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What are the right Documents required for a Motorcycle Tour? - stevejames - 11-17-2025
Planning an epic ride across India? You need the right paperwork! Proper documents don't just keep your journey legal-they guarantee a smooth, safe, and stress-free adventure across India's varied landscapes.
1. Rajasthan: Desert & Heritage Belt (Dunes and Palaces!)
For a Motorcycle Tour in Rajasthan, International riders must carry:
- Valid International Driving Permit (IDP) for motorcycle (mandatory for foreigners).
- Passport & Visa with photocopies for quick hotel and checkpoint verification.
- Motorcycle Rental Agreement (if renting your bike in India).
- RC (Registration Certificate) – original or digital copy.
- Valid Insurance covering third-party liability.
- PUC Certificate.
- Emergency medical insurance suitable for long desert travel.
Riding in Ladakh, Spiti, or Uttarakhand requires extra documents for restricted zones:
- ILP/Travel Permits for areas like Ladakh (Nubra, Pangong), Spiti, or Arunachal.
- Passport, Visa & IDP for mandatory checks at army checkpoints.
- Medical fitness proof highly recommended for high-altitude riding.
- Rental or ownership documents with insurance & PUC.
- Emergency evacuation insurance highly advised for remote routes.
Cruising Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa:
- Passport, Visa & IDP.
- RC, Insurance & PUC (strict checks on highways and tolls).
- Interstate permits when required for rental motorcycles.
- Travel insurance covering long-distance road trips.