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Route from UK to India

I'm sure someone has done it!


Has anyone got a map that shows a route requiring minimal (if any) offroading?
And also, what is considered a reasonable timeframe to allow for a non-rushed or hurried trip for such a journey, assuming you were going to Mumbai?
Oh, perhaps I should mention........the trip is on 2 wheels!!
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Hi Chris ,
Have a look at Alex's blog here at HU Traveller Alexandros Papadopoulos's Ride Tale
He did the route in 2009/2010 and finished in Mumbai too. I think I remember him telling me the roads were great almost all through, except few parts here in India. Some parts of our highways are great offroading tracks, especially in the monsoon .
Do give me a shout when you are in Mumbai.

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I went from India flew to Krygyzstan Uzbekistan Kazakhstan Russia Finland Sweden Denmark Germany Netherlands Belgium France Uk. Skipped China due to cost otherwise had planned India Nepal China Krygyzstan .....
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Except for a strech of 220 kms Road in UZ all roads were ok. I was riding Enfield Indian make 1994 350 cc.
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Although this is very sad news, it could be worth noting for overlanders planning routes to/from India...

(Posted to Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road)
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...012#post484915

BBC News - India and Pakistan suspend Wagah border ceremony
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Starting off with Gordon May's route wouldn't be a bad idea Route As far as I know he did zero off roading.

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