Nomadic Knights

23/04/2024

"Lanes are just suggestions, a horn means ‘here I come' and cows have right of way..."

Westerners are often amazed (and sometimes appalled) at how traffic works here. Indians are endlessly creative in getting where they want to go, and our best defence is putting our preconceptions aside and going with the flow.
Sometimes literally.
As one of our adventurers put it: “.....You need eyes everywhere to keep moving, and despite all the honking and vagaries, it sort of works and seems mostly good-natured.” We couldn't agree more. Whilst the roads may seem daunting, we always start with a warm-up ride to get you used to your motorcycle and the traffic.
This is the start of a unique adventure where you have the opportunity to experience something new and be put you outside your comfort zone. It's often said that good things come from pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones.
We can definitely vouch for that.
There's really nothing like it.

If you fancy some winter sunshine and a motorcycle adventure, we'll be travelling through the spectacular lands of South India in February 2025 & 2026. During this adventure you can choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc. The choice is yours.
Join us and book directly using the link below:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

23/04/2024

Our first few days in Kathmandu will be taken up with our Tibet Group Visa application and a mandatory warm up ride in and around this fabled and chaotic city.
We’ll then ride up to the Nepal/Tibet border, cross over, and finally ascend the Tibetan Plateau.
This is where everything changes. I’ve ridden it many times and I don’t ever think I’ll get used to it.
It blows my mind every time. It feels like another world. It’s a vast, desolate, and lonely landscape.
It’s now time to forget about everything that’s going on in the world and focus only on your riding.
There’s nothing to distract you.
If the weather’s clear, we’ll get our first glimpse of Mount Everest on day 6.
I’m often asked, ‘how will I know it’s Everest?’
Trust me when I tell you that it needs no introduction.
You’ll know as soon as you see it. It’s immense. You’ll feel humbled.
Day 9 takes us on a visit to Potala Palace in Lhasa, the former winter home of the exiled 14th Dalai Lama.
Day 12 is the highlight.
We’ll arrive at Base Camp early afternoon with lots of time to spare for photographs and to just take in the scale and enormity of this place. Taking time to reflect and watch the sun go down is a must.
We’re in traditional Tibetan style tented accommodation this evening with a fully stocked Yak dung stove for heating.
And if you’re still feeling adventurous, waking early for sunrise on day 13 is recommended.
It’s now a 2-day ride back to Kathmandu in Nepal.
You’ll feel exhausted for sure after riding over 2,300kms. However, you’ll also feel complete satisfaction and a great sense of achievement. And so you should.
This is a unique riding experience.

You can track us live at https://aus-share.inreach.garmin.com/nomadicknights

For more information and to book directly and join us on this mind blowing motorcycle adventure, use this link: https://www.nomadicknights.com/rode-to-everest/
Alex, the team and a motley crew of riders.

22/04/2024

Preparation for tomorrow is the hard work today...

Some days we can tackle hard work head on, however other days might be more trying than others. But let's face it, it's not meant to be easy. It's meant to test and challenge us. When we do the hard work by being disciplined, prioritising our time and giving our all to every endeavour in the present moment, we're preparing for future success.
We see it on rides. After a long day on the motorcycle, travelling for hours and miles, the last thing some might want to do is prepare kit for the next day. But it's part of the journey. Granted it's not the most difficult of things to do, but when all you might want to do is lie down for 5 minutes, it might feel like one of those things that can wait. But something as simple as drying kit out, could save us from an uncomfortable day in the saddle the following day. So whilst it might feel like the last thing we want to do, it's actions like these that can prepare us for a successful tomorrow. The hard works pays off after all.

In June, July & August 2024, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India
adventure ride on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To
join us and book directly, use this link:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

21/04/2024

"These motorcycle trips are my personal reset button. But they’re much more than just motorcycling" - Tony.

This is not a trip for tourists looking to check off the sites and take a selfie; it’s an experience that reconnects us to nature (and ourselves). It's two weeks of being around like minded people wanting to experience something new, to challenge themselves. To have an adventure.
There's only one question.
Are you one of us?

If you want to start next year with something really special, don’t wait too long. In February 2025 & 2026 we'll be exploring the spectacular lands of South India. During this adventure you can choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc.

Join us and book directly using the link below:
https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

20/04/2024

Prayer wheels are a daily practice for many Buddhists, often spun for hours continuously. By turning prayer wheels, worshippers aim to gather merit, aid all living beings, cleanse their karma and engage in meditation. It's a humbling presence to be in.

During the Roof Of India adventure, you'll spot several prayer wheels, prayer flags, stupas and more. Especially as we enter the Kinnaur Valley. This was once a forbidden place and it’s where Hinduism meets Buddhism. Over the centuries, the Sutlej, Spiti, and Baspa rivers and their tributaries, have chiselled beautiful valleys across this picturesque land. In turn it's nurtured one of the most hardy of mountain societies in the world. One we're able to explore.

