You can cycle in India throughout the year. Mid-September to mid-April is ideal for riding in South India, Rajasthan, and Central India. June to September is the time when one can cycle in Ladakh. For more information, please visit respective region's pages.
You may chose to bring your own cycle. Our packages include bike hire, which we will deduct from the cost if you plan to bring your own.
Yes, you can bring your own clip-pedals and/or saddles.
You would be required to bring your personal gear like shoes, gloves, jackets, etc. Helmets are provided by us.
Our cycling tours take into account the riders' varied riding abilities. We thus provide enough flexibility for both long and short distance riders. The person who wishes to ride shorter distances may cover the remaining distance in the accompanying support vehicle.
The hotels we include are some of the finest reasonably priced hotels (heritage palaces, home stays intimate city hideaways, tent enclaves, resorts) that have been chosen by us for their levels of quality and value for money. To be considered for inclusion in our tours, a hotel must adhere to strict quality standards and hospitality. We do not pass cheap hotels as Standard category hotels.
If you wish to spend more on accommodation and stay in more expensive and higher priced hotels, this is absolutely possible. We will be happy to recommend and book hotels that meet your requirements.
Breakfast is included on all days. There are few lunches or dinners on some tours. The remaining meals are payable directly by you.
Yes, indeed. Personal insurance is a must. In India insurance companies do not provide insurance for adventure activities and hence must be obtained from the home country. Please take comprehensive insurance cover which must include all eventualities.
We carry first aid box. In the instance of an injury, our guide will be able to administer basic first-aid. In case of a more serious injury, the guide will make the necessary arrangements to take you to the nearest medical centre. Please note that the first-aid kit available with our guide will have Indian drugs and perhaps you may choose to bring along your own medical kit.
First aid kit
Personal medication/prescriptions
Prescription glasses
Contact lenses and solution
High protection sunscreen (25+)
Lip balm/lip salve
Hat/wide brim hat
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Antihistamine/insect bite cream
Antibacterial gel/wipes
Travel sickness tablets
Travel vaccination certificates
After-sun moisturiser
Anti-malaria pills (if recommended by doctor)
Aspirin and/or paracetamol
Rehydration powder (salts & glucose)
Anti-diarrhoea pills (consult your doctor for more detailed advice)
Though our walking trails are tactfully devised, in the instance of you spraining your ankle or any other injury, our guide accompanying you will be able to administer basic first-aid. In case of a more serious injury, the guide will make the necessary arrangements to take you to the nearest medical center.
(Please note that the first-aid kit available with our guide will have Indian drugs and perhaps you may choose to bring along your own medical kit with your choice of drugs).
Please make sure that your shoes/boots are comfortable and have been broken into before your walking trip to avoid any blisters. The path will be rough at some stretches and hence we advise sturdy shoes/boots with excellent soles. A high ankle shoe/boot will give your ankle protection against any sprain. You will find the villagers walking the same trails in slippers! Remember they are used to it. Though you could use a canvas as well…we will not recommend it as the sole is very thin.
Other essentials articles are strong sunscreen, sunglasses, lip-balm, insect repellent and a hat to ward off the high daytime UV. You may also bring along your personal flora and flora book.
Children above the age of 5 can undertake our walks, though, ideally our walks are suitable for children over 8.
Your main luggage is transported by our porters or our support vehicle. You may carry your necessary articles in a light backpack. This backpack should be big enough to carry water bottle, camera, etc.
Breakfast is included on all days. There are few lunches or dinners on some tours. The remaining meals are payable directly by you.
You are accompanied by a knowledgeable and experienced local guide who speaks good English and is familiar with all the villages and their customs.
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