- Duration 2 Days
- Altitute 2800m
- Stay Rooms
- Difficulty Easy
Detail itinenary
We arrive at Shimla early morning at 6:00 AM and check into Camp Redwoods. After freshening up and a quick breakfast at 8:00AM we will depart for the ride start at 9:00 AM to start the ride at 9:30AM. The first stage of today’s course is 18 kms of rolling terrain on a tarmac surface. The second stage is part offroad and part tarmac27kms downhill with uphills interspersed. The last stage of the day is another 23 kms after which we finish the ride just before Kasauli and are transported to the Hotel in our support Jeep.
After an early morning breakfast at 7:00AMthe ride starts at 8:00Am following the backcountry roads leading us to Kumarhattia quaint junction on NH22. From here a fantastic tarmac surfaced road will lead us to Sukkhi Jodhi. The third stage of the day is a 27 kms downhill on gravel towards Mallahreaching the the great Shivalik plains. Here we enter the Morni hills reserved forest and ride another 7 kms towards Amrapali on the main highway. We have the option of boarding the support vehicle here or riding further still Chandigarhterminating the ride at Sukhna Lake. After a small celebration and snacks at the Lakeyou could continue ahead towards your onward destination.
Trip Detail
This Seasonin the golden glow of the Himalayan autumnwe invite mountain bikers from across the countryto gear up and pedal this historic route. The idea is to enjoy the outdoors as we ride through forest trails on the vestiges of the Kalka Shimla highway and soak in the beauty of the Shivalik Hills. An outdoor trip is never complete without staring at the stars and wide open skies. We are keeping the route a little secreta surprise for you to come and explore.
Day two of our riding we have reached the lower foothills of shivaliksalmost the great Indian plains. Come to enjoy the cool breeze and ride a trail that is seeped in historynature and camaraderie.
History of Shimla goes back to the period of Anglo-Gurkha war in the beginning of 19th century. In 1804 the Gurkhas who had suffered a severe defeat at the hands of the Sikhs at the battle of Kangraa hill fortress about sixty miles from Shimlawhere according to some accounts they lost thousand of men in the fight and many others from diseasecommenced to ravage the states and hills surrounding Shimla. Gurkhas built many forts around Shimla. One of these strongholdsthe Jagatgarh fortresswas the origin of the modern Jutoghthe well known military cantonment adjoining Shimla. By 1808 the invaders had conquered all the fortified posts between the Jamuna and Satlujand from their capital Arki began their ruthless rule over the neighbouring hill statesuntill at length the people in their wretchedness appealed to the British for help. A small British force under Major General 'Sir David Ochterlony' was despatched to liberate the hill men from Gurkhas. Majority of hill chiefs responded to the call and joined the British forces.
The rivals were engaged in the toughest battle at 3750 ft high Ramgarh fort at Nalagarh. A decisive battle took place near the fort at Malaon in which superior guns of the British overpowered the enemy. The battle of Malaon on 15th May 1815 ended the dream of the Gurkhasto rule over this part of the land for any longer. After few daysan official declaration was made according to which all Chieftains who had joined British in expelling the Gurkhas were restored with their land under the British protection. The maharaja of Patiala who has also rendered invaluable services to the British was rewarded with land in the neighbourhood of the area now comprising Shimla. After the defeat of Gurkhas they were forced to sign the 'Treaty of Sanjauli' .
The company retained the strategic forts of SabathuKotgarhRamgarh and Sandoch. Shimla is the Capital Town of Himachal Pradesh. It was formerly the summer capital during the British Rule. The town of Shimla is built over several hills and connecting ridges. The important hills are Jakhu(8050 ft)Prospect Hill (7140 ft)Observatory Hill ( 7050 ft)Elysium Hill (7400 ft)and Summer Hill (6900 ft)
There is a great controversy over the origin of the name Shimla. The name Shimla was derived from 'Shyamalaya' meaning blue house said to be the name of house built of blue slate by a faqir on Jakhu. According to one version Shimla takes it name from 'Shamla' meaning a blue female another name for Goddess Kali. The place was on the Jakhu Hillsidethere was a temple of Goddess Kali. During the British period the image of the Goddess was shifted to a new place ,now famous Kali Bari Temple.
Shimla remained unnoticed during the Gurkha War. It was only in 1819 A.D. that the then Assistant Political Agent of hill states Lt. Ross set up first British residencea mere wood cottage. His successor Lt. Charles Patt Kennedy' errected the first pucca house in 1822 named after Lt. Kennedy as 'Kennedy House'.
The construction of Hindustan Tibet road was started in 1850-51 commencing from Kalka and first lap was upto Shimla. The Road upto Shimla came to be used for wheeled traffic by 1860. A 560 feet long tunnel was constructed beyond Sanjauli.
The idea is to enjoy the outdoors as we ride through forest trails on the vestiges of the Kalka Shimla highway and soak in the beauty of the Shivalik Hills. An outdoor trip is never complete without staring at the stars and wide open skies. After a day of riding on October 5th we reach Gamberpulone of the earliest bridges built by the british. After a quick after ride snack we are transported to Kasauli to the comfort of our rooms.
The riding is about 70 kms on this day. We are keeping the route a little secreta surprise for you to come and explore. Day two of our riding we have reached the lower foothills of shivaliksalmost the great Indian plainshowever just before we disembark to Chandigarha nice backcountry road will take us to the base of Morni hills from where we descend to Chandigarh.
BIKE RENTAL (FOR 2 DAYS) - RS. 1200/-
Merida Matts – 21 speedHardtail bike with Helmet.
Price Info
- Accommodation of your preference (Single Or Double Sharing Bases) at a hotel in KasauliBreakfast on day one at H.E.L Camp RedwoodsShimlaHot lunch on day one and twoDinner on day one at KasauliEvening snacksRide nutrition (Dry fruit packbananasGatoradeChocolates) Ride MechanicGST Tax
- Transport from Delhi to Shimla and from Chandigarh to DelhiAny personal expenses (TipsMedicines etc)InsuranceAny expenses raised due to natural occurrencesCost of spare parts.
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