Just 3 weeks to pack in one huge adventure – London to Kathmandu, approximately 6,500 miles in just 22 days through Europe, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India and Nepal. This expedition is much more a test of endurance than our other expeditions so be prepared - riders and bikes will be tested to the limit. Ride this classic overland route all the way from England into the heart of Asia.

Trip Highlights

• Riding through Munich, Vienna and Budapest, 3 of Europe's greatest cities on your way east.
• The chaos and unforgettable sights and sounds of historic Istanbul in Turkey, gateway to the Asian continent.
• Heading further and further east and seeing the world change around you as we ride into the wilds of Turkey.
• Iran! Have your pre-conceptions challenged in this fantastic country of friendly people and fascinating culture.
• Stunning Pakistan - epic scenerey and challenging riding across a bustling and unique landscape.
• Dodging meandering cows and speeding rickshaws as we pass throught he hectic towns and cities of northern India.
• Arriving, tired and dirty but with a huge smile on your face in iconic Kathmandu in the foothills of the Himalayas.

The Bikes

You can either use a Kudu bike or your own on this expedition. Kudu will continue to use our tried and tested F650 Dakars in 2009. Fully Expedition prepared, they are strong, comfortable bikes with a reliable and powerful single cylinder 650cc engine. In our opinion they are the best bike for the job.

If you have your own bike and want to bring it then please feel free - see the Prices and Booking page for full details and costs.

Pre-Expedition Training and Orientation

We at Kudu take great pride in running thoroughly professional adventures which are open to anyone with a desire to challenge themselves and what they are capable of.  You do not need to be a highly experienced motorcyclist, off-road expert or have a huge amount of adventurous travel experience. Our training and orientation days are designed to be informal, enjoyable affairs where you can meet your fellow adventurers, and the Kudu team in a relaxed environment.

TRAINING AND ORIENTATION (1 day):

• Meet the Kudu team and each other
• Equipment familiarisation
• Route familiarisation
• GPS training
• Ride out and navigation practical
• Puncture repair
• Motorcycle maintenance

With Kudu's unique pre-expedition and en-route training, all included in the price, you can begin the toughest challenge of your life well prepared for what lies ahead.

Is this trip for me?

We at Kudu Expeditions pride ourselves on striving to make these amazing adventures accessible to all, irrespective of background or experience. You don't need to be an experienced traveller or off-road rider to join this trip. What you will need though, is a desire for a real adventure, an ability to work as a team, and an appreciation that you will be travelling into remote and often poor regions of the world.

Important: Please be under no illusion that the London-Kathmandu trip is not a leisurely tour, but a challenge of endurance for all involved. For those riders preferring to take time and see the sights along the way, we recommend our Kathmandi-Istanbul Expedition. This trip follows a very similar route but in reverse, and will take time to explore, see the sights and rest as we go along.

For more information on the nature of this tour please ensure you read through the downloadable Customer Info Pack thoroughly. If you are as inspired by the thought of undertaking such an adventure as we are, but have concerns about how suitable you may be, simply e-mail or phone us, and together we will be able to find out if this kind of adventure is for you – you may just surprise yourself!