Want to conquer over your fears and anxieties of height in the coolest way possible? Mountain biking is the ideal adventure sport just for you! India already has a lot to offer on its plate- panoramic mountain views, snow scattered valleys, surreal peaks, gorgeous mountainous river valleys. Imagine biking along with all these alluring views with the chilly wind rushing on your face. Though it might sound easy, mountain biking in India requires a lot of strength, stamina, and courage. Once you are ready, choose a trail from any rugged terrain of your choice and set out on your adventure!
Manali is popularly known as the “Mountain Biking Capital” as it offers different kinds of trails. In this route, you will cover the distance of about 195kms touching down Rohtang and Kunzum Pass. It has all kinds of terrain for the riders who are looking for a challenging ride and a lot more like that. The entire trail includes scenic sites like untouched villages, Vegetation, lakes, and Himalayan ranges which are treated to eyes.
Best time to visit: June – September.
Welcome to one of the most intimidating Mountain Biking trails which will test your physical stamina, mental stamina, and all other required traits of a tough mountain biker. spanning over a gruelling trail at an altitude of 4500m offers one of the best experience mountain biking in India. This trail takes you through valleys, passes, scenic villages that aren’t easy to ride across. As you start the trail, the difficulty level increases.
Best time to visit: June – September.
This is one of the lifetime experience trails, covering the total distance of 475kms. Manali to Leh is said to be the most gruelling trail which brings out the true inner self of a rider. Starting from Manali the route spans over the Himalayas up to Khardungla which is known as the Highest Motorable Road in the world.
Route: Manali -> Marhi -> Sissu -> Jispa -> Zing Zing Bar -> Brandy Nallah -> Pang -> Tso Kar -> Upshi -> Leh -> Khardungla -> Leh.
Best time to visit: June – September.
When it comes to extreme sports like mountain biking, trails in Kumaoni Himalayas is an enchanting experience in India. Starting from Delhi to Bhatrojkhan in Uttarakhand, the entire stretch is made up of rocky terrain, steep ascend, greeneries are the treat for seasoned riders. Covering a total distance of 340kms in Kumaon region is one of the most interesting Mountain Biking trails in India.
Best time to visit: April – September.
Coorg offers you the wonderful Biking trail surrounded by the most beautiful sights. It has plenty of routes for a trail and one such exciting route is from Coorg to Ooty stretching for about 247kms. You come across different terrains and weathering conditions in this trail. This trail is best for a die-hard mountain bikers to witness the beauty of coffee estates, Tea estates, and the ride through curvy roads of the forest.
Best time to visit: October- March.
This is one of the best and short trail of about 60kms from the flat terrains of Siliguri through the Tea estates and the forest to Darjeeling. Though it’s a short trail it gives you a wonderful experience of mountain biking which comprises of Majestic mountains, major bends, steep and hilly roads. The climate here is chilly throughout the year and you are expected to carry a winter gear.
Best time to Visit: April to November.
God’s Own Country offers you a best Mountain Biking trail in Munnar for amateurs to Professional. This trail is one of the best in south India with more exciting natural wonders like Tea gardens, cardamom estates, and shola forest will leave you craving for more. Munnar has numerous trails and you can opt as per your preferences.
Best time to visit: March-May and December – February.
