Rajasthan Motorbike Tour

Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport.
On arrival the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel.

Upon arrival at hotel the guests will be provided with the traditional Indian welcome consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands with non-alcoholic welcome drink.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
Sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.

This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Visit the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar.

Afternoon the guests will have an opportunity to do a familiarisation of bikes.
This session will include briefing regarding do/don't, road conditions, rules & regulations, etc.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
After breakfast ride to Agra.
Upon arrival in Agra - check-in at the hotel.

Thereafter visit the Taj Mahal, the guests will board the 'decorated tongas' (horse carriage) which will take them to Taj Mahal. Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal.

This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

In the evening witness magic show. Magic show - There is nothing that captures the magical spirit of the lad as much as the conjuror who enthralls his audience with sleights of hand and a range of tricks. Only the adventurous can volunteer to be sawed in half.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Morning, visit the Red Fort.

Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.

Thereafter ride to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri - drive to the impressive sandstone fortress of Fatehpur Sikri. The fort was built in the 16th century and only occupied for a few years before being abandoned, leaving the buildings in virtually perfect conditions.

Continue drive to Jaipur.
Upon arrival in Jaipur - check-in at the hotel.

Jaipur - Encircled by the rugged Aravalli hills with numerous peaks crowned by imposing forts, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan looks cradled and well protected. It takes its name from Maharaja Jai Singh II, who in the early 1700s became king at the age of 13. He conceived & designed his new capital with exquisite buildings of rose-colored terracotta and broad tree-lined avenues exhibiting an astonishing model of city planning. Today the city is dusty and crammed with camels, horses, people & colorful bazaars.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur
After breakfast tour of Amber Fort.

Tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Mughal ruling families.

Afternoon tour of City.

Tour of the Pink City- "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel

Day 06 : Jaipur - Mandawa
Morning ride to Mandawa (160 kms)
On arrival in Mandawa - check-in at the hotel.

Mandawa - the principal town of the Shekhawati region renowned for its splendid painted "Havelis" or mansions. Enroute to Mandawa, you visit the small towns of Nawalgarh, Dundlod and Mukundgarh each equally famous for its Havelis with fascinating murals built by the wealthy Rajasthani merchants ("Marwaris") in the 19th Century.

Afternoon visit the town - a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. You can wander through the streets where mansions of rich merchants are adorned with elaborate & lively frescoes, cataloging the life, habits/fashions of the Marwari community and onto Fatehpur & Laxmangarh completing the tour of Shekhawati region.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Mandawa - Bikaner - Gajner
Morning ride to Gajner (220 kms) enroute visit Bikaner.

City sightseeing tour of Bikaner, this desert town in the north of the state was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of the founder of Jodhpur, Jodhaji. Visit the Junagarh Fort constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Mughal Emperor Akbar's army.

Thereafter continue drive to Gajner. On arrival in Gajner - check-in at hotel.

Gajner Palace is an incomparable "Jewel in the Thar Desert" built on the embankment of a lake by His Late Highness Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner. The Gajner Palace is beautifully architectured and is made of Red Sandstone. One can appreciate the craftsmanship of the intricate carvings on red sandstone.

Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the palace with its beautiful lake and surrounded wooded areas which has become the home of different species of migratory birds, most renowned amongst them being the Imperial Sand Grouse. Endangered Antelopes like Black Bucks, Nilgais, Chinkaras and other animals like the Wild Boar roam freely in this area which is now a preserved sanctuary.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Gajner - Jaisalmer
Morning ride to Jaisalmer. On arrival in Jaisalmer - check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for city tour of Jaisalmer.

Visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the city's magnificent havelis or merchant's houses, each richly decorated and carved from golden yellow sandstone - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli (The Mansion of Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was built in the late 19th century. Visit to Gadisar Lake - the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site. Also visit the Fort - built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort of Rajasthan after Chittor. One fourth of the population lives inside the Fort.

Afternoon, camel ride to the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rawals in Barra bagh where the rulers were cremated. This is also the best place to witness the spectacular desert sunset, and photograph the fort.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Morning ride to Jodhpur. On arrival in Jodhpur - check-in at hotel.
Thereafter proceed for sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.

City tour of Jodhpur - includes Mehrangarh Fort, one of the most impressive & formidable in the whole of fort-studded Rajasthan is situated on a high natural rock bluff and from which you can look down on the wonderful panorama of the bustling city below, Jaswant Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, ride to Udaipur (280 kms) enroute visit Ranakpur Temples.
Ranakpur Temples - the most magnificent 15th century Jain temples situated in the deep secluded valley of the Aravalli Hills. Though over 500 years old, the temples here are superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition. In the centre is the main "Chaumukha temple" dedicated to Adinath. The most distinctive features are the 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, of which no two are exactly alike. Every conceivable surface is carved and every corner and angle is engraved with Jain images. Also visit the other Jain temples and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.

Continue another few kms onto Maharani Bagh orchards for typical Rajasthani lunch in a Mango grove.
After lunch, drive to Udaipur.
On arrival in Udaipur - check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Udaipur
Morning city tour Udaipur.

City tour of Udaipur - the romantic Lake City in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It was the former Palace of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most glamorous hotels in India. The tour will cover the magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish temple, the pleasure gardens and a drive around the other nearby lakes.

City Palace is an assemblance of not one but four separate palaces covering some four acres of area and exceeding all other palaces for colossal grandeur. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies; and the Peacock Courtyard.

Late afternoon, enjoy a cruise by private boat on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Udaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast ride to Pushkar.

Upon arrival in Pushkar - check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon tour of Pushkar - is considered a sacred place for Hindu & is said to be as old as creation itself. It is the only place in India with temple dedicated to the creator of the world - Lord Brahma. Every year on a full moon day in end Oct/Nov, there is a very colorful camel fair held popularly worldwide known as Pushkar Fair.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Pushkar - Sariska
Morning witness the aarti ceremony by the lake side.
On arrival in Sariska - check into the hotel.

Sariska Palace - built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Alwar, at the turn of the century, the Sariska Palace was a royal hunting lodge or Palace de Nature. Silhouetted against the nurturing arms of the Aravalli range, this legacy of Maharaja, now a heritage hotel, is located right inside the Tiger Reserve. Hard tennis courts with a viewing pavilion and a swimming pool give that zestful touch to a quiet holiday.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Sariska - Delhi
Morning, an exciting jeep drive to the Sariska sanctuary to view wildlife. Set among valleys, hills and deep forests that change colour with the seasons. It is the home to an exotic variety of wild animals and beautiful birds. Here, herds of golden deer dart and pirouette gracefully, playing hide and seek with their shadow, and the big wild cat, the tiger, roams free.

Afternoon ride to Delhi.
On arrival in Delhi - check into the hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to relax.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 : Delhi - Abroad
Depart Delhi.

Tour & services Ends.