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HIMALAYAS &
RAJASTHAN
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INCLUDING
“ The Taj Mahal”,
Agra Fort &
Fatehpur Sikri

Day 1: New Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur (260 Km)

You shall be joining the tour at New Delhi Railway Station (if you haven’t purchased an Add-on) where you’ll be met by an ABoriginal Tours rep and from where an early morning air-conditioned express train will bring you to Agra in about 2 hours (breakfast is served in the train which is included in the fare).  Today you will visit the Taj Mahal, Agra fort and Fatehpur Sikri in an AC Car before proceeding to the day’s last destination of Bharatpur (lunch en-route).  Accommodation is at a home run lodge with rooms that overlook a garden populated with fruit trees that attract various birds.

Day 2: Bharatpur (short familiarisation ride to Deeg - 60 Km)

In the morning you can visit the Keoladeo Ghana National Park and do some bird watching.  After Lunch it will be time to get familiar with your motorcycle.  After an exhaustive briefing you’ll be taking a short ride (in an effort to know your bike better and to get familiar with its controls and riding conditions in India drive) to Deeg and also visit the beautiful Palace there.  The rest of the evening is free for leisure.

Day 3: Bharatpur - Jaipur (175 Km)

After breakfast you’ll kick-start your motorcycle tour and head towards Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan.  Accommodation is at a heritage hotel built in traditional style inclusive of Breakfasts & Dinners.

Day 4: Jaipur

The day is yours for sightseeing and Jaipur has a lot to offer in that field.  Today’s lunch is not inclusive in the tour price.

Day 5: Jaipur - Mandawa (160 Km)

Leaving Jaipur, you head north-west on the NH-11 towards the Shekhwati region, to the town of Mandawa.   Referred to as the "open air art gallery" of Rajasthan, not just Mandawa but the entire Shekhawati region is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) embellished with frescoes & colourfully painted walls.

Day 6: Mandawa

The day is yours to visit some popular “Havelis” and take a walk through this subdued little town & its market.

Day 7: Mandawa - Bikaner (200 Km)

Joining the NH-11 again, you’ll head westwards towards the city of Bikaner, one of the famous desert cities of Rajasthan.  Its spectacular landscape is dominated by the indomitable Junagarh Fort and the red sandstone Lalgarh Palace both of which you’ll visit today.

Day 8: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (335 Km)

Today we turn south-westwards on NH-15 and head for Jaisalmer, another beautiful desert town located in the Thar desert.  It’s the longest riding day of the tour so deservingly, we’ll be stopping en route at Phalodi, for a lunch as well as to see hundreds of migratory Demoiselle Cranes at the nearby village of Khichan, reaching Jaisalmer just in time to see the sunset behind the “Golden Fort”.

Day 9: Jaisalmer

The day is yours for visiting the “Living Fort” (yes, its the only fort with a fourth of Jaisalmer’s population living within its walls) and other inquisitively carved mansions which make for some of the most beautiful buildings in the state.  Today’s lunch is not inclusive in the tour price.

Day 10: Jaisalmer - Sam sand dunes (45 Km)

After spending the morning in Jaisalmer, after lunch its time to move further into the Thar desert.  An hour or so’s ride will bring you to Sam, a small village 40 Km from Jaisalmer.  Accommodation is in comfortable tented camps inclusive of a Camel ride into the Sunset, a cultural program of Rajasthani music & dance and all meals.  Today’s lunch is not inclusive in the tour price.

Day 11: Sam - Fort Pokran (150 Km)

After watching a beautiful sunrise in the desert & a sumptuous breakfast, you’ll saddle-up yet again for a 150 Km ride to the town of Pokaran.  

Day 12: Fort Pokran  - Jodhpur (170 Km)

Continuing eastwards you’ll make your way to Jodhpur, one of the most spectacular destinations in Rajasthan.  

Day 13: Jodhpur

The day is yours to visit the places of interest like the Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada & Mandore Gardens.  Today’s lunch is not inclusive in the tour price.

Day 14: Jodhpur - Kumbhalgarh (180 Km)

  After Breakfast it’ll be time to bid adieu to "the blue city" and take your journey further south towards the Mewar fortress of Kumbhalgarh, a remarkable battlement surrounded by a wildlife sanctuary, home to a very large variety of wild life, some of which are highly endangered species This impregnable fort fell only once to the combined forces of four kingdoms including Emperor Akbar.

