Duration 16 Nights/17 Days
Explore India from the saddle on a fully supported, guided cycling holiday. Brahmand Tour runs small-group cycling expeditions across three of the country's most rewarding regions- the desert forts and palaces of Rajasthan, the high Himalayan passes of Ladakh, and the temple towns and backwaters of South India. Every tour includes a quality bike, an English-speaking cycling guide, a mechanic and a support vehicle that shadows the group the whole way, so you can ride as much or as little of each day as you like.
Most of our cycling guests fly in from the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and the United States, and the trips are built around that. Every holiday is fully supported: a backup vehicle carries your luggage and spares, a mechanic rides with the group, and a guide who knows the road sets a pace the whole group can hold. You ride a well-maintained hybrid or mountain bike that we provide, sized to you on arrival, or bring your own if you prefer. Hotels are handpicked, breakfasts and most dinners are included, and groups are capped at twelve so nobody is left at the back.
When to come. October to March is the season for Rajasthan and the Golden Triangle, with cool dry mornings and the Taj Mahal, Jaipur and the desert forts on the route. The same months suit South India: Kerala's backwaters, tea country and the temple towns of Tamil Nadu. June to September opens the high Himalaya, when the Manali to Leh expedition crosses five passes above 4,000 metres, and shorter rides out of Manali, Kullu and Kasol and Dharamshala, Palampur and Bir make a good first taste of Himalayan riding.
Getting here and paying. Fly into Delhi for the Himalaya and Rajasthan, Kochi or Chennai for the south; we meet you at the airport. Most nationalities get an Indian e-Visa online in a few days. Quotes are in USD, GBP, EUR or AUD with every inclusion listed, a 50% deposit confirms your place, and cancellation is free up to 40 days before departure. Tell us your dates, your fitness and how far you like to ride in a day, and we will send an itinerary within 24 hours.
You will get guided and best cycling tours in India with fixed departures and a freedom of riding your way.
A backup vehicle carries luggage, spares, water and first aid on every riding day
6–12 riders, with a dedicated guide and mechanic
Quality hybrid / MTB and helmet, fitted to you; e-bike upgrades on request
Heritage hotels, palaces and premium resorts
Duration 16 Nights/17 Days
Duration 14 Nights/15 Days
Rajasthan (desert & Taj)
Ladakh (Himalaya)
South India (Tamil Nadu & Kerala)
October – March
June – September
October – March
Cool, dry days; ideal desert riding
The only window the high passes are open
Drier, cooler; comfortable in the tropics
You'll ride a quality hybrid or mountain bike, fitted to you at the start and backed up by a professional mechanic. On every cycling day a support vehicle travels with the group, carrying your luggage, spare bikes, tools, drinking water, fresh fruit and a first-aid kit. An experienced cycling guide sets the pace, and you're free to ride the whole stage or take a break in the vehicle at any point. It's a format that suits confident riders and nervous first-timers alike.
The Rajasthan and South India tours suit any reasonably fit recreational cyclist who rides occasionally at home- daily distances are flexible and the vehicle is always on hand. The Manali Leh Ladakh expedition is graded challenging and calls for genuine fitness plus time to acclimatise to altitude. Non-cycling partners are welcome on every tour, travelling in the support vehicle and sharing all sightseeing and hotels at 80% of the rider cost.
Most visitors need an India e-Visa, applied for online before travelling. International and domestic airfares are not included. Bikes and helmets are provided, with e-bike upgrades available on request. Travel insurance is mandatory. A deposit secures your place, with the balance due before departure.
The Rajasthan and South India tours suit any reasonably fit recreational cyclist who rides occasionally at home- daily distances are flexible and the support vehicle is always there if you want a break. The Manali–Leh Ladakh expedition is graded challenging and needs a good base of fitness plus time to acclimatise to altitude. You can find easy cycling tour plans for beginners that run for 3-5 days.
Yes. Every riding day is shadowed by a backup vehicle carrying your luggage, spare bikes, tools, drinking water and a first-aid kit, accompanied by a cycling guide and a mechanic. You can ride the full stage or hop into the vehicle at any point.
A quality hybrid or MTB and a certified helmet are included and fitted to you at the start. E-bike upgrades are available on request, subject to availability. You're welcome to bring personal pedals, saddles, or shoes.
Between roughly 40 and 100 km depending on the region and stage. Distances are indicative and adjusted daily for weather, road conditions and how the group is feeling.
Most international travellers need an India e-Visa, applied for online before travel. International and domestic airfares are not included in the tour price.
Yes. Non-cycling companions travel in the support vehicle and share all sightseeing and hotels, charged at 80% of the rider cost.
October to March for Rajasthan and South India; June to September for Ladakh, which is the only period the high Himalayan passes are open.
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