India boasts some of the most stunning riding trails in Asia. From picturesque mountain roads to lush valley, from remote Kutch route to challenging Darjeeling, these are some of the best experiences you should delve into :
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Manali –Leh
Riding from Manali to Leh is exciting as you get to pass through stunning passages like Rohtang, Khardung La, Nubra Valley, Darcha Pass and Gulaba. You must carry thermal clothes and windproof jackets as it might be cold as you climb up. This tour has plenty of sightseeing and covers all the Leh sights. Do not miss the Magnetic Hill, the Sangam and the Hall of Face. It’s a total distance of 1360 km and the best season is July to September.
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Jaipur – Jodhpur –Jaisalmer
A bike is the best vehicle to explore this desert zone and the three best cities. The place is full of forts and palaces. Taking a bike expedition you can discover the sands, heritage, culture and the history of the amazing places. The total distance is 1723 km and the best time is from November to February.
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Manali to Spiti Valley
This is a total 12 days bike ride tour in the beautiful Himachal through mountains and valleys. You can stopover the Kee monastery, Chandra Taal Lake, Tabo, Pin valley, Kalpa, Naka, Shoja and Sangla. You can stay in a camp at Chandra Taal, there are certain packages. This bike tour will give you Himalayan sights that will be etched in your hearts forever. The total distance is 568 km and the peak season is May to July.
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Ahmedabad to Rann of Kutch
Exploring this Kutch route will take a minimum of 4-5 days and the tour is very exciting. You get to experience local life, stay in the mud houses and if you are lucky, you can watch the full moon in Kutch. The peak season is from October to March and this tour will just make you happy and contended. The total distance is 767 km.
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Delhi-Jaipur –Ranthambore
This is called the Golden Triangle Tour and this bike ride covers the iconic spots. The capital city Delhi can be explored best on bikes and then you can move to the pink city Jaipur. Visit al the historical and heritage spots. Finally, the Ranthambore National Park is a wildlife sanctuary where you can have a thrilling bike ride. The whole tour will take about 8 days, the total distance is 464 km and October- April is the best time to ride.
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Sikkim – Darjeeling
These places are full of adventure, the best trekking routes and ideal for risky biking. The weather is favorable towards the end of summers and in the autumn season. Biking through the mountains is a different experience and the locals are very friendly here. The total distance is 650 km and September – October is the best time.
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Guwahati to Tawang
The massive Himalayan range and green vegetation will take your breath away as you ride to your destination. Tawang is a small district in the beautiful Arunachal. You have to ride through the motor-friendly Sela pass to reach. The total distance is 500 km and the summers and the autumn are the best seasons to take this tour.
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Mumbai to Goa
This is a beautiful coastal route, ideal for a bike ride while you enjoy the spectacular Western Ghats. This is a minimum 3 days tour and you can enjoy beautiful sightseeing. The Bombay to Goa bike ride is scenic and Goa is mesmerizing so it’s overall fabulous. The total distance is 678 km and the winter is the best time to ride.
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