Cycling in Indian Himalayas

Cycling In India offers you a range of the best Himalayan cycling tours in the Indian subcontinent.

The Himalayas span the entire northern shoulder of India, from Kashmir and Ladakh in the north to Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh in the northeast. This is a region of incredible geological diversity and magical landscapes comprising of the arid mountains of Ladakh, the high-altitude cold desert of Spiti, the verdant hills of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh and the aromatic tea gardens of Sikkim. We cover this entire Himalayan arc with a variety of Himalayan biking trips to leave nothing worthwhile out of your Indian Himalayan cycling holiday.

For the adventure junkies looking to test their physical and mental strengths, we have the Himalayas cycling tour of Ladakh and Spiti. Starting out in the greener, lesser Himalayan regions of Manali or Shimla, these Himalayan biking trips take you, literally, to the top of the world and give you the unique thrill of cycling at altitudes as high as 5359 meters. Simply put, you get to bike at the heights rivalling the tallest mountain peaks of Europe. You pedal through most extraordinary landscapes right in the middle of the Himalayas. You test your endurance level and discover hidden strengths to conquer many high Himalayan passes with sheer pedal power. These Himalayas biking tours of Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh rank among the best mountain biking tours of the world.

For a less strenuous cycling expedition of Himalayas, we recommend the biking tour of Uttarakhand. This Himalayan state is situated check-to-cheek with Nepal and is famously called ‘Devbhumi’ or ‘Land of the Gods’ because of the many holy Hindu temples and sites of pilgrimages located here. The geography of Uttarakhand stands in sharp contrast to the arid mountains of Ladakh. Roaring rivers like the Bhagirathi, Alaknanada, Mandakini, and Ramganga cut through this fertile region, and forests of deodar, conifer, oak, and rhododendron cover the mountains to create a delightful setting for the Indian Himalayas cycling experience.

The biking trails of Uttarakhand meander alongside these rivers and forests to take you to the best vantage points offering panoramic views of the glittering Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi (7817 m), Kamet (7756 m), Mana Parbat (7273 m), Dunagiri (7066 m) and the trident-shaped Trishul (7120 m). Along the way, you visit the famous Jim Corbett National Park, go on elephant safari, pedal past the very source of the holy river Ganges, and much more.

By contrast, mountain biking in Himalayas of Northeast India is a different ball game altogether. Here, you cycle on mostly metalled roads in an undulating landscape rich in flora and fauna. Our Sikkim cycling tour puts you on cycling trails of the Himalayas that pass through sylvan forests, farmlands, terraced paddy fields, tea gardens, river valleys and mountain passes that throw up stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), the third highest mountain in the world.

All our Indian Himalayas cycling trips are designed to give you a cultural experience of the places you bike to. You get to visit Buddhist monasteries, tea estates, pristine lakes, enjoy a ride in a toy train, raid souvenir shops, attend religious festivals and fairs, and meet local villagers and artisans.

Our experienced guides and support staff is with you at all times during your Indian biking tour and are just a call away for any assistance. Given the strenuous nature of some Himalayan biking adventure tours, our backup cab trails your bike, and you are always welcome to hop in for a ride, should you feel tired. We put you up in comfortable hotels, homestays, and camps with all basic facilities.

Just go through our different Himalayan mountain cycling tours and sign up for the one you like the most. Rest assured, you’ll be signing up for the best mountain cycling experience of your life.