Here’s how to surprise your girl with a long trip on motorbike

You love to travel and so does your girlfriend. You two might have dreamt of a sojourn together where you set out to explore the unexplored horizons on a two-wheeler. It’s high time you chase the dream on a motorbike. Your journey would begin at dawn to beat the traffic and you’d travel for hours. You can halt by the highway for some quick snacks in the morning. As you are travelling with your girlfriend, you can take frequent breaks to see the sights, go for short walks and bask in each other’s company. Your destination should be reached before the darkness sets in and you two can relax with a warm bath at the dusk.

However here are some tips on how to make the motorcycle trip with your partner memorable.

Make a map
Since your girlfriend will be with you, it’s extremely essential for you to make a good impression. Research a bit before starting. To keep the spontaneity intact, you can still act like it’s a sudden trip, though. In the map, there should be the route plan with alternatives. Mark petrol pumps, bike service centres, ATMs, restaurants, and hospitals along the route.

Planned itinerary
If you are from the capital, the road to Rishikesh is the best short trip on motorbike. You can reach there in 5 hours and break for the day. Apart from taking a stroll down the banks of the raging Ganges, you can also engage yourself in the adventure sports. The next morning, you should head to Landsdowne, a small hamlet in the hills just 2.5 hours away from Rishikesh with the comfort of your lady’s hands around your shoulder. Alternatively you can plan for Pauri for a panoramic view of the Himalayas accompanied by a fishing break on the Beas. The final stop would be new Tehri, a 2 hours ride, where enthusiasts can paraglide or luxuriate by the lake. There are plenty of lovely offbeat resorts to choose from for your night stays along the way.

Save a spare
If you accompanied by your girlfriend on a self-ride trip, it is advisable to keep a spare wheel handy in need of an emergency. Also you should learn a bit of minor repairing.

Weather
Since it’s a road trip without a roof, you need to know about the weather beforehand. To avoid rain, storm and hail, download one of the weather apps on your smartphone and keep yourself abreast with meteorological knowledge of your destination and the route.

Meal
When riding on a long trip keep a few sachets of cereals, cans of energy drinks with you. Water is a must. Never visits shabby places for your lunch. Rely on brands for meal needs.

Ride only from sunrise to sunset
Yes this may sound like the Stone Age type travelling. But for your and your partner’s safety you shouldn’t ride after evening or even too early in the morning. One of the prime reasons for this timing is safety. Also the trucks in most Indian highways are driven crazily in the night.

A medicine and first-aid kits
This being a self-ride trip, you need to care for yourselves. Always carry a medical box with essential medicines like Calpol (for pain and fever), Aciloc (for indigestion), Tinidazole (for tummy upset), Cetzine( for allergies) and dettol. Cotton, band aids, and bandages are also important.