Initial Information

Tour dates:
   8th August 2010 (Sunday) to 23rd August 2010 (Monday) inclusive
Tour route:
   Kolkata to Delhi via Nepal
Provisional details:
   West Bengal (Kolkata), Bihar, Nepal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan (Jaipur), Haryana (Delhi);
   then back to Kolkata via the interior
Highlights:
   High altitude riding, Taj Mahal, indian food and culture, vintage-style riding
Flights:
   Perth - Singapore - Return = AUD$285
   Singapore - Chennai - Return = AUD$278
   Chennai - Kolkata - Return = AUD$72 
Currency:
   $1AUD = 42 INR (also written as Rs)
Bikes:
   500cc Royal Enfields
   Hire cost of between 100Rs and 300Rs per day
Accomodation:
   Sourced as we go, allow 1,000 Rs per night for budget hotels
Food:
   Sourced as we go (hope you like curry)
Insurance:
   HBF quote $170 for Gold Cover over this period
Final Commit Dates
   $200 deposit paid by the end of November 2009
   Flights will need to be paid sometime in Jan/Feb

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