Cycling through Rajasthan , India

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

Rajasthan has 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, offering a fascinating insight into the traditional way of life here. 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.

A fitting way to finish the trip is at the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the new seven wonders of the world.

What makes this trip responsible?

We visit Khumbhalgarh and Sariska National Parks during the trip which, through our entrance fees and voluntary donations, enables us to contribute to local environmental and social conservation efforts. We make the journey from Delhi to Jodhpur by sleeper train; by using public transport we help to minimize our carbon footprint.

We also work very closely with our local operator on a social development project with a community living adjacent to Bandhavgarh National Park, unfortunately not visited on this trip. We have set up this project to aid the development of the community and help with environmental education for the children and community as to the link between the Tiger population within the park, tourism and their livelihoods.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: India

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 Mehrangarh Fort.

Day 5

Ride/drive to Udaipur via 15th Century Jain 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 the 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

Sightseeing tour of Jaipur, including the City Palace, the observatory of Jai Singh and the Hawa Mahal.

Day 11

Ride/drive to Sariska N.P. via Pratap Garh.

Day 12

Morning game drive; optional village visit by bike or camel cart.

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 and visit the Taj Mahal at sunset.

Day 15

Visit Agra Fort; transfer to Delhi; evening free.

Day 16

Fly to London.

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