hilloferry - a guided Bike Ride (Cycling)

This was excellent experience. I spend time with him for a few times. Cycling is the best choice to surveys several places in this town. He chose great locations.

From my view not only natural scenery was beautiful, Kindness and compassion of the host Kamal was beautiful more than that.

- View of natural scenery was fantastic
- Highly recommend this experience
- Very good value for money

The host is amazing and I truly support him. However I was deceived by the description and I can tell that it was not really a mtb adventure as I had expected. I expected single trail etc but this was more like biking on the roads. However there were some beautiful views.

The bike ride with Kamal became the unexpected highlight of my trip to Dharamshala. There is the Dharamshala for the average tourist and that's undoubtedly beautiful but then Kamal makes you discover an all together different Dharamshala which is soothing and stunning. Kamal is a gentle host, a skilled coach and a lovely human. He takes you away on meandering roads with manageable ups and downs. The town soon recedes in the background and soon you find yourself riding through the countryside. Dotted with stops to soak in the beauty of the landscape and different features. The final stop is a temple tucked at the end of a pine forest. You get to see a panoramic view of the Dhauladhar ranges like you get to see from no where else. The ride through pine woods is no less than a therapy. Breathing in the scented forest air makes your lungs bless you. Kamal is by now a friend and some soulful conversations have already begun. He is a good photographer too, do let him take your pics and videos. The good host he is, he carries water and some biscuits and also stops by a fruit shop towards the end. The juicy fruits make for a great wrap to the ride. The while thing takes about 3-4 hours. Strongly recommended.

Very different and amazing experience to go riding in the hills with Kamal. Beautiful trails and breathtaking views of Dhauladhar, totally off the usual tourist circuit.
Kamal is an avid cyclist, wonderful host and absolutely great company. He ensures all the riders are safe and comfortable. His cycles are brand new and in perfect condition. Kids aged 12,13 thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Kamal was very accommodating when one of our group was tired and we had to go back and get the cycles. A little word of caution, the ride though short has some upslopes and you should speak with Kamal to calibrate your ride according to fitness levels of your group.

Overall wonderful experience and highly recommended for all.

It was an awesome experience. Kamal is very generous person and the views are great. Must try

This was a beautiful, authentic and off-the-trodden-path experience that we loved through-and-through! With a small group, we opted for both the bike ride as well as the nature walk with Kamal. The bike tour takes us through villages and pine forests with stunning vistas along the way, and Kamal guides us extremely well from start to end. The biking circuit is really well thought and his bikes are well-suited for the terrain. Besides having researched the area really well, he is a kind and compassionate person and doesn't miss to remind you about being prepared for the weather with appropriate gear, as well as carrying some emergency gear for you in case you missed bringing it along! The nature walk too is among pristine Deodar forests north of Naddi and is a trail not known to many. Absolutely recommend the experience for everyone seeking to soak into nature, with some sense of adventure and a very able guide. Very grateful to have had this lovely experience!

Me and my friend were looking to do something offbeat and fun while on our small vacation to Dharamshala. Our Airbnb host recommended Kamal and Hilloferry to us. Cycling up to watch the scenic views of the Dhauladhar ranges was nothing short of mesmerising. Kamal’s company and guidance made the ride even more memorable for us! Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone and everyone visiting Dharamshala.

It's definitely amazing and 'hatake' (different than usual site seeing) experience to have a jungle walk and bicycling with Kamal at offbeat locations of dharamshala. He is kind and sweet that he carries cookies water and some fruits and even rain jackets for his fellow walkers/riders during the adventure. He is professional and shares knowledge during the journey. I would recomend this to anyone who is up for some unusual experience in dharamshala.

Kamal sir is an amazing person, a great guide and host. I wanted to experience something off-beat and this experience was exactly that. Though I had not cycled for over 10-12 years and also had a leg injury, Kamal sir's enthusiasm and support made me complete the whole journey.
There were absolutely no dull moments throughout the experience. When riding, he used to elaborate upon everything around us and point to us beautiful sceneries. When I was not able to ride at points and had to walk with the bike, he used to walk along and chatted all the way.
He used to explain about the gears and even remind us to check the same from time to time. He also brought water and light refreshments to keep everyone fresh and hydrated.
Overall, this experience was beyond just biking in and around the mountains. I am thankful to Kamal sir for this memory and wish him all the success.

