India can be best experienced mountain biking in Himalaya over scenic high mountain passes, through lush forests and national parks. Not only does mountain biking allow you to experience at your own leisure but also enables you to meet the locals and learn about the culture.
There are many classic cycling trips around Rajasthan and South of India along the Bangalore-Goa trail, as well as some off-the-beaten-track trails for the more adventurous individuals such as Manali to Leh in the North.
Into Wild Himalaya is one of the best mountain biking company in India and is most popular for its mountain biking routes in Himachal but does offer various best rides in India. There is nothing more thrilling than experiencing Himalaya on a mountain bike and testing your limits. Mountain biking routes in Ladakh is a popular region for it’s challenging trails.
It is a challenging environment when biking over high passes between Manali and Leh, the highest pass we will cross will be Khardung La at an altitude of 5540 m (18,175 ft.). Beginning our tour in Manali, we will proceed through the Kullu Valley passing many villages (Khoskar, Gondla, Jispa and Bharatpur) before reaching the vast plateau of Sarchu, accompanied by the Tserap River. We will keep biking until we reach in Leh, where we will visit some monasteries and explore the local area, before departing for Delhi. On this biking tour, you will notice the change in climate and cu
This mountain biking tour is a sustained one and enables you to explore the beautiful areas of Kinnaur and Spiti, which is situated on the Indo-Tibetan border. Beginning in Shimla, we will press on to the Sutlej Valley of Kinnaur, which captivates the domineering mount Kinner Kailash. On this journey we will visit various monasteries and temples, accompanied by beautiful rivers and dense forests. We end our mountain biking tour in Manali, before crossing a couple of high passes, the Kunzum Pass being the highest point of our tour (4700 m / 15,419 ft.). Then a bus journey to Delhi will bring us to the end of our journey.