Bike tours · INDIA
Good india cycling tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet DelhiByCycle at 6:30 am for a three to four hour ride through Old Delhi. Guides such as Shivam, Mukesh, Ashutosh, Krishna, and Ujjwal lead you through Turkman Gate, Chawri Bazar, Gadodia Market, Chandni Chowk, and lanes most cars cannot reach.
“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 electric bike through Old Panjim with a trained captain, visiting Tobacco Square, the Immaculate Conception Church, Altinho hill, the Arch Bishop’s Palace, Maruti Temple, and Fontainhas. Cedric may lead your ride, with safety gear, refreshments, and a local musician included.
“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.”
Meet at Hotel Bissau Palace at 6:45 am for a three-hour small-group ride through Jaipur. Your local guides lead you to markets, temples, food stops, and lesser-seen lanes, with bikes, helmets, chai, snacks, tastings, and a vegetarian Rajasthani breakfast included.
“Early morning tour with my daughter. Bikes in good working order, guide not great, didn’t really explain things and for the first hour or so I wasn’t sure what we were doing. Things improved with some food stops and a nice temple visit (ceremoRead more”
Ride from Jaipur’s old Pink City through quiet dawn streets and the Aravalli Hills to Nahargarh Fort. Umesh may lead with local insight, while geared Giant or Trek bikes, escorts, water, support, breakfast, and a rampart walk keep this challenging morning ride well organized.
“We are visiting from the US and this was the highlight of our trip! An absolute must-do. You cycle through the city in the early morning and go through winding roads up to the fort; meanwhile, you get to see a stunning sunrise from the side oRead more”
Meet at Hard Rock Café Bengaluru at 6:30 a.m. and ride into the Nandi Hills countryside with an English-speaking guide such as Ajith, Guru, or Sandish. You’ll visit a historic temple, railway station, silk unit, and fourth-generation pottery workshop, with breakfast, lunch, bike, helmet, and transport included.
“My friends and I had an absolute blast biking around Nandi Hills. Ajith was the ultimate guide and taught us so much! We are visiting from the US so learning so many things in such a sort amount of time can feel overwhelming, but Ajith explaiRead more”
Set out early from Adarsh Nagar on a loaner bicycle with helmet and guide. Ride into Jaipur’s Pink City, pause at Govind Devji Temple for morning prayers, explore local lanes, and sample breakfast, chai, and other Rajasthani tastes. Guides may include Nik, Umesh, Archit, or Nikhil.
“Had a brilliant early morning cycle tour with Nik, who is a great guide. We had our 11 year old son with us too and he had a great time navigating the lanes/cows/monkeys and trying lots of local treats. I would highly recommend this tour to get a real feel for the pink city.”
Spend four hours with a local Old Delhi guide such as Varun, Raj, or Stanley, tasting street food, riding a cycle or electric rickshaw, exploring Khari Baoli, and sharing a traditional meal inside Masterji Kee Haveli.
“The tour was a great blend of chaos and calm. Single file through celebration filled streets for the day of god Rama, then into a quieter spot to taste and talk. We were so lucky to have guide Varun between just four of us. A completely incredible morning- you’ll need a lie down afterwards so keep that in mind.”
Ride a geared Trek, Giant, Cannondale, or Scott through Fort Kochi and Mattancherry with a small English-speaking group. You’ll see Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, the synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, a ginger warehouse, and Dhobi Khana, with guides such as Abid, Akshay, and Akshey leading the way.
“Guide did not show up properly and pickup point was shady”
Join Cycling Zens for a three-hour e-bike ride from Britona through rural Goa to Chorao Island. You’ll cross by ferry, cycle quiet roads, stop for a local vegetarian breakfast and chai, and pause at scenic bird-watching points. Bikes, helmets, water, photos, and a guide are included.
“Lovely cycle to the ferry and visit around the island.”
Start at 6 a.m. with guides such as Johann and Samuel, then cycle from Gorai through Manori and Uttan. Expect roughly 20 miles of road and trail riding, sunrise views, fishing villages, breakfast, and stops at a lighthouse, shrine, beach, and pagoda.
“Johann was the excellent tour guide, I was just expecting a bike ride, but it turns out that Johann‘s English is so much better than all the other tour guides that I had on our 2 1/2 week India tour. I ended up learning much more about Indian cRead more”
Meet your guide at Qutub Minar Metro Station at 7 AM for a private ride through Mangar’s Aravalli trails, village lanes, and Panikot Lake. You’ll use a Trek Marlin 4 bike, stop for organic lunch on a local farm, and return by support vehicle.
“This was a great way to get out of the city and explore some of the countryside around Gurgaon. The bikes were good quality and the overall trip was quite safe. The guides were also helpful and keep things interesting. I'd go back for a return visit for sure!”
Start at 6:30 am in Daryaganj and ride from Ajmeri Gate and Paharganj toward Connaught Place, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate. DelhiByCycle provides city bikes, two English and Hindi speaking guides, breakfast, chai, water, and optional helmets or baby seats. Guides may include Utkarsh, Himanshu, Ashutosh, Naman, or Afsari.
“It was a good trip. The guide was very helpful and he was explaining things beautifully. I enjoyed a lot and will definitely recommend to my knowns.”
Start at 6:30 a.m. in Colaba and pedal through South Mumbai with a professional guide. See the Gateway of India, Kala Ghoda, CST, Rajabai Clock Tower, and Marine Drive before breakfast at Olympia Coffee House. Guide Rhea has earned praise for her care and support.
“This is an early start but it has to be due to the chaotic traffic later. Rhea was our tour guide guide and she was absolutely wonderful. Unfortunately, my wife could not complete the tour but she ensured that my wife got safely back aRead more”
Join Kamal of hilloferry for a three-hour mountain-bike ride near Dharamsala. You get a mountain bike with hydraulic disc brakes, helmet, gloves, water, a bike-fit check, and a short practice ride before heading through quiet roads, forests, villages, tea gardens, and mountain viewpoints.
“This was the absolute highlight of our trip. Kamala is a fantastic host and took us on a delightful tour throught quiet village and forest back roads. The cycling was great, and the bikes were in good condition. Kamal is a really knowledgeable guide and wonderful company. We highly recommend this tour.”
Ride mountain bikes from a blue shed near Sri Chakra Maritime College, hike the Poothurai Road forest with storyteller Sharan, then cycle back. Expect birdsong, plant and bird insights, quiet trails, a small snack, and a gentle but active three-hour outing for up to six people.
“Really nice and knowledgeable guide. Was interesting to see some nature on my Pondicherry trip.”
Gravel or tarmac, a motor or your own legs, a guide or a route on the phone.
