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India offers cyclists an extraordinary range of experiences — from the desert forts and palaces of Rajasthan to the tropical backwaters and tea-covered hills of Kerala, with the Himalayan foothills further north again. Each region has its own terrain, season and pace, making India one of the most varied countries in the world to explore by bike.
Our India cycling holidays range from relaxed, guided small-group trips to more independent touring, taking in the palaces and forts of Rajasthan, the markets of Delhi, and the backwaters and hills of Kerala.
Indian Rupee
Hindi, English
GMT+5.5
Approx 9-10 hours
Few countries offer as much variety in one trip. India's regions are large and distinct enough — Rajasthan alone is roughly the size of Germany — that a cycling holiday here rarely feels repetitive. Riding is generally gentle to moderate rather than physically demanding, with local guides typically handling the logistics and busier roads, so the appeal lies in the sights, culture and pace of life you experience along the way rather than the difficulty of the terrain.
India's regions each offer a distinct style of cycling. Rajasthan and Delhi combine the classic Golden Triangle sights — forts, palaces and the Taj Mahal — with largely flat, rolling terrain across a state roughly the size of Germany. Kerala, in the tropical south, is one of the country's most cycle-friendly regions, pairing quiet coastal and backwater roads with cooler, tea-covered hills in the Western Ghats. Further afield, the Himalayan foothills offer a different challenge again for more adventurous riders.
Known as "God's Own Country", Kerala pairs a palm-lined tropical coast with the cool tea and spice plantations of the Western Ghats, and a network of backwaters around Alleppey and Kumarakom often explored by traditional houseboat. It's one of India's most cycle-friendly regions, with generally quiet roads and a relaxed pace of travel.
Rajasthan and Delhi form India's classic Golden Triangle, pairing Jaipur's pink-sandstone forts and palaces with Agra's Taj Mahal and Delhi's markets and monuments. Rajasthan alone is roughly the size of Germany, offering desert, farmland, lakes and the gentle Aravalli Hills within a single state — largely flat, and well suited to relaxed cycling.
“India is home to more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other country on earth, from the Taj Mahal to the tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats — many reachable by quiet back roads that suit a bike far better than a coach.”
LukeCo-founderYes — India's sheer variety means there's a cycling holiday to suit most tastes, from flat, culture-rich rides through Rajasthan's Golden Triangle to gentle coastal and backwater routes in Kerala or more demanding climbs in the Himalayan foothills.
It varies by region, but broadly October to March is the most comfortable window across most of the country, avoiding both the summer heat (April-June, when temperatures regularly exceed 40°C in the north) and the monsoon (roughly June-September).
Yes, a valid visa is required for entry and should be applied for well before travel. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
It varies hugely by area. Rural back roads and national park routes are generally quiet, while city sections — particularly around Delhi and other major hubs — can be busy and are usually best tackled early in the morning or with a local guide.
Choose between guided group adventures or go self-guided at your own pace.
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