| Biking could mean a lot of fun and adventure if you are | | | | Darjeeling in eastern India are also famous sites for |
| in the lap of the Himalayan massifs in India. It's not a | | | | biking in India. To extract the maximum of your biking |
| same experience as you would have in other | | | | trip in India, remember to plan your trip between |
| mountainous countries, but biking in India brings to you a | | | | October and December. |
| different flavour with moments that'll take time to fade | | | | Planning a mountain biking expedition in India is no tough |
| long after you've left the subcontinent. The adventure | | | | job as you have a number of certified travel agents |
| activity in India is not just about that adrenaline rush but | | | | that can arrange everything from you right from food |
| also about mountain villages, the lonesome folks, their | | | | to accommodation. If you are willing, you are always |
| tradition, their culture, mythological sites and the special | | | | welcome to bring your own personal gear with you. |
| feel of being in India. If you are determined to discover | | | | Otherwise, you can leave everything on your travel |
| the hidden splendour of India, the country will be ready | | | | agent. Camping at pre-decided places is a part of your |
| to offer you trails of all abilities. Whether you are a | | | | biking trip. And which is more, you can be provided with |
| novice or have been in the field for long, you'll have the | | | | fresh snacks at many places during your biking |
| option of choosing from a range of locales including the | | | | adventure. |
| foothills of the Himalayas as well as the | | | | Before you begin your biking adventure in the India, |
| trans-Himalayan regions. | | | | make sure you are ready to face the geographical |
| If you are a biking junkie, you know quite well what to | | | | surprises. Don't worry, there's nothing to scare you |
| carry on your expedition. However, novices must | | | | away. All you need to do is to make sure that you |
| make sure that they are equipped rightly to begin on | | | | have a few points or tips in mind during your biking |
| their biking adventure. A riding kit is the first and | | | | expedition in India. |
| foremost thing that one needs to take along. Essentials | | | | - Remember to carry a topographical map with you if |
| include first-aid box, cables, brake pads, food, water, | | | | you are venturing along the off-beaten path. |
| crank and cassette, nuts/bolts, tire levers, pump, tubes, | | | | - Make sure your grip on the cycle is not very tight; it |
| chain tool etc. Don't carry things that you don't actually | | | | should, however, be firm. |
| need during your biking expedition. | | | | - Always apply the front brakes while paddling down |
| Whether you are looking for elementary biking or tricky | | | | the hill. |
| terrain, mountain biking in India provides you with a | | | | - Your back should be straight and arms and elbows |
| number of options and suits all abilities. Particulary, | | | | relaxed. |
| states like Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu | | | | - For beginners, it would be wise to take an |
| & Kashmir located in the foothills of the Himalayas are | | | | experienced rider along. |
| known for their exciting biking trails. Uttaranchal has | | | | - Before you begin your expedition or leave the |
| places like Almora, Nainital, Ranikhet and Rishikesh | | | | campsite, do remember to inform the rest of your |
| where biking can prove to be an epic adventure. | | | | group. |
| Valleys of Lahaul and Spiti in the state of Himachal | | | | - Wear a long sleeve top and long pants if you are |
| Pradesh are also much popular with biking freaks from | | | | cycling on a wintry day. It is better to carry with you a |
| all over the world. Moving towards the trans-Himalayan | | | | thermal jacket as well. |
| regions, you have the district of Ladakh in Jammu & | | | | - Also remember not to ride along walkers-only tracks. |
| Kashmir, a favourite biking site in India. Sikkim and | | | | |