Rajasthan is a large and colourful state and has enough variety by way of landscape - from deserts to forests to hills. For our Bike tours we're using 500 cc single cylinder Royal Enfield bikes. This is an old English bike but is still manufactured in India and is unarguably the best bike for Indian roads. A feature of our Rajasthan motorcycle safari is that we choose to stay in Heritage Hotels (Tourist Standard class) at every available opportunity. These properties are centuries-old palaces and castles of Maharajas and their nobles converted to provide modern accommodation facilities, and add a royal and nostalgic dimension to the whole Rajasthan experience.

Day 01 - Arrival Delhi
Meet and transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 02 - Delhi (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast. Briefing on preparations for your trip followed by some motorbike practice. 

Afternoon tour of New Delhi (by Jeep/Van): Tour of Old &New Delhi: India’s capital and an important gateway into the country. Visit Lutyen’s Delhi-drive past President’s palace and also known as Rashtrapati Bhawan, India gate, a World War I memorial. Lutyen’s city is characterized by wide, tree-lined avenues, parks and palaces built for important Indian Princes.

Continue drive past Old Delhi:Expanded around Shahjahnabad, the seventh city of Delhi. Built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan, it is a maze crowded streets and intensely colorful bazaars. Drive past Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid (visit inside not included-only from outside)-the biggest mosque in India. Take a Rickshaw ride around Chnadani Chowk area. Later stop to visit Raj Ghat, the center where father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. 
PM:  Welcome dinner with some briefing on the tour. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03 - Delhi-Agra (200 Kms.) (Breakfast/Dinner)
Early morning leave for Agra(approx 4-5hrs). Breakfast enroute.

Arrive and check-in to hotel. Visit (by Jeep/Van) Taj Mahal:- Described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, this poignant Mughal mausolem has become the de facto tourist emblem of India. It was constructed by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his second wife Mumtaz Mahal.  Described by the Indian classical poet Tagore as a “tear on the face of eternity”, the Taj Mahal is undoubtedly the zenith of Moghul architecture.

Later visit Agra Fort: - Constructed of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of River Yamuna, was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565. In Akbar’s time the fort was principally a military structure, but during Shah Jahan’s reign it had partially become a palace. The auricular fort’s colossal double walls rise over 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 04 - Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Bharatpur (50 Kms.)
(Breakfast/Dinner)   
Leave for Bharatpur visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Once the capital city of Akbar after the childless Mughal was blessed with a son with the blessings of the Sufi saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti, who lived here. The new capital came up in 1569. It is a perfect example of a Mughal city at the height of the Empire’s splendor.

Ride further and arrive Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Even for non-bird lovers, this place is quite spectacular. Some 415 bird varieties have been identified here, migrating from as far away as Siberia in huge, apparently unsustainable numbers. Upwards of 3000 painted storks have been counted in one square kilometer of marshland. 

Rickshaw ride in the National Park to view different migratory birds along with a naturalist.  Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 05 - Bharatpur-Jaipur (Approx 160 Kms.)
(Breakfast/Dinner)
Ride to the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur, the Pink City (approx 4-5hrs).

Arrive and check in to hotel. Tour of Jaipur (By Jeep/Van)- filled with frenetic crowds, Rajasthan’s chaotic, and dusky-pink capital is a place of wild contrasts, bombarding the senses at every turn. Visit Amber Fort built in the 17 th Century; the palace is a distinguished specimen of Rajput architecture. Take a joy ride on an elephant back at Amber Fort. Set in a picturesque location, Amer is fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Built in the 16 th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hillside. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments, the likes of which are not to be found anywhere else in the country.

Evening free for personal activities. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 06 - Jaipur (Breakfast/Dinner)
Breakfast. Thereafter, Explore (By Jeep/Van) old city, its rich color deepening and fading according to the light, is lined with long, twinkling bazaars. The old city is partially encircled by a crenellated wall- the major gates are Chandpol, Ajmer and Sanganeri. Visit City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Today, the palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture which now houses a museum containing rare manuscript, painting and an armory. Also visit the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal)-a Landmark of Jaipur made of pink sandstone and of unique design constructed in 1799. It was originally built to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city, and it’s still a great place for people watching from behind the small broken shutters, patterned by light.

Visit also include to Jantar Mantar-Observatory (Astronomical instrument) next to city palace built by Jaisingh in 1728. Each construction has a specific purpose, such as calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial, with its 27m-high gnomon; the shadow this casts moves up to 4m per hour. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 07 - Jaipur-Pushkar (Approx 225  Kms.)
(Breakfast/Dinner)
Morning leave for Pushkar (approx 4hrs) and check-in to hotel Pushkar Palace, situated on the banks of Lake Pushkar. It is an old house of local landlord converted into heritage hotel. OR  STAY IN TENTS IF IT HAPPEN TO BE DURING PUSHKAR FAIR (17-24 NOV IN 2007).

In the afternoon roam/ride around the Pushkar village & visit the only Brahma temple of world. You can make wish for true love to be fulfilled by the Hindu god Brahma who is known for writing the human fate. Dinner at Pushkar palace and overnight in hotel.

Day 08 - Pushkar-Jodhpur (Approx 160 Kms.) (Breakfast/Dinner)
Morning leave for Jodhpur (approx 3-4hrs). Arrive and check-in to hotel.

Visit (By Jeep/Van) Mehrangarh Fort one of the most impressive forts in Rajasthan. Sprawled across a 125m-high hill, this is Rajasthan most formidable fort. A winding road leads up to the entrance from the city, 5 km below. Inside the fort there is a series of courtyards and palaces, a deep-terracotta latticed network. They house a museum, with a splendid collection of the trappings of Indian royalty, including some amazing elephant howdahs, miniature paintings and the inevitable Dinner and overnight in hotel. 

