Who is interested in taking a trip on a rental 500 cc Royal Enfield thru Ladakh (Indian Himalayans). I am thinking of a 3 week period (riding) between end of July and early September. Small group, 3 or 4 riders, with a truck following us with a "guide" and mechanic. Semi organized, bike rental, all hotel / camp / bike rental reservations made in advance by a company in India, other then that we are on our own. Cost approx. $1900 + airfare (approx $1500) + personal expenses. This is a real adventure, lots of dirt roads, some pretty tough but doable, highest pass @ 18500', be ready for the unexpected. I need to make reservations soon. Call me if you are interested.

Karst Postma, cell 303-918-4434, khpostma at yahoo.com

PS For a great riders report on very similar trips see:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265584&highlight=ladakh

or http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284529&highlight=ladakh+dario1

Here is an update. Unfortunately I did not find anyone else to join me on this exciting trip. I had my mind set to go one way or another, so I am. I found a tour organizer that has a small group going in August so I will join them. Three and half weeks in India, of which 3 weeks will be spend on a bike going thru what has to be one the most exciting and challenging riding areas to go thru. Currently we have 5 bikes going. I am the only US participant (sorta) so far. It is going to be a truely international group of people. If someone changes his/her mind, there is room for one or two more.

Five more months!!

Karst