Route: Delhi → Almora → Patal Bhuvaneshwar → Almora → Delhi. Dates: 22 to 26 October 2026, 5 days. Cycling: about 110 km each way on two riding days (about 230 km). Group: limited riders, application only.
This is not a beginner-friendly cycling tour. Riders must be comfortable completing about 110 km of continuous mountain riding on both the outward and the return cycling days.
Day-wise plan
- Day 1, Thu 22 Oct: Delhi → Almora by self-driven cars. Travel to Almora, bike preparation, briefing and overnight stay.
- Day 2, Fri 23 Oct: Almora → Patal Bhuvaneshwar by bicycle, about 110+ km through the Kumaon hills. Overnight at or near Patal Bhuvaneshwar.
- Day 3, Sat 24 Oct: Patal Bhuvaneshwar darshan and local exploration. Morning darshan at the cave temple, then nearby places. A deliberately flexible day. The cave involves a narrow descent, and the road ends about 500 m before the cave entrance.
- Day 4, Sun 25 Oct: Patal Bhuvaneshwar → Almora by bicycle, about 110+ km. Overnight at Almora.
- Day 5, Mon 26 Oct (morning): Almora → Delhi by self-driven cars.
How to join (application only)
- Apply by paying the ₹999 application deposit here. Applications close on 18 October 2026.
- Selected? The ₹999 is adjusted against your total expedition cost.
- Not selected? The ₹999 is refunded in full to your original payment method. The club will let you know by 16 October; request the refund from My Tickets and it is paid back automatically once approved.
- Applications are reviewed on cycling experience, hill-riding experience, fitness and equipment. After you apply, the club will ask you about: how long you have been cycling, how many 100 km+ rides you have done, your longest single-day and hilly rides, your last 100 km+ ride, whether you have ridden 100 km on consecutive days, your average weekly distance, your Strava profile, whether you can ride 110 km in the hills on both Friday and Sunday, and whether you can bring your car for expedition logistics.
Expense and cost-sharing policy
- The expedition runs on a shared-expense basis: all actual trip expenses (accommodation, meals, transport and logistics, support arrangements and other common costs) are shared equally among the participating riders.
- The 1–2 members of the support team are exempt from trip expenses; their share is split among the riders.
- No hidden charges, organising fees or profit margins. The aim is simply to share the actual costs of the trip.
- A detailed estimate and the cost per rider will be shared with shortlisted riders before final confirmation.
Terms
- Paying ₹999 confirms only the submission of an application. It does not guarantee selection or participation.
- This is a limited, application-based mountain expedition for experienced cyclists. The organiser may shortlist applicants based on their suitability.
- Please give accurate information about your cycling experience, rides and equipment; misleading information may affect selection.
- By applying, you agree to the cost-sharing arrangement and the selection process above.
Organiser
The Cycle Club Delhi (organiser: Kamal Bisht). Questions about the expedition: 98103 86658, thecycleclubdelhi@gmail.com.
