Cycling Through the Himalayas: More Than Just an Adventure

Sissu, Himachal Pradesh

The Himalayas are not just mountains — they are a living, breathing world of culture, history, and unforgettable landscapes. For cyclists, this region offers an unparalleled mix of natural beauty, endurance challenges, and cultural immersion. Whether you ride through Nepal, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, or Himachal, the Himalayas promise an experience that lingers long after the journey […]

Offbeat Pedals Recognised by The Hindu as Kerala’s Go-To E-Bike Tour Operator

Three people stand by their bikes on a peaceful road in the Western Ghats foothills of Kerala.

Exploring Kerala’s lush landscapes on two wheels has always been a rewarding experience, but now it comes with national recognition. Offbeat Pedals has been featured in The Hindu’s recent travel story on “Five E-Cycling Trails to Take in 2025”, naming us as the travel agent to do e-bike tours in Kerala. This acknowledgement from one […]

Onam Odyssey: Dive into Kerala’s Harvest Festival

Every year in early autumn, Kerala transforms into a vibrant spectacle celebrating its beloved harvest festival, Onam. Scheduled for September 5 (Thiruvonam) in 2025, Onam offers travelers an immersive experience of Kerala’s rich traditions, community celebrations, and spectacular cultural events. Here’s your ultimate guide to experiencing the magic of Onam. The Significance of Onam in […]

Giants of the Wild: Experiencing Elephants in South India

South India’s lush forests shelter some of the world’s most charismatic wildlife—none more majestic than its elephants. In anticipation of World Elephant Day on August 12, we spotlight Kabini, Nagarhole, and Anakulam, premier elephant habitats renowned for extraordinary wildlife experiences and pioneering conservation efforts. Kabini and Nagarhole: Heart of Elephant Country Located in the Western […]

In the Land of Tigers: Top Safari Parks for International Tiger Day

International Tiger Day (July 29) celebrates the conservation of the planet’s most majestic big cat. With India sheltering the majority of the world’s wild tigers (home to more than 75% of the global wild tiger population), a safari through iconic parks like Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, Kabini, and Tadoba–Andhari is the perfect tribute. Here’s your guide […]

Himalayan Bonding: A Father’s Day Trek in Manali

Father’s Day dawn breaks cool and pine-scented in the Kullu Valley. Sunlight drips through deodar branches as you lace up boots beside your child—matching backpacks ready for a gentle Himalayan trail that promises far more than scenery. In Manali, adventure is the language of connection, and a two-day trek into the lower Pir Panjal range […]

French Heritage Trail: Celebrating Bastille Day in Pondicherry

Bastille Day is more than a French national holiday; in the seaside town of Pondicherry it is a heartfelt fusion of two identities that have interlaced for over three centuries. Cobblestoned streets shaded by bougainvillea, mustard-yellow villas flying the tricolour, and the scent of butter croissants fresh from a baker’s tandoor set the stage for […]

Green Trails: Sustainable Adventure Travel in India

World Environment Day 2025 is rallying the planet to end plastic pollution, and the clean-up begins with the way we travel. India’s national parks are already answering the call—transitioning to electric safari vehicles, banning single-use plastics and channelling tourism revenue into local conservation. Follow five greener trails that stitch together the country’s most biodiverse corridors and […]

Into the Mist: Trekking the Western Ghats of Kerala, Munnar

The Meeshapulimala trek in Kerala, showcasing trekkers ascending through mist-covered hills and verdant landscapes, with breathtaking views of the Western Ghats.

Trekking in India offers a wide variety of landscapes—from the icy trails of the Himalayas to the dusty ridges of central India. But nestled along the southwestern edge of the subcontinent lies a chain of mountains that offers something wholly different: the Western Ghats. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Western Ghats are not just […]

Jammu and Kashmir – Where Heaven Meets Heritage

Three cyclists ride along a mountain road during the Manali to Leh cycling adventure.

Jammu and Kashmir has long been called Paradise on Earth—a name it earns not just for its snow-draped peaks and mirror-like lakes, but for the profound sense of peace it offers the traveler. A land where Sufi shrines, Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries, and Mughal gardens exist side by side, this region is as rich in […]

Himachal Pradesh – In the Heart of the Himalayas

Manali Cycling

Tucked away in the western Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is more than a mountain getaway—it’s a soulful refuge for those seeking quiet, clarity, and connection. From the apple orchards of Kinnaur to the Tibetan monasteries of Spiti, this is a land of high passes, deep forests, and timeless villages. Whether you’re trekking through pine-scented trails or […]