61 Days Great India Cycle Challenge 2025

  • Sport & Abenteuer Reisen
  • Fahrrad & MTB

CYCLING FROM LEH TO KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI

Overview

For the intrepid traveler who is looking for a lifetime cycling adventure, it’s happening right here in India. The mega cycling expedition as you can mention otherwise will scale the entire sub-continent from North to South. Let go of the challenging terrain, noises, and chaos while we lead your way. Soak in the colors of Indian villages, the vibrant culture, festive people, breathtaking nature, historical monuments, heritage living, and aromatic cuisines.  

We start from the Great Himalayan corridor – Leh, riding down the Zanskar and Pir Panchal Ranges towards the Indo Gangetic plain and further towards the capital state of New Delhi. Then, we ride the golden triangle route to witness the iconic Taj Mahal, the Tiger Capital Ranthambore, and
the grand provinces of Rajasthan: Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. We will traverse across the rustic villages of Gujarat, the metropolis of Mumbai in Maharashtra, and head towards the Konkan coast. Further, we ride from sunny Goa to spiritual Gokarna and Mangalore. Then, we traverse across the Malabar Coast of Kerala – God’s own country. We ride across the land of Zamorin alongside the forts and beaches, with the view of the myriad backwater rivers, mangroves, and
coconut lagoons. We ride through the Ayurveda hub of Nattika towards the colonial city of Fort Kochi and embark on the traditional houseboat
cruise across the Vembanad lake in Alleppey. We ride across the cliffside beach of Varkala towards the scenic Kovalam beach to end the epic ride. Here, we will have a grand celebration dinner at the beach resort to commemorate the Great India Cycling chapter. We will spend an additional day relaxing at the Kovalam beach before saying goodbye to the incredible friends made on the bicycle and packing our memories for the next adventure. Or feel free to ride the last 40 km all the way to Kanyakumari

Program

OUTLINE ITINERARY

OUTLINE ITINERARY
DayLocationHotelsMeal PlanItinerary / ActivityCycling Distance (Kms)
Day 1LehThe Grand DragonDArrive and Briefing 
Day 2LehThe Grand DragonB L DCycle fixing and day out 
Day 3LatoCampingB L DCycling72
Day 4DebringCampingB L DCycling69
Day 5Whisky NallahCampingB L DCycling75
Day 6SarchuCampingB L DCycling100
Day 7JispaCampingB L DCycling79
Day 8ManaliManuallayaB L DCycling100
Day 9ManaliManuallayaBFree day (optional Sightseeing) 
Day 10MandiVisco Resorts or Rajmahal PalaceB L DCycling110
Day 11ArkiBaghal Valley ResortB L DCycling108
Day 12ShimlaSnow Valley ResortsB L DCycling40
Day 13ChandigarhVelvet Clarks ExoticaB L DCycling115
Day 14KarnalThe VivaanB L DCycling113
Day 15DelhiRadisson Blu or ITC MauryaB L DCycling155
Day 16DelhiRadisson Blu or ITC MauryaBFree day (optional Sightseeing) 
Day 17MathuraThe Radha Ashok or Brijwasi CentrumB L DCycling140
Day 18AgraClarks Shiraz or Taj AgraB L DCycling60
Day 19BharatpurUdai Vilas PalaceB L DCycling55
Day 20KarauliBhanwar Vilas PalaceB L DCycling125
Day 21RanthamboreTiger DenB L DCycling100
Day 22TalabgaonTalabgaon CastleB L DCycling82
Day 23JaipurSuryaa VillaB L DCycling90
Day 24JaipurSuryaa VillaBFree day (optional Sightseeing) 
Day 25PushkarPushkar Fort Jagat PalaceB L DCycling150
Day 26KhejarlaFort KhejarlaB L DCycling120
Day 27JodhpurRatan VilasB L DCycling90
Day 28DhamliFort DhamliB L DCycling110
Day 29Kumbal GarhKumbal Garh Forest RetreatB L DCycling90
Day 30UdaipurUdaikothiB L DCycling95
Day 31UdaipurUdaikothiBFree day (optional Sightseeing) 
Day 32ModasaMidas touch ResortB L DCycling160
Day 33NadiadHotel CypressB L DCycling110
Day 34BharuchRegenta Central HarimanglaB L DCycling145
Day 35ValsadJanki ResortB L DCycling145
Day 36MumbaiTaj or TridentB L DCycling & Transfer125
Day 37MumbaiTaj or TridentBFree day (optional Sightseeing) 
Day 38Murud JanjeeraGold Swan Beach ResortB L DCycling75
Day 39HarihareshwarTranquil Beach ResortB L DCycling60
Day 40Kurde Beach DapoliLotus Eco Beach ResortB L DCycling105
Day 41GanpatipuleBlue Ocean resortB L DCycling100
Day 42GanpatipuleBlue Ocean resortBFree Day 
Day 43Ambolgad BeachSamindar Beach HouseB L DCycling83
Day 44MalvanThe Windmill ResortsB L DCycling110
Day 45Goa AnjunaCasa AnjunaB L DCycling102
Day 46Goa AnjunaCasa AnjunaBFree day (optional Sightseeing) 
Day 47South Goa AgondaAgonda ParadiseB L DCycling84
Day 48GokarnaSanskruti ResortB L DCycling100
Day 49KundapuraBlue WatersB L DCycling106
Day 50MangalapuramGolf FinchB L DCycling90
Day 51NeeeshwarKanan Beach ResortB L DCycling117
Day 52NeleshwarKanan Beach ResortBFree Day & Sightseeing 
Day 53ThalasserryPearl View RegencyB L DCycling125
Day 54CalicutTajB L DCycling140
Day 55NattikaNattika BeachB L DCycling125
Day 56Fort CochinDutch BungalowB L DCycling130
Day 57AlleppeyCitrusB L DCycling and Day Cruise60
Day 58VarkalaDeshadan Cliff Beach ResortB L DCycling110
Day 59KovalamUday Samudra Beach ResortB L DCycling54
Day 60KovalamUday Samudra Beach ResortB DCycle packing and Celebration Dinner 
Day 61Depart B  

