Explore mystical Sikkim

Mandatory: Full-face Motorcyle helmet, Padded motorcycle gear (jacket & pants), motorcycle boots, motorcycle gloves

Your Packing List:

1. Mandatory: Protective Motorcycle gear (full face helmet, waterproof / warm gloves, waterproof boots or gaiters, protective motorcycle jacket and pants (padded), motorcycle boots, kidney belt, buff (to keep the dust out)
2. 1-2 x long pants/jeans, 1 x shorts, comfortable pants for sleeping/jogging pants
3. Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat (for sun), warm hat (for cold)
4. Hiking shoes / boots (or your motorcycle boots), sandals/flip flops/light shoes for walking
5. Layers are key! Fleece layers for cold days and nights, t-shirts, fleece jackets, warm socks and thermal inners
6. 2-3 plastic bags (useful for insulation, water protection of your feet, good to carry your wet clothesin). Waterproof phone case / zipbag to store your phone and passport documents 
7. Plastic bottle/thermal flask for hot/cold water to keep with you on your bike 
8. Torch / headlamp 
9. Small backpack or Panniers for your daily carry-on (water, layers, small snacks). Your main luggage will be carried in the support vehcile 
10. Electronics: A USB-phone charger for the motorcycle, GoPro / Action Camera, Camera, Charging Cable, Portable Battery/Power Bank (Please note, these cannot be checked-into your check-in baggage!) 
11. Adaptors: India – https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/india/
12. Toiletries - soap (easier to carry than shower gel), wet wipes, tissues (replace toilet paper), toiletpaper (can be picked up at the hotel), shampoo, ladies: female hygiene products, 
13. Elastic straps for your luggage for smaller items to strap on to your bike - alwasy useful 
14. While we strive to ensure a clean stay as per local standards (fresh linens and towels), the localconditions might now always meet your personal preferences. Please inform us immediately so we can rectify it, and feel free to carry a light-weight silk duvet or sheet to ensure you are always comfortable in your sleep. 

This tour is an adventure tour. It offers a balance of tar roads and gravel/off-road and is designed to gradually challenge you and increase your skills.

Hence, any prior experience on gravel/off-road is an advantage.

However, should you have no off-road experience you can still participate but you should expect it to be a challenging ride.

We recommend at least minimum of 2-5 years of motorcycle riding experience.

In India, domestic flights often have the following baggage restrictions:

• Check-in: 15kg
• Carry-on: 7.5kg

Depending on the airline, you may be able to buy excess luggage or kg. Please refer to the airline carrier's website.

We recommend using soft-luggage for your international flight, and to re-shuffle your luggage for your domestic flight into carry-on and check-in. 

Prior to the tour, a refundable safety deposit of USD 500 will be required. This covers minor damagesMi that go beyond regular wear and tear.

Minor damages are considered: minor scratches, broken levers, damaged mirrors, foot rests and indicators, bent handlebars.

Any damages greater than this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and quoted for. Should the damages exceed the paid deposit, the final settlement must be paid before the end of the tour.

We strongly recommend a travel insurance that covers rental vehicles and motorcycles to claim back any potential expenses upon your return back home.

1. A valid passport with an expiry date of at least 6 months post the end of the tour and requiredvisas *
2. A valid Motorcycle Licence (translated if necessary) *
3. A valid International Driving Permit / Licence (translated if necessary) *
4. A valid travel insurance policy which covers your personal health, repatriation, belongings and covers you for riding a large capacity motorcycle for transport. Please print off a copy for safekeeping during your tour / travels. Riders are requested to email the insurance numbers andaddresses to RETZA prior to the tour 
5. 2 Passport pictures*
6. Copies of your passport and visa as a backup*
7. Copies of your flight documents*

• For riding in India be ready for Left Side Traffic 
• Always use the Horn before turn or passing
• Be careful when pass of dump trucks, wait signal to you with a wave 
• Traffic in India can be challenging, as drivers do not obey traffic rules. They may drive on your side ofthe road, into opposing traffic, take a sudden u-turn or stop out of nowhere. Be always alert while riding and expect everyone else to make sudden movements.
• Cars, Trucks and motorcycles might be riding on your side of the road, and surprise you around  corners. Take it slow and ride carefully 
• Gravel and sand on roads - some tar roads can be covered with small gravel and sand that is not always visible to the eye, but you can slip easily. Ride slowly around corners! 
• In India many Cows which are crossing or sleeping on the roads, watch them! Cows have right ofway!