Duration : 18 nights/19 days
Best Time : Oct-Mar
Places Visit : Delhi-Mandawa-Nawalgarh-Kuchaman-Rupangarh-Pushkar-Deogarh-Kotri Rola-Kumbalgarh-Udaipur-Bundi-Kota- Bharatpur-Agra-Delhi Dep.
Day 1: Arrival Delhi : Upon arrive in Delhi, You'll be meet at the airport and taken to a comfortable hotel, rest of the time at hotel, later breakfast and half day Old Delhi visit, Red Fort (out side), Chandani Chowck, Jama Masjid, & Rajghat (Gandhi Memorial) overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi-Mandawa (Drive) : Early in the morning after breakfast at hotel, drive to Mandawa . This region, called Shekhawati, is famously dotted with mansions adorned with colorful frescos, built by local merchants. We should have time in the afternoon to have a look round one or two of these unique homes, also giving us an opportunity to test our bikes out, and to get a taste of Indian roads.
Day 3 : Mandawa- Nawalgarh (30km): After breakfast commence our cycling tour, a short first day on the road takes us through the historic villages of Mukhundgarh and Dunlod, great places to break up the journey. On arrival check in hotel, Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Navalgarh- Drive to Sikar (35km), cycle to Kuchaman (70km) : The journey to Sikar is along a relatively main road, so we'll drive to the other side of town and then cycle to Kuchaman, and another period hotel, along quiet, rural roads. On arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 5: Kuchaman - Rupangarh (50km): Another gentle day's ride takes us to imposing Rupangarh Fort, built in 1611 by the rulers of this strategically important region, and operating as a magnificent hotel since 1997. Have a good look round!
Day 6 : Rupangarh - Pushkar (80km) : After breakfast drive towards Pshkar, later cycle. We'll avoid the main road and instead take the back roads to Pushkar. An important pilgrimage centre, Pushkar is a fascinating little town, set on a lake right on the edge of the desert. We'll have time to take in the soothing calm of the lakeside area before retiring to the desert for dinner, where we'll eat by candle light and get to hear the amazing “desert flutes”.
Day 7: Pushkar : After breakfast full day sightseeing of Pushkar A chance to either relax in Pushkar or, for the more energetic amongst you, overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Pushkar-Deogarh : (Drive & Cycle,70km cycling) After breakfast commence journey we'll take the main highway south from Pushkar by jeep for 60km. We'll then turn off, get on our bikes and cycle gently undulating back roads through the Sojat Hills all the way to Deogarh. Deogarh Mahal is one of the most imposing forts in Rajasthan, set high on a hillside at 2,100m, and prides itself in offering travellers, “the comforts of today with an ambience of the past”. Overnight hotel.
Day 09: Deogarh- Kotri Raola (50km): Early in the morning commence cycling. Another day riding through rolling hills, another period property to enjoy at the end! On arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 10 : Kotri Roala - Kumbhalgarh (60km): Early in the morning after breakfast drive to Kumbhalgarh, mid the way cover by car, later cycle to Kumbulgarh's fort is one of the most impressive in Rajasthan, set atop the Aravalli range at 1100m. The beautiful ride up shows us how difficult it must have been to attack the fort – it's only been taken once in 600 years! Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur (80km): Early morning drive towards Udaipur crossing the Plateau. Depending. On arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 12 : Full Day Sightseeing : After breakfast full day sightseeing visit City Palace, Jag Mandir, & Local market, Udaipur is famous for paining and miniature, as Udaipur Famous as the setting for James Bond's ‘Octopussy', Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities in India. If the time is allowed boating in Lake Pichola.
Day 13 : Udaipur-Chittorgahr : After breakfast drive towards Chittaurath, half the way cover by car, coach later take cycle to Chittaurgarh, on arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 14 : Chaurgarh-Bundi : Early in the morning commence cycle to Bundi through the south-western fertile part of Rajasthan, on arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 15 : Bundi-Kota : Early in the morning commence cycling toward Kota, on the way visit some typical village, this is the most green part of Udaipur. On arrival check in hotel.
Day 16 : Kota-Bharatur : Drive to Bharatpur, cover half the way, later take cycle to Bharatpur, on arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 17 : Bhartpur-Agra : Early in the morning take cycle to the park, as this is the world famous Bird Sanctuary several family birds are leaving insight the park. Later drive to Fatehpur Sikri. Visit the old capital city of Akber The Great. Again cycle to Agra. On arrival check in hotel for overnight .
Day 18 : Agra-Delhi : Early in the morning visit Taj Mahal (Friday Closed), come back to hotel for breakfast, check out visit Agra Fort, drive back to Delhi. On arrival check in hotel.
Day 19 : Delhi : After breakfast half day New Delhi sight seeing visit Government houses, Qutab Minar, Humayun Tombe & Bahai House of worship. Late evening in time dep. transfer to international airport. End Tours.
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