Snow peak mountain views of the Dhauladar ranges, village roads, pine trees lined cycling trail were all part of this well planned cycle ride by our host Kamal. The ride was easy and exhilarating at the same time.
Adrenaline rush for beginners.
Kamal breaks it down with detailed instructions, stopping for photos in the right places without breaking the rhythm. His babies (cycles) were well maintained and took on the mountain trails without hiccups. This ride will give much more than what we paid for

We had a wonderful morning riding with Kamal. The route was extremely scenic and some of the sights could easily have been mistaken for Switzerland.

Kamal was a great guide on this ride. He was kind enough to carry water and cookies and more importantly, he made the effort to see that everyone was comfortable.

I would recommend this ride to anyone looking to create some memories in Dharamshala/Mcleodganj

Amazing ride experience in the beautiful snow-capped mountains!
Kamal is a gem of a person and a very well versed guide!
Must try if you are a nature lover

We had initially booked a cycle ride but we couldn't make it.kamal was kind to replace it with a nature walk. It is totally worth the experience. Not strenous as a trek but very relaxing. He will take you to offbeat but must visit places. Special shoutout to the juicy fresh fruits he treated us with.

Amazing experience, suggested to everyone have such amazing experience with biking on mountains. Nice hosting with positive energy.

A definite must do activity while visiting Dharamshala. Kamal is a seasoned professional, ensuring the cycles and its riders are well prepared for the journey!
We did the Tapovan trail in the last week of June. We were lucky to encounter cool weather, post rains the previous night. The views of the pine forest and nearby stream were simply amazing.

As Kamal rightly pointed out, experienced cyclists apparently say downhill is the reward, uphill is the effort!
We thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of zooming downhill. The uphill incline was at times challenging for our amateur fitness levels and had some of us lugging the cycle on foot!:)

Kamal was incredibly patient and attentive through this all. We were a group of four with varying fitness and stamina levels. He ensured we took sufficient breaks and enjoyed the views. He is also a skilled photographer. Taking videos of fellow cyclists while riding yourself is no mean feat. Thank you capturing these fun memories for us, Kamal!

Would love to do this again, hopefully with better fitness levels on our next visit!

We had the most amazing time in our recent trip to Dharamshala thanks to Kamal! He organised two different experiences for us - we went with him once for cycling in the mountains and forest and once for a hike! My 8 year old son enjoys cycling and the bike ride up and down the hill and in the forest was the highlight of this trip for him. Kamal was very thoughtful and listened to our needs and preferences and planned everything very meticulously - he takes care to get the right bike as per your size & comfort, makes sure to check the functioning and fitness of bike for ride, takes into account all the safety precautions and even carries water and biscuits! He was very considerate and customised the experiences based on our likes - scenery, duration, difficulty level etc. He even picked us up and dropped us from our locations! I would strongly recommend Kamal if you are looking to mix some activities, ride/walk through the most beautiful routes and wonderful company.

A must activity to do.enjoyed a lot will surely do it on next visit with little more strength and endurance. A piece of advise try to go as early as possible. 5 star for the host Kamal very supportive and helps you in all situation.

A very unique and memorable experience.
I mean this ride & less explored Nature walk trail gives me the actual feel of connection with nature & hills. It aslo gives me a self realisation when going up hill and feel extreme thrill during down hill. Kamal Sir has curated this ride for personalise experience for beginners to experts. Thank you so much Hilloferry and Kamal Sir for this amazing ride & Nature walk experience. Hoping to see you soon.

Kamal is a fantastic guide - he's incredibly patient, friendly and knows a lot about the neighbourhood (not a surprise considering he grew up here!). He's also a great photographer - he took some lovely videos of my friend and I cycling around and somehow made us look cool even though we were huffing and puffing up an incline.

We had a lot of fun! Kamal is an excellent guide.

On the first day we went on the cycle tour to a beautiful stream and saw a rustic village on the way. It was exactly what I had hoped for.

