Motorcycle Tour India: Meet the Women of Telangana
This motorcycle trip in India will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the women traveller to ride, meet people, and empower women while on the same trip. The female-riding, female-guiding motorcycle journey is an incredible way to feel alive on the Indian roads of Telangana, as it combines the open road, local culture, empowering communities and breathtaking views. Travel through the rural areas of India and feel the ultimate freedom of travelling through one of the world’s most thrilling destinations at the steering wheel of a Royal Enfield.
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27th September to 9th October 2027
Get a glimpse of what it feels like to ride across Telangana on this female-only motorcycle tour in India.
When you’re on a women’s motorcycle tour in India with us, you are showing the way to break free from social barriers limiting the opportunities available to many women. Indeed, women have historically been confined by traditional gender roles and financial or mobility restrictions placed on them.
When you join our tours, you are making the invisible visible, highlighting what women can do when they have the courage to step out of their comfort zone, access mobility and independence.
Most importantly, you are supporting and inspiring other women. Our tours enable women tour guides and delivery riders trainees to take control of their journeys by enabling them to work and own their two-wheelers. Ultimately, they get to define their futures based on choices of their own making, rather than being restricted by gender-based limitations. Have a look at how we Fuel Freedom!
When you join FreeW on a motorcycle road trip through India, you’ll discover that it’s not just about riding from Hyderabad to Suryalanka Beach. It’s about immersing in the ancient Bathukamma festival with the diverse communities of Telangana.
- You will soak up the colourful region of Telangana’s rural landscapes and magnificent forests as you ride to Warangal’s UNESCO 1000 Pillars Temple.
- You will be gifted unique and privileged glimpses into Indian culture by visiting local artisans and discovering crafts such as handloom dying processes.
- You will connect with the Indian women who will invite you to celebrate Bathukamma with them, a nine day flower festival that dates back thousands of years.
Join FreeW on our India motorcycle road trip to (re)discover your power in the roots of womanhood and sisterhood.
Where female motorcycle tours in India meet social impact
Sharing with Indian women
You’ll join local communities to learn about their traditional artwork skills and share experiences with them.
- You’ll meet the families that are committed to keeping the 4000 year old wax and clay techniques in metalwork alive
- You’ll share a lunch with the girls from the Social Welfare College, and learn how the tribal village girls increase their livelihood opportunities through this free education.
- We’ll also meet with the local women’s Bikerni motorcycle club.
(Re)connecting to your wild soul
Your Indian motorcycle road trip with FreeW offers unique glimpses into what the culture has to offer, (re)connecting you to the wild – in you and in nature.
- Experience the ancient Bathukamma festival, a nine-day celebration of womanhood and sisterhood.
- Women gather to sing, dance, and offer a unique flower each day, symbolizing unity in diversity and purifying lake waters.
- This vibrant tradition reconnects us to the strength of sisterhood and the timeless bonds of humanity.
Making a social impact
Through this motorcycle ride, we support Mowo Social Initiatives, a riding school for women.
- For each participant, a woman’s motorbike training will be sponsored. You’ll meet these women, and discover first hand the social impact your adventure is having
- We’ll distribute reusable sanitary pads or educational material to the tribal forest villages.
- Profits of the tour will be reinvested to subsidise scooters at our riding school in Nepal.
Most importantly, we will inspire and be inspired.
What women riders say about our road trip in India
I had a wonderful experience that I recommend to all women who want to experience an adventure off the beaten track. Great solidarity between women, a welcome worthy of “stars” from the locals, top-notch motorcycles, and some great moments of laughs….
Sandrine, France
This trip opened my heart and my mind… Compared to riding where I live, riding in India kicked things up a notch and I loved every minute of it. Memories of the kindness, hospitality and connections we shared will live on in my heart.
Ashley, USA
A wonderful opportunity to realise and experience the power of mobility to change women’s lives. Riding and meeting with inspirational women… creating a powerful and cherished sisterhood that will always be remembered!
Janelle, Australia
Trip details
27 September to 9 October 2027
11 days, 9 riding days
Royal Enfield Classic 350cc
10 people max
EUR 2,800 / Person
Route
Included
The woman-only, woman-led motorcycle tour in Telangana, India has been designed to make each part of your adventure as smooth and memorable as possible. The package includes airport transfer from India; 12 nights accommodation (twin share); 10 day Royal Enfield motorbike hire; 10 day fuel & oil; breakfast, lunch & dinner for 10 days; on-road refreshment; a local & international tour leader; a support van to carry your luggage & spares; and contribute to the local community. The tour also includes a welcome gift; a yoga session; and a traditional Ayurvedic massage to enhance your wellbeing and connect you culturally to your female motorcycle adventure.
