Hi ggemelos If spending two years travelling get a good bike, avoid old Enfields (Oilfields), the latest unit construction ones are getting relatively good press, if not there are Honda waves some Yamahas etc but no larger than 250cc, a bit whiney for the Himalayas but will do the job. Starting in Nepal limits your choices of available bikes, best bet are other tourists, stick a few flyers around the hotels and bars. You might consider starting in Delhi or Kolkata and ride up the mountains to ensure you have a good bike. If you stay for a while at high altitudes change your carbie jets.
Bring helmet, gloves, bike tools
I think the itinerary will develop of its own accord, India has a way of ignoring the plans of mice and men, keep it vague.
Little steps first.
1. get over the shock of India (if first time )
2. get a bike
3. get used to the flow and ebb of traffic, its chaotic but it works.
By this stage you will have a better understanding of what you want to do and talking with fellow travellers will give you the current situations at the borders.
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