Rajasthan motorbiking (11 days)

Gather at the tour operator's office to meet your road captain for an orientation session. This briefing will cover all essential information such as the itinerary and safety protocols. You may also get to test ride your motorbike before you begin the grand tour tomorrow. Please note that overnight accommodation for today is not included in the package.

No accommodation is provided today

Gather in Delhi for an orientation session with your road captain. No meals are provided today. Today's overnight accommodation is not included. The tour operator may help you book accommodation at an additional cost.

The Rajasthan motorbiking tour begins early in the day. You'll ride to the small town of Mandawa, located at the beginning of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. After reaching the town by afternoon, you'll take a relaxing walk to explore Mandawa and visit a few historical landmarks including the Golden Haveli and a temple of Lord Shiva. Overnight in a hotel at Mandawa.

Overnight in a hotel at Mandawa.

Ride from Delhi to Mandawa. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Mandawa. While accommodation will be on a triple-sharing basis in most cases, couples may be upgraded to twin-sharing accommodation if extra rooms are available. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

Ride deeper in the Thar Desert from Mandawa to Bikaner on one of the best routes of the entire trip. At Bikaner, you can visit the historic Junagarh Fort and the Kali Mata temple. You can also visit the colourful markets of Bikaner, where you can pick up any gifts for loved ones back home. Overnight in a hotel at Bikaner.

Overnight in a hotel at Bikaner.

Ride from Mandawa to Bikaner. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Bikaner. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only. Every day, you'll stop at a restaurant or eatery en route to your destination, where you can have lunch at your own expense.

For one of the longest rides of the entire trip, you'll head out from Bikaner towards Jaisalmer. En route, you'll pass through several towns, including Pokhran, site of the Indian nuclear tests of the 1970s. You'll reach Jaisalmer by late afternoon and take the evening to stroll around the city. Overnight in a hotel at Jaisalmer.

Overnight in a hotel at Jaisalmer.

Ride from Bikaner to Jaisalmer. A support vehicle driven by a mechanic will follow your entourage throughout the trip. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Jaisalmer. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

Today, you'll take a break from motorbiking and explore Jaisalmer. The day begins with a visit to the Jaisalmer Fort, a main attraction in the city that dates back to the 11th century. By late afternoon, you'll visit the sand dues of the Thar Desert where you can take a camel safari to explore the desert. You'll end the day with a bonfire and Rajasthani music and traditional dance. Overnight in desert camps at Jaisalmer.

Overnight in desert camps at Jaisalmer.

Spend the day at Jaisalmer. You'll be accommodated in desert camps at Jaisalmer. Desert camp accommodation consists of comfortable Swiss tents with a bed and bedding. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

Ride from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. While Jodhpur is the focus of commercial activity these days, the city has a rich history of culture and tradition. Here, the primary attraction to visit is the Mehrangarh Fort and Museum, one of India's largest forts built in the 14th century. In the evening, you can explore the local market on the Clock Tower road. Overnight in a hotel at Jodhpur.

Overnight in a hotel at Jodhpur.

Ride from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur. A road captain riding on a motorbike will lead your entourage throughout the trip. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Jodhpur. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

Continue the motorbiking tour and ride from Jodhpur to Udaipur. After motorbiking in the desert for so long, you'll reach Udaipur to find an oasis of lakes and trees. You'll visit the famous Udaipur city palace in the afternoon and rest in your rooms in the evening. Overnight in a hotel at Udaipur.

Overnight in a hotel at Udaipur.

Ride from Jodhpur to Udaipur. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Udaipur. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

While most of the road surface until today has been flat, today's ride from Udaipur to Pushkar will take you into the hills on twisting roads, requiring attentive skills of motorbiking. Pushkar, considered a holy city in the Hindu mythology, is dotted with temples. You'll visit one particular temple with a holy lake, dedicated to Lord Brahma. Overnight in a hotel at Pushkar.

Overnight in a hotel at Pushkar.

Ride from Udaipur to Pushkar. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Pushkar. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

Ride from Pushkar to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. You'll begin early in the day so you can avoid the traffic that is often seen on the highway just before entering Jaipur. In the city, you can visit the Amer Fort, a famous attraction built high on a hilltop, and the Hawa Mahal, a red sandstone palace. Overnight in a hotel at Jaipur.

Overnight in a hotel at Jaipur.

Ride from Pushkar to Jaipur. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Jaipur. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

Today, you'll cross state borders and ride to Agra in Uttar Pradesh. A short morning journey from Jaipur is followed by a visit to the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. Overnight in a hotel at Agra.

Overnight in a hotel at Agra.

Ride from Jaipur to Agra. You'll be accommodated in a hotel at Agra. Today's meal plan includes breakfast and dinner only.

On the last day of your motorbiking tour, you'll cover the final stretch from Agra to Delhi. You'll be back in the city by late afternoon. Your Rajasthan motorbiking tour ends here.

Your trip ends by late afternoon.

Ride from Agra to Delhi. You'll reach the city by 15:00 hrs. Today's meal plan includes breakfast only.