TOUR OVERVIEW

  • Activity –                       Cycling Challenge
  • Destination –                 India (Leh to Kovalam/Kanyakumari)
  • Total Cycling Distance – 5000 Kilometers approx.
  • Duration –                     61 Days, 60 Nights
  • Terrain –                       Varied, from Mountain to Hilly & Flat coastal
  • Climate –                       Tropical
  • Comfort Level –              4/5
  • Activity Level –               4/5
  • Fly in –                          to Delhi & Leh Airport
  • Fly out –                        of Trivandrum International Airport
  • Group Size –                  min 24 riders

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Witness and experience Incredible India all across
  • Prime destinations, innate attractions and offbeat experiences
  • Vibrant heritage, culture, people and cuisines
  • Cycling through the Magical Himalayas
  • Tuk Tuk Experience at Chandni Chowk Market Delhi
  • Visit the Symbol of Love – Taj Mahal
  • Jeep Safari at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
  • Witness the forts and palaces of Royal Rajasthan
  • Cycling along the enchanting Konkan Sea Coast
  • Cycling through the biodiversity hotspot of Western Ghats
  • Houseboat Cruise at the Backwaters of Alleppey
  • Select comfy and serene accommodation in varied properties
  • And much more that we can mention in the trip highlights…

Services

  • Experienced & First aid trained Tour leaders and guides 
  • Service of expert Bike Mechanic
  • Accommodation in twin room as per itinerary
  • Most meals as per itinerary
  • Grub: Refreshments & water in plenty
  • All transport including support vehicle, taxis and coaches
  • All activities as per itinerary (Cycling, Day tours, Taj Mahal visit, Tiger Safari & Houseboat)  
  • Interstate Permit, Toll & Parking Charges
  • Government Taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Flights
  • Visa and entry clearing fees
  • Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
  • Gratitude to Guide and Driver
  • Any shopping, Personal expenses, Laundry etc
  • Entrance fees to visit monuments, museum, forest etc (to be paid directly by the guest)
  • Modern cycles (Cannondale Trail 6 / equivalent) are available on hire for a supplementary cost of USD 500/- for the entire tour.
  • Essential bike spares & accessories are also available on supplementary cost (only the actual cost of the item will be charged)

Highlights

Prices and Dates

15th August – 14th September 2024

9000 USD per Person

Private Tour is possible. Please inquire.

Please note:

  • Accommodation will be provided in mentioned hotels or of the same category based on availability.
  • Any additional expenses due to local strike, flight cancellation or any unforeseen circumstances will be in addition to the given cost.
  • It is highly recommended to arrive a couple of days earlier from start date of the tour for general acclimatization at the high-altitude Himalayan town of Leh.
  • During the tour, considering safety of our guests, we will be arranging transfers to respective hotel before you enter busy cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai etc and also for some sections of reserve forest / restricted area where cycling is not allowed.

Tour Info

Requirements

This is a bike challenge over 61 days, with only a few rest days in between. Also it is possible to change in the back up car all the time, this tour is meant for serious and regular cyclists who love the challenge and looking forward to an adventure. If possible, we recommend to arrive 1-2 days earlier in Leh, for an appropriate acclimatisation.

Stay

We stay in beautiful luxury accommodation (double7twin-sharing room). Only from Leh to Manali we will have tent accommodation (toilet tents, dining tents)

Arrival

Arrival: Leh

Departure: Trivandrum

More Information

Complete Tour itinerary here available for download:

61 Days Great India Cycle Challenge 2025

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