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Cycling Tours in India

Cycling Tours in India

India is known across the world as one of the best tourist destinations, and thousands of people come here every year to spend some quality time and explore it. This has promoted a lot of ecotourism and adventure tourism over the recent years. Most tourists travel to different parts of the country by rail or air, but there are an increasing number of people, who like to explore it at a slower pace. Cycling in India is one good way of journeying across the country and appreciating its heritage.

Cycling expeditions in India can prove to be a good means to combine leisure, physical activity and sightseeing. It is a well-known fact that cycling helps you stay fit, both mentally and physically. When done as a mode of travelling and exploring a destination, the activity adds an element of fun and excitement to staying fit. The country has an extensive network of roads that reach even the most distant places. This significantly expands the options for cycle tours in India. Be it high altitude mountain roads or those that stretch along the sea with panoramic views in the backdrop, cycling tours in India can be taken on some amazing routes.

Cycling in India has seen a long journey from providing transport to the poor and a hobby of the rich, to evolving into a full-fledged competitive and recreational sport. In recent years, the popularity of the activity in the country has only been increasing. Bicycling is no more just an occasional ride to stay fit. Cycling tours in India serve as an efficient and a fun way to explore different regions of the country. So, if you are a cycling enthusiast and want to make the most of it, then such excursions should be your choice. India has serene landscapes, along with mesmerising climate in many regions to enjoy the sport. The visually stimulating and physically challenging experience will be hard to forget.

Best Places for Cycling Holiday Tours in India

It does not matter if you are a casual cyclist or a hardcore enthusiast, who likes negotiating difficult terrain, the land is so diverse that there is something for everyone. These are some places and routes that have been popular for cycle tours in India:

Manali to Leh is one route, which is a favourite of almost all road trip enthusiasts, and cyclists are no exception. It involves days of excruciating, but visually treating cycling on Leh-Manali Highway. On this tour, you cross four high mountain passes, expansive plains, a series of hairpin bends and various streams.

The north-eastern states of India have some of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring landscapes in the country. Meghalaya is one such state and attracts hordes of tourists every year. Shillong is the state capital and the place, where the Meghalaya Cycling Tour starts and ends. While riding, explore lush groves and get drenched in the tranquil environment of Cherrapunjee, one of the wettest places on earth.

Rajasthan is often referred to by the prefix royal, and it is no exaggeration because it truly is such, both naturally and culturally. Embark on a leisurely road journey through the Thar Desert and to the palaces and forts in the state. While experiencing an exotic stay by a reservoir in the desert, you can try your luck with spotting the leopards living in the area.

Sikkim : If you want to take a slow and leisurely ride on curved mountain roads and simultaneously see picturesque landscapes, then Sikkim is one of the best places to do so. Embark on cycling expeditions in India past the centuries-old monasteries, and the snow-capped mountains in the region. The experience may be made even better by the pleasant weather.

Delhi is as a city has a lot of stories and legends to explore. Cycling through the capital city of India will let you discover the historical monuments, the ruins, narrow lanes of the old city and the royalty that has been an intrinsic part of the very fabric of the city.  Ride along the famous spots like Jama Masjid,  Chandni Chowk, Viewpoint (Red Fort), Turkman Gate, Pahar Ganj, Connaught Place, Parliament House, Presidential Palace, Rajpath, India Gate, Agrasen ki Baoli, Fatehpuri Masjid, Spice Market and Dhobi Ghat. Relish some breakfast in the most famous and oldest known places at the end of your ride.

Goa is not just just limited to beaches, there are a lot of things to explore in Goa which will leave you with an amazing adventure experience. The cycling tours in Goa begin from Panaji and Ribandar after you board a ferry to reach island of Divar! Cycle through the Royal Road which was built in 11th century and ride up a hill at Chorao to admire the views of Mandovi River and the islands. Paddle along the Mayem Lake and witness the other side of Goa. The other tour starts from Panaji and takes you to old Goa and its ancient colonies. Some of the beautiful monuments will let you discover the incredible history of Goa!

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Best Time to Go for Cycle Tours in India

Region and terrain are two of the most important factors that influence the weather of India. To visit Rajasthan, winter is the appropriate time, and places like Leh and the north-eastern states are best experienced from May till Sep.

 

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