Important information about this trip

This is an Open Challenge.  These challenges are organised directly by our tour operator and there will be other people raising money for different charities on the event although we aim to recruit as many people as possible from NDCS.  The tour operator will be looking after the administration of the event and NDCS will be supporting you with your fundraising.  Your sponsorship money will still be paid directly to NDCS.

Event Registration fee: £250
Minimum sponsorship: £2500(of which £1241 is tour costs)80% sponsorship  due on: 10 weeks before your departure. (10 JULY)

100% of sponsorship due in: 4 weeks before your departure (16 OCT)

Flights to/from India, accommodation, transfers, full medical support, experienced guides, support staff, water and all meals except lunch on day 8.

Airport taxes and fuel surcharge (where applicable), personal travel insurance, visa, meals not included, optional tours, gratuities and spending money.

This ride is aimed at people of average fitness who are prepared to put in plenty of training to enable them to meet the challenge. The tour operator will provide a set of training guidelines to help you on your way.

The accommodation is in a variety of Raj style tents with camp beds and hotels along the route. There is also one night on a sleeper train. Couples should note it is not always possible to share.

The food will be wholesome, tasty and plentiful. There will be snacks and water available whilst cycling.

Daytime temperatures will be 25-30°C. It will be cooler at night, about 10-15°C.

Our team at NDCS will do everything they can to help you meet your fundraising target. You will be given a dedicated contact from our events team to give you fundraising support and to provide you with a few tried and tested fundraising ideas. You will also receive sponsor forms, and can request collection tins, an NDCS t-shirt and lots more to help your fundraising events to go off with a bang!