Cycle Safari

 

Mountain Biking in India
Major Location :Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala.
Best Time :Any Time of the year, depending on the location you choose.
Tips : Biking Equipment are provided by the Biking Organisers. The equipment you will require are Cycle, Cycle Helmets, Rucksack, Sleeping Bag, Carry Mat, Torch Water Bottle, Emergency Ration, Medical Kit, Tents, etc.

 

Always wear a helmet for a safe ride. Wear the hardest-soled shoes you own. Keep water bottle especially during the hot weather, which is a perquisite when you're exerting yourself more. Lower your seat if you're going to be on a bumpy course. Spend most of your time standing, knees slightly bent, to avoid hitting high- protruding rocks and your eyes on the ground, a few feet in front of you. When going down a steep hill, keep your weight back. When going up a steep incline, try to keep your weight forward to avoid falling backward

 

Biking
Riding a bicycle / bike has always been a pleasure for a person who loves adventure and sports. And, when it is done amidst the luxurious surrounding then, it becomes more delightful. The exquisite and varied topography of India offers a wide scope for Biking. Be it the mountain ranges of the Himalayas or the south Indian mountainous treks, Biking is always a pleasure in India. Another good things about biking (Bicycle) is, it does not emit any form of pollution as other means of transportation. Hence, it is good for our ecosystem too, as it does not harm the environment.
Biking is like climbing on a mountain but with the help of a bike. Whether you are riding on a smooth surface or a hard one, mountain biking provides you a fantastic drive, so conquering the endless climbs and then slide is a matter of a sheer skill, strength & spirit.

 

Ladakh Bicycle Safari Tour
Duration:14Nights/15Days
Places to see:Manali - Marrhi Nallah - Marrhi - Rohtang - Koksar - Sissu - Gondla - Tandi -    Keylong - Gemur - Jispa - Darcha - Patseo - Baralacha La - Bharatpur - Sarchu - 4253 M - Brandy Nallah - Gata loops - Naki la - Lachungla - Pang - Tanglangla (Base Camp )

 

Day01:Arrive  Delhi
On arrival meeting, assistance & transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day city tour of New Delhi. Visit India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple and drive past President and the Parliament house. Return to hotel for Overnight

 

Day02:Delhi-Manali                   
Drive from Delhi to Manali by Air Conditioned Coach

 

Day03:Manali-MarrhiNallah
Manali, nestled on the foot of the giant Rohtang Jot (Mound Of Skulls)& on the bank of the Beas river, is an evergreen area with Pine & Deodar Trees surrounding the town.

 

Day04:Marrhi-Rohtang-Koksar-Sissu-Gondla
The 17 Kms to Rohtang jot is all ascend. After a welcome cup of tea in one of the little Parachute cafes on the Pass ride downhill till Koksar bridge. O/Nt Camp.

 

Day05:Tandi-Keylong-Gemur-Jispa-Darcha
At the confluence point of River Chandra & Bhaga cross the bridge & proceed uphill to Keylong town. Enroute is Gemur as we ascend the serpentine road into a gorge. O/nt camping at Darcha.

 

Day06:Darcha-Patseo-BaralachaLa        -Bharatpur
Darcha can be considered the gateway to the Higher Himalayas as we cross the bridge & proceed on the hairpin bends uphill. Now it is going to be all ascend till we come to the cantonment area of military garrison of Himmatnagar, Appx - 20 Kms ahead. O/Nt Camp.

 

Day07:Bharatpur-Sarchu-4253M-BrandyNallah
The Day starts with an easy ride on a flat road, downhill & then entering a gorge descending to the bridge connecting to the Sarchu Plateau.

 

Day08:BrandyNallah-Gataloops-Nakila-Lachungla-Pang
After an easy day yesterday we now move to scale the Gata loops, 23 hairpin bends bringing us top of the mountain feature. We ride up hill, over an easy slope only to cross the Naki La pass, descend down into the gorge to an isolated military garrison area & then ascend again to the height of the Lachulung la - 5065 M. After Naki La we are almost on an unmetalled stretch of gravelly road all the way inside the gorge of Pang. O/Nt Camp.

 

Day09:Pang-MorePlains-Tanglangla
Eight Kms uphill from the Bowl-like feature of Pang we come to the plateau area of the More plains. O/Nt Camp at the base of Tanglang La.

 

Day10::Tanglangla-Rumtse-Gya
We proceed early to scale the World's second highest pass, Tanglang la - 5,360 M. The ride for the next 17 Kms is a challenge for even the fittest of riders, weather being cold early in the morning, with gravelly stretches of the road consuming extra energy, riding over the altitude of 17,000 Ft will be an acid test for the mind & Body.

 

Day11:Gya-Upshi-Karu-Leh
For next 20 Kms we ride on some metalled & unmetalled stretches of roads & cross over the Upshi bridge across the river Indus. O/Nt Hotel Leh.

 

Day12:Day At leisure
A much required day for relaxing & maintenance of the Bicycles. A comfortable bed, hot water and a relaxed day is the only way to be after the tough conditions we have ridden over in the last few days! .

 

Day13::DayAtLeisure
This day we normally keep as the back up day, in case, due to any unforeseen reason we have not made it up to Khardung La the day before. If we have been there we can visit the surrounding areas of Leh for a sight seeing trip.  just relax for another day in this quaint little town. O/Nt Hotel in Leh.

 

Day14:FlyDelhi
Early morning transfer to Leh Airport Fly to Delhi. Arrive & check in the Hotel. Spend the day at leisure and take the International flight back home, or extend your stay.

 

Day 15:Depart-Delhi
Its time to say goodbye. In time transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward Journey.