🚴🚴 Cycling in Shimla 🚴🚴
Adventures in Nav Bahaar, Shimla

Discover the joy of cycling through the scenic hills of Shimla from Nav Bahaar – a peaceful and picturesque starting point that blends nature, history, and local charm.

📍 About Nav Bahaar, Shimla

On the quieter side of Shimla near the Directorate Road, Nav Bahaar is a quaint neighborhood that serves as a gateway to some of the most serene and cycling-friendly routes in the city. Just a few kilometers from the bustling Mall Road, Nav Bahaar offers cooler air, pine-lined lanes, and lesser traffic – ideal for both casual riders and seasoned cyclists.

🌄 Why Cycle in Nav Bahaar?

• Breathtaking Views: The routes around Nav Bahaar offer panoramic views of the Himalayan foothills, dense cedar forests, and colonial rooftops.

• Smooth & Sloped Roads: Ideal gradients for hill cycling practice and scenic leisure rides.

• Quiet Trails: Less commercial than other parts of Shimla, making it perfect for uninterrupted rides.

🚵 Popular Cycling Routes

1. Nav Bahaar - St. Bede’s College Loop

   • Distance: 4 km round trip

   • Difficulty: Easy

   • Highlights: Gentle slopes, college architecture, and quiet residential lanes.

2. Nav Bahaar to Malyana via Chotta Shimla

   • Distance: 10 km one way

   • Difficulty: Intermediate

   • Highlights: Mix of city buzz and hillside peace; great elevation training.

3. Nav Bahaar to Kufri (for advanced riders)

   • Distance: 15 km uphill ride

   • Difficulty: Hard

   • Highlights: Pine forests, hairpin bends, and panoramic hill views.

🎉 Community & Events

Nav Bahaar is home to an active and growing cycling community. Regular events like the Republic Day Ride start from Nav Bahaar Chowk and attract riders from across Shimla.

Whether you're a visitor or a local, you're welcome to join these non-competitive rides that celebrate fitness, environment, and camaraderie.

🧭 Cycling Tips & Essentials

• 🕒 Best Time to Ride: March–June & September–November (avoid monsoons and icy winters)

• 🚴‍♂️ Gear Up: Carry water, a helmet, and basic repair tools.

• 🧰 Nearby Support: Small cycle repair shops available in Sanjauli and Lakkar Bazar.

📸 Scenic Spots to Stop & Snap

• 📷 Viewpoint behind the Directorate Office

• 🌲 Trail near St. Bede’s College Campus

• 🏛️ Colonial buildings enroute to Chhota Shimla

Explore Nav Bahaar on Google Maps for real-time directions and photos of the area.

📝 Plan Your Ride 🚴

Thinking of a ride in the hills? Here’s why Nav Bahaar is your perfect starting line:

• Safe and smooth roads

• Ideal launch point for longer hill routes

• Stunning Himalayan backdrops

• Low traffic, high vibes!

📞 Join the Ride 🚴

Whether you're solo cycling or planning a group adventure, Nav Bahaar welcomes you! Reach out to local cycling communities, explore curated trails, and experience Shimla from two wheels.

Adventure begins with a pedal – start yours in Nav Bahaar.