India Charity Bike Ride Nov 2012 – New Route

Welcome India bike ride!

10th November -- 24th November 2012

LEPRA’s new charity bike ride in India is a great opportunity for everyone looking for an adventure away from the tourist trail. You will discover the REAL country and its people, offering a wealth of experiences that you will never forget.

This 582 km cycle route goes through traditional tribal villages and towns full of surprises, where the people will delight you with their warm welcome and colourful culture. You will ride through forested areas with deep river gorges, and pass through rice paddies, mango groves and sugar cane fields on the plains. This unique trip also takes you to communities where LEPRA works, so you see how the sponsorship money you will raise really helps us to transform people’s lives.

Cost: £995 + taxes
Minimum Sponsorship: £1,750 (excluding Gift Aid) Introduce a new supporter and LEPRA will reduce your sponsorship to £1,250.

The cost of this trip includes flights (Heathrow to Indore), food and accommodation. Why not join this sponsored bike ride and experience amazing India --- Are you ready for an adventure?

Interesting Places you will visit along the way include:-

the Choural Dam near Indore
the Navgrah mandir (the temple of nine planets) Khargone
Dargha-E-Hakimi in the religious historic city of Burhanpur which was founded by prince Nasir Khan in 1400AD
Nepanagar Paper Mill -- India’s first newsprint and paper mill
Asirgarh Fort
the architectural marvel that is the medieval water supply system Khuni Bhandara.

For more information download a brochure giving details of the trip including an itinerary of this amazing adventure. You can also phone the events team on 01206 216799 or email events@leprahealthinaction.org and we will be pleased to answer any of your questions. Alternatively, book your place online now! We’ve uploaded more photos on Flickr --- Enjoy!

Read about the experience of 2011 India (Orissa/AP) Bike Ride participant David Brayshaw.

A taste of what might be in store for you on this adventure.

(2 testimonials)

Posted by saraht 16:39 05.07.2011

Recent testimonials

paul davies says:

my partner rebecca burke went with you 2 years ago with her brother matthew turner. i would love to have the same experience in 2013.i would really like information on how to best go about planning for the trip.we are getting married in april 2012 and i woul really enjoy the experience sooner rather than later.thanks paul x x

20:30 10.11.2011

nicolettedawson says:

Dear Paul,

Thanks for getting in touch. If you drop us a line on events@leprahealthinaction.org or 01206216799 our events team will be able to help!

10:37 14.11.2011