I returned with my aged auntie anencephaly uncle for a hike and we went to another stream where both auntie and uncle were able to easily walk to. They took a break at a cafe while Kamal took me and my cousin up a bit further on a more strenuous hike to see a village along the mountains.

The views were spectacular and Kamal was simply brilliant. He answered all our questions and even suggested other sites we could see on our own.

Had an amazing experience in Dharamshala with Hilloferry. Kamal was a great host. Both the Cycling tour as well as the Nature Walk was definitely worth it!

One of the most beautiful experiences cycling into the pine forest! It was an amazing terrain! Thank you Kamal for this and being a wonderful cycling guide!:)

Cycling in the mountains with Kamal was one of a kind experience.
Going through the pine forest, sharing stories near the stream, snow clad mountains in the background, it was picture perfect.
But i must say the best part was this man Kamal-simple, down to earth guy trying his level best to make us comfortable.
We would love to do this again.thank you so much for the wonderful memories.

I would highly recommend this activity for anyone who is looking to explore Dharamshala. Me, my wife, my 9 yr old son did this last week (1st week of April) and this was one of the best activities we did in the entire trip. Kamal is an absolutely fantastic person and is very meticulous in arrangements, right from ensuring you have the right safety equipment to water on the cycles. He made sure we were comfortable on the cycles before starting the tour. Initially we were not sure if this was safe to do with our 9 year old son but the route we took has negligible traffic and had some breath taking views, Kamal was also guiding us constantly thought the tour. Thanks Kamal and wish you all the very best!

One suggestion to anyone who is looking to do this, please start early especially in Summer, since the trip ends up hill.

Kamal is just amazing. During our stay we biked with him 2 times and did one hike along with my parents (60+). He planned everything based on the audience and never rushed during the trips. He is very responsive to our questions, on time for the trips and brought us biscuits/water etc. Basically he plans everything for the trip to be comfortable. He was patient during the hike to match the speed of my parents. He took us to some amazing spots which we could not have found out of our own. My
parents loved the hike.
Kamal made our Dharamshala visit extra special with his trips. Definitely a bucket list item when you visit Dharamshala.

One of the best cycling experiences so far with hilloferry.   A must try adventure sports if you are visiting dharamshala.kamal is a very cooperative and great host.he took us to Tea Gardens.the views at the tea garden were amazing and a must visit.

His bikes were in very good condition with gears like helmet and gloves for our safety

I highly recommend hilloferry if you want to experience natures beauty closely and try something different other than normal adventure sports

All thanks to kamal for this guided tour to tea gardens; you were amazing. Cheers

A great serene experience riding throught the tea gardens. Kamal is a great host who takes you around the picturesque roads with patience and fun.kudos to him

Had an amazing experience riding on some beautiful hills in Dharamsala with Hilloferry. Kamal is an excellent host and a true cycling enthusiast - always making sure you are having a great time all through the ride!

Kamal is a genuine host. He gave exactly what he offered. We did mountain cycling for the first time and we had a great experience. Both me and my wife enjoyed thoroughly. He will click photos and take videos by himself which shows his enthusiasm for what he does. He is helpful too and will give you all the information he has about places to travel in Dharamshala. Just go ahead and do it

I've done mountain biking before and know that the experience with the host/guide (not the bikes themselves) is what makes your time worth the effort. Riding with Kamal was great as he volunteered to take our videos, photos, and even negotiated with the Dharamshala Tea Garden co.on our behalf on a closed day. It was absolutely delightful. Well worth every penny and minute of huffing and puffing.

When you have an informed guide to show you around the most fascinating parts of the city, you need nothing more.

This cycling trip to some of the most scenic places was a mixture of philosophical discussions to how to sustainabily develop so that the balance of nature and development can be maintained.

It is not just sa usual hike.but an experience absolutely worth it.

Kamal makes sure that you get the technicals of riding the cycle right, provides useful insights during the trip and also is patient enough to let you take as many stops as you want to catch your breath or to simply Marvel the beauty surrounding you.

Highly recommended if you want to see some untouched areas of Dharamshala.

