CYCLING HOLIDAY IN MEGHALAYA
The Trans-Meghalaya Explorer
10 to 15 days
This cycling holiday of Meghalaya takes you across the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia hills, in essence covering the best of the state.
Tour Highlights
Ride across the three hill ranges of Meghalaya
Discover the three distinct tribes, their culture and cuisine
Caves, waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, sacred forests and river valley
Visit the Root bridges, the marvels of natural bio engineering
Unmatched panoramas
Culture and Cuisine
The Trans Meghalaya cycling tour takes you across the three hill ranges of the state. Starting from the west in the Garo Hills, we ride eastewards across the Khasi and Jaintia hills, in essence taking in the best that the state has to offer. The state of Meghalaya is the first line of hills that the Monsoon clouds touch upon crossing peninsular India, hence it receives some of the highest rainfall anywhere on earth. The state has three distinct major tribes after whom the hills are known for.
Over the duration of this tour you will be cycling across the best that Meghalaya has to offer, coverning some of the deepest caves and highest waterfalls of Asia, meeting distinct cultures and sampling their cuisine. Visiting pristine wildlife sanctuaries, the living root bridges and most of all be mesmirized by wonderful panoramas that this state is so famous for.
Overview
Level
Moderate to StrenuousTotal Days
10 to 15Cycling distance
Upto 700 KmAvg. Cycling Distance
60 KmTerrain
100% Hilly / MountaniousAltitude variation
150 to 1950 mtsBest Time
October to MarchAirport in
GuwahatiAirport out
Guwahati
Inclusions
All accommodation
All Meals
Refreshment and water throughout
SUV backup throughout
Guide on cycle
Multi- geared cycles (Scott Aspect 660 / Trek 3700D) with helmets
FA Kit
Tools and spares
Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
All permits
Accomodation
Meals
As much as possibly we try cover all the local cuisinesAccommodation
Hotels, Cottages, farmsteads & CampingRefreshments
High energy snacks and Water during activities
Gallery
Enquire
FAQ
Bikes
Scott 660 Aspect MTB / Trek 3700 - Fork 80mm travel, Front Derailleur Shimano FD-TX50 / 34.9mm, Rear Derailleur Shimano Tourney RD-TX35 21 Speed (Upgraded), Shifters Shimano ST-EF 41 L / 7R EZ-ire plus (Upgraded), Brakeset Tektro SCM-02 mech. Disc 160F/160Rmm Rotor, Front Tyre 6 26×2.1 / 30TPI, Rear Tyre 6 26×2.1 / 30TPI, Weight 13.6 kg / 29.98 lbs
Terrain & Road Conditions
The terrain on this tour is totally hilly. Except for a few odd stretches the roads are generally excellent.
Backup
Sturdy SUV’s or Mini-coaches and sturdier drivers will accompany you on every trip. These vehicles are along right from your airport pick up to your drop back to the airport.
Permits
No special permits required
Weather Pattern
Post monsoon months of September- October and pre monsoon months of March-April are very pleasant with blue skies and a fair days. Peak winters are from November to February with the mercury coming down below 10 C, in the evenings, however the days are still favourable for cycling.
Safety
We have a very experienced team which is also local. This reflects in the overall safety of our tours. Rest assured your guides know where extra attention is required and when. All our routes are well known to us, we know where the nearest medical facilities are, we know whom to contact if in case of an emergency, we know all the alternate routes in case of road blockages. We have CASEVAC protocols in place to streamline the process in case of emergencies. You can rest easy knowing that in the outdoors in general and this region in particular you are in safe hands with us.
