THE LAST SHANGRI-LA PART II
November 13th - November 26th, 2024
Join us on Part Two of our Himalayan Odyssey series. Go where few have gone before and journey thru the last frontiers of the most sparsely populated state in India.
Arunachal Pradesh means "The Land of the Rising Sun"
The Eastern most part of the Himalayan Odessey, the British called it the North East Frontier Agency and China still claims it as South Tibet.
Arunachal Pradesh, Two Weeks - 2000 kms
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All Inclusive means you pay one price and you get all of the following:
your ride - A Royal Enfield (of-course!)
petrol and maintenance - for the whole ride
breathtaking accommodations * - scenic mountain views
delicious local food **- breakfast, lunch and dinner - all included
special EIP inclusions:
- EIP exclusive BBQ Bamboo Rice picnic excursion
- as always we bring our own travel photographer to document our journey
- all guided by our Zen Motorcycle Meditation Facilitators
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*double occupancy
** some meals on off days are not included
Flight Plan
Our exclusive The Last Shangri-la Tour Part Two, starts on November 13th, 2024, starting from Guwahati, Assam and finishes on November 26th at Dibrugarh, Assam.
Our two week Magical Journey takes us through the most untouched region of the Himalayans, sparsely populated, but with approximately 27 different tribal communities, including the Apatani tribe of Ziro Valley, and culminating with the Monpa peoples of Tawang, the oldest Buddhist Monastary, The Last Shangri-La.
All the way up to the far Northeast corner where Tibet meets the Bhutan border, we take the first five days ride along and around the eastern Bhutan border. Four rest days and ten glorious riding days covering 2000kms of Himalayan Mountain Enfield riding bliss.
Come fly with us!
The Tawang Monastery in Tibetian means "the Divine Paradise of the Last Victory." Sanctioned by the 5th Dalai Lama, it is now the oldest Buddhist Monastery in the world and the 2nd largest after Lhasa. Witness the Himalayan mountain pass near Tawang where the Dalai Lama crossed into India territory to escape from Chinese persecution. Journey on our Enfields thru the Sela Mountain pass at 4176 mtrs (13,700ft).
Sela Pass 4170m (13,700 ft)
One of the highest motorable road in the world with breathtaking views, the legendary pass is named after the bravery of two Monpa tribe sisters, Sela and Noora, who helped fight the Chinese army in the Sino/India war of 1962.
Ziro Valley - home to the legendary Apatani tribe and protected by Unesco world cultural heritage. The women of the tribe to protect against capture from neighboring tribesmen; tattooed their faces and inserted plugs in their nose.
CHARM & BEAUTY!
It is our speciality to find places that have it all - heartfulness and comfort, a piece of home far away from home.
You can find a few of our choices along the route in our gallery.
Ana Sonam
Tsomu Home Stay
How to get to Guwahati, Assam
Book your inbound international flight to Delhi or Kolkata, and then a non-stop domestic connecting flight to Guwahati, Assam (GAU).
Our tour starts on November 13, 2024, early morning. If you are experienced with EIP, please arrive to Guwahati on November 10th. You will need the time to prepare for your journey, get supplies, and attend our Enfield Integration Course - Himalayan edition and attend our introduction dinner meeting on November 11th.
If you are a beginner rider you will need to arrive in Guwahati by November 9th. Our Zen Motorcycle Riding School starts November 10th to the 12th. 3 days, 15hrs of motorcycle meditation.
Please note that our tour finishes on November 26th at 12 noon in a different location. You can book your outbound flight in the late afternoon or evening on the 26th from Dibrugarh, Assam (DIB).
INBOUND
Guwahati Int. Airport (GAU)
OUTBOUND
Dibrugarh Airport (DIB)
Weather
The weather at this time of year, November can be as high as 20 degrees in the valleys to low of minus degrees in Tawang and the high mountains. The days can be sunny and warm but the temperature drops in the night to cold and chilly. Rainfall is much lower than in the summer months, however the weather pattern is unpredictable in the high mountains and there might even be snowfall in Tawang and other high mountain passes.
Best to have a warm riding jacket and gloves and to wear layers, as the temperature gets warmer in the day, you can slowly peel them off.
How and what to pack?
A Rucksack - keep the weight under 12 kg
Riding Jacket - doesn't have to be a motorcycle jacket, but something to break the wind and keep you warm on cold days
Boots - full cover protection for your feet and ankle. good traction. and for the shorter riders, a bit of heel can lengthen your ability to put your feet on the ground.
Goggles or Sunglasses - UV protection, comfortable fit, and wide angle to see the full view
Riding Gloves - winter gloves, with full fitted fingers. not too bulky and no gloves without fingers. and a 2nd pair of half gloves for sunny day rides.
Bandana/facescarf - to keep the dust out of your mouth and perhaps to warm your face and neck.
Helmet - if you dont want to lug your own, you can get helmets ranging in price from $15 to $80, depending on quality, style and brand. Wearing a helmet is mandatory.
