The Covid-era has given rise to a significant travel trend to explore offbeat experiences, away from crowds. With the growing interest for such non-standard holidays, across millennials, young professionals, and corporate head honchos, Thomas Cook India and its

Group Company SOTC, has introduced Bike Trips. The exciting 5-12 nights trips traverse rugged yet scenic terrains of Manali, Leh, Srinagar, Siliguri, Gangtok, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Bengaluru, Madikeri, Ooty, Sethumadai, Kodaikanal, Rameshwaram, Yercaud, etc. with pricing starting from Rs.24,990.00 per person.

Bike Trips provide a sense of freedom, thrill, community, and an exhilarating opportunity of biking through the highest mountain range in the world, wandering through picturesque locales, exploring quaint villages along with mesmerizing views and rustic locales. Customers can choose from an an array of options.

Option 1 – Millennial Special: Manali, Leh & Srinagar
– Accompanied support & technical staff and Experienced guide throughout the trip
– Essential safety equipment
– Royal Enfield 500CC motorcycle provided at the arrival airport
– 10-12 nights trip starting from Rs.37,999.00 per person including breakfast & dinner
– Pit-stops and attraction visits: Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal, Turtuk, Pangong, Thiksey Monastery and
Shey Palace, Magnetic Hill, Pathar Sahib Gurudwara, Hall of Fame museum, Shanti Stupa & Lamayuru – one of the oldest Monastery of Ladakh
– Experiences: Night camps & camel safari at sand dunes between Diskit & Hundur Village

Option 2 – Motorcycle Adventure to the Land of High Passes:

Leh (Bring your own bike – Royal Enfield Himalayan & other premium bikes).
Specially curated 8 nights trail of ‘The Land of High Passes’ starting from Rs.48,990.00 per person
including breakfast & dinner
– Accompanied support & technical staff including a luggage van; Experienced guide throughout
the trip
– Superior hotels
– Pit-stops and attraction visits: Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hills, Alichi Monastery, Kargil War
memorial, Pangong Tso, Shanti Stupa, Nubra Valley, Diskit Gumpa & Sumur Monastery

Option 3 – Bike Trip to Rajasthan:
7 nights trip across Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur & Kumbhalgarh starting from Rs.33,490 including breakfast & dinner
– An accompanied special back-up vehicle with technical staff; Experienced guide throughout the trip
– Essential safety equipment
– 350CC bike
– Pit-stops & attraction visits: Bullet Baba (Banna), 1971 Indo-Pak battle field Longewala, Kumbhalgarh fort, etc.
– Experiences: Rajasthani lunch in a heritage haveli, food walk, camping in Sam sand dunes camel safari & desert safari.

Option 4 – Bike Trip to Sikkim:
7 nights trip across Siliguri, Gangtok, Lachen, Lachung & Zuluk starting from Rs.36,999.00 including breakfast & dinner.
– An accompanied special back-up vehicle with technical staff; Experienced guide throughout the trip
– Essential safety equipment
– 350CC bike
– Pit-stops & attraction visits: Kanchendzonga, Gurudongmar LakeZero Point, Silk Route, Thambi view, & Nathula pass.

Option 5 – Bike Trip to South India
12 nights trip across Bengaluru, Madikeri, Ooty, Sethumadai , Kodaikanal, Rameshwaram,Yercaud starting from approx. Rs.60,000.00 including breakfast & dinner
– An accompanied special back-up vehicle with technical staff; Experienced guide throughout the trip
– Essential safety equipment
– Rent a Himalayan BS 6, KTM Adventure 390, Ducati Scrambler, Harley Davidson 48 or Triumph Street*
– Pit-stops & attraction visits: Kolli Hills, coffee estates at Madikeri, Coaker’s Walk, Excursion to
Dhanushkodi, etc.

‘Bike Trips’ include Thomas Cook and SOTC’s TravShield – Travel Safety
Commitment encompassing safety protocols in association with Apollo Clinics:
• Vaccinated Travel Advisors & Contactless Bookings • Free Re-scheduling & Cancellation • Covid Insurance Cover with 24/7 Doctor on Call • Vaccinated / Covid negative fellow travellers • Covid negative / Vaccinated Drivers, Hotel Staff • Sanitized Rooms & Vehicles

Mr. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India) Limited. said, “This new age of travel has ushered keen interest in exploring the unexplored – with corporates, millennials and group of friends looking for the perfect non-standard getaway. Riding brings with it a sense of freedom while traversing across rugged Indian terrains. Our Bike Trips have hence been introduced with extensive trails including Leh-Ladakh and surrounding mountain ranges, Srinagar, Manali, Rajasthan and Sikkim to provide the quintessential playground for adventure seekers.”

He added, “Bike Trips comes with our unique TravShield – Travel Safety Commitment to build confidence and reassure our customers. Special care is also taken via accompanying back-up vehicle with technical staff; also an experienced guide throughout the trip.”

Mr. Daniel D’souza President & Country Head, SOTC Travel said, “Customers are keen to explore unique and adventurous experiences away from crowds. Bike Trips provides bikers an option to bring their own bike and ride with expert guidance across spectacular locales, while non-bike owners can opt for a 350CC or 500CC bike, right from the arrival airport. Biking trips create a sense of community and belonging as customers explore scenic terrains of Leh-Ladakh, Srinagar, Manali, North East & Rajasthan – providing the perfect opportunity to bond, be it with friends, colleagues or as a couple. We recently had a father-daughter duo that rode together and experienced an unconventional holiday.”