TYPES OF CYCLING HOLIDAYS IN INDIA
Every single sense was bashed every single day. Smell, sight, taste, heat, just everything. That’s why it is amazing to travel by bike.
– Lyn Hill, Finance and Office Manager at Responsible Travel. Read more in an interview with Lyn about her cycling vacation in Kerala
Where you want to cycle in India is just as important as which style best suits your fitness levels and cultural or natural heritage expectations. You could become part of a guided, small group or you might prefer a tailor made trip cycling independently, with your bags being transported for you. You can choose between moderate level, between 30-50km a day on flat, tarmac roads such as along Kerala’s coast or in some parts of Rajasthan, to more mountainous terrain like southern India’s Western Ghats, or the Himalayan hill stations.
Cycling vacation companies are real experts and also honest about the levels of cycling you will be undertaking. Because ultimately, this is a vacation. And while for some that means pushing themselves up to a tropical mountain viewpoint and, for others, it means pushing themselves to the next tropical beach bar. So when choosing from the types of cycling vacations on offer in India, be honest, enjoy yourself and choose a cycling vacation which appeals for all the right reasons.
Cycling vacation companies are real experts and also honest about the levels of cycling you will be undertaking. Because ultimately, this is a vacation. And while for some that means pushing themselves up to a tropical mountain viewpoint and, for others, it means pushing themselves to the next tropical beach bar. So when choosing from the types of cycling vacations on offer in India, be honest, enjoy yourself and choose a cycling vacation which appeals for all the right reasons.
Our India cycling Vacations
India hill stations biking vacation
Quiet country roads and frequent superb views of the Himalaya
From
US $2295 to US $2445
16 days
ex flights
Rajasthan cycling vacation
Explore the palaces, temples and wildlife of India's desert state
From
US $2405 to US $2635
15 days
ex flights
Kerala and tropical India cycling vacations
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From
US $2715 to US $3565
14 days
ex flights
Rural cycling tours in South India
The perfect way to cycle in rural Keralan countryside.
From
US $980
8 days
ex flights
Walking and cycling vacation in Kerala, India
Walking and cycling through rain forests and grasslands.
From
£750
8 days
ex flights
South India cycling tour, coast to coast
Journey across South India's geographical & cultural landscapes
From
US $1900
14 days
ex flights
Kerala & Tamil Nadu mountain biking vacations, Western Ghats
Western Ghats mountain biking, off the beaten track
From
US $850
6 days
ex flights
Cycling vacation in the Maikal Hills, Central India
Cycling tour in indigenous tribal and tiger country.
From
Rupee 85000
9 days
ex flights
Chennai to Kochin biking vacation across India
Explore the contrasting nature of India
From
US $3175 to US $3375
14 days
ex flights
E-Bike Tour in Kerala
An e-bike ride through diverse rural Kerala landscapes
From
£885
8 days
ex flights
Southern India biking vacation
Ride along and explore the west coast of India.
From
US $1819
15 days
ex flights
North East India cycling and hiking tour, Eastern Himalayas
Multi activity tour of the Eastern Himalayas
From
£2250
12 days
ex flights
India cycling vacation and tiger safari
Off road cycle adventure through wild India to help tigers
From
£1695
8 days
ex flights
Sikkim cycling tour, India
Riding through a treasure cove of wisdom and beauty!
From
US $1700
11 days
ex flights
Small group cycling vacation in Kerala, India
Cycle the coast of Kerala
From
US $1475 to US $1625
8 days
ex flights
Kerala biking vacation, India
Kerala through the magical landscapes & backwaters of Kerala
From
£1340
10 days
ex flights
Rajasthan cycling tour in India
A bicycle trail through the land of Maharajahs
From
US $1400
10 days
ex flights
Goa cycling vacation, India
A kaleidoscopic blend of Indian & Portuguese way of life
From
US $1500
8 days
ex flights
Manali to Leh biking vacation in the Himalayas, Ladakh
An epic journey in traditional Himalayan landscapes
From
US $2835 to US $2895
17 days
ex flights
Manali Leh cycling tour in India
An exhilarating ride through the snow capped Himalayas
From
US $2250
16 days
ex flights
Southern India cycling vacation, tailor made
Explore the Rural South India on a cycling vacation with us.
