The Route

The HORR LOOP Challenge route is one of the most popular outer ring roads in India, and it is the second-largest outer ring road loop in the country.

Riders enjoy the scenic service road, surrounded by beautiful greenery along the HORR LOOP.

170 kilometers around the Hyderabad Outer Ring Road
Starting at the Narsingi Solar Cycle Track entry point
Passing through Kokapet, Kollur, Patancheru, Sultanpur, Dindigul/Saragudem, Medchal, Shamirpet, Keesara, Ghatkesar, Taramatipet, Pedda Amberpet, Bonguluru, Raviryal, Tukkuguda, Shamshabad, Rajendra Nagar, TSPA, and Nanakramguda
Top riders complete the route in just under 7 hours
Average riders typically take 9 hours or more
Moderate one-day ride (not particularly challenging)
Total elevation gain: 750 meters (highest point: 630 m, lowest: 440 m)

Please find the route GPX file and strictly follow the navigation

Note: Riders do not need to start the challenge specifically from the Narsingi Solar Cycle Track entry point. They can begin from any of the HORR LOOP exits mentioned above. The challenge should be completed by returning to the same HORR LOOP exit, thereby closing the loop.

Download .GPX file

Load the course into your GPS device or cycling computer. Compatible with Garmin, Wahoo, and most navigation apps. Please find the route GPX file and strictly follow the navigation.

Control Points

The route passes through 4 self-checkpoint zones where riders must stop and record a selfie to verify their progress. Plan your ride accordingly.

Key Route Segments

Start / Finish — Narsingi Solar Cycle TrackThe official entry point near Hyderabad City, with dedicated cycling infrastructure and space for riders to prepare before the challenge begins.
KokapetWestern ORR stretch near the financial district — wide carriageways and steady gradients heading south through rapidly developing suburban Hyderabad.
KollurNH-9 crossover on the western arc; a busy junction requiring attention as the route bends east toward the southern ring.
PatancheruIndustrial and residential zone on the southern ORR, passing near pharmaceutical hubs with busy intersections demanding careful navigation.
Sultanpur / Dindigul / SaragudemSouthern ORR leg — a quieter stretch with open roads near the IIT Hyderabad campus and surrounding residential areas.
MedchalEastern transition on the southern arc, connecting to the Medchal–Keesara Road corridor and entering the quieter rural stretches.
ShamirpetNorthern suburban stretch near the Shamirpet lake area — open roads with mixed traffic and scenic countryside views.
KeesaraEastern arc residential and industrial mix, subtle rolling terrain and frequent intersections approaching the city limits.
GhatkesarEastern ORR near the Ghatkesar junction — industrial corridors blending into rural roads, steady gradients through varied terrain.
Taramatipet / Pedda AmberpetNorth-eastern ORR arc approaching the city limits — mix of urban arterials and rougher road surfaces requiring attention.
Bonguluru / Raviryal / TukkugudaEastern suburban stretches — fast-developing corridors near the outer city with a mix of residential and commercial zones.
ShamshabadSouthern approach near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport — wide roads with steady gradients skirting the airport perimeter.
Rajendra Nagar / TSPASuburban stretches south of the airport — rolling terrain with a mix of residential and commercial development.
NanakramgudaNorth-western return arc near the IT corridor — cycling-friendly stretches through Gachchibowli and back toward the Narsingi start.

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