Day 09 - Jodhpur- Rohet (Approx 41 Kms.)
(Breakfast/Dinner)
Morning leave forRohet (approx 1 hr) and check-in to hotel. Stay in old Heritage property.

Visit in the local village like local villagers but served hygienically during Jeep safari in the Bishnoi tribal villages to see the rural way of life and end the safari by enjoy the opium drinking ceremony with local villagers. Dinner at overnight in hotel.

Day 10 - Rohet-Narlai (90 Kms.) (Breakfast/Dinner)
Today’s journey shall take us partly through the arravalli range passing via village Rohet, Khairla, Pali town, Sodawas, and village Khinwara. Ride also goes through the inner roads passing through small villages and at places road is not very good.

Stay at Rawla castle, Narlai has an ancient temple.
Hotel Rawla Narlai, the 17th century fortress, once a favorite hunting lodge of the Jodhpur royal family now has been converted into an exclusive heritage hotel. It has lovely courtyards, verandah, old furniture, stained glass windows in some rooms, murals, carved pillars, adding to its rustic charm.

Here you also see the wheelbarrow system of irrigation by ox.  Walk around the village Narlai in itself is an experience because of the whole village has its unique museum like character.  Narlai is situated on the foothills of very huge granite rock which has Hindu deity temples and one can climb up through the tunnels and steps. Dinner and overnight.

Day 11 - Narlai - Ranakpur - Kumbalgarh (80 Kms.)
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Drive to Kumbalgarh via Ranakpur Jain temples en-route. Ranakpur: a remarkable complex of Jain temples of (1440AD), built during the reign of the liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha, these temples, are a unique example of Jain religious architecture. The entire enclosure is encircled by a wall. One temple consists of 29 halls and 426 pillars full of sculptural decoration. No two pillars are alike.

Lunch in Ranakpur. Continue ride to Kumbalgarh. Arrive and check-in to hotel.

Afternoon visit Kumbhalgarh fort is situated at the height of 2800 ft. on the aravali hills doted with greenery. Kumbhalgarh fort which is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after Chittaurgarh. This fort was  built in the 15th century by Maharana Khumba.  It is built atop the aravali hills. It also has its name in Guinness book of world records as having second largest wall in world –36 Kms. after Great Wall of China. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 12 - Kumbalgarh-Udaipur (90 Kms.)
(Breakfast/Dinner)
Drive to Udaipur (approx 1-1/2Hrs). Check-in at hotel.      Later in the afternoon boat ride at Lake Pichola-The Lake has two islands: Jagniwas and Jagmandir. Jagniwas-the Lake Palace Hotel Island completely covered by the palace built by Maharana Jagat Singh II in 1754.Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 13 - Udaipur (Breakfast/Dinner)
Visit City Palace & Museums-The imposing City Palace, surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas, towering over the lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. A conglomeration of buildings added by various Maharanas, it still manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 14 - Udaipur-Overnight train to Delhi (Breakfast)
Morning is free at leisure (Room till 1200Hrs-Late checkout on request). Later in the evening transfer to railway station for train to Delhi at 1835Hrs (II Tier AC Sleeper).

Day 15 - Arrival Delhi & to further destination (Breakfast / Dinner)
0615Hrs- Meet upon arrival and transfer to hotel for breakfast.  Rest of the day is free for shopping in local bazaars at own.

Evening farewell dinner and on time transfer to the International airport for flight to further destination.

End of our services

Remarks: All the city tour will be conducted in a Vehicle and not Mobike as city roads are too crowded. Please keep all participants informed.

Hotel envisaged or similar (3-4star + combination of Standard heritage hotels)
01/03   2N       Delhi                            Hotel Sahara
03/04   1N       Agra                            Howard Park Plaza
04/05   1N       Bharatpur                    Udai Vilas
05/07   2N       Jaipur                          Narain Niwas Palace (STD Heritage Hotel)
07/08   1N       Pushkar                       Pushkar Palace (STD Heritage Hotel)
08/09   1N       Jodhpur                       Ranbanka Palace  (STD Heritage Hotel)
09/10   1N       Rohet                           Rohet Garh (STD Heritage Hotel)     
10/11   1N       Narlai                           Rawali Narlai (STD Heritage Hotel)
11/12   1N       Kumbalgarh                 Aodhi Palace
12/14   2N       Udaipur                        Uday Kothi (New Built in Heritage style)
14/15   1N       Overnight Train to Delhi (2Tier Ac Sleeper)    

Minimum 4 to 5 Pax:
USD 2289 Per Person sharing twin/tripple room riding single mobike
USD 1831 Per Person sharing twin/tripple for Pillion rider
USD 670   Single room supplement

Included :
* 14nights accommodation sharing twin or tripple.
* Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
* 500 CC Enfield motorbike hiring charges (one person one bike)
* Gasoline charges.
* Motorbike mechanic through out the trip.
* Escort vehicle along with company escort.
* All transfers in Delhi by aircon vehicle
* Air fare Udaipur / Delhi (Economy)
* All PRESENT applicable government taxes. (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).

Not Included :
* Any damage to the bike will be sole responsibility of the rider.
* Insurance of the bikes as is being rented out.
* Tips for drivers, escort, mechanic, porters etc……

Note: The above cost is valid till 15th September 2007. 16th September 2007 onwards the hotel prices goes up quite a lot in the plains of North India due heavy traffic of cultural tourists during winter. If any booking after 15th September 2007 to April 2008 cost will be higher by USD 524 Per Person on twin sharing basis.