Top 10 Bike Tours in India
Top 10 Bike Tours In India:
1. Bengaluru to Ooty:
The road from Bengaluru to Ooty, nestled in the lap of the Nilgiri hills, is one of those journeys every road fanatic should undertake once in his lifetime. The roads are the perfect combination of green leafy and asphalt, and the drive is a great idea to soothe your jittery nerves!
The road stretches for 266 kilometres along the SH 17, which is in great condition and dotted with plenty of eateries on the route. For a sumptuous dining experience, try Kamath’s near Channapatna. However, if you’re one who doesn’t like too many surprises for your belly, you can find a McDonald’s and Cafe Coffee Day along the way. Stop over at Mysore and enjoy the history of the ancient city before gearing to sit in the lap of the nature.
2. Manali to Spiti Valley:
The Manali-Spiti Valley bike trip takes around 10 days. The exotic and beautiful valleys of Manali is the starting point for this biking trip. On the first day, the local valleys of Manali will be explored extensively. Many historic monuments and temples can be visited here. The hot springs of Vashisht can also be visited during this trip.
The third day of the trip will end with the arrival of Saharan. This is a tribal region and offers a historic chance to visit some of the most popular temples of the olden centuries. After this, the trip moves towards Sangla, Chitkul and Reckong Peo; depending on the climate, this might take another 3-4 days. The remaining three days will take mountain bikers towards Nako, Kaza and finally back to Manali. On the seventh day, the bikers can visit Key Monastery in Spiti Valley; the oldest and the biggest monastic complex in the world.
3. Mumbai to Goa:
The coastal Mumbai-Ratnagiri-Goa route is the best road trip to Goa. Mumbai is truly blessed to be at such a short distance from India’s biggest party spot. The Ratnagiri route is extremely scenic and takes you through some winding ghats as well as lush green farmlands dotted with palm groves. You will be reminded of the amazing road trip taken by Aamir, Saif and Akshaye in Dil Chahta Hai! It is perfect for a three day getaway.
4. Jaipur to Jaisalmer:
If you are a seasoned rider then this trip is a easy-peasy one for you. But, the Great Thar Desert can be tricky sometimes. During this ride, one can enjoy the rich culture of Rajasthan and the warm hospitality of the local people. The roads are well paved, but no Indian road trip is complete without some experience of pot holes. Right? However, what will catch your eyes the most is landscape that has the mix of brown and green hues. While passing through the rural Rajasthan, one has the opportunity to learn about living life without the modern amenities, also the local cuisine taste the best in these rural settlements. Of course the Rajputana architecture will follow you everywhere.
5. Guwahati to Khasi Hills:
Be careful on this ride because it can get a little damp and the trail could be wet and slippery. However, once you get past all that, making it through Shillong right up to the Khasi Hills in the east is a great way to have the perfect biking experience. It’s quite the awesome ride, dotted with bridges and waterfalls.
The waterfalls make great pit stops and the living root bridges in Nongriat make the experience different from most other bike trails around the country.
6. Mumbai to Pune:
An easy weekend getaway from Pune/Mumbai, a road trip to Lonavala is something that almost all local residents will swear by. Don't forget to savor ‘chikki’ in Lonavala. The picturesque surroundings and lush green foliage are great at calming those jittery nerves. So if you are in the region and planning to take a road trip look no further. Put the medal on the pedal, and get cracking!
The expressway is 93 km long and considered one of the best road trips in India. Two-wheelers are allowed on old Mumbai-Pune Highway (which is in really good shape) while cabs and buses ply on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. Sunny Da Dhaba and The Kinara Village Dhaba are good eating options on the Pune-Lonavala stretch.
7. Pollachi to Athirapally:
Remember the Athirapally Falls from the movie Baahubali? They fall on one of India’s most beautiful riding routes. Known as the best monsoon ride in India, the route from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu to Chalakudy in Kerala has amazing cloud forests and tropical rainforests. The huge amount of rainfall here leads to gushing waterfalls and several dams and reservoirs. If you are a wildlife lover, you will love this route as the Anaimalai tiger reserve or the Vazhachal forest reserve here give rise to the possibility of wildlife sightings.
8. Darjeeling to Sikkim:
This is another popular route for bike ride in India. Beginning from the beauty of East, Darjeeling to the surreal destination, Sikkim, a bike ride on this route is a scenic one. However, in no way shall the biking trail here be considered easy, the route is a witness to many steep and winding roads that are enough to keep the adrenaline rushing. A heady mélange of religions and fine hill culture make this route an anticipated one by both an adventurist and a nature lover. Also, the views of the Kanchenjunga are the big time bait of this route.
9. Gangtok to Lake Tsomgo and Nathu-La Pass:
The North-East, largely unexplored is home to some of the best destinations for road travel in India. This is one of those road trips of North-East that you should undertake at once without thinking much. The hilly terrain might make it a challenging ride, but the beauty of the road lies in the uncertainty of the terrain. The awesome sight along the roads on mountain ranges will totally make up for everything else! Take a road trip in winters to Lake Tsomgo (also known as Changu Lake) from Gangtok and know happiness like never before!
This stretch is about 55 km long, with the Lake Tsomgo falling on the route at around 39 km from Gangtok. It leaves you with an unmatched road trip experience.
10. Manali to Leh:
The beauty of road trip from Manali to Leh cannot be captured in words. Remember Kareena Kapoor dancing to “Yeh Ishq Hai” from Jab We Met? Wouldn’t it be fun to cruise along that road in all its snowy glory on an open jeep or a Bullet? Ah! So Pretty! It is the big daddy of all road trips in India.
It spans a length of 479 km with a mean altitude in between 3 to 4 km above sea level. The road is open for about 5 months a year mostly during summers and mid-October. The journey takes about 2 days with one stopover for rest and acclimatization.
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