Nothing compares to a simple pleasure of a bike ride. Remember as kids when you'd run out with your bike to explore the places to go with friends during summer? Well, it's time to relive those days! And what better way to explore than cycling in India?
There are enough cycling routes in India to take you on an amazing journey and bring out the adrenaline junkie in you. Go get your gears fixed, adrenaline pumped and bikes set 'cause here I bring to you the best destinations for a crazy cycling holiday in India:
Before we begin, here's what you'd need:- Knee cap
- Elbow guard
- Helmet
- Bicycle riding gloves
- Knap sacks
- Money for fuel - Zero 😀
- And of course - a bike! 🙂
Level: Easy Cycling Routes In India
Do you want to explore the best cycling routes in India and satisfy your adventurous thirst by discovering these track? Well, consider the following list of routes for an exciting journey.
- East Coast Road - Chennai To Pondicherry
- Kochi To Backwater
1. East Coast Road - Chennai To Pondicherry
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One of the easiest cycling routes in India, this stretch linking Chennai to Pondicherry is renowned for its seaside sights and views. Clear roads with sparkling beaches and undulating roads make this a dream ride to take.
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2. Kochi To Backwater
An early morning ride along the Kochi coast with glimpses of unevenly spread backwaters accompanying you all the way. Cycling through small fishermen villages and lush coconut trees, we reach one serene end of the backwaters.
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Level: Moderate Cycling Routes In India
There are a few moderate cycling routes in India that will let you experience comparatively easy cycling through easier tracks. Following are some of the tracks you can discover while visiting these destinations.
3. Mumbai To Daman
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This quaint little place some 170 kms north of Mumbai does not often get the attention it deserves. Daman has everything you need in a holiday destination - beaches, forts, casinos and cheap liquor.
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4. Somnath To Diu (Gujarat)
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Cycle by the cash crop farms enclosed by coconut trees. The sights are simply beautiful. To add to the experience is the sea that runs all along. The simplicity of the surrounding water is enough to take your breath away.
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5. Rameshwaram
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Rameshwaram is one of the best cycling routes in India. The blue waters will leave you speechless. For a moment you'll wonder India is so much much more beautiful than what you thought.
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Planning your holiday but confused about where to go? These travel stories help you find your best trip ever!6. Mangalore to Goa Via NH-17
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Fancy riding by the sea? This Mangalore to Goa cycling route in India is for you! Travel through the village of Maravanthe on NH-17 (now NH-66). The scenic beauty on this stretch is attributed to the Maravanthe beach on one side of the road and the Suparnika river on the other side.
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7. Coorg to Munnar
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Cycle in the Nilgiris along the aromatized plantations. This rural region offers some of the country's most stunning landscapes and goes hand in hand with twisting green roads, forests and hills.
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8. Cycling in Goa
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The biking trail travels from the Arabian Sea coast to Netravali village in the magnificent Sahyadri Western Ghats, which are recognized as the top 10 biodiversity spots of the world. Explore the sandy beaches to dense forests on a bike!
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9. The Highways In Rajasthan
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I had taken the route from Ahmedabad - Udaipur - Ajmer - Jaipur. Of course, the forts and lakes are breathtaking in every city in Rajasthan, but something you ought to do is ride past the desert highways - the sight that will capture your imagination.
10. NH17 Udupi Trail - Mumbai to Trivandrum
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This journey will fulfill all your sensory needs, whether it's for pristine beaches or magical forests. Start at Mumbai and go till Mangalore or be a an adventurer and take the longer route till Trivandrum, either way it's a guaranteed treat.
11. Leh to Khardung La
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Cycle on world's highest motorable road from Leh to Khardung La beyond which lies the Siachen Glacier & Khardung La has world's highest motorable road. This is one of the most difficult yet beautiful cycling routes in India.
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12. Shillong to Cherrapunji
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This is one stretch that anyone who loves riding has to experience. While riding on most hilly terrains, you have mountains on one side and a valley on the other side. This route is different as you tend to ride on top of the mountains.
13. Gangtok to Nathulapass
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Gangtok to Nathu La pass is breathtaking! It's very close to the Indo-Chinese border in Sikkim and thus is used a lot by the army. With gorgeous roads and the beautiful Tsomgo lake, the pass enchants every riders.
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14. Old Silk Route - Kalimpong to Zuluk
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There is a strong belief and story that at some point they gave up completing this road because of the very difficult terrain. It looks so different in each curve, and in winter it's a different story altogether.
15. Western Arunachal Trail - Bhalukpong to Tawang
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Not for the faint hearted - as the roads here might be slightly dangerous, but that just adds to the excitement. Feel the adrenaline pump as you ride from Bhalukpong to Tawang, checking out forests and hills and probably dodging a few landslides. It surely is one of the most adventurous cycling routes you would ever ever ride on!
16. Manali to Spiti Valley
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Reach the highest village in the world over a course of ten days. Imbibe a sense of culture very different from your own and don't forget to talk to the locals, especially in the temples and monasteries, most of which are amazingly beautiful. This route will leave you with not just memories but friends too!
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17. Zanskar Trail
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Riding at this high an altitude is more than just a test of skill, it's a test of endurance. Get past the hard bit and you'll notice the looming mountains stunning terrains around you and get lost in their charms.
18. Manali to Leh via Rohtang Pass
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Walls of snow are just one of the many spectacular sights to behold on this journey. It might be tough and the air might be thin, but the experience will be life-changing!
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