India · CYCLING TOURS
The 15 best cycling tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Pedal through Jaipur’s Pink City at 6 am, see temples and havelis, and snack on chai, lassi, and pakoras with a small guide team.
“This tour was the highlight of our trip to Jaipur. Very well arranged and soooo much fun! Tasted all the local delicacy that I wouldn’t have dared to try without the guide!”
Ride an e-bike across Divar Island from Old Goa, guided stops include Shiva’s submerged temple, a baroque church, and fishing heritage.
“The trip was wonderful. The guide was quite informative. It was fun riding the bikes with guide taking videos and photos along the way riding on the bike. It would have been 5 stars if the tour scheduled for 2:30 did not wait for late guests and started at 3:10. No prior communication was received and the time to start kept shifting as we continued to wait for guests.”
Electric bike ride from Varca Beach through Goa villages, paddy fields, a 450-year-old church, and local snacks.
“So much story and beautiful landscape. Learnt a lot about Goa history. Highly recommended this tour. And the bike makes it so easy to get around.”
Ride through Old Delhi on a morning bike tour, hit Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Khari Baoli, and eat breakfast with tea.
“Tenzin and one other guy (i forgot his name) was an amazing tour guide. He took us to the nook and cranny of the old delhi early in the morning before everyone started their day. We also ate a delicious indian breakfast in one of the oldest restaurants which i loved. We felt safe all throughout. This tour will not take you inside Jama and Red Fort. You should book a different tour for that”
Cycle through Old Delhi on a small-group morning ride, hitting Chandni Chowk and Red Fort with expert Mughal stories and chai.
“It was our first time bringing our daughter to India. Krishna did a great job of engaging a young kid on history of Lodhi gardens and gave us really great advice of experiencing Delhi.”
Ride an e-bike through Cansaulim and Velsao in South Goa, with tea at a private home, pao by the beach, and heritage stops.
“Personal touch, local insights and tea at private house. Jagrut was a great host and attentional to details.”
Ride Panjim’s Old City by electric bike, hit key churches and hilltop views, then glide into Fontainhas for music, snacks, and local life.
“Cedric is delightful and very knowledgeable. The bikes are in great condition and really run well. The tour is fabulous and we got to see someone’s home that was stunning. We highly recommend this tour with Cedric. Getting to the tour from the cruise port was a challenge. Definitely plan that in advance.”
Cycle Jaipur’s Pink City in 3 hours with chai, street food tastings, and a Rajasthani veg breakfast on a small-group bike tour.
“Amazing. Wow! Absolutely loved this. The bikes take you places you cannot easily go by other forms of transport so it feels quite magical. The early morning quiet is worth waking up early for and you see a different world at that time.”
Ride Udaipur countryside on a hybrid or MTB with hotel pickup, coffee stops, lake views, and village riding for $28 per person.
“Early cycle in Udaipur country side. Very nice activity. Raj the guise was professional , very knowledgeable and kind. We felt very safe all the way. The stop for some coffee / tea / snack was prepared perfectly in an amazing location.”
Cycle Jaipur’s walled lanes to Nahargarh Fort for sunrise views, a ramparts walk, and a picnic breakfast, with a geared bike and guide.
“It was an amazing early morning experience, starting with chai to ending with Lassi. Sun rise experience is worth the cycling effort and refuelling with local food is a bonus.”
Morning bike tour through Jaipur Old City, chai and street food stops, laughing yoga, and Krishna temple Aarti with safe support.
“We loved this tour! For just 3 hours we got to see so much! Try masala chai and lassi. We fed cows, cycled around the main pink city streets, went to a flower and fruit market, did laughing yoga and saw a prayer ceremony at a temple. Was such a great experience!”
Private 3.5-hour bike tour of South Delhi with Lodhi Art District murals, Mughal and British stories, plus chai and an included picnic lunch.
“A very insightful bicycle tour of South-Delhi. Darmesh took me on a neat bike ride to several off-the-beaten-path locations, including having chai at a street tea vendor and a delicious masala dosa lunch on yet another street corner at Read more”
A guided off-the-beaten-path e-bike ride in Udaipur with chai in earthen pots, rural lanes, solar views, and Saheliyon Ki Bari.
“What a great way to see the city. Mayur was very careful and explained everything. A must do to see the real India.”
Morning bike tour of Udaipur: Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Badi, Bahubali Hills views, guided on geared bikes with helmets and water.
“So pleased we booked this bike tour of Udaipur. We met early and were given high quality bikes and helmets before travelling through the countryside out to Lake Badi. Our guides were friendly and offered stories along the way. Slight tip Read more”
Private Spiti Valley road trip from Delhi with a driver, included meals, and monastery plus high-altitude lake stops, ending back in Shimla.
“Recently, I booked a trip from Trans Himalaya. It was a fantastic trip and throughout the time Gaurav from Trans Himalaya assists us on the phone. All the stays were very good specially the home stays. The food was home cooked and very deliRead more”
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