Kamal is the most kind and experienced guide you'll find in Dharamshala. He was extremely patient with me when I was exhausted and didn't rush the ride even a little. My wife and I had a marvellous time and will definitely ride another route with him the next time we're in Dharamshala. For anyone who is travelling there, meeting Kamal and his well-maintained bicycles is a must. I hope Kamal expands hilloferry to more places and we get to ride with hilloferry wherever we go.

PS. We had to cancel our ride with Kamal at the very last minute and he very graciously rescheduled it to the next day. I'm grateful for that.

It’s been 3 weeks since I arrived at Dharamshala and I can say Kamal is one of the most experienced guides here. He knows every corner of the city and took me on two amazing bicycle rides. First, we rode through Tea estates for a relaxing day trip, he also took me to the temple with serene views. The ride was scenic enough to make you feel like you are riding high up there among nature's grandeur.

The second ride that we took on the next day was longer, in the mountains and absolutely stunning! You get to see some beautiful views that are not seen by many people, I really enjoyed this aspect of our adventure. We got to see so many amazing views of farms in between all that open land, there wasn't anything not worth seeing because every moment felt like magic.

My most favorite part was, when he took me into small villages where there were breathtaking views.it felt just like being transported back centuries ago seeing how everything still operates basically without any changes over these years.

Also, his bikes are of great quality with well Maintained gears which made it so much easier on me since he's such an expert cyclist himself.

I highly recommend going on this ride if you want to experience nature in its raw form, away from crowds!

Thanks so much Hilloferry, Kamal. See you next week for our next adventure!

Kamal is amazing host and also a must try experience in Dharamshala with scenic city and valley view

I and my 12 years old son did cycling in Dharamshala. Experience was amazing. Initially I was doubtful as there were lots of up-hills, but Kamal Sir made sure to give enough breaks while talking about the local things after every up-hill. Cycles are of very good quality and gears were smooth. Overall, it was a great experience riding the bicycle in hills, passing through tea-gardens, going up-hills and rewarding down-hills. We simply loved it.

Kamal is a wonderful host for the perfect cycling experience in Dharamshala. Very calm and caring person and ensures everyone is cycling together.

It was a memorable experience, one which I would recommend highly for anyone visiting Dharamshala.

Thanks to him we got to see the shiva temple and the glacial water river right behind it. Plus he clicks amazing pictures and videos as well.

Hilloferry, undoubtedly a memorable joyful cycle ride in the beauty of the mountains. Special thanks to Kamal, for being a such a warm and calm host and guide who guided us from familiarizing about the geared cycle to brief description about the places on the way. Frequent stops after uphill considering our stamina and motivation to keep moving helped us keep our momentum. Thanks Kamal. Hope to see you again:)

A fabulous experience cycling in the hills of Dharamshala!
Kamal set up an adventurous cycling tour for us over the village side with some insane views. This was the first time that I used a mountain bike with gears and although was apprehensive at first, Kamal ensured that we were comfortable and safe.
One of the more memorable experiences of our vacation.

The experience was amazing from start to finish. It did not feel like being a beginner. He helped us through the whole journey and was an amazing host. Thank you for that.

It was a wonderful experience cycling along the mountains and the stream in Kangra. Kamal took us on an intermediate difficulty ride, and was extremely patient with us being slow. The views were completely worth the effort. Kamal did not rush, and gave us ample time. Cherry on the cake - we got amazing pictures too! Highly recommended experience.

This was a very unique experience and for someone who mostly rides his cycle on level roads in cities, this seemed no different. All thanks to Kamal sir. He will make sure you won't feel tired but rather more refreshed.

I had an amazing experience exploring the mountains riding a mountain bike. The path we took was quite scenic, and the condition of the bike was great and ride was pretty smooth. We passed through mountains, valley, green fields, and ended up visiting Aghanjar Mahadev temple set in front of a serene stream running over large boulders. I am super excited to find out about this activity in Dharamshala, and would recommended this to every one. Thanks Kamal for the guided tour of this beautiful place. I will do this again, and explore a different path.

