Bike through the dramatic hills, valleys and on the ridges of the Garhwal Himalaya. Regarded by many as one of the most beautiful areas in the Himalaya. There are wonderful views of the nearby 7000 + metre snow clad peaks. Meet fascinating sadhus (Hindu holy men) along their way on religious pilgrimages.

Join in Delhi, a city of contrasts: the old forts, mosques and bazaars and the new, elegant avenues, stately homes and landscaped gardens. Garhwal, is the Dev Bhoomi (Land of Gods) steeped in legend and an ancient place for spiritual fulfilment. 

From the popular hill station of Mussoorie, we cycle along a ridge with breathtaking panoramic views of the Greater Himalaya ranges to Dhanolti. We pass enchanting villages, terraced farmlands, and gurgling brooks to arrive at Guptakashi, a quaint little town mentioned in the Indian epic, Mahabharata. We then go through the highlands of Chopta in the Kedarnath musk deer sanctuary and head through the jungle on route to Rishikesh and Hardwar, the renowned centres of Hindu spiritualism.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01 Depart from the UK.

Day 02 Arrival Delhi and transfer to your hotel.

Day 03 Delhi / Mussoorie By support vehicle to the hill station of Mussoorie. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 04 Mussoorie / Dhanolti By bike. Overnight in a guest house.

Day 05 Dhanolti / Tehri By bike. Camp

Day 06 Tehri / Ghansali By bike. Camp

Day 07 Ghansali / Chirbatia By bike. Camp

Day 08 Chirbatia / Chandrapuri. By bike. Camp

Day 09 Chandrapuri / Guptakashi. By bike. Rest house

Day 10 Guptakashi / Chopta. By bike. Stunning views of Nandi Devi (7,817m) Rest house

Day 11 Chopta / Mandal. By bike. Camp

Day 12 Mandal / Rishikesh. By bike. Rest house

Day 13 Rishikesh / Delhi. By support vehicle.

Day 14 Arrive in the UK.

Grade: Hard / Very Hard

Best Periods: March / April and October / November

Price Guide per person - 2008:
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Mountain Bike Deposit: GBP100 (refunded if no damage)

Bring your own bike if you are wanting an easier ride.

There are tailor made extensions at additional cost, e.g. Agra and the Taj Mahal or the Tibetan communities in exile - Dharamsala / Dehradun or The Golden Triangle or a tiger safari in Corbett National Park.

What is included

An Indian made bike with 18 speeds and a smallish frame size.  Fully supported tented camping, which includes all the food you'll need and non-alcoholic drinks. All transport from and to the international airport, plus other transport with driver and cook to support the biking (carrying provisions, camping gear, utensils etc. Plus spares for bikes). Hotels / guest houses / rest houses (6 nights) with full board throughout, except the first night in Delhi which is B and B only at the 3 star Connaught Hotel or similar.

What is not included

The price allows for joining in Delhi and does not include international airfare and departure taxes, lunch and evening meal while in Delhi. Personal insurance, visa fees, vaccination costs, personal clothing and equipment, all items of a personal nature and all alcoholic drinks.

Personal Insurance
Comprehensive personal insurance, including search and rescue is required on this trip. We recommend the BMC policies www.thebmc.co.uk