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
Kerala and tropical India cycling vacations
Beautiful landscapes, fascinating towns and long white beaches
From
US $3049 to US $3179
14 days
ex flights
Rajasthan cycling vacation with Taj & tigers
Enjoy cycling tour in Royal Rajasthan with Taj and Tiger.
From
US $2140 to US $2360
16 days
ex flights
Walking and cycling vacation in Kerala, India
Walking and cycling through rain forests and grasslands.
From
US $1150
8 days
ex flights
Rajasthan cycling vacation
Explore the palaces, temples and wildlife of India's desert state
From
US $2449 to US $2699
15 days
ex flights
Rajasthan cycling tour, Udaipur to Jodhpur
See the best of Rajasthan on a short cycling tour.
From
US $1250 to US $1300
8 days
ex flights
Backroads of Kerala cycling tour, India
Cycle in Kerala's rural backwaters
From
US $2380 to US $2450
14 days
ex flights
Kanha tiger safari & cycling tour, India
Safaris plus gentle cycling in the heart of rural India
From
£2500 to £3000
14 days
ex flights
South India cycling tour, coast to coast
Journey across South India's geographical & cultural landscapes
From
£1860
14 days
ex flights
The Golden Triangle cycling vacation in India
A fascinating introduction to Northern India
From
US $1820
11 days
ex flights
India cycling tour, Mumbai to Goa
Cycle the coast of Arabian sea from Mumbai to Goa
From
£1490
10 days
ex flights
Rajasthan cycling tours in India
Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Easy Cycling in Rajasthan
From
£1290
10 days
ex flights
Cycling vacation in the Maikal Hills, Central India
Tiger safari and cycling in rural central India
From
Rupee 97000
9 days
ex flights
E-Bike Tour in Kerala
An e-bike ride through diverse rural Kerala landscapes
From
£870
8 days
ex flights
Kerala biking vacation, India
Kerala through the magical landscapes & backwaters of Kerala
From
£1290 to £1395
10 days
ex flights
Manali to Leh biking vacation in the Himalayas, Ladakh
An epic journey in traditional Himalayan landscapes
From
US $3379
15 days
ex flights
Kerala & Tamil Nadu mountain biking vacations, Western Ghats
Western Ghats mountain biking, off the beaten track
From
£570
6 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
Chennai to Kochin biking vacation across India
Explore the contrasting nature of India
From
US $3499 to US $3579
14 days
ex flights
Kerala cycling vacation
Cycle through Kerala across the south west coast of India
From
US $1350
8 days
ex flights
Rural cycling tours in South India
The perfect way to cycle in rural Keralan countryside.
From
£845
8 days
ex flights
South India cycling tour
Cycling tour through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
From
US $1850
12 days
ex flights
Small group cycling vacation in Kerala, India
Cycle the coast of Kerala
From
US $1749 to US $1879
8 days
ex flights
Cycling tour of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal
Classic Rajasthan cycling trip including the Taj Mahal
From
€1311
10 days
ex flights
India biking vacation, Mysore to Goa
Cycling through rural South India to the beaches at Goa
From
£1790
14 days
ex flights
North East India cycling and hiking tour, Eastern Himalayas
Multi activity tour of the Eastern Himalayas
From
£2500
12 days
ex flights
Cycling vacations in Kerala
Cycling through the green magic of the Kerala countryside
From
£1440
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.
Our top India cycling Vacation
Rajasthan cycling vacation with Taj & tigers
Enjoy cycling tour in Royal Rajasthan with Taj and Tiger.
From
US $2140 to US $2360
16 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Oct, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2021: 20 Jan, 14 Feb
2020: 18 Oct, 8 Nov, 20 Dec
2021: 20 Jan, 14 Feb
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about India cycling or need help finding a vacation to suit you we're very happy to help.
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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