Picture this - the fresh breeze caressing your body, and your eyes wide open in wonder. You are at the moment. You are nestled amidst beauty. Don’t think it’s possible? Think again. Here’s a list of cities that are ideal for your two-wheeled escapades in no particular order:-
A Rendezvous With The Seaside Town
Treat yourself to a spectacular view of Kochi’s morning, cycling through Fort Kochi, a seaside town. Witness the city evolving from silence to hustle-bustle with a hot brimming cup of tea with the locals, who come from 39 different communities from far-off lands and have turned Fort Kochi into their humble abode. Let the vibe of the highly active fish market recharge you, and make sure to devour the local cuisine for breakfast! And the best part? You can burn all the extra calories as you paddle your way through the area.
What's better than beginning the tour from the Vasco House, a 500-year old vintage building that once belonged to the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama? And then exploring India’s first beach gym, to power you up for a spectacular conclusion filled with spirituality and taste at a local slave shrine and a spice godown respectively.
The Intersecting Point of Indian and French.
There's something different about the atmosphere in Pondicherry. It's mainstream yet retains exclusivity through its unparalleled beaches, culture, cafes, and people. Posh yet subtle, as you ride through the streets of this city on an e-bike, you'll come across rare stories of the French War Memorial and Le Cafe building. The tour has been designed to take you even deeper into the realm of Pondicherry as the next stop would be the famous Aurobindo Ashram, where you can get out of your comfort zone to try papermaking at one of the oldest units in the town. This adventure looks like a scene from a movie, but one that you live and not just watch.
Riding Down Old Delhi’s Rich Memory Lane
We are sure that you’ve heard about Taj Mahal & Shah Jahan but you'd be amazed at all the new stories you’d find as you take your bike for a stroll in the 1500-acre expanse of the great Mughal Emperor’s capital called Shahjahanabad. It was first brought to life in the 17th century and was perceived as one of the most prosperous and beautiful cities in the world. Buckle up and let this tour overwhelm you with a ton of impressions, colours, smells, architecture, and history. Each corner, each wall has a life of its own. Today, this area is a mixture of modern and old, layered with tangled electric cables, the fragrance of brewing tea co-existing with its 400-year-old web of alleys. What’s the cherry on top? You’ll get to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, the Spice Market, and the serene Civil Lines, which mock the hectic life of Old Delhi.
Agra & The Shadows of Yesterday
Serenading on the banks of the Yamuna river in the city of Agra. The best way to get the most out of this historically rich city is to roam around with a cycle. This way, you might discover and pay attention to little details that wouldn’t have remained unnoticed. A series of monuments, temples, churches, and masjids will be on your route, while simultaneously, you’ll experience the chaotic mornings of the vegetable and flower market along with the Dhobi Ghat. The tour will end with devouring the city’s popular breakfast and interacting with the locals.
The Agra at Dawn program commences in the morning. It is a never-seen-before opportunity for wanderers to dive deeper into the local life of the city. The rare, forgotten, and beautiful parts of the city will be brought under the spotlight.
Pink City On Pedals
Ready for a healthy challenge? Hop onto a bicycle and take your wheels through an array of street bazaars, food stalls, cows, goats, motorbikes, chai sellers, and tuk-tuks. Get to know about the unheard-of places from locals and let them be your guide. Morning Cycling tour is an exciting way to venture through different areas. From the old city to the markets, you will get a breathtaking sight of this royal city as it wakes up from its exotic slumber. This tour will present you with a chance to unveil the hidden facets of this city. You will capture the visuals in your memory or your favourite camera but will remember the striking hues of Jaipur.
Submerge Yourself In The City of Lakes
Also known as the ‘Venice of the East’, Udaipur is a diamond in the rough. You will want to sit by a lake for hours and admire the grandeur of the landscape, surrounded by palaces and a culture that still vividly follows beautiful age-old traditions. This tour will almost be like a gateway to the past, that you will absorb riding around with your bicycle. The best part is, people are very friendly and with an obligatory ‘padharo mhare desh’ song, they will officially welcome you to the city.
The journey will begin at the Fateh Sagar Lake and will be a combination of nature, culture, and art as you ride through the lakesides and deeper into the city, exploring places like Shilp Gram, a hub of rural and tribal artisans, waterfalls, more gorgeous lakes, forests, and colourful villages.
The Other Shade of South Mumbai
South Mumbai is not all about celebrities and cafes. There’s more to it that doesn’t usually meet our eyes. Heritage walks are famous around the Gothic precincts of this area but on a bicycle - it’s a different experience altogether. You will see traditional newspaper vendors and milkmen along with ‘livelihood cyclists’ who use cycles as their primary mode of transport and much more.
Starting the tour at 6:30 A.M with the Gateway of India, you will see the domed Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, which once hosted people like Barack Obama, the Beatles, and a lot of other prominent people. Then you will ride past the Royal Mumbai Yacht Club, the Police Headquarters, the NGMA, and the city museum. And you will also visit the iconic Kala Ghoda area, which is also called the art area of Mumbai. You can then top off this experience by riding by Marine Drive, and then the grand Victoria Terminus station, and end the tour with a delicious plate of breakfast at a local restaurant or cafe.
The Hub of Life In Panjim
This is an exclusive e-bike tour that traces the multicultural part of Panjim. And it is filled with unforgettable scenery and vibrant cultural heritage. We start from a point for entering Panjim, which used to be the starting point in the Portuguese era as well, and then we make our way up to the Altino hill, which now harbours government offices, art gallery centres, and luxury hotels. You will get a holistic view of the city and a lot of captivating facts, anecdotes, live performances, and surprises along the way. You can munch on some lip-smacking, authentic Goan snack and coffee after this action-packed ride. Oh, there’s also an LP store where you can enlighten yourself about analogue and digital music. Cool, right?
So what are you waiting for? Brush the dust off your bicycle, and embark on a journey with two wheels.