Riding a Bicycle has always been a source of thrill for the people who love cycling as an escapade. However, riding amidst adventurous surroundings of mountain peaks gives an adrenaline rush bringing the innermost adventure spree to the forefront. The exquisite and varied topography of India offers a wide scope for Mountain Biking, a land based adventure sport. For the riders seeking thrill and adventure with challenging rides, The Himalayan Ranges in India open doors to an unending panorama of some of the best sliding for mountain biking in the world. However to climb these alarming terrain one has to a skilled biker as its no cake walk.
Some of the important biking treks in Himalayan terrain are Kufri- Narkanda- Sungri- Jeori- Sangle- Karcham- Bhawanager- Sainj- Basantpur- Shimla, Kufri- Narkanda- Shemsher- Ghiagi- Koti- Chattru- Takcha- Rangrik- Tabo- Chango- Powari- Jeori- Sungri- Tiuni- Nerwa- Paonta Sahib, Kufri- Chaba- Kingal- Kelodhar- Alsindi- Basantpur- Kufri, Kufri- Narkanda- Nankhari- Sungri- Tiuni- Lakhawati- Paonta sahib.
The plenary terrain of Himachal Pradesh offers tremendous scope for adventurous escapades, although a challenging one, the friendly ecosystem here makes biking an absolute satisfaction. Some of the important tracks in Himachal Pradesh are:Nalagarh-Manali by surface (255 km), Manali-Solang Valley-Manali (26 km),
Manali-Naggar-Kullu (42 km), Kullu-Larji (34 km), Larji-Shoja (38 km), Shoja-Kahnag over Jalori Pass (3223 mt) (29 km), Khanag-Narkanda (2708 mts) (55 kms),
Narkanda-Shimla (2205 mts) (64 kms).
Although South India does not offer much excitement for Mountain Bikers yet the tea and coffee gardens are indeed a rare blend of adventure clubbed with serenity. The best biking trek in South India is Cochin-Munar-Chinnakanal-Vandanmedu-Periyar-Murinjapuzha-Vagamon-Erattupetta-Kottayam-Kumarakom.
Mountain Biking is different from usual biking in terms of precision and decision making skills. As Mountain biking is a high endurance activity, the general requirement for the same is physical fitness and stamina. The level of difficulty generally rises with increase in altitude. However, apart from the altitude, a number of factors determine the level of difficulty of a particular trail: distance to be covered, obstacles faced, inhospitable stretches, steep inclines, forest tracts, etc. Beginners are advised to go slower on narrow single tracks than you ordinarily would, until you get used to steering down such a confining course.
The best duration to experience Mountain Biking in India is October to December. The various Montain Cycling places in India are Almora,Nanital,Ranikhet, Rishikesh, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Manali, Shimla, Leh, Ladakh, J&K. A mountain bike is a sophisticated vehicle and you will need to carry necessary equipment for ensuring a safe and comfortable ride. Apart from your mountain bike you will have to carry the following: Biking shoes, bike helmet, insulated gloves/waterproof gloves, cycling bags to carry essential material or your belongings, Lightweight, washable, insulated sports bottles for keeping beverages cool, collapsible water bags, first aid kit for long trails, sunglasses, insect/bug repellents and sunscreen lotions.
One can hear from ones already experience that Mountain biking is a “Once in a lifetime” experience. Let this winter the quest for adventure find its panacea in Mountain Biking amidst exciting terrain of India.
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Some of the important biking treks in Himalayan terrain are Kufri- Narkanda- Sungri- Jeori- Sangle- Karcham- Bhawanager- Sainj- Basantpur- Shimla, Kufri- Narkanda- Shemsher- Ghiagi- Koti- Chattru- Takcha- Rangrik- Tabo- Chango- Powari- Jeori- Sungri- Tiuni- Nerwa- Paonta Sahib, Kufri- Chaba- Kingal- Kelodhar- Alsindi- Basantpur- Kufri, Kufri- Narkanda- Nankhari- Sungri- Tiuni- Lakhawati- Paonta sahib.
The plenary terrain of Himachal Pradesh offers tremendous scope for adventurous escapades, although a challenging one, the friendly ecosystem here makes biking an absolute satisfaction. Some of the important tracks in Himachal Pradesh are:Nalagarh-Manali by surface (255 km), Manali-Solang Valley-Manali (26 km),
Manali-Naggar-Kullu (42 km), Kullu-Larji (34 km), Larji-Shoja (38 km), Shoja-Kahnag over Jalori Pass (3223 mt) (29 km), Khanag-Narkanda (2708 mts) (55 kms),
Narkanda-Shimla (2205 mts) (64 kms).
Although South India does not offer much excitement for Mountain Bikers yet the tea and coffee gardens are indeed a rare blend of adventure clubbed with serenity. The best biking trek in South India is Cochin-Munar-Chinnakanal-Vandanmedu-Periyar-Murinjapuzha-Vagamon-Erattupetta-Kottayam-Kumarakom.
Mountain Biking is different from usual biking in terms of precision and decision making skills. As Mountain biking is a high endurance activity, the general requirement for the same is physical fitness and stamina. The level of difficulty generally rises with increase in altitude. However, apart from the altitude, a number of factors determine the level of difficulty of a particular trail: distance to be covered, obstacles faced, inhospitable stretches, steep inclines, forest tracts, etc. Beginners are advised to go slower on narrow single tracks than you ordinarily would, until you get used to steering down such a confining course.
The best duration to experience Mountain Biking in India is October to December. The various Montain Cycling places in India are Almora,Nanital,Ranikhet, Rishikesh, Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur, Manali, Shimla, Leh, Ladakh, J&K. A mountain bike is a sophisticated vehicle and you will need to carry necessary equipment for ensuring a safe and comfortable ride. Apart from your mountain bike you will have to carry the following: Biking shoes, bike helmet, insulated gloves/waterproof gloves, cycling bags to carry essential material or your belongings, Lightweight, washable, insulated sports bottles for keeping beverages cool, collapsible water bags, first aid kit for long trails, sunglasses, insect/bug repellents and sunscreen lotions.
One can hear from ones already experience that Mountain biking is a “Once in a lifetime” experience. Let this winter the quest for adventure find its panacea in Mountain Biking amidst exciting terrain of India.