If you want to explore lands which were once forbidden, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India adventure ride in June, July & August 2024, on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To join us and book directly, use this link;

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

19/04/2024

Spot the riders...

Don't be alarmed if people start to appear when we stop. The trails we take are off the beaten track, in lands where it's uncommon to see adventurers, so it can be an exciting event to see new faces in villages.

The people you meet will generally be friendly, curious, and talkative. Something as simple as a smile can often lead to a whole conversation. The more you engage, the more you’ll notice something surprising. Although life can be hard, Indians are much more likely to smile and laugh, than moan and complain. They happily mix with visitors and each other, even though the country contains numerous peoples, cultures, religions, and languages. For those who live in the West—especially over the past few years—this kind of co-existence may seem miraculous.

In February 2025 & 2026 we'll be exploring the spectacular lands of South India. During this adventure you can choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc.
Join us and book directly using the link below:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

18/04/2024

The world around us can make us feel so small...

The day to day can be incredibly consuming. The journey to work, the ever growing inbox, the meetings. Each of them building up over time, until we need to hit that reset button. Sometimes that reset is getting lost in nature. Being in the presence of natures vastness helps us to gain perspective of what really matters, and serves as a reminder of how amazingly small we are. Especially our day to day problems. Travelling through the Himalayas is the reset many are looking for. The open road, the gigantic snow capped peaks and the landscapes which feel like another planet, let alone another country. It's an adventure where you definitely won't be worrying about that inbox.

If you need to reset, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India adventure ride in June, July & August 2024, on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To join us and book directly, use this link;

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

17/04/2024

Less words, more action...

Words are easy and not always reflective of what's happening. Actions however, are tangible and observable. Which is why what you do, is more important than what you say. We can describe every incredible detail of these motorcycle adventures and write at length of what you can expect. But it's nothing like being here and riding it for yourself. Living it.
Why just talk the talk, when you can walk the walk?

In February 2025 & 2026, we'll be exploring the fascinating lands of South India during our Grand Canyon India ride. It’s the perfect way to start the year and blow away the winter blues. Just us, the adventure, and the motorcycle.
On this adventure you can also choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc. The choice is yours.

Join us and book directly using the link below:
https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/
What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

17/04/2024

Alert!
Our September 2024 Rode To Everest was fully booked, however, 3 riders from down under have rescheduled for 2025.
So, 3 places have become available.
If you want to join us, be quick and book directly through website.
I’ll see you at Base Camp.
Alex & the team.

https://www.nomadicknights.com/rode-to-everest/

16/04/2024

It's all about balance...

We can become so consumed with working hard that we forget to live our lives or enjoy ourselves. There's no denying hard works pays off, but when it's out of balance it's worth questioning the quality of our lives. We need the fun, the enjoyment and the relaxation. Especially when we've earned it!
The same can be said for motorcycle adventures. There's long, hard days in the saddle but there's relaxation too. The difference is when we relax on the Roof Of India ride, it's on spectacular houseboats on Dal Lake - you’ll definitely feel like you have earned it. This is a very surreal experience. Some of the houseboats are over 100 years old and sport huge crystal chandeliers. There are also small boats available called Shikaras. We jump aboard them just before sunset for a tour of the lake.
Balance is something you create, and this is one way to do it right?

If you're looking to recalibrate, the mind-blowing Roof Of India adventure in June, July & August 2024, is a great place to start. It's an incredible journey on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To join us and book directly, use this link;
https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/
What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

15/04/2024

We’ve come to live in a world ruled by screens...

Many people experience life second hand, watching others rather than living themselves. And when they do visit somewhere worth being, they spend their time taking selfies rather than being ​​truly present.
No matter how many videos you watch or pictures you see, it’s nothing like being there. Nothing like the thrill of riding. Nothing like the exotic sights and sounds of India. Nothing like the sense of achievement you will feel at the end of every day.
Life is for living after all, not watching through a screen.

In February 2025 & 2026, we'll be exploring the fascinating lands of South India during our Grand Canyon India ride. It’s the perfect way to start the year and blow away the winter blues. Just us, the adventure, and the motorcycle.
On this adventure you can also choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc.The choice is yours.
Join us and book directly using the link below:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

15/04/2024

Yesterday’s ride.

View my motorcycle ride: Forests, Tiger Reserves and the Arabian Sea.

