Is it Possible to rent a bike in Manali for a Leh trip

abhi182 · Jun 1st, 2006, 18:43

My bad: Inadvertently Posted this in the J/K forum earlier

I and a couple of friends are planning to do a Chennai-Delhi-Manali-Leh trip this June.
The idea is to take a Friday evening flight to Delhi, overnight bus to Manali to be in Manali by Saturday Afternoon, hang around there for a day and then head on towards Leh

Now since it isn't possible for us to Ferry our Bikes all the way from Chennai to Manali :P, we are planning to rent out 2 bikes in Manali for a week.

a) Is it possible?
b) ANy pointers on the costs incurred would be welcome

If the above isn't possible, we would opt for a rented Taxi- Qualis/Sumo, but we feel that won't be half as fun.....

Any info/help appreciated

MeCasa · Jun 1st, 2006, 19:12

I myself don't have a clue but read #13 on this thread

Good luck

Edit: when I hear bike I think motorcycle, the above link is for motorcycles and I know even less about bicycles

Sorry

hitanshu · Jun 1st, 2006, 22:13

boss,

you do get bikes on rent, but its tough for indians - they prefer foreigners from wht i've heard. You can check LP and ask around at the local bull mechanic - they'd know. Just spend a day getting to know if the bike has any issues!

Yogesh Sarkar · Jun 1st, 2006, 22:30

My ans from your previous topic

Quote:

abhi182 you can certainly get motorcycles for rent in manali, mainly Enfields and rx100’s. However it would be better to get them from Delhi, this way you will get accustomed to the motorcycles before any serious hill riding starts. Also in Delhi you would have more choices. Renting from Delhi also gives you the freedom to come back via Srinagar, rather then sticking to the Manali – Leh route for the return journey as well.

Not sure about the cost, but the last I heard security would be around 20-25k and renting an Enfield would come out to be 300-450bucks a day for ladakh.

abhi182 · Jun 2nd, 2006, 13:25

Quote:

but its tough for indians - they prefer foreigners from wht i've heard. You can check LP and ask around at the local bull mechanic - they'd know. Just spend a day getting to know if the bike has any issues!

Hmm, Funny...
Rented out bikes a bunch of times in Pondicherry, Goa and Munnar without any hassles....

Anyway , just want to be sure so that we don't run int a situtaion where we book our leaves, travel 2000 kms to Manali to realize in the end that we cannot get hold of bikes

Quote:

Not sure about the cost, but the last I heard security would be around 20-25k and renting an Enfield would come out to be 300-450bucks a day for ladakh.

BTW would really appreciate if someone could pass the contact details for any bike rental agence in Manali

the rent seems fine, the security bit seems steep though...
Thanks for pointing this out though, at least we'll ensure that we have ready access to cash when we reach there

vinayverma · Jun 3rd, 2006, 04:23

Ask for Anu bike guy. He has a super Enfield service station on the way when you go from Manali, mall road to Vashishth, its on the right hand side, you can't miss it.
Its upto him to rent to you or not, he is a good face reader

globalgoldie · Jun 3rd, 2006, 04:47

There r 2 brothers ,name of their garage is Bonny Sony motors
once u pass the bridge and go on the right hand side towards old manali..u will come across MOONDANCE restaurant on ur left hand side..and on ur right hand side u will find Bonny Sony motors...u can rent an enfield from them..they r gud when it comes to enfield..the guys r even famouse in goa for bike rental by the same name( khurlim Mapusa,Goa)i think they will charge nehting between 350-400 daily basis,dont know bout the security if u wish to take it to leh..

vinayverma · Jun 3rd, 2006, 05:04

Sony has split and he has a bad reputation most of his bikes are old, yet he is doing a good business due to rise in demand. in this league there are many around the mall and near hiddamba temple and beyond on this road all the way to Old Manali.
it seems like everyone with a space is renting out bikes.
okay if not this you can try this www.bulletwallas.com

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Jun 1st, 2006, 18:43	#1
abhi182 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Madras! Posts: 78	Is it Possible to rent a bike in Manali for a Leh trip My bad: Inadvertently Posted this in the J/K forum earlier I and a couple of friends are planning to do a Chennai-Delhi-Manali-Leh trip this June. The idea is to take a Friday evening flight to Delhi, overnight bus to Manali to be in Manali by Saturday Afternoon, hang around there for a day and then head on towards Leh Now since it isn't possible for us to Ferry our Bikes all the way from Chennai to Manali :P, we are planning to rent out 2 bikes in Manali for a week. a) Is it possible? b) ANy pointers on the costs incurred would be welcome If the above isn't possible, we would opt for a rented Taxi- Qualis/Sumo, but we feel that won't be half as fun..... Any info/help appreciated

Jun 1st, 2006, 19:12	#2
MeCasa Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas/New York Posts: 959	I myself don't have a clue but read #13 on this thread Good luck Edit: when I hear bike I think motorcycle, the above link is for motorcycles and I know even less about bicycles Sorry

Jun 1st, 2006, 22:13	#3
hitanshu Renegade Killer Bee Join Date: May 2006 Location: Delhi/Mumbai Posts: 209	boss, you do get bikes on rent, but its tough for indians - they prefer foreigners from wht i've heard. You can check LP and ask around at the local bull mechanic - they'd know. Just spend a day getting to know if the bike has any issues!

Jun 3rd, 2006, 04:47	#7
globalgoldie Still Surviving Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: india,New Delhi Posts: 66	There r 2 brothers ,name of their garage is Bonny Sony motors once u pass the bridge and go on the right hand side towards old manali..u will come across MOONDANCE restaurant on ur left hand side..and on ur right hand side u will find Bonny Sony motors...u can rent an enfield from them..they r gud when it comes to enfield..the guys r even famouse in goa for bike rental by the same name( khurlim Mapusa,Goa)i think they will charge nehting between 350-400 daily basis,dont know bout the security if u wish to take it to leh..

Jun 3rd, 2006, 05:04	#8
vinayverma Maha Infrequent Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,289	Sony has split and he has a bad reputation most of his bikes are old, yet he is doing a good business due to rise in demand. in this league there are many around the mall and near hiddamba temple and beyond on this road all the way to Old Manali. it seems like everyone with a space is renting out bikes. okay if not this you can try this www.bulletwallas.com

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