and Steve for your unstinting good humour and understanding."

    Marg & Brian Watt, Balclutha

  • "Even though we thanked our unflappable team lead, fixer & organiser Kamal nightly for guiding us through the spectacular mountain passes & plains each day, final thanks Kamal for this great adventure."

    Tim Nunan, Wellington

  • "Di and I would like to thank you very much for organising such a memorable Indian experience. We really enjoyed our Rajasthan adventure. We found the itinerary really worked for us with the ride days and non-ride days well thought out. We liked the rural routes between cities, with Di particularly enjoying the random chai stops in the remote areas. Steve, you have a great team."

    Errol & Di, Christchurch

  • "Just a quick thank you to all the team for a great, organised and led trip to South India. We appreciate the work and effort required to lead a successful trip. We had great company, a great time and felt well looked after in India."

    Adrian & Kathy, Lower Hutt

  • "Kamal and Imran are a class act. They don’t seem to have changed at all since my first trip with them 14 years ago. Totally humble and dependable."

    Geoff Olson, Mount Maunganui

  • "I have been lucky enough to join the Rajasthan, Himalaya and South India tours over the last 10 years - and I guess the fact I keep returning is testament to the great times I have had on these tours! Kamal, our local guide, plus Imran the mechanic and the van driver provide absolute top notch care and attention to both ourselves and the bikes, along the way. Our Himalaya tour threw up some massive curved balls and Kamal was on top of all the detours and changes that had to be made in an instant - testament again to the relationships he has built up and maintained over his years living and working in the area, and with Steve and Lily. India is unique, and if you're prepared to embrace its charms and its quirks, the utmost friendliness of its people, the food and the culture, and the absolute adventure, then you're in for a treat."

    Marie Needham, Queenstwon

  • "I have just been on the Himalayas trip. If you're looking for a exciting, interesting experience with a very supportive and helpful crew, Kamal is the tour guide with many years of taking groups - a top man. "

    Henry de Haas, Matamata

  • "The Himalayas Tour is the apex of all motorbike rides. Adventure, enough challenges to take you out of your comfort zone, and absolutely stunning scenery. I cannot recommend our guide Kamal and the team at Indian Motorcycle Adventures highly enough. They provide small group tours with vast amounts of expertise and surprising economy. Food and travel arrangements were all looked after superbly. This is the second ride I have done with Kamal, and I look forward to doing another one with him next year."

    Ross Abernethy, Tauranga

  • "I have been with these guys to India & Nepal 5 times (that speaks volumes in itself!). This company is professional friendly & knowledgeable. From start to finish everything that can be done to make your motorcycle tour awesome will be done . The crew on the ground are just fantastic. Love these guys, can't speak highly enough of them. Having said all that in India & Nepal you will find the people friendly welcoming & helpful."

    Izzie Macdonald, New Zealand

  • "My wife and I toured Rajasthan in 2017 with IMA. The hotels were excellent and the riding was slow and easy. Would highly recommend to get over there while you can. All aspects of touring India have been well thought out by IMA and I'm personally keen to go back to try other areas."

    Craig Kinney, Waiheke Island

  • "This is a "once in a lifetime" trip. India is loaded with sound, colour and action. Always felt confident with Kamal up front, Sanjeev behind the wheel and Imran keeping the bikes running smoothly. Every day was an adventure. Indian traffic rules essentially one big game of "chicken". The bikes were comfortable and ran well. The accommodation was up to scratch. The forts and palaces amazing. Local people so engaging and friendly. I would recommend this trip highly to any competent motorcyclist with a sense of adventure. Tracey and I loved every minute. Indian Motorcycle Adventures deserve their excellent reputation."

    Matthew Brick

  • "Exceeded all expectations and was something we could not have replicated on our own. Being on the back of a motorcycle is undoubtedly the best way to experience Rajasthan under the guidance of our fearless leader Kamal and the talented crew of Sanju and Imran. Great to be off the main tourist trail, exploring back country roads and smaller towns. Loved not having to worry about where to stay, what to eat and what to do with every day unfolding as new surprise. Can't wait to do another trip with these guys soon - HIGHLY RECOMMEND."

    Tracey Brick, Auckland

Why Ride With Us?

Indian Motorcycle Adventures is a New Zealand-owned company with 26 years of experience operating fully guided motorcycle tours throughout India and Nepal on Royal Enfield motorbikes.

Your host, Kamal and owner-operators, Steve & Lily, bring extensive experience, local knowledge and friendships built over decades of touring. And in India, our experienced Indian crew know the regions intimately, taking you beyond the usual tourist trail to discover hidden roads, remote villages and experiences most travellers never see.

We take care of the hard work so you can relax and enjoy the adventure. From airport transfers, luggage and mechanical support to navigating Indian traffic, choosing where to eat and finding that elusive souvenir bargain, we're there to help every step of the way. Our Auckland team also looks after you from your first enquiry through to your return home.

We keep our groups small and our touring relaxed, with no large convoys or unnecessary rushing. Our support vehicle carries luggage, spare parts and the occasional passenger, and non-riders are welcome to join us in the bus.

We also believe a great motorcycle adventure shouldn't mean compromising on comfort. Our carefully selected accommodation ranges from family-run guesthouses and traditional havelis to heritage palaces and quality hotels, each chosen for its character and atmosphere.

There are good reasons so many of our clients return to ride with us time and time again:

  • 26 years of experience: Over 1,000 happy clients, with some riders now joining us for their fourth or fifth IMA tour.

  • Authentic experiences: Local friendships and decades of knowledge open doors to places and experiences well beyond the usual tourist route.

  • New Zealand owned and family-run: Personal service and support from our Auckland team, backed by an incredibly experienced Indian crew.

  • Small groups and relaxed touring: Carefully planned itineraries, plenty of time to enjoy the journey and, of course, mandatory chai stops.

  • Fully supported adventures: Expert guides, mechanical backup, luggage transport and a team that takes care of the details.

  • Comfort along the way: Character-filled accommodation and quality hotels where you can put your feet up after a day on the bike.

Don't just take our word for it. Have a look at our client reviews. With over 1,000 happy clients and so many returning riders, they're our best advert by far. We're also happy to put prospective clients in touch with one or more of them.

Group of people posing with motorcycles in front of a historic building in India.