SpiceRoads Cycle Tours is encouraging riders to visit Nepal this coming season by offering to donate US$250 for every rider booked on a Nepal tour from now until the end of March 2016. Many of the popular tourist areas have managed to escape the brunt of the earthquake and local tour leaders are now ready […]
Category Archives: South Asia
Puskhar Fair: Dancing camels and colourful handicrafts. Stay for the moustache competition!
By Marissa Chicarelli Rajasthan is an Indian state located in the north west of the country, bordering Pakistan. The largest state by area, Rajasthan features myriad sites, attractions, and festivals to intrigue any visitor to the region. From the pink-hued Jaipur, to the blue city of Jodphur and the alabaster City of Lakes, Udaipur. Pushkar […]
Bhutan’s first Dragon’s Fury Race 2015
For the cyclist looking for a challenge this unique racing experience is like no other – push yourself to the limit for 60 kms and up 1, 740 metres in the spiritual Himalayan mountains of the Kingdom of Bhutan. The first ever Dragon’s Fury Race is taking place on September 5, 2015 and is […]
Rider of the month – Kristian Kallaur
What SpiceRoads cycle tour have you recently been on? Most recent trip was India’s cycling the Nubra Valley over two weeks in August as part of a longer trip in India. Starting in Ladakh in Jammu Kashmir and riding through some stunning landscapes and over some big mountain […]
Explore the colours of India
Be prepared for an adventure in Sikkim, India Four distinctly different areas, one fascinating country – welcome to SpiceRoads cycle tours in India. From the historical splendor of Rajasthan and the expansive tea plantations of Sikkim, to the raw rugged nature of the Himalayas in Ladakh and […]
Where in the earth to take your camera?
We know what makes a great photo. Enchanting people, ornate historical sites and dramatic landscapes. And we know which of our cycle tours are the most photogenic and will capture your imagination. 1. Cycling Guilin’s Karst Peaks, China Enjoy some of the most splendid views as you cycle through China’s most picturesque region. Enormous karst […]