Royal Enfield Hunter 350 on Rent in Tapovan, Rishikesh
The Hunter is the Royal Enfield we hand to people who have never ridden a Royal Enfield.
It runs the same 349cc J-series engine as the Classic, but in a frame that's 14 kg lighter, a seat that's 15 mm lower, and with 17-inch wheels at both ends instead of the Classic's big 19-inch front. In practice that means it turns faster, holds a line better through the hairpins on the Neelkanth road, and doesn't feel like a piece of furniture when you're threading down the lane to Laxman Jhula at walking pace behind a cow.
You get the thump, the badge and the sound. You just get less bike to wrestle.
Price
| 1 day | ₹1,200 |
|---|---|
| 3+ days | ₹1,100/day |
| 7+ days | ₹1,000/day |
| Monthly | On request |
| Deposit | ₹3,000, fully refundable |
Two helmets, tool kit, papers, roadside support across Uttarakhand, and free delivery and collection in Tapovan, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and 3 km around. Fuel not included.
Specs
| Engine | 349cc, air-cooled, J-series single |
|---|---|
| Power | 20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Kerb weight | 181 kg |
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Fuel tank | 13 litres |
| Real-world mileage | 33–38 kmpl |
| Wheels | 17" front and rear |
| Brakes | Disc front and rear, dual-channel ABS |
| Registration | Commercial — legal across Uttarakhand |
Who It's For
Take the Hunter if:
- This is your first Royal Enfield, or your first big motorcycle
- You're shorter than about 5'7" and the Classic's 805 mm seat worries you
- Most of your riding is Rishikesh, Tapovan and day trips on tarmac
- You want an Enfield that's genuinely enjoyable in traffic
- You're riding solo and travelling light
Take something else if:
- You're going to Kedarnath, Chopta or Badrinath — 150 mm of ground clearance is the least of any bike we rent, and the roads past Rudraprayag will find it
- You want the classic Enfield silhouette for the photographs — that's the Classic 350, honestly
- You're riding two-up with luggage for multiple days — the Hunter's rear subframe and seat are the shortest in our fleet
Best Rides on a Hunter From Tapovan
- Neelkanth Mahadev — 32 km of switchbacks through Rajaji forest. The Hunter is the best bike we rent for this road. Route guide →
- Kunjapuri sunrise — 25 km, steady climb, back before breakfast. Route guide →
- Vashishtha Gufa & Shivpuri — 22 km of river road. Route guide →
- Devprayag — ~75 km each way on good tarmac. A long but comfortable day. Route guide →
- Tehri Lake — ~80 km. Doable in a day if you leave early. Route guide →
For anything past Devprayag on multi-day trips, we'd move you to a Himalayan 411. See the Himalayan 411 →
Riding Notes, Honestly
The Hunter's short suspension travel is its one real weakness here. Rishikesh's roads are fine; the road to Neelkanth is fine. But the moment you hit an unrepaired stretch between Srinagar and Rudraprayag, you'll feel every bit of it. Ride it as a tarmac bike and it's excellent.
The 13-litre tank at ~35 kmpl gives you a real 380–420 km range. In the hills, refuel at every pump past Devprayag anyway — the gaps get long and the pumps close early.
What You Need
Original two-wheeler driving licence and a government photo ID. From abroad: home licence, International Driving Permit obtained before you travelled, passport. ₹3,000 deposit, refunded in full on return. Full documents guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a Hunter 350 in Rishikesh?
Is the Hunter 350 good for beginners?
Hunter 350 or Classic 350 — which should I rent?
Can I take the Hunter to Kedarnath?
Is it comfortable two-up?
What mileage does it give?
Hunter Available Today?
Open 9 AM to 9 PM, and we'll bring it to wherever you're staying in Tapovan.