15/04/2024

I’m really loving riding the new 450 Himalayan right now.
I headed into the forests of Goa and Karnataka early yesterday morning and just fell into the groove of riding. I didn’t want to stop. Everything was clicking into place. I was properly in the zone.
It got pretty hot just after midday, 44 degrees Celsius. It’s just a matter of riding faster to stay cooler.
It settled down to a much more sensible 38 degrees once I hit the west coast.
A few weeks from now, I’ll be at Everest Base. Camp.
Over 17,000 ft and a likely minus 10 degrees Celsius overnight. What a contrast.
That’s what Adventure Motorcycling is all about.
I wouldn’t change it!
Cheers.
Alex

14/04/2024

Plenty of fun on, and off, the motorcycles...

It's no surprise that these motorcycle adventures are exciting. Journeying through new lands, exploring trails travelled by few, experiencing different cultures and feeling free in the saddle of a motorcycle built for the very terrain we ride across. It's not easy - this isn't a holiday after all, but we don’t just hit the hay when we’re done for the day either. We eat together, build bonfires, talk, laugh drink, and watch the moon come up. It’s moments like this that resonate with us and awaken that long lost notion of feeling alive.

If you were to guess what's being said here, what would your best bet be?

In June, July & August 2024, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India
adventure ride on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To
join us and book directly, use this link:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

13/04/2024

What's the weather like?

Is it going to rain? How hot will it be? We can become quite consumed by the weather and its uncertainty. No matter how much we can predict rain or shine, whatever will be, will be. All we can do is prepare. At the end of the day we can't quite control the weather just yet, so we might as well focus on what we can control.
Our actions and our reactions.

p.s in case you were wondering, the weather during the Grand Canyon India ride is usually glorious sunshine.....in February!

If you fancy some winter sunshine and a motorcycle adventure, we'll be travelling through the spectacular lands of South India in February 2025 & 2026. During this adventure you can choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc. The choice is yours.
Join us and book directly using the link below:
https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/
What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

12/04/2024

What's life without adventure?

Pretty boring, that's for sure!
We must make the most of this life and take the adventure as it comes to us. Ultimately, every day is an adventure. But embarking on new adventures adds excitement and brings indescribable joy that can truly enrich our lives. It might even provide us with a newfound purpose. The great thing is that we get to choose what adventure we fill our lives with.
So we might as well make it a fun one. Preferably one on a motorcycle for us!
Can you imagine a life without adventure?

If you're ready for an adventure, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India
adventure ride on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles in June, July & August.
To join us and book directly, use this link.

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

11/04/2024

Great friendships are made on the road...

These rides bring people together in every sense. We get everyone from CEOs to barbers, bankers to mechanics – and it doesn’t matter. We’re all here for similar reasons. To escape, unplug, and connect with something bigger than ourselves. We ride together, eat together, share drinks, stories and laugh together.
What truly matters is the journey itself, and it's the people we share this experience with who really help shape it.

In February 2025 & 2026 we'll be exploring the spectacular lands of South India. During this adventure you can choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc.
Join us and book directly using the link below:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

10/04/2024

No one ever said it was going to be easy...

But nothing worth doing ever is.
Repeating simple tasks and choosing the easy road limits our ability to achieve our utmost potential. The key to self-improvement lies in overcoming challenges and using obstacles as opportunities for growth. It's the difficult tasks that motivate us to step out of our comfort zone, making them incredibly valuable.
The Roof Of India motorcycle adventure is testament to this. From high altitude deserts, mountain peaks and passes at over 18,000 feet high, the unpredictability of the Himalayas, landslides, waterfalls and more...
Will it be easy? No.
Will it be worth it? Yes.

If you want to challenge yourself, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India adventure ride in June, July & August 2024, on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To join us and book directly, use this link;

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

10/04/2024

Michael Hobbs,
This is just for you.
I’ll see you in November in Italy and then we ride together, again, across South India in February 2025.
Thanks for choosing to ride with myself and the team again.
Cheers mate.
Alex

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

10/04/2024

So, ‘India Bike Wallahs’ is done.
It was my own creation, my pet project so to speak.
It was intended to be fun (and it was) and to remind myself and everyone else that we’re all bikers at heart and love riding.
None of the manufacturers were interested, not even Royal Enfield.
This is despite the fact that I’ve bought well over 100 bikes from them since 2018.
Not even a T-shirt!
Can you smell the sour grapes? Haha!
We finished riding just over 4 weeks ago and Simon has done an awesome job of putting all this together.
And a massive thanks to Jamie for being Mr Grumpy and providing lots of laughter.
All 10 riding days of riding are now live on Nomadic Knights YouTube channel and below is the link to the playlist.
Time to binge?
Before YouTube banned me, our first episode got over 4,500 views.
We were then reinstated, no reasons given, and now the episodes are getting around 50
views.
I’m not complaining, just mentioning.
Interesting or what?
Anyway, I hope you enjoy watching as much as we did riding.
It was brilliant and I’m already working on our next project.
I’ll see you on the road.
Cheers.
Alex & the team.