Raincoats - not supposed to need them but its the highest mountains in the world and unpredictable
Longjohns - full sleeve and full length under garments for extra warmth
Swimwear - wild rivers and hot springs!
What is included in the All Inclusive Price and how do I sign up?
The all inclusive price includes all of the following:
Your Royal Enfield ride - guided by our EIP motorcycle meditation facilitators and it includes all the maintenance and fuel.
Breathtaking Accommodations for the whole 14 day journey *- only the best for our peaceful Enfield warriors
All the delicious local area food - breakfast, lunch and dinner for the whole tour * *
Special features - Enfield Yoga and Meditations and as always we bring our very own travel photographer to capture those special moments
* double occupancy
* *drinks and alcoholic beverages are not included in the meals and on off/rest days some meals are not provided
The Last Shangri-la Tour Part II : November 13 - 26th, 2024
Two Weeks - 2000km of Himalayan Mountain Bliss
Click here to get the price of the tour and sign up!! Please include in your message specifically how you heard about EIP. Thank you.
Please book immediately, we have early bird specials and our tours get sold out many months in advance
What is not included in the price?
Any and all expenses not specified in the all inclusive tour description is not included and any and all expenses outside of our tour dates is NOT included, such as -
Any and all personal expenses before and after the tour dates, as well as your travel expense, hotel stay and meals outside the tour dates are not included.
All personal items and motorcycle equipment like helmets and googles, etc is not included, you must get them on your own and you must obtain your own Indian visa and travel insurance. We do not provide any insurance of any kind. Please read our disclaimer.
During the tour, Alcoholic drinks and beverages are not included and some meals on off or rest days when its not possible to have all the group together is not provided
Also not included in the tour is the Protected Area Permits (PAP, 60 Euros), Taxi transfers to and from airports and pre- and post-tour hotel bookings.
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If I don't ride a motorcycle can I come on tour as a passenger?
Yes! It's a Enfield is Prayer speciality where you can ride as a passenger with our tour leaders and experience EIP crew and partners. One of the best ways to travel and experience the Himalayan Mountains, off the beaten path, is on a Royal Enfield. 6 inches from the pavement, you are not only looking at the scenery, but you are part of the scenery.
I am an experienced motorcycle rider and this is my first tour with Enfield is Prayer. Can you help me with flight schedules and hotel bookings for my stay before the tour?
Any and all expenses outside the tour dates, November 13 - 26th 2024 , such as flights, hotels, taxi's, motorcycle gear, and all personal items are not included in the tour. However, we will be happy to assist you to recommend hotels, flight schedules, airport transfers, etc. We will guide you to the shops where you can get needed supplies and motorcycle gear.
For experienced riders first time with EIP, we recommend you attend our Zen Motorcycle Integration course - Himalayan edition.
- Is it safe to travel India on motorcycles and do you provide insurance?
We do NOT provide any insurance of any kind. Traveling around India and traveling by motorcycle is inherently dangerous. It can result in serious or fatal injuries to you and others. You will be solely responsible for your own risk and liabilities and to obtain your own insurance and hold harmless the organizers of the tour and any others associated with the tour.
Enfield is Prayer is NOT a license company. We are not incorporated, licensed, bonded or insured. We merely act as an organizing entity to recommend hotels and restaurants and help rent Enfield's to ride in India.
We will go over all the safety ins and outs in our pre-tour meeting before we start the tour. Just a couple of quick things we do. We recommend you ride slow and always 100% in control at all times. No need to add karma to the road, the Himalayan mountains are enough. We have a method to shield our new riders when we cross intersections until everyone is familiar with the flow of the Indian traffic and at the end of the day, its up to every individual to take their own responsibility to be aware and focused on the road. This is our motorcycle meditations. This is where we look deep inside ourselves and witness our reactions and how we respond to moments. Challenging situations will arise, and most of us will take this as an opportunity to Rise to the occasion!
- I’m a brand new rider and don’t have a motorcycle license, can I still come on tour?
Yes! It's a Enfield is Prayer speciality where we take on brand new riders from all walks of life and teach you how to ride an Enfield. And you only need a regular car drivers license to ride a motorbike in India.
New Riders should come at least 5 days before the start of the tour and join our Zen Motorcycle Meditation Riding School, taught by our very own Zen Enfield Facilitators.
Scroll down to find out more about the Zen Motorcycle Riding School!
DAY 1 -INTRODUCTION
morning session:
8.30 am - 10.30 am
Introduction - you, your body and the Enfield
afternoon session:
3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Connection - handling and maneuvering
DAY 2- FUNDAMENTALS
morning session:
8.30 am - 10.30 am
Balance - riding your Enfield, the fundamentals
afternoon session:
3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Performance - skills & talent
DAY 3 - INTEGRATION
morning session:
8.30 am - 10.30 am
Navigation - traffic safety & anticipation
afternoon session:
3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Awareness - being centered in
the flow