- Airport pick-up/drop off in India
- Twin-share accommodation for 12 nights
- Motorbike rental for 10 days
- Fuel and oil
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Water, soft drinks and tea on the road
- Inter/national tour lead
- Local contributions
- Support van for luggage/spare parts
- 1 welcome gift
- 1 yoga class
- 1 Ayurvedic massage
Excluded
This female-only, female-led motorcycle tour of India trip includes all essentials you will need for riding; however, a variety of extra costs (personal and/or travel-related) apply beyond what is provided for this ride, in addition to all that is required for a safe ride. Most of the additional costs mentioned below are international flights to/from India; visa fees; travel and medical insurance; liquor; optional excursions; your own personal gratuities; and, if you crash the bike, you will be responsible for the repair/replacement costs. The excluded items consist of, but are not limited to, the entrance fees (not listed); An initial, refundable bike security deposit; and an optional annual membership fee to the Two Wheels to Freewill non-profit organisation.
- Flight to/from India
- Entry fees other than specified
- Self inflicted bike damage
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips for local staff
- Personal travel/medical insurance
- Optional activities: e.g. high tea, boating, ATV, organic farming
- Visa fees India
- 100 euros bike security deposit
- 100 euros Annual Membership to Two Wheels to Freewill non-profit, granting a 50 euros discount on all our tours
Route Details
This female-led motorcycle trip for women is designed as a meaningful experience. Combining some mind-blowing motorcycle riding with a wealth of culturally rich experiences and opportunities to interact with local Indian women, this journey starts in the ancient and lively city of Hyderabad.
Once in Hyderabad, you will visit the MoWo driving school for women, meet the sponsored trainees, and gain insight into the very unique rhythm of Indian traffic. The first stage of the trip will take you from Hyderabad to Gadwal; while traveling you will witness the preparation of colorful festivities for the Bathukamma festival in rural areas and participate in celebrations with local communities. This will provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the region’s inhabitants and their customs and traditions.
The second part of our trip will take you from Gadwal to Vikarabad. During this stage of the journey you will travel through rural countryside and then end your day with a relaxing sunset yoga session by the lake. We want to give you the opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your long day of traveling. The third stage of the journey will take you from Vikarabad to Nirmal. In Nirmal you will visit a government center that focuses on the education of young girls, and we will enjoy lunch together, thus pursuing our mission of empowerment, inspiration and cultural exchange.
You will continue from Nirmal to Asifabad. Along the way you will visit the community of the forest tribe, distribute educational materials, and possibly camp with them to intensify your connection to India’s rural cultures. From Asifabad to Warangal, you will ride to the historic town located in the south of India, and you will visit the Ramappa temple, a UNESCO-listed monument and famous for its intricate architecture.
In Warangal, you will spend a rest day to celebrate the Bathukamma festival at the Thousand Pillar Temple, an unforgettable spiritual experience of the trip. Then, you will head to Pochampalli, a village recognized all over the world for its traditional handloom weaving. Here you will visit the houses where weavers weave by hand, and have an overnight stay at a peaceful farm house.
Afterwards, the journey will lead you to the coast as you ride from Pochampalli to Suryalanka Beach. At the place where the open road ends and the Bay of Bengal begins, you can relax on the beach. On the last leg of the journey from Suryalanka Beach back to Hyderabad, you will meet the Bikerni, the women-only motorcycle community operating all over India, and honor women bikers while riding back to the city. At the end of the journey, you will have time to relax with a traditional Ayurvedic massage, wear a beautiful sari, and celebrate the last Bathukamma Festival closing ceremony.