Hi there, I'm Alex, the Founder, Owner and Lead Rider of Nomadic Knights. (The Scottish guy in the video) We're an India based Motorcycle Adventure Company a...

09/04/2024

The famous home of 14 Dalai Lamas...

During our Rode To Everest adventure we spend our rest day exploring the incredible Potala Palace and the city of Lhasa. There’s a lot to see and do in Lhasa. It’s one of the highest cities in the world at 3,650 metres. It's a city steeped with history, Potala Palace was built in 1649 and has been the home to 14 Dalai Lamas. It's a spectacular place. Get ready for lots of steps! You may also want to take a trip down to Barkhor Street, spend time at the Dreprung monastery or sample some of the many restaurants whilst chilling out with a cool beer.

This is just one of many highlights on the Rode To Everest ride. Exploring these fabled lands in the saddle of a motorcycle is a journey you'll never forget. Spaces are available for this ride in October 2024, 2025 & 2026.
To find out more information or to book, click the link below:

www.nomadicknights.com/rode-to-everest/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

08/04/2024

We'll cross that bridge when we come to it...

We can become so consumed with what lies ahead. What's going to happen? What problems will we face? What will happen afterwards? What will the weather be like?
The truth is we'll never know entirely, but we can be prepared for the eventualities when we reach that bridge. No matter what happens, it always works out in the end. So we might as well enjoy the journey in the meantime. During our Grand Canyon India ride we’ll crisscross the Kali River numerous times and ride over a suspension bridge that has room for one motorcycle only. Not to worry, we always make it across.

In February 2025 & 2026 we'll be journeying through the spectacular lands of South India. During this adventure you can choose to ride the Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc.
Join us and book directly using the link below:

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

08/04/2024

An ex rider/customer (Hugh) living in West London has contacted me so find out if anyone wants to buy his rider gear.
It’s been worn once.
He’s 5ft 10ins, 12 stone 7lbs & size 8 feet.
He’s asking for 150 quid.
It seems like a bargain to me.
If you’re interested, drop me WhatsApp on 0091 9623 048879 and I’ll pass his details on.
Cheers.
Alex

08/04/2024

Phil Coulstock,
It’s great to have you on board for this spectacular South India ride.
It’s very different from the Roof Of India.
This one has warm weather, glorious sunshine, stunning beaches and Tiger reserves. And not forgetting to mention some stunning biking roads.
And, you’re riding the 500cc Bullet.
After all, this is the home of the Bullet as it’s manufactured here in South India.
Kit list?
Helmet & shorts!
That’s it.
I look forward to riding with you.
Cheers mate.
Alex

https://www.nomadicknights.com/grand-canyon-india/

08/04/2024

Here we go,
Another fabulous episode of our ‘India Bike Wallahs’ Adventure Bike Shootout across South India.
Simon edits these as he wishes and I’m loving them.
I want to go do it all again.
Mount Everest will have to do for now.
But in saying that, I’m planning a long ride out on Sunday, deep into the Tiger reserve forests of Karnataka.
Enjoy Day 7.
Cheers.
Alex

Hi there, I'm Alex, the Founder, Owner and Lead Rider of Nomadic Knights. (The Scottish guy in the video) We're an India based Motorcycle Adventure Company a...

07/04/2024

Superseding expectations...

If there's a place that does just that, it's the Indian Himalayas!
The vast majority probably expect India to be full of busy cities, sandy beaches, and the like. But it's a misconception. There's so much more to this outstanding place, and the Indian Himalayas are testament to that.
It's a place full of extraordinary landscapes, so unique it's hard to believe they all exist in one country - let alone in one adventure. Witnessing the stark contrasts day to day as we journey through the Himalayas, from forest trails to lunar lands, provides a deeper understanding and appreciation for India. To do it in the saddle of a motorcycle built for this exact terrain is the icing on the cake!

In June, July August 2024, we'll be riding the mind-blowing Roof Of India
adventure ride on the all new 450cc Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycles. To
join us and book directly, use this link.

https://www.nomadicknights.com/himalayas-roof-of-india/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.

06/04/2024

Imagine waking up to this...

Granted, it's a chilly start to the day but best believe it's worth it. Two weeks tomorrow, we'll begin our motorcycle adventure towards the highest mountain on Earth, Mount Everest. Waking up in such a legendary place is a surreal moment but also one of sheer joy and great sense of achievement. It's a feeling that will last a lifetime. No matter how many times we journey to this magnificent place, it never ceases to amaze and mystify us.

If waking up to watch the sunrise over Mount Everest has always been a dream of yours, spaces are available for our Rode To Everest adventure in October 2024, 2025 & 2026.
To find out more information or to book, click the link below:

www.nomadicknights.com/rode-to-everest/

What are you waiting for?
We’ll see you on the road.
Alex & the team.