Cycling through the rugged mountain tracks of Himachal Pradesh is on the increase. It is one of the best ways to explore nature. It is indeed an adventure activity for healthy living..and exercise of the mind and the body.
Isolated tracks through breathtaking landscape and rugged terrain give the biker a memorable way to experience different cultures and interact with local people sharing their simple lifestyles.
The mighty snow clad mountain ranges, breathtaking routes and the vibrancy of Himalayan regions is what attracts everybody to Himalayas.
The lower region of the State – Kangra, Una, Hamirpur and Bilaspur – offer gentle routes. Or you can stretch mind, muscle and stamina to reach out to the Trans Himalayan tracts of Lahaul, Spiti and Kinnaur.
Himachal Pradesh offers some extremely attractive areas for the lover of mountain cycling. Cycling takes you through forest of pine, rising and
falling of roads, views of the mountains and villages enroute.
The slopes of Jalori Pass (at an altitude of 3,223 metres) in Kullu are one of the finest in the world. Cyclists can test their endurance, skill and
luck on these vertical climbs. The 320-km Shimla-Rekong Peo-Sumdoh-Kaza route also offers a lot of thrills with mild, tough and extremely rugged
slopes.
The 475-km Manali-Leh road linking the tourist hill town to Ladakh attracts the most number of cyclists. The route is tough and the pressure on cyclists is extreme since they have to cycle through the cold deserts of Lahaul and Spiti and Ladakh.
While cycling in lower region of the state can be done throughout the year (suggested not to during summer months), best time for cycling in higher
reaches is from June till snowfall begins in November.
Cycling with friends and families in Himalayan regions give you a feeling of freshness and sweet memory for rest of your life.