I’m an amateur cyclist, but that didn’t stop Kamal from building my confidence to ride alongside the road and guiding me through the experience. I never thought I could ride in the mountains but Kamal made it possible. From explaining the operation of a geared bike and stopping several times for our safety, Kamal was extremely calm and patient throughout the trip. Had an amazing experience cycling. Hilloferry lives true to its name - A guided bike ride!

It was a wonderful experience cycling in the mountains. Kamal took us to some amazing routes and we enjoyed every minute of the tour.
Thank you for such an amazing experience!

If you want to experience the simple joy of riding a bike in the mountains, come to Dharamshala and ping Kamal. Riding your bike with the Dhauladhar range in the background will be an enriching experience.
Cycles are in top-notch condition because of the passion with which Kamal takes care of them. Kamal is a super professional and patient person who will be assisting you with every possible request during the ride. Highly recommended for those who want to travel mountains in slow motion.

I had signed up for the cycling tour with Kamal and I have to say that it was an awesome experience. He was extremely kind and accommodating to ensure that my experience was comfortable and enjoyable. He also shares facts about the place and takes pictures wherever you would like to for memories. Thanks Kamal for such a nice experience. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone visiting Dharamshala.

It was a wonderful experience. Mr Kamal led our trip beautifully. We witnessed beauty that wasn't mainstream and was very raw. Highly recommended.

It was amazing experience. Kamal is really polite and accommodating. We did a loop from tapovan all the way to yol cantt. It is a MUST for everyone visiting Dharamshala.

Kamal is an outstanding individual who runs bike rides and nature walks. We did both the activities with him and it was a super experience. He knows just the right places to explore and is extremely helpful. Highly recommended.

Exploring Dharamshala on MTB was one of the best experiences I’ve had in the hills. Kamal is a great host. Both me and my brother had a wonderful time. When in Dharamshala do reach out to Kamal to show you around. Thanx Kamal

I went to Kamal's guided Cycle Ride, after having a very positive experience with him on a Guided Trek offered on AirBnB.
The bikes offered by him were top notch, and well maintained. Before starting, he gave a detailed orientation on how to operate the geared bicycles. Later, we went on a easy breezy downhill ride to the tea gardens near Dharamshala and later further downhill to another village. The roads were less crowded in the mornings and the views of both the mountain ranges - Shivaliks and Dhauladhars were splendid. We had a short break at an ancient temple. Being a knowledgeable local, Kamal explained the history of the places as we passed by.
The return ride uphill was a bit stressful, but he was mindful of that and asked me to ride at my own pace. I even pushed the cycle for a stretch, while Kamal waited patiently. He was so kind to take pictures of my ride, and also offered me water and biscuits whenever I needed a break!
Thanks to this guided bike trip, I was able to explore beautiful parts of Dharamshala, which are usually skipped over by the busy tourists. I tried the bicycle trip was on my last day in Dharamshala, and I'm so glad that I left the place on such a pleasant note, that I yearn to be back again soon!

Cycling with Kamal in Dharamshala was one of the highlights of our trip. It was a truly amazing experience to cycle between the tea gardens early morning with winds blowing and birds chirping. Kamal was very responsive in responding before booking and ensured that we were comfortable with the pace. Will definitely book a tour again with Hilloferry next time!

Such a fun ride in the tea gardens of Dharamshala with Hilloferry. Kamal is super considerate and works with the needs of the clients. My sister and I loved every bit of the experience. Thank you Kamal.

Kamal is very professional, patient and gives you the sense of familiarity as soon as you meet him. Even thought the journey started early in the morning, I had the best time. He briefed us before we started and helped change gears of our cycles in between our breaks.
Not going to lie, some parts of the roads were quite difficult to cycle through (since dharamshala is uphill downhill uphill) but his top priority was our comfort and stopped whenever we were drained out, and most importantly wasn’t pushy (the number of times we stopped is embarrassing to mention XD) with time. Usually guides are impatient, get easily irritated, particular about time because of schedules etc; Kamal is the opposite!

Recommended.
Friendly guide.
Beautiful views.
Good exercise.
Fantastic start to the day.
Makes you feel productive haha
Cost effective.

Thank you Kamal!

It was an adventurous bike ride through Dharamshala, I loved every bit of it. The beautiful country side and the ride through the pine trees was a lot of fun and challenging at the same time with a reward, which was going downhill on full speed.

