Popular places near Mumbai to enjoy Mountain Cycling

Mountain cycling is one of the most thrilling activities, and if you’re an adventure enthusiast, or love to explore the wilderness, this will never fail to excite. However, being in a city as busy and crowded as Mumbai, finding a good trail for mountain cycling can be as difficult as finding a pearl in the sea, and though it has a few hilltops, mountains are almost absent. To enjoy this exciting sport, you will have to step outside the city limits, and luckily, there are some awesome trails at places just a few hours away from Mumbai. Here are the best options:

Della Adventure Park, Lonavala

Della Adventure Park in Lonavala where one can ride a mountain cycle, especially those who are from Mumbai. Nestled at the foothills of the mighty Sahyadri Mountains, Della has an expansive cycling range, and the best part is that you don’t need to carry your bicycle, as they offer some of the best. Get geared up completely and enjoy a healthy mountain cycling session with friends and family. Besides this, Della offers a ton of other adventure activities which will make you go nuts, like Motocross Dirt bikes, Buggy Rides, ATVs, Swoop Swing, Flying Fox, Water Zorbing, Sky Cycling, etc. 

Yeoor Hills, Thane

Yeoor Hills in Thane is a beautiful, yet challenging location to go cycling. The hill is surrounded by greenery, and is easily accessible to the city. You can go cycle in the at the Yeoor Hills any time of the year, however, monsoon might the most enjoyable season. Make sure you a high-quality bike, and sufficient safety equipment, as you’re on your own, and having a few like minded friends is more than a good idea. 

Bhavli Waterfalls, Igatpuri

Igatpuri is one of the major places for mountain adventure activities in Maharashtra, and hence, makes for an exciting cycling trail. Cycle through the wilderness to reach the famous Bhavli Waterfalls, a place where you can quench your thirst, get immersed in the mesmerizing scenery and get motivated to take up the trail more often. All you need is a durable bicycle, a pack of friends, and a weekend to tour. 

Kondhava Caves, Karjat

Karjat is a beautiful hill station located at the outskirts of Mumbai, and is easily accessible via road and railways. You can board your bike in the luggage compartment of any of the local trains, and get down at Karjat. From the station itself, start your trail through the lush green field, and finally arrive at the renowned Kondhana Caves, while exploring the surroundings throughout the way. The climate in Karjat, in fact, is absolutely apt for leisure cycling, and that coupled with the pristine beauty makes it a wonderful experience.

Amboli Ghats, Sindhudurg

If you like history, it’s a great possibility that you know Sindhudurg, which was once the bastion of the fierce Marathas. Today, the beach town is among the most popular tourist spots in the western coast of India, also known as the Konkan region. Get your bicycle in the boat, reach the fort, and cycle around to get a glimpse of the glorious Maharashtrian days.