India

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India’s extraordinary size and diversity mean that travelling from one region to another can feel like entering a different country. Landscapes, languages, food, architecture and traditions change dramatically, from the Buddhist culture and stark mountain scenery of Ladakh to the temples, tropical vegetation and waterways of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Cycling offers a particularly rewarding way to experience these contrasts. Away from the major cities, the bike takes you through small towns, villages and rural communities, bringing you closer to everyday life and creating encounters that are easily missed when travelling by vehicle. Markets, temples, roadside stalls and agricultural landscapes become part of the journey rather than simply places passed along the way.

India can be challenging, colourful and wonderfully unpredictable, but that is also a large part of its appeal. Combined with remarkable food, centuries of history and a great tradition of hospitality, it offers an immensely rewarding cycling experience, whether tackling the high passes of the Himalayas or exploring the tropical landscapes of the south.