The route chosen by Hilloferry led us through villages, forest and the grand view of Dharamshala with the mountains back drop.

I totally recommend anyone who visits Dharamshala to have a day set for a guided bike ride with Hilloferry.

Thanks again. And will see you soon.

Had a wonderful experience with Kamal and his very well maintained bikes.
It's a must recommended tour for anyone visiting Dharamshala.

The most scenic workout I have ever done in the mountains. An amazing experience, will surely be doing it again. Recommend everyone visiting Dharamshala-Palampur to try this fun, relaxing and adventurous activity.

Had a wonderful time with Kamal. I am not an experienced mountain biker but Kamal was very patient with his instructions and took extra care to ensure my safety and satisfaction throughout the trip. Strongly recommend spending time with him for bike ride/nature walks to also understand the culture and off the beaten path views of Dharamsala.

You deserve 5 stars, you are a perfect host and guide. Enjoyed a lot, you are a gem of a person will be back for more soon. Thanks for making this a wonderful trip.

Very nicely organized and the guide was very eager to adjust and plan according to my preferences.

Had a great time with Kamal. The bikes were fancy and well maintained. The first time you see the bikes, your eyes twinkle in anticipation of something great. He's quite flexible with the routes and the schedule, overall had a great time biking. Would surely recommend it

Riding a well maintained mountain bike midst the lush green tea gardens adds to the phenomenal experience in Mcleodganj. The host Kamal would be interactive and would adapt himself according to the riders, making this bike ride a must have experience.

Kamal was an awesome host. We never knew the ride could be that fun. He makes sure that you are comfortable all the time. We were 4 and not regular bikers so he choose a route which we could do. The route was beautiful and was moderate when compared to hilly places in dharmsala. I would completely recommend it if you are looking for a different experience in dharmsala.
It was sweet of Kamal to treat us with some awesome cookies. Thanks for the experience.

A beautiful Route, as-new Bikes and a Super Guide made for an exhilarating experience. Kamal seems to love Dharamshala and bikes and people- a truly rewarding mix for cyclists both amateur and experienced. The ride amid the pine trees and the halt at Tapovan were both very rewarding. Thanks Kamal for being a very patient and very informative instructor and guide. Looking forward to more rides next time im back in your neck of the woods! Tx and take care
Mari

My first ever cycling tour on hills out in the rain for almost 3 hours wouldn't have been as much fun without Kamal. He is very well informed and goes extra length to keep you going and also carries snacks! And anything else you could ever need:)
He is the to go to guy if you are looking for a memorable tour around the hills on bicycles.

What a brilliant experience it was going bike riding with Kamal. Such a great and an honest guy. My girlfriends and me booked a morning of bike riding with Kamal to explore Dharamshala and nearby places. As soon as we started the trip it started pouring, that meant three more hours of biking through rains but that didn’t kill our spirit as Kamal was a great guide and helped us throughout, stopped when we had to and walked with our bikes when we had to. He told us about the nearby places, took us to a little waterfall and helped us click pictures. Overall I would totally recommend that Kamal be your go to person to explore Dharamshala on a bike. He even had several other routes planned. But since the weather didn’t permit we stuck to one. Also he has answers to all your questions so that will make it easy for you to plan your trip with him. Make sure you let him know your easy to hard levels and he will plan your bike trip accordingly. Thanks Kamal:)

Kamal is a very good guide and person to talk to. Young chap pursuing his passion. Took me on a beautiful ride through the jungles, a village and eventually to the chinmaya tapovan ashram. True to its name the ashram is amidst serene jungle surroundings a very peaceful place to end the journey.

Although i know cycling on gears but i learnt a few things from him. He helps you with gears from time to time. Highly recommended especially if you haven't had the opportunity to go off the tourist path.

Club Mahindra charged me a premium so go and contact him directly for better rates.