From
US $2030
14 days
ex flights
Backroads of Kerala cycling tour, India
Cycle in Kerala's rural backwaters
From
US $2610 to US $2850
14 days
ex flights
India biking vacation, Mysore to Goa
Cycling through rural South India to the beaches at Goa
From
US $2280
14 days
ex flights
Cycling vacations in Kerala
Cycling through the green magic of the Kerala countryside
From
US $1750
14 days
ex flights
Moderate
Moderate
You won’t find any easy peasy cycling vacations in India perhaps because tour operators reckon that if you are going to come all this way, you’re best to really throw yourself into it and spend at least a week here, cycling every day. There are plenty of moderate cycling vacations in India, however, covering between 30-50km per day with the odd hill thrown in now and again, but nothing too drastic. Good examples include cycling the coast of Kerala, cycling in Rajasthan which is hot, but flat, or pedaling through the Maikal Hills in Central India. Hills may worry some, but they are gentle and there are plenty of beauty stops which can be added into a tailor made trip along the way here. Cycling in the states of Goa and Sikkim are also considered moderate, although the latter does have some Himalayan valleys so it is definitely borderline brawn. Another borderline one is this tropical Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu cycling vacation which has some breezy stretches but also some full on ascents thrown into the mix.
Challenging
Challenging
There are different challenges out there, of course, just as there are different types of cycling styles and bikes. The coast to coast cycle from Kochi in Kerala to Chennai in Tamil Nadu is tough because it is two weeks in the saddle covering a wide array of landscapes, but this is also a fantastic way to really immerse yourself in southern India’s tropics, temples and traditions. But then we have Himalayan hard, which is a whole other ball game. You don’t have to be a triathlete to take these on, though, as these cycling vacations are well paced, guided and always have superb support, such as the Maneli to Leh cycle in Ladakh which takes two weeks and covers six mountain passes. Another challenging Himalayan vacation is two weeks taking on the various hill stations in the homeland of the Dalai Lama in the shadow of the Himalayas, past temples and traditional villages but also cycling across the Jalori Pass (3,223m).
Our top India cycling Vacation
Kerala and tropical India cycling vacations
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From
US $2715 to US $3565
14 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov
2019: 5 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 10 Aug, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2018: 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov
2019: 5 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 13 Apr, 10 Aug, 28 Sep, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
Helpdesk
Hello. If you'd like to chat about India cycling or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help. Rosy & team.
Tailor made
Tailor made
Many cycling vacations in India are for small group; however, if you prefer to cycle independently, and at your own pace, there are superb options out there. An organised but independent cycling vacation takes all the work out of it for you, providing maps, copious notes, accommodation, luggage transfers and sometimes food. And of course, bikes. So all you have to do is cycle. Cycling in Central India’s Maikal Hills, in the eastern Himalayan region of Arunachal Pradesh through tribal villages as far over as the Chinese border as well as several tailor made cycling trips in southern India are some of our most popular bespoke bicycle odysseys.
Small group
Small group
Joining a group of likeminded cyclists takes the pressure off the organisation front. All you have to do is cycle and the rest is all laid on for you with luggage transfers, accommodation, support vans and so on. Small group cycling tours in India cater not only for people who are happier cycling in numbers, but those who really want a shortcut to the cultural and natural highlights of a cycling destination. And cycling tour companies are experts at knowing all the best local secrets too, from the best Ayurveda spa at the end of the day in Kerala to the top Himalayan tea houses to quench your thirst. They also know the best food stops to fill those hollow legs, and there is no shortage of great food stops in India.
More about India cycling
This India cycling guide is not really for Lycra loving roadsters. If Rajasthan means more to you than Rapha, national parks more than national road races, then read on…
The best time to go on a cycling vacation in India depends on the region you are visiting. Read on for more of our weather wisdom…
Our map and highlights of cycling vacations in India take you down through southern India, coast to coast, up north around Rajasthan as far as Ladakh…
Cycling vacations in Rajasthan are as much about the desert culture as the desert. The great cities as clocking up the kilometres. Read on for more details...
Cycling vacations in Kerala take you from the heights of the Western Ghats down to backwaters and beaches. Read on for more flavours of Kerala…
We have lots of tips and advice on cycling vacations in India. From padding to chafing, routes to cultural rules, do read on…
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Bill Bourne] [Top Box: kiran kumar]
[Moderate Image: Lyn Hill]
[Challenging Image: Amanshu Raikwar]
[Tailor made: Ashish Gupta]
[Small group: Lyn Hill]
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