Joe,
It would be awesome if you could fire off the list of places that you know in India. We don't mind weekend excursions at all. So if there is anything within 4-5 hours away it will be fine. Also we will be hitting up Nepal a couple of times a year. Do you have suggestions around there?
Rich
If you travel north to Rishikesh, there are decent riding opportunities. I didn't ride there myself, but I spoke to a few that have. I went up there and did white water rafting (which was incredible, highly recommended).
if you make it to Nepal, and you'll be in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara you're in luck. In Kathmandu, go to a part of the city called 'Thamel' (Ta-Mel) any cab will know where it is, very big part of the city. Next, you'll want to find a place called Himalayan Singletrack. This is the premier place for biking in Nepal, very friendly staff that speak excellent English. They ride daily all around the Kathmandu valley and would gladly let you join in, and they also offer 5-15 day trips for the ultimate experience. They also have good quality bikes or rent, at a low coat.
Any other questions let me know! Enjoy!
Joe