Mountain Queen Bike Tour
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Bicycle Tour; Handikhoh; Priyadarshni; Pandav Caves; Apsara Vihar; Satpura National Park; Chauragarh;
Traveling that engages and delights all of your senses. That's what a bicycle is all about. When traveling with us you will explore a locale at an intimate pace — ours is a vacation and not a race. Our bike tours offer choices for all levels of enthusiasts from those ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Trip Length:
- 7 days
- Price Range:
- From $500 to $1000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Traveling that engages and delights all of your senses. That's what a bicycle is all about. When traveling with us you will explore a locale at an intimate pace — ours is a vacation and not a race. Our bike tours offer choices for all levels of enthusiasts from those preferring a relaxed approach to those seeking more of a challenge. Enjoy each day at your own pace and then savor the good life each evening.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Madhya Pradesh
Arrive in Pipariya at any time.
Private Car Service
You arrive at Pipariya where you will meet assistance who will transfer you to the hotel.
Sightseeing
A group get-together is arranged in the evening for introduction. You may opt to spend the evening strolling through the streets of Pipariya and look around the town.
Sightseeing
Pipariya is a town in Hoshangabad district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the closest railhead for the tourist destination and the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh - Pachmarhi. Pipariya is on the Itarsi Jabalpur railway line. Nearest airport is Bhopal (140 Kms). Pipariya is well connected by railway network because it lies between Mumbai-Allahabad route, most of the trains going from Mumbai to Uttar Pradesh & Bihar passes via Pipariya. Pachmari is around 55 kms. from Pipariya.
Bicycling
Familiarize with the bike that you will be riding for next few days of your trip.
Hotel
Stay at Tourist Motel Green land.
Day 2 - Madhya Pradesh
Bicycle tour starts from Pipariya. Arrival in Pachmarhi in the evening.
Bicycling
This morning you will start biking towards Pachmarhi. The hill resort of Pachmarhi lies in the Satpura ranges, at an altitude of 1,067 meters. The place is surrounded by low lying rugged hills, ravines, beautiful forests, 12 breathtaking waterfalls, serene pools and quiet glades. The roads on the hill (known as Ghat) section are in good conditions for biking but with several tight and blind corners. So exercise caution at all times. The Biking - A 55 kms ride, mostly through hills.
Hotel
We will be arriving in Pachmarhi in the evening and check-in to the hotel.
Relaxation
For rest of the evening sit back, relax, watch and enjoy the nature very closely.
Day 3 - Madhya Pradesh
Visit Jatashanker and Bee Fall.
Bicycling
Today you will be biking in Pachmarhi and visiting Jatashanker and Bee Fall. Jata Shankar is a sacred cave under a mass of loose boulders. A rocky formation of this place resembles the matted locks of Lord Shiva. The Bee Fall is the most accessible of all waterfalls in Pachmarhi. It is 450 feet down and the trek is about one km. Be extremely careful while trekking down, as the path leading to the waterfall is deep and steep. It is very exciting and the surroundings are extremely enchanting, quiet and thrilling. The Biking - A 13 kms bike ride, mostly through hills and 4 kms trekking on mountain.
Day 4 - Madhya Pradesh
Visit Handikhoh, Priyadarshni, Pandav caves, Apsara vihar, Rajat pratap.
Bicycling
You will be biking in Pachmarhi all day today and visiting Handikhoh, Priyadarshni, Pandav caves, Apsara vihar, Rajat pratap.
Handi Khoh is an impressive ravine, which has a 300 feet-high precipice, with really steep sides. Priyadarshini (Forsyth Point) is vantage viewing point marks the place from where Pachmarhi was discovered by Captain Forsyth in 1857. Pandav Caves are ancient dwellings excavated in the sand-stone rock in a low hill, believed to be a sanctuary to the five Panday brothers.
Apsara Vihar, once regarded as the royal bathing pool for queens, is now an ideal picnic spot for families. The pool is shallow, deepening only towards the base of the fall which cascades gently into its waters. Rajat Pratap, a 10-minute walk over rocks and boulders from Apsara Vihar, is an ideal place. You can go down to the base of the Big Fall trek down 350 feet to the base. It makes for one of the most thrilling experiences. The Biking - A 15 kms bike ride, mostly through hills and 3 kms trekking on mountain.
Day 5 - Madhya Pradesh
Visit Duchess Fall.
Bicycling
You will be biking in Pachmarhi today and visiting Duchess Fall. Duchess Fall is the most adventurous and exciting among all waterfalls in Pachmarhi. Its base is 3500 ft deep and not easily accessible. The Biking - A 16 kms bike ride, mostly through hills and 3 kms trekking on mountain.
Day 6 - Madhya Pradesh
Visit Chauragarh, Satpura National park and Dhupgarh.
Bicycling
You will be biking in Pachmarhi today and visiting Chauragarh, Satpura national park and Dhupgarh. The Biking - A 12 kms bike ride, mostly through hills and 3 kms trekking on mountain.
Hiking
Today we will be trekking to Chauragarh from where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Satpura range.
National Parks
After Chauragarh trekking we will be leaving for exciting jeep safari in Satpura National Park.
Sightseeing
In the evening we will visit Dhupgarh. Dhupgarh is another beautiful place in Pachmarhi, the highest point in the Satpura range. It commands a magnificent view of the surrounding ranges. You can enjoy astonishing sunset here.
Day 7 - Madhya Pradesh
Departure from Pachmarhi.
Bicycling
Trip concluded on this day. You will be checking out from the hotel and bike back to Pipariya railway station for onward journey. You can return either by bike or in the luxury of our support vehicle.
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