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Himalayan Mountain Biking

By Jaisonvincent @globlvisiontour

Himalayan mountain biking
Himalayan mountain biking is one of the most challenging and exciting adventure sports. It is for those brave hearted people who can go to any extent to make their life more thrilling and exiting. Biking or cycling along the treacherous and adventurous trails of the Himalayan Mountains can be quite fun and a memorable experience. It requires a lot of courage, focus, determination and guts to try out these sports. It is not for people with a weak heart and medical conditions. One who wishes to go for mountain biking needs to be physically and mentally strong. It is not only about having a well built up body but also about having strong mind to be able to cope up with any situation. It is also a great way to explore nature, the local people, their customs and traditions and different aspects of their lifestyle as you move along.
Mountain biking is a great way to combine adventure, fun and experience. It is not only a boost for your adrenalin, but also for the traveler, inquirer and explorer in you. It brings you in the closest contact with nature and its people and lets you enjoy and experience it in your own sweet way. It is the best way to explore the beauty and richness of nature. Mountain biking will provide you with an experience that will last for a lifetime. The Indian mountains are one of the most beautiful places on earth. Endowed by immeasurable beauty and charm and inhabited by people having rich culture, customs and traditions, it provides you ample opportunities to explore the good side of life amidst the lap of nature. The beautiful landscapes, the increasing altitude, the lush green vegetation, the playful river and small streams all along will enrich the mountain biking experience like nothing else. Some of the most beautiful states in Indian where you can go for Himalayan mountain biking are Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkimand Arunachal Pradesh. These states, all of them located along the Himalayas are some of the most beautiful place in the whole of India. Mountain biking and motor rallying is very popular tourist activity in these areas.

Himalayan mountain biking

Himalayan Mountain Biking


Before you plan your mountain biking or motor rallying expedition you need to get necessary clearances and permits from the concerned authorities, in this case the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. This foundation looks over all the requirements of the participants. Once the mountain biking or motor rallying date and location are fixed, permission needs to be obtained six months in advance. The team needs to furnish all the details like number of team members, the route to be taken, duration of the tour etc and furnish the information to the foundation. A small royalty has to be paid which is determined in accordance with the height and popularity of the peak that one wishes to go for an expedition. The bikes required for this sport needs to be specially built, keeping in mind the tough requirements. They are available and can be easily procured. 

Himalayan mountain biking

Hercules MTB Himachal


Last Year was awesome for Mountain Biking Enthusiasts. The Edition of the Hercules MTB Himachal started on Saturday 2012 followed by 14th Edition of the Maruti Suzuki Raid-de-Himalayan on oct 7th. Hercules Mountain Biking is the third toughest mountain biking event in the world and it was flagged off from state capital. In this Nine Day event, more than 100 participants from 9 counties took part to witness the breathtaking and adrenaline running mountain biking covering a distance of 500 kms. The event was well organized by Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA).  
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