Introduction

Bicycle in India is popularly known as common man’s transport. It is arguably the most popular means of transport in our country. Biking keeps you healthy and fit, besides it is environment friendly as it does not emit any kinds of pollution. Biking is always a pleasure in India, be it the mountain ranges of the Himalayas or the south Indian mountainous treks. The vast and varied terrain of our country provides an excellent environment for biking here.

Biking require a combination of sheer skill, strength, and spirit in conquering the mountains and long routes. The Himalayan ranges in India provides some of the most challenging climbs and best sliding for mountain biking. The perpetual scenic beauty of these ranges is what makes them special in any biking enthusiast heart. These regions attract hundreds of adventurers from all over the world, every year for various biking expeditions.

These mountain biking tours sometimes have a single track to ride which requires good technical skills. The added attraction to these tours is of riding down the tricky terrains, which tests the biking skills of the rider to its extreme. However not all mountain biking tours require such high level of skills and usually people who are comfortable in biking can go on various biking tours.

Biking is like climbing a mountain but with the help of a bike. Whether you are riding on a smooth surface or a hard one, mountain biking provides you a fantastic drive, so conquering the endless climbs and then slide is a matter of a sheer skill, strength & spirit. There is no better way to experience the local culture of a place than by cycling through the entire region. You can at the towns and villages to get a deep insight into their way of life. In addition to this, the amazing scenic grandeur of the breathtaking Himalayan locale will make your adventure holiday a remembrance for life. The Himalayan region is an exciting kaleidoscope of several tiny foothill villages, customs, traditions and folklore of the people. The varying colors of the landscapes and increasing altitude provide a refreshing experience.

Cycling is one of the most incredible adventure sports in the rocky terrains of the Himalayas. You have the option of either going for self-supported trip with all the necessary equipment and the supplies on the bike itself. You can also have a van following you with all the equipments Among the equipments which have to be carried along on the expedition are a mountain bike well equipped with gears and water bottle cages, bicycle helmet, water bottles, t-shirt, shorts, back pack, windcheater. A good level fitness is also required. It has also to be ensured that the machine is fitted with multi-speed gears to enable you to cope with the sloppy heights of the mountains. An extra set of brake shoes and puncture repairing kit has also to be taken.

Biking in the mountains and the remote regions is an adventurer’s delight as it involves staying in tents and preparing your own food. However you should always try to go on such tours in groups as biking all alone can be a bit risky, besides you tend to enjoy more in the company of others.