Hop on the saddle for a full immersion in the Land of Kings
Hop on the saddle for a full immersion in the Land of Kings
Discover Rajasthan, where rolling hills meet barren deserts and dramatic fortresses stand testament to a long, rich heritage. For this trip, we explore the largest state in India by bike, allowing us to truly immerse ourselves in the traditional way of life here. Along the way, we visit landmarks that rival any on the planet, including the captivating Mehrangarh Fort at Jodhpur, the lakeside palace of Udaipur, the holy town of Pushkar and the superb pink city of Jaipur. We finish the trip at the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the New Wonders of the World. Please note, departures on 29 October 2023 and 5 November 2024 (land only) will be festival departures including Pushkar Camel Fair – there is an alternative itinerary on days 7 & 8 and 10 & 11 for these departures.
October to March is the ideal time to visit northern India. Days are normally warm to hot and nights cool or mild. Humidity is very low and little or no rain falls. In March, April and October, it can get very hot during the day. Evenings in Delhi and in the Thar Desert can be surprisingly cool, so bring warm clothing plus a sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. It gets very cold in the early mornings and evenings between December and February.
This trip is classified Road and Activity Level 3 (Moderate).
Cycling days: 12 including optional rides.
Average distance: 43mi (70km) per day with full vehicle support.
Terrain and route: Mostly quiet backroads with some roads with traffic. All roads are surfaced. Our route is a mixture of rolling hills and flat plains. There are two steeper optional climbs: to Mehrangarh Fort on Day 3 and Kumbhalgarh Fort on Day 6. The support vehicle is there for anyone who decides to stop riding.
Please note, this part of India can be very hot. Although this trip is moderately demanding there is plenty of time to explore.
Please note, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the conservation of many monuments in India, including the Taj Mahal, and very occasionally this may mean work is taking place at sites visited on this trip. The ASI schedule is never published so it is not possible to forewarn our clients of when work will be taking place.
Diwali
Some departures coincide with Diwali, the festival of lights to mark the start of the Hindu new year, in which people may illuminate their houses and shops and sometimes celebrate on the streets with fireworks. Lasting up to five days, celebrations can be local (within communities and families) and are not necessarily marked to the same extent throughout the country. We endeavour to seek possible opportunities to see the festivities; however, we cannot guarantee what is happening in the local area visited during the trip.
Pushkar Festival
Each year, we operate a departure of this trip that coincides with the Pushkar Camel Fair; please see days 7 & 10 of the itinerary.
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AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | Single room supplement | TRAVEL STATUS | |
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Sat, 30 Mar 2024 / Sat, 13 Apr 2024 | NOK 28 665 | On request | NOK 5 120 | Available | |
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 / Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | NOK 28 665 | On request | NOK 5 120 | Available | |
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 / Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | NOK 28 665 | On request | NOK 5 120 | Available | |
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 / Sat, 30 Nov 2024 | NOK 29 345 | On request | NOK 5 665 | Available | |
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 / Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | NOK 30 030 | On request | NOK 5 120 | Available |
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 / Sat, 13 Apr 2024 | NOK 28 665 | On request | NOK 5 120 | On request | |
Sat, 12 Oct 2024 / Sat, 26 Oct 2024 | NOK 28 665 | On request | NOK 5 120 | On request | |
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 / Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | NOK 28 665 | On request | NOK 5 120 | On request | |
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 / Sat, 30 Nov 2024 | NOK 29 345 | On request | NOK 5 665 | On request | |
Sat, 21 Dec 2024 / Sat, 04 Jan 2025 | NOK 30 030 | On request | NOK 5 120 | On request |
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