Group of riders with e‑cycles, Dhauladhar range and terraced fields behind
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e‑Cycle Detours

5 routes ₹1,300 – ₹2,200 / person 2 – 4 hours Pedal‑assist e‑cycles

Join us on a journey through offbeat trails — equal parts fun and serene. All tours are guided by long‑term residents, who let you in on little‑known gems and stories about Bir.

The tours are done on electric pedal‑assist cycles that support you on the up‑and‑down mountain roads. Want a route customized to you? Just send a DM. Happy detouring!

Through the Pine Forest 1 Beginner‑friendly

Through the Pine Forest

₹1,700
per person · 3 hrs

Ride away from the hustle of the landing site into whispering pine forest and singing birds. Witness monk life at the Palpung Sherabling Monastery, and ride back through the bustling heart of Bir village with a riverside pause.

Bir Landing Site → Palpung Sherabling Monastery → River Stream → Bir Village → Return
Valley views Tea gardens Pine forest Spring water Wildflowers Monastery
Includes: E‑cycle rental, safety helmet, guided tour
Fields and Forgotten Tracks 2 Moderate

Fields and Forgotten Tracks

₹1,500
per person · 2.5 hrs

Pedal around lush golden fields and quiet village lanes, tracing a route that touches rustic villages. Cross river bridges, walk into the pine forest, and discover the narrow tracks of the historic Kangra toy train — the region’s almost‑forgotten pastoral charm.

Bir Landing Site → River Bridge → Pine Forest → Train Tracks → Return
Lush fields River bridges Mountain range Toy train rail Village life
Includes: E‑cycle rental, safety helmet, guided tour
Ride to Machhiyal 3 Moderate to Difficult

Ride to Machhiyal

₹2,200
per person · 4 hrs

A summer special. Cross the highway onto quiet village trails, follow tree‑lined roads and cross the toy‑train line to reach the Machhiyal natural pool for a relaxing dip. Along the way, visit the Dzongsar Khyentse Monastery for a quiet glimpse of Buddhist life.

Bir Landing Site → Dzongsar Khyentse Institute → Train Tracks → Machhiyal Lake → Fields → Return
Natural lake Off‑road River bridges Monastery Wildflowers
Includes: E‑cycle rental, monastery visit, safety helmet, guided tour
The Explorer 4 Moderate to Difficult

The Explorer

₹2,200
per person · 4 hrs

Ride out from the landing site, crossing the highway into a quieter world — past railway lines, into vast fields and over river bridges. A detour to villages rarely seen by tourists, with new angles of the Bir valley from the far side. Optional sunset hike to Mata Maheshwari Temple (+₹500).

Bir Landing Site → Dzongsar Khyentse Institute → Train Tracks → Pine Forest → Bir View Point → Return
Vast fields Off‑road River bridges Viewpoint Sunset add‑on
Includes: E‑cycle rental, safety helmet, guided tour
Across the Villages 5 Easy to Moderate

Across the Villages

₹1,300
per person · 2 hrs

Discover the life of villages around Bir, where life runs slower, homes are surrounded by fields, and chai shops double as gossip hubs. Ride narrow trails and open roads, following kuhls (irrigation channels) that flow with the land’s quiet pulse.

Bir Landing Site → Lahad → Damehar → Machkehar → Matroo → Suja → Return
Lush fields Mountain views Off‑road Village life Traditional homes
Includes: E‑cycle rental, safety helmet, guided tour

Before you ride

Comfortable clothes & footwear. Avoid flowy pants (entanglement risk). Long pants are mandatory for monastery visits.

Bring along

A small backpack, refillable water bottle, sunglasses, cap and sunscreen. Every rider gets a safety helmet.

Good to know

Minimum 2 people per detour. 50% advance confirms your seats. Solo? Contact us for solo prices or to join a group.

Roll out with us.

DM or WhatsApp to pick a route or customize your own. Minimum 2 people · 50% advance to confirm.

WhatsApp +91 95400 85335 DM @detourers.bir