Cycle Safaris

Short & Sweet Safaris involve anywhere from an hour to about 3 hrs. of riding. They are fun and don’t take much time and are suitable for everyone who knows how to ride a bicycle. Any normal healthy person should be able to do it without getting tired. This can very well compliment your other plans at wild-life parks, camps, picnic spots etc. You can easily fit this small, different and very fun activity in your already planned holiday with friends and family.

These rides are fully supported and are led by an experienced ride leader. High-end bikes are available for rent if you aren’t bringing your own bike.

Identified Trails:

KOHKA LAKE
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 10 km
Ride attraction: Countryside, river, lake

POTTERY VILLAGE
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 25 km
Ride attraction: Countryside, river, lake, pottery village

BANDRA-KURSAPAR GATE
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 30 km
Ride attraction: Forest, river, lake, countryside

BAWANTHADI BACKWATERS
Start point: Manegaon Tek
End point: Deolapar
Distance: 35 km
Ride attraction: Dongartal fort, Bawanthadi backwaters, countryside trail, bird watching

SAKATA FOREST LODGE
Start point: Kurai village
End point: Kurai village
Distance: 45 km
Ride attraction: Forest and tiger corridor, countryside

Day long riding in forest and countryside is the best way you can spend your day amidst nature. It can surely be a bit tiring if you haven’t been cycling much, but it will be worth each drop of your sweat. These rides are fully supported and are led by an experienced ride leader. A backup vehicle, experienced technician, food, water and loads of fun is included. High-end bikes are available for rent if you aren’t bringing your own bike.

Identified Trails:

BAWANTHADI BACKWATERS
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 70 km
Ride attraction: Forest, Bawanthadi dam, bird watching, Khidki lake, Tribal school, Dongartal fort
 
RIVER CONFLUENCE
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 70 km
Ride attraction: Countryside, river, lake, pottery village
 
INTO THE TRIBAL HINTERLAND
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 60 km
Ride attraction: Countryside, river, lake, pottery village
 
SAKATA FOREST LODGE
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 70 km
Ride attraction: Forest , tiger corridor, countryside trail

Riding through forest and villages is the closest you can get to nature. These multi-day tours include riding between 50-60 KMs each day and spending the night in tents/hotels depending on your preference and availability. These rides are fully supported and are led by an experienced ride leader. A backup vehicle, experienced technician, food, water, stay and loads of fun is included. High-end bikes are available for rent if you aren’t bringing your own bike.

Identified Trails:

BAWANTHADI BACKWATERS
Start point: Resort
End point: Resort
Distance: 100 km (2 days)
Night Stay: Sitekasa forest lodge / tent at Sitekasa
Ride attraction: Dongartal fort, Bawanthadi backwaters, countryside trail, bird watching
 
PENCH-KANHA TIGER CORRIDOR
Start point: Turiya Gate
End point: Mukki Gate
Distance: 150 km (3 days)
Night Stay: Hotel / tent at Katangi and Balaghat
Ride attraction: Tiger Corridor
 
PENCH-KANHA TIGER CORRIDOR
Start point: Turiya Gate
End point: Khatiya Gate
Distance: 220 km (4 days)
Night Stay: Hotel / tent at Katangi, Balaghat and Mukki
Ride attraction: Tiger Corridor

Our preparation and equipment

• Top-end international mountain bikes of all frame sizes with disc brakes necessary for off-roading
• Safety gears such as helmet and gloves for all riders
• Knee and elbow pads for children below 12 years
• A cyclist group leader to make long rides technically fool-proof and comfortable
• A top-class technician for repairs required, if any, during the bicycle safari
• Support vehicle carrying drinking water, eatables and other essentials and also
  riders who want to take a break or stop cycling
• During multi-day cycling safaris, accommodation in tents/forest lodges with
  meals

* Featured trails are indicative. Tours can be customised
* For longer rides, part of the distance can be covered on bicycles and the remaining in a backup vehicle