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Mountain Biking In Himachal Pradesh
(CHAIL – FAGU – MASHOBRA – SHIMLA)

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Season	:	May – November
NO. OF DAYS	:	3
NO. OF BIKINGS DAYS	:	3
Maximum Altitude	:	2509 m/8231 ft (Fagu)
Grade	:	Easy

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

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OCT 02

•	Arrive at Kandaghat(1422m) from Kalka Railway Station.
•	Bike
	i	Kandaghat to Sadhupul (1360m)– 14 km
	ii	Sadhupul to Chail (2150m) - 12 km
•	Lunch at Sadhupul on the river ‘Ashwini’.
•	O/N in tents or lodge

About Chail- Chail is built on three hills, the palace is on Rajgarh Hill, the Residency Snow View once occupied by British resident is on Pandhewa Hill and on the third hill Sadh Tiba where Chail is situated. Overlooking Satluj Valley, Shimla and Kasauli are also visible at night from here. Chail has also the highest cricket ground in the world About Sadhupul- A small village with an old iron bridge over river ‘Ashwini’. Tourists bask in the river that has tables sprawled on it. You can let the water run through your feet or just lie down in the river and let it run over you.

OCT 03

•	Early morning breakfast
•	Bike
	i	Chail to Fagu (2509 m) – 20 km
	ii	Lunch at Fagu
•	O/N at tent or lodge.

About Fagu - Picturesquely located amid forests and apple orchards is a vantage point with panoramic views of the higher ranges and valleys. Just 6 km from Kufri and 22 km from Simla, Fagu is located at the height of 2509 meters overlooking the Giri valley. About Kufri- 6 kms from Fagu, this place is famous for trekking and hiking trails, it is a major attraction for skiing and tobogganing on its snowy slopes during the winters (November to February). Indira Park brings one to amazing views of landscapes. One can also enjoy pony and yak rides here.

OCT 04

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Early morning breakfast

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Fagu to Mashobra (2500m)– 9 km

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Bike along Mashobra Baikhalti trail to Mashobra.

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Drive from Mashobra to Kalka and catch the evening Shatabdi back to Delhi.

About Mashobra- It is one of the two Presidential retreats in India. It’s also said that the love affair between Pt. Nehru and Lady Edwina Mountbatten blossomed here in 1947. This town is famous for its apple orchards. It is surrounded by thick pine and oak forests.

GIO Mountain Biking Escorts you with its vehicles. You can get in the GIO Vehicles any time you feel tired.
GIO Guides are medically trained for emergencies
Water and Electrolytes are provided along the way
Snacks and Light eatables are provided along the way

Shimla district Flora and Fauna:
The natural vegetation comprises pine, oak, cedar or Himalayan deodar, and rhododendron, as well as maple and horse chestnut. The wildlife consists of jackals, kakkar (barking deer), and the occasional leopard, as well as numerous bird species such as the Himalayan eagle, pheasants, chikor and partridges.

Cost of the trip

Rs. 7500 per person (*3.09% Service Tax Extra)

COST INCLUDES

Transport: All road transfers by Toyota Qualis or equivalent from Kalka.

Accommodation: In tents or in a rest house, on twin sharing basis. We use 4-season dome tents that can withstand extreme weather conditions. We also equip you with camping mattresses and comfortable sleeping bags.

Meals: All meals starting from breakfast on Oct 2 till lunch on Oct 4. All meals will be freshly prepared by our kitchen team. Meals would be multi-cuisine.

Camping Equipment: like tents, sleeping bags, camping mattresses, camping stools along with kitchen tent, toilet tent, etc.

Professional Escorts: Our professionals escort you through your mountain biking trip.

First Aid: Most of our team including helpers are trained in CPR & First Aid. We carry a first aid kit, at all times.

Bonfires on all nights

Equipments:

Mountainbikes with GIO:
- Merida
- Hercules AV101
- Hero Octane
Helmets (obligatory)
Drinks and electrolytes

Old Delhi Rly. Stn. to Kalka By Train with fares

Dep.	Arr.	Train Name	Train #	AC 1	AC 2	AC 3	S
22:00	04:45	Hwh Del Klk Mail	2311	968	570	411	157

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