Pristine Uttarakhand Cycling Tour
Uttarakhand is home to some of the highest mountains on earth, including Nanda Devi, the highest mountain peak located entirely within India. Stunning vistas of the snow-clad Himalayas, magical forests of fir, pine, oak, and cypress, and clear blue skies make Uttarakhand a place right out of a fairy tale.
- Duration7 days
- Group Size6 to 12
- Difficulty
- Season
Uttarakhand is home to some of the highest mountains on earth, including Nanda Devi, the highest mountain peak located entirely within India. Stunning vistas of the snow-clad Himalayas, magical forests of fir, pine, oak, and cypress, and clear blue skies make Uttarakhand a place right out of a fairy tale. However, this cycling tour isn’t just about mountains. It takes you from the quaint hamlet of Dhanachuli to the famous Nainital lake. In between the two, this adventure unfolds like a series of magical experiences that include hiking in the endangered broad-leaf oak forests of Binsar and cycling past the lower Himalayan range.
- A group kitty is an amount of money collected at the start of the trip from each client, which is used to buy refreshments and sometimes meals for guests and crew.
- Trip Leaders will offer to administer the tipping kitty, but will always ask first to see if any member would like to do it on behalf of the group.
- A group kitty will be fully accounted for. All amounts will be written down and be available to be viewed by the group at any point.
- Leaders may suggest to the group to use the group kitty for additional purposes such as purchasing snacks and tea and tipping.
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Duration
7 days / 6 nights
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Start
Bhimtal | 17:00hrs
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Finish
Nainital | 11:00hrs
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Hotels
Country Inns
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Riding Style
Moderate
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Average Distance Cycled
50km or 30mi
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Total Distance Cycled
~ 250km or 150mi
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Bicycle Hire
INR 800 per day
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Support Vehicle
Included
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Group Size
Min 6, Max 12
- Small boutique hotels/home-stays, as mentioned in the tour details (subject to availability)
- True to their heritage and character, small luxury and boutique hotels that reflect local ethos. They hold within them, an unassuming charm and regional character that is an extension of the destination itself. Most of them fall under 3 star category with a possible mix of homestay and 4 star.
- Meals as per itinerary
- On each trip, guests are given the opportunity to dine on their own so that they discover a location independently. Your guides are happy to make recommendations should you so desire.
- A Van support that follows throughout the trip and carries all belongings. If at any point riding seems a little hard, the van takes you for as long or as little as you wish it to. It also provides you refreshments along the way and sometimes a chilled beer.
- Expert Trip Leader(s) who look after your every need
- Bring your own bicycle or hire from us.
- Refreshments & mineral water while cycling
- Transportation to and from the trip including train
- Personal items purchased during the trip
- Some meals are not included (check your itinerary)
- Beverages
- Gratuities for your Trip Leader(s) are not included in your trip price. Industry-standard is 5-7.5% of your trip price for the guide team. Please tip your guides at your discretion, based on their level of professionalism, guest care, and service.
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation, and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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