Mountain Bike Rally Nainital

Here we introduce for the first time in Kumaon a 5-day bike rally,amidst the beautiful hill station Nainital. The riders will be taken through proper terrains keeping in mind all the safety measures . The rally kicks off from Nainital taking the riders to campsites , hotels and forest areas for stays. So come and explore a blissful adventure through exquisite valleys and deep forests unveiling the breathtaking Kumaon Himalayas.

Start Place : – Nainital.
Terrain Type :- On-road, slight off-road on loose pebbles and a bit of hard rock terrain through thick woods.
Distance : – 220kms\137miles.
Highest Altitude : – 2300m\7546ft. from sea level.
Total days : – 5.
Destinations covered : – 11 approx.

  SCHEDULE FOR THE PROGRAMME

9:00 : – INAUGRAL CEREMONY FLATS MALLITAL NAINITAL
10:00AM : – FLAG OFF FOR THE RALLY.

Sigri Camp Nainital is located 26 Kms from Nainital near Kilbury Forest and Pangot, Sigri / Pangot & Kilbury are world famous as Bird Watching Destinations and visited round the year by bird watchers , Sigri Camp are located only 16 kms from Nainital (40 Minutes drive ), Sigri Jungle Camp is situated at altitude of 7200 Ft / 2194 Mtrs above sea level, Sigri Camp is located near Pangot & Kilbury forest and has awesome prettiness as beauty of Himalayas with lovely flora and fauna makes it perfect place for off beat holidays. Sigri Camp is heaven for bird watchers and nature lovers and trekkers.

1:00:- PM-LUNCH.
4:00:- PM-RIDERS REACH SIGRI.
6:00:- PM-TEA & SNACKS.
8:00:- PM-DINNER.

DAY-2 SIGRI – NAUKUCHIATAL VIA NAINITAL – 40 KM  

Naukuchiatal or ‘lake of nine corners’ is a small hill station in Nainital district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The lake is 175 feet deep and is situated at 1220 mts above sea level. It is surrounded by hills covered in trees and shrubs. It is the deepest of all the lakes in the Nainital region. Length of lake is 983 mts., breadth is 693 mts & depth 40.3 mts.It is within an enchanting valley offering an opportunity of angling and bird watching.There is ample scope for rowing, paddling or yachting. The lake is fed by an underground perennial spring. Naukuchiatal is also famous for the ‘escape festival’ which happens once every year (in the month of may).

07:00AM-REPORTING TIME.
10:00AM-BREAKFAST.
01:00PM-LUNCH.
04:00PM-RIDERS REACH NKTL*.
06:00PM-TEA & SNACKS.
08:00PM-DINNER.

 DAY-3 NAUKUCHIATAL – BHOWALI – MAHESH KHAN – 30.2 KM 

Mahesh khan is located in dense forest, the oak, pine, bamboo, cedar, rhododendron and other conifers make the walk delightfully beautiful and refreshing. The undergrowth is as fascinating with varieties of fern and moss breaking through the rich soil. The forest gets thicker as you walk further. The trickle of fresh water streams enriches the habitat. You can often spy wildlife around the streams. A host of birdlife inhabits this world. An absolute dream for a birdwatcher, this walk is a must.Mahesh Khan is near Bhowali, 20 km from Nainital. Maheshkhan is situated in quite and dense forest and this FRH built Mahesh khan is located in dense forest approx 5 km inside the bhowali ramgarh road

09:00AM-REPORTING TIME.
09:30AM-BREAKFAST.
01:00PM-LUNCH.
04:00PM-RIDERS REACH MK**.
06:00PM-TEA & SNACKS.
08:00PM-DINNER.

 DAY-4 MAHESH KHAN – RAMGARH – MUKTESHWAR – 40 KM

Mukteshwar is a town and tourist destination in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It sits high in the Kumaon Hills at an altitude of 2286 meters (7500 feet), 51 km from Nainital,Mukteshwar gets its name from an 350-year-old temple of Shiva, known as Mukteshwar Dham, situated atop the highest point in the town, on the veterinary institute’s campus. Close to it lie the overhanging cliffs, locally known as Chauli-ki-Jali, used for rock climbing and rappelling, with an excellent view of the valleys below. The sunrise point is at the government-run PWD guest house. One can also visit the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI). Mukteshwar is the abode of a saint — Shri Mukteshwar Maharaj ji — who lived at the Top Cottage Temple where his samadhi is. One of his disciples, Swami Sanshudhanand ji, now stays there. The whole temple complex is a Tapovan and an ideal place for meditation.

07:00AM-REPORTING TIME.
10:00AM-BREAKFAST.
01:00PM-LUNCH.
04:00PM-RIDERS REACH MKWR***.
06:00PM-TEA & SNACKS.
08:00PM-DINNER

 DAY-5 MUKTESHWAR to NAINITAL – 50 KM

08:00AM-REPORTING TIME.
08:30AM-BREAKFAST.
01:00PM-LUNCH.
04:00PM-RIDERS REACH NTL****.
06:00PM-TEA & SNACKS.
08:00PM-DINNER.

*NKTL-NAUKUCHIATAL.
**MK-MAHESHKHAN.
***MKWR-MUKTESHWAR.
****NTL-NAINITAL.