Itinerary Changes: We reserve the right to make changes to the planned itinerary due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements.
Level 3 / 5: Bike tours through predominantly flat terrain with no major gradients up to approximately 150 meters. Mostly on roads with traffic, but sometimes also on unpaved paths. The difficulty of cycling tours in India is primarily due to the unfamiliar climatic conditions and the traffic.
- Distance: 14 – 45 km per day
- Elevation in total: 80 – 400 meters of elevation per day
- Road condition: The cycling routes include a mix of paved roads, gravel paths and rural tracks. On the asphalt roads in India, you can expect to encounter chippings and small potholes. For this reason, our rental bikes are also equipped with good tires and suspension to compensate for the unevenness.
- Traffic: Most rides take place away from busy roads, leading through quiet countryside areas with minimal traffic. One exception is the early-morning bike tour through Old Delhi, which passes through denser city traffic. However, thanks to the early hour, this section is manageable with attentive and cautious riding. While the majority of the route runs along calm country roads, we regularly share the road with local traffic, such as cars, motorcycles, tuk-tuks – and occasionally a cow or two.
- Infrastructure: Dedicated bike lanes are rare in India, so our tours primarily follow public roads, preferably quiet side streets through farming regions and villages, which are generally in good condition and suitable for cycling.
Relevant for all levels: Safe cycling skills and familiarity with road traffic are prerequisites for taking part in our tours.
Requirement to wear a helmet: Helmets are mandatory on our bike tours. In order to guarantee optimum protection we request that the guests bring their own well fitted helmet. A limited selection of rental helmets is available (reservation required).
Bringing Children: We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength. Please note that the minimum height for a rental bike is 1.50 m (5 ft.) for hybrid bikes.
Catering: Fullboard on the boat and halfboard in the hotels
Journey and arrival
A trip to India and a holiday spent there requires a certain amount of preparation in regard to formalities. In order to avoid time pressure while going through the formalities, you should have booked your trip to India at least two months before commencement of the tour.
Visa and passport: A valid visa is required for entry, which must be applied for before entering the country. We recommend that you apply for the visa at least one month before your trip. You can apply for an e-visa in English via the following link: Electronic Visa system – India
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the completion of your trip and contains at least two free pages for endorsements is required for entry. It is recommended that you carry proof of your return or onward journey (e.g. flight ticket) and a booking confirmation for your accommendation, as these documents may be checked on entry.
Flights: It is recommended that you book your flight through your travel agent. Please note that you have to book your outward flight to Kochi (Cochin International Airport / COK) and the return flight from Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport / DEL).
Luggage: We have booked 20 kg of baggage for you for the domestic flight from South to North India. And a further 7 kg of hand baggage. Please note this when booking your international flight to India.