- Hyderabad : Visit MoWo driving school for women, meet your sponsorees, and get acquainted with the indian traffic
- Hyderabad – Gadwal: Discover Bathukamma preparations in village homes and celebrate
- Gadwal – Vikarabad: Hit the scenic route, and enjoy a sunset yoga class by the lake
- Vikarabad – Nirmal: Visit the government training center for girls and share a lunch with them
- Nirmal – Asifabad: Meet a forest tribe and distribute educational material- we might camp overnight
- Asifabad – Warangal: Visit Ramappa temple
- Warangal : Rest day and celebration of Bathukamma at the UNESCO 1000 pillars temple
- Warangal – Pochampalli: Visit the handloom houses in Ponchampalle and stay at a farmhouse
- Ponchampalli – Suryalanka Beach: Enjoy a day at the beach
- Suryalanka Beach – Hyderabad: Meet the Hyderabad chapter of the Bikerni, an all-female bikers group
- Hyderabad: Wind down with an ayurvedic massage, get pampered in your saree and celebrate the main Bathukamma
Meet your local team on the ground in India
Jai Bharathi
Founder of MOWO
Jai is an avid motorcyclist from Hyderabad, who left her architect job to start MoWo social initiatives in 2020, training women in mobility skills. She has led multiple trips to Ladakh, Kashmir, and a 17,000 km expedition across six Southeast Asian nations.
Urvashi Patole
Co-founder of Bikerni
Urvashi Patole is a co-founder of The Bikerni, India’s pioneering and largest all-women motorcyclists association established in 2011. Her professional journey includes significant roles with renowned automotive manufacturers in India and leading multiple tours.
Rachana Mamidipelly
Motorcycle tour lead
Rachana left her village to find work in Hyderabad, where she joined MoWo and became the first female delivery rider at Zomato. She developed her skills quickly, and moved from trainee to trainer. She studied tourism and was trained with FreeW as a motorcycle tour guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I arrive earlier/ leave later?
Yes. We can recommend and help you book a few extra nights accommodation and we will cater for airport pick-up/drop-off. We have also additional optional packages for excursions before or after the tour with local women.
Costs will be borne by you.
Do I need to bring cash? and How much?
Yes, you can easily change your cash in Hyderabad, but it will be more difficult in the rural areas.
Since the trip is all inclusive, your budget will depend on the optional activities you wish to do.
You can also withdraw and pay in most places with your VISA cards.
How is medical assistance in India? Do you have somebody on the team who can give first aid?
We will carry a first aid kit with us and our team members are experienced in giving first aid.
Clinics and health posts are accessible on our route.
Do we need any specific vaccines or medicines?
Covid-19 vaccines are compulsory to enter India (take your printed certificate), and take sufficient quantity of any of your personal medications.
You can check any update here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
And we will let you know closer to the date if there is any new in-country health requirements.
How do I apply for visa?
You can check on the official immigration website and apply for an online e-visa: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
What insurance do I need to take?
Any international travel insurance that covers medical repatriation and “dangerous” activities such as motorcycling travel
How much do we usually tip in India?
During the trip, we will take care of the tips for the team for fair allocation.
Outside the team members, you can usually tip 10 to 15% of the bill amount.
What if I don't get on with my roommate or she snores? What is the extra cost of a single room and can I get one along the trip if I need it?
As you get to know your fellow travelers, you will certainly be allowed to swap roommates.
We can eventually allocate a single room but cannot guarantee it as availability might be scarce in some areas we are travelling to.
Extra cost for the single room will be 30 euros per night.
How is the food? And how is the water?
Food is very flavourful and usually quite spicy, but we will arrange for non spicy food too.
Bottled water will be provided during the duration of the trip (bring your own bottle so that we can refill them)
Do I need to bring camping gear?
No, we will provide everything.
However, if you feel more comfortable with your own sleeping bag or pillow for example, you should bring it.
What happens in case of an accident/ if I break the bike? or if the bike gets stolen?
Bikes are insured. For small damages below 100 euros, your deposit will be used.
For bigger damages, the insurance will cover the costs.
Security of the bike will be our responsibility.
Do we have mechanics assistance?
Not on the team.
However, mechanics shops are available along the route and it’s very easy to get mechanical assistance anywhere, especially for Royal Enfields (hence our choice of these bikes).
Why you should join this woman’s motorcycle tour in India
This motorcycle tour of India is an extraordinary journey for all women who wish to explore the world on two wheels. This tour was designed exclusively for women; it’s a motorcycle adventure led by women. The motorcycle tour will connect women riders who desire more than just a road trip. They desire a connection to the people, to the culture, and to the confidence to ride with other women. In addition to the incredible riding on this motorcycle tour of India, we’ve included a variety of experiences, including vibrant Indian festivals and ancient temples along the coastlines. We’ll also visit many rural Indian villages where we can support women in those communities. If you’re interested in experiencing India in a most empowering and inspiring way, this motorcycle tour could be the journey that opens your eyes to new perspectives on both the road and yourself.