Very helpful and attentive guide, with good knowledge of local areas and spaces around Dharamshala that are not usually accessed by tourists. Was a lovely ride on the way down, while riding back was much tougher due to the uphill slope and summer heat. The view was rewarding, but for people riding mountain bikes for the first time riding up can take some getting used to, as it is quite different from riding ordinary bicycles (may be more difficult if you have any history of knee problems/pains). Overall a good way to visit parts of Dharamshala that you would not get to visit otherwise, and which are well worth seeing if you like green, serene and quiet environments.

Kamal is wonderful and humble host, he maintains level of ride challenging or easy according to your comfort (read fitness) level, had an amazing experience cycling to offbeat destination in Dharamshala with him.

It was great experience to ride mountain bike in hilly area. Kamal helped me to find route as per my requirement. We took plenty stop to enjoy the scenery. Kamal explained me instructions before starting journey. He has friendly nature and can enjoy friendly chat with him along the journey. I found him very professional as well, so I would recommend cycling trip with him to others as well.

It truely is a delight for a traveller to explore the unexplored and we all are on a lookout to have our own unique adventurous story to share. For me it turned out to be the hilloferry bike ride. I came across hilloferry while browsing the net. While you will have many such options and this one seemingly new would raise doubts, but trust me once you experience it, you will have no regrets.
A venture started by Kamal solely out of passion n love for his city, it gave me an opportunity to witness breathtaking view of the mountains and riding alongside them was a beautiful experience. Kamal will take you through areas which only a localite would know and will keep telling you about certain facts all along the way that will make you will fall in love with the place.
Kamal took care of every little thing that was needed. I am not a regular cyclist so I was a bit terrified whether I will be able to do it or not. Kamal really helped us here as well by deciding on the kind of track that will suit to our fitness level and gave us many tips which made us easy to finish the track.
All in all, a 5/5 from my side and would recommend everyone to include this in their to do list for dharamshala.

Kamal is an amazing host and a great guy and his idea of Hilloferry is as amazing as he is.
I got to know about this from Airbnb and at the same moment i gave him a ring. Hilloferry generally does the group tours but as per my requirement he was kind enough to make some changes in the general tours and gave me the cycle on my own (as i requested) and guided me through the route as well.
I would recommend Hilloferry to everyone who would ever come to McLoedganj or Dharamshala.

A must try when ever you are in Dharamshala / Mcleodganj!
Amazing locations chosen by the hilloferry guy himself, Kamal. Never knew cycling was so fun and serene at the same time amidst the Dhauladhar range, crossing some cool mountain rivers, going uphill and downhill, zipping from the world famous cricket stadium, on the highest altitude.
After a good hours ride, finally we reached the most awaited still and quiet forest area, where the only thing we could hear was our own cycles and their gears turning!

Kamal was himself with us throughout the ride and with Dharamshala being his home town kept us informed about the places we crossed through our 3 hour long ride.
Going back with nice memories and lots of pictures!
All in all, a must do (not try) while in dharamshala and a big kudos to the team hilloferry! Amazing job guys!

Ahh.it was an amazing experience. The best part of Kamal is that he is not making it commercialised, his motive is to spread awareness of cycling as a fitness regime. The conditions of bikes are excellent. Kamal is an amazing host cum dost. Highly recommend to all who are planning there trip, this is must to do apart from normal sightseeing.all the best Kamal.keep up the good work

Started this adventure at Dharamshala (H. P, India) on Dec'2018. It's my passion and dream for which I care about. Dharamshala is a beautiful hill station surrounded by picturesque Dhauladhar ranges located at Himachal Pradesh (Northern part of India). Riding a bike (Mountain cycle) here to explore nature close places is a refreshing and enriching experience. Moreover it's environment friendly and good for health too. I aspired to share this joy with people visiting Dharamshala to offer them something different to do here and which goes with the true spirits of nature_love, hence started this experience. Hilloferry has presence in Facebook and Instagram. More details and bookings are available at airbnb experiences, insider.in and paytm events.

The ride was amazing at Dharamshala. My guide Mr. Kamal was very supportive throughout with lots of motivation, tips and arrangements. The sports gear is also very specifically curated for the cyclists so even as a girl it is very comfortable to change into the cycling costume at any location with the portable tent provided by them. The timing is also very well planned out as morning is a relaxing time for mountain cycling. I would suggest every cyclist to give it a try because it is a unique experience.