CYCLING THROUGH RAJASTHAN

16 days from GBP1,699 to GBP2,349 including flights

Tripcode: MIJ

Explore by bike the palaces, temples and wildlife of India's colourful desert state

Rajasthan is the most colourful state in the north of India, with landscapes varying from green rolling hills to barren deserts. The whole state is dotted with dramatic fortresses, reminders of the Rajputs and their warrior past, while away from the desert the countryside is a patchwork of villages and small towns where we can see the timelessness of rural India. Cycling is the perfect way to explore, with some vehicle assistance to cover the longer distances. From Jodhpur our journey takes us first to the beautiful lakeside city of Udaipur, and on to the holy town of Pushkar. Leaving the desert scenery behind we ride to Jaipur, a town overlooked by the splendid hilltop Amber Palace. We also visit Sariska National Park, beautifully located and home to an abundance of wildlife, and finish with the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Delhi; transfer to hotel.
Day 3	Morning cycle tour of quieter parts of New Delhi; afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Delhi; overnight train to Jodhpur.
Day 4	Arrive Jodhpur; free morning then afternoon city cycle tour including Mehangarh Fort.
Day 5	Ride/drive to Udaipur via 15th century Jagdish Temple at Ranakpur; cycle towards stunning lakeside town of Udaipur.
Day 6	Cycle tour of the ancient Hindu capital of Udaipur and its surroundings including City Palace and Jagdish Temple
Day 7	Ride on secluded backroads to fort of Kumbhalgarh.
Day 8	Ride/drive to the holy town of Pushkar on backroads; optional walk to the hilltop temple for sunset.
Day 9	Ride/drive to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, via rural villages and Rupnagar.
Day 10	Cycle sightseeing tour of Jaipur, including the City Palace, the observatory of Jai Singh and the Palace of the Winds.
Day 11	Ride/drive to Sariska N.P. via Pratap Garh.
Day 12	Morning and evening game drives.
Day 13	Ride/drive to Bharatpur N.P., renowned for its fantastic bird sanctuary.
Day 14	Early morning explore bird sanctuary by bike; late morning cycle to Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted royal city; transfer to Agra.
Day 15	Visit Red Fort and Taj Mahal; transfer to Delhi; evening free.
Day 16	Fly to London.

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