Authentic Food and Local Encounters on Two Wheels
Travel is more than the places you visit; it is about the people you meet. Join us as we pedal off the map to share home-cooked meals and authentic stories in India's heartland.
The smile of a gracious host. We were welcomed into the Marko family home in Kanha, where they generously prepared a meal for us. This is the warmth of Indian hospitality, 'Atithi Devo Bhava'.
A woman from the Marko family cooking a delicious meal for our group on a traditional wood-fired stove. The taste of food cooked with such love and care is something you will never forget.
The simple, fresh ingredients for a traditional tomato chutney, prepared with a local sickle-shaped knife. We love learning and sharing these authentic recipes from the villages we visit.
Sharing a meal, the traditional way. Sitting on the floor of a village home in Kanha, we feasted on dal, rice, and freshly made chutney. This is immersion in its most delicious form.
A group photo with three generations of the Marko family. Arriving as unexpected guests, we left as friends. These are the connections that lie at the heart of our travel philosophy.
The women of the Marko family welcome us into their home with bright smiles. Their warmth and generosity in hosting our group of dusty cyclists was a truly humbling experience.
Sharing a laugh in the doorway of a village home. These candid moments of connection and cultural exchange are what make our cycling holidays so special.
A mother and child from the Gond tribe in Kanha. Our tours provide a window into the lives of the people who call these beautiful landscapes home.
Preparing fresh tomatoes for the chutney. The joy and pride in preparing a meal for guests, even unexpected ones, was visible in every action.
The final touches being added to a pot of dal, cooked over an open flame. You can almost smell the delicious aroma of a home-cooked meal.
About Authentic Encounters: Food & Local Life
When we ride, we do not just pass through villages; we pause. Like our unexpected lunch with the Marko family in Kanha, these moments often happen without a plan. Whether it is sharing a freshly made tomato chutney on a traditional chulha or simply sitting on the floor of a village home, we aim to bridge the gap between tourist and guest, letting you experience real Indian hospitality, not just a tour itinerary.
Our philosophy is simple: we believe that food and stories are what we need to survive. We did not start these tours to break records or race; we started them to help you feel the city or the countryside on a human scale.
The Art of the Slow Ride
When you join our cycling holidays, you are not just booking a transit from point A to point B. You are signing up for the chai breaks, the conversations with locals, and the unplanned detours that define 'slow travel.'
Why We Prioritize Connection
Take our rides in Kanha or the rural backroads of the Golden Triangle. We stop because we want to meet the folks who actually live there. We have found that the best interactions—like a meal with a local family or a chat in a village doorway—happen when you arrive on a cycle, not in a tour bus. It disarms people. It allows us to be human rather than observers.
What to Expect
- Small Groups: We keep our batches small so we do not overwhelm the spaces we visit.
- Genuine Interaction: We prefer to introduce you to families and communities where we have established trust over years of riding.
- Local Flavours: From dal and rice cooked over an open fire to regional specialties unique to the route, you eat what the locals eat.
We provide the support, the gear, and the guides who know the routes, but we leave space for the magic of the unexpected to happen. This is not for everyone, but for those who want to see India with fresh eyes, it is the only way to travel.
Delhi By Cycle
We started this back in 2009 because we wanted people to see India with fresh eyes. It is not about ticking off boxes or speed; it is about slow travel, chai breaks, and the kind of human connection you can only find when you are on a cycle.
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