Day 15: Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur - Udaipur (130 Km)

Your first destination today will be Ranakpur, a small town located in a wooded valley on the western side of the Aravali range, famous for the white marble Jain temple with intricate carvings. After spending some time here and having lunch you’ll be proceeding to Udaipur to check-in to a “heritage haveli” right on the banks of Lake Pichola.

Day 16: Udaipur

Udaipur, a tourists delight as it is, will most likely have you spending the entire day visiting all it has to offer.  The evening will be a great time to absorb the stunning views of the “Pichola Lake” from your haveli’s roof-top restaurant and reminiscing the past few days after you left Bharatpur, as the sun sets.  Today’s lunch is not inclusive in the tour price.

Day 17: Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Bassi Fort (120 Km)

Heading north-east from Udaipur, you first stop today will be the spectacular fort of Chittorgarh, one of the most romantic of Rajasthan’s fortifications.  Enjoying a lunch en route you’ll reach Bassi Fort, now a heritage hotel and your destination of the day.

Day 18: Bassi Fort - Bundi (100 Km)

About 100 Km north-east of Bassi lies the quaint town of Bundi.  Site of yet another impressive fort, the Taragarh, it is also known particularly for its architectural note seen in its ornate forts, palaces, and step-well reservoirs known as “baoris”.

Day 19: Bundi - Ranthambhore National Park (130 Km)

Today’s destination lies further north-east of Bundi and is home to the famous Royal Bengal Tiger.  Situated in Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, Ranthambhore was formerly the hunting grounds for the Maharajahs of Jaipur before Indian independence.

Day 20: Ranthambhore

Ranthambhore, now a Project Tiger reserve since 1973, is also home to other major wild animals including the leopard, nilgai, dhole, wild boar, sambar, hyena, sloth bear, chital and a variety of birds & reptiles.  A typical day at Ranthambhore starts with a pre dawn wildlife safari.  The day can be an opportunity for relaxation, exploration or contemplation depending on your inclination.  After lunch you can head out again for wildlife viewing to the national park or could go visit the 1000 year old Ranthambhore fort.

Day 21: Ranthambhore  - Bharatpur (235 Km)

Today you’ll saddle-up one last time and head back to Bharatpur.  Having gone a full circle around Rajasthan you’ll be “homing” back to this bird sanctuary.  Today’s “Farewell” dinner will be a special occasion.

Day 22: Bharatpur - New Delhi

Today, It’ll be time to say your good-bye’s to your fellow travelers & Rajasthan.  You will be transferred to the Bharatpur Railway Station where you’ll catch a train to New Delhi.  At the New Delhi Railway Station you’ll be met by an ABoriginal Tours rep who’ll transfer you to a convenient location (like Connaught Place) which shall be the “end” of your tour.  If you’ve purchased a “Farewell” add-on you’ll be transferred to the hotel where your accommodation has been arranged.

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Below is a day by day itinerary of the above tour where we’ve laid out a probable account of how the tour will proceed.  We’ve given tourist information like places of interest etc. in our Destination Guide.  This is a provisional itinerary and events beyond our control can spoil any pre-planned itinerary, hence having a flexible attitude is very crucial on such tours.  Since our accommodations are booked in advance we make every effort to reach our destination for the day.
ITINERARY - NEW DELHI TO NEW DELHI.
What’s not Included in the price
Transfers to/from Airports/Railway stations
Travel insurance policy covering use of motorcycle
Motorcycle damage deposit (€500.00 deductible)
5 Lunches (specified in detailed itinerary)
All drinks / beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Vaccinations and personal medication
Visa fee for India
Holiday insurance, Travel health insurance
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, tips, gifts, telephone or fax services, emergency evacuation costs, fines.
Local sight-seeing and guide charges
Entry fees and camera fees for museums, forts, temples, monuments and other such places
Anything not explicitly mentioned in the “What’s Included” section
What’s Included in the price
21 nights Twin share accommodation in double-bed rooms/tents with en-suite bathroom
AC Chair car Express Train fare between New Delhi & Agra/Bharatpur
Air conditioned car transfers between Agra & Bharatpur (including visit to Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri)
Most Meals ( 59 of 64, Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners)
Latest Royal Enfield motorcycle including fuel, oil and maintenance
Experienced motorcycle mechanics
English-speaking Ride leader & support crew (Certified in First-Aid)
Comfortable Support vehicle with driver (for luggage, gear & occasional passengers)
21 NIGHTS RAJASTHAN TOUR.
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