MTB Himachal is mountain biking Himachal Pradesh, an event, an event conceptualized and being organized by HASTPA Himalayan adventure sports and tourism promotion association, an organization working towards sustainable tourism development in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The first event of its kind in the country, it will bring together a plethora of international and national riders, riding trails of the hill state over seven days, spanning the districts of Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Kangra.

The first event of its kind in India, MTB Himachal is a mountain cycling adventure and an endurance race. Starting from Shimla, on the 6th of October, 2005, a maximum of 100 amateur and pro riders are estimated to grind their way back and forth over the beautiful Himalayan backcountry while bouncing, grunting and pedaling through over 600 kilometers of wilderness trails, all part of the 2005 MTB HIMACHAL. It will be a test of physical endurance and mental determination for mountain cycling enthusiasts from India and abroad. The event ends at the venue of the celebrations of the famous Kullu Dushehra, on 13th October, 2005 at Kullu.