Glimpse Of Rajasthan

Day 1-New Delhi

In the morning we come to pick you up at the New Delhi Airport or any pick-up point. Our representatives are there to provide you with all the services and soon you’ll be introduced to the motorbikes and all the details about the tour. In order to get familiarized with the motorcycle, we’ll take you for a test ride for 5 km around Delhi. Then we will explain you the riding skills/rules for the expedition.

Stay at:www.ashokacountryresorts.com

Places to Visit:Karol Bagh Asia’s biggest motorcycle market

Day 2-New Delhi – Mandawa

Early morning, Go-Pro Cameras on helmets, riding gears, Royal Enfield Bikes, let’s start riding towards Mandawa. Referred as the “open-air art gallery” of Rajasthan, the entire Shekhawati region is dotted with fascinating mansions (havelis) embellished with frescoes & colorfully painted walls. Rest of the day at leisure to have a glimpse of its sumptuous havelis and fort.

Places to Visit:Mandawa fort

Stay at:www.heritagemandawa.com

Day 3 -Mandawa – Bikaner

Today is our first day on the desert highway, with pure motorbike adventure on the road to Bikaner, an imposing walled city of palaces and colorful bazaars. Formerly the capital of the princely state of Bikaner, the city was founded by Rao Bika in 1486and from its small origins it has developed into the fifth largest city in Rajasthan.

Stay at:www.Sagarpalace.com

Day 4-Bikaner

Free sightseeing through this vibrant and energizing outpost feel desert town. Places worth to visