Stretched across India’s north are the mighty ‘Himalayas’ which translates to ‘abode of the snow.’ The range rises dramatically from the low valley floor up towards nine of the ten highest peaks on Earth.
The significance of these mountains are apparent if one takes into consideration the region’s religious and historical aspects. The shrines and monasteries here have attracted Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims for centuries while the mountain passes were part of ancient trade routes.
Allow us to introduce you to one of our top picks for those planning to visit India. Come, experience the confluence of cultures from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and China through cycling tours around Sikkim, Leh and Ladakh with Art of Bicycle Trips or alternatively, enjoy a hiking or trekking tour and take in views of the mighty Kanchenjunga on the Dzongri and Goecha La trail in Sikkim.
Casual Inns
11 days / 10 nights - From $1,995
Active Rider
A classic rolling bike loop that combines the best of Ladakh; Leh, Khardung & Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake and numerous monasteries. A must have adventure in Ladakh.
Casual Inns
10 days / 9 nights - From $1,995
Active Rider
This cycling tour gives you an experience of the simple living of the hills and fantastic mountainous landscapes infused with brilliant local food and a tryst with the local customs and traditions.
Camping / Tea Lodge
14 days / 13 nights - From $1,995
Active
Hike in the remote, alpine environments of Samiti Lake, Dzongri La and Goecha La, from forested valleys through to glacier-ridden peaks. Enjoy splendid views of the valleys below as you get up close to the world’s third-highest mountain – Khangchendzonga
Camping / Tea Lodge
12 days / 11 nights - From $1,695
Active to Pro
This remote trek in Ladakh is arguably one of the best in the region as you will slowly leave Leh, its monasteries behind to explore dramatic forests, ridges and valleys of Ladakh.
Camping & Homestays
18 days / 17 nights - From $2,495
Pro Rider
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling holiday in India, for adventure seekers who are avid cyclists. With the lowest pass on this bike tour route at 3,978 m and highest at 5,602 m, the glorious mountain peaks, frozen glaciers, wind-blown valleys, crystal clear rivers, alpine lakes, serene monasteries, remote settlements and lush meadows do not even begin to describe it all.
Casual Inns & Camping
14 days / 13 nights - From $2,450
Active Rider
Come ride your bike happily in Sikkim - the Land of Happiness and also the land of world’s third highest mountain Mt. Kanchenjunga. Shop for some fresh tea, try the local ale ‘Chhang’ and ride past monasteries around alpine village, lakes and forests.
Casual Inns & Camping
14 days / 13 nights - From $2,195
Active
This bike & hike tour starts at 3,500m in Leh from where you ride past smiling locals in precariously perched homes & monasteries on mountain ledges. Undoubtedly, you will ride past & hike some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Indian Himalayas.
Camping / Tea Lodge
11 days / 10 nights - From $1,550
Easy to Active
The Source of the Ganges Treks will take you on a journey of a lifetime from the foothills of the Himalayas at Rishikesh, India to the slopes of glacier ridden alpine valleys of Gangotri and Tapovan at Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand.
Country Inns
8 days / 7 nights - From INR 64,000 / US $1,000
Active Rider
A mountainous trail taking in best of Sikkim with overnight stays provided by country hosts.
Camping & Homestays
14 days / 13 nights - From $1,750
Pro Rider
Get ready to ride on one of the most outrageously beautiful trails in India! Given the hazard of altitude, bumpy roads and sheer cold, the Manali-Leh bike tour circuit is both challenging and highly rewarding cycling experience.
4 hrs
INR 2,000
Leh, Ladakh - Every Day
A rolling ride to Spituk monastery on this day. A short ride from Leh, the Gompas (Buddhist monument/monastery) is a treasure trove of cultural heritage. We loop back to Leh after a small infusion of culture to your trip and ride through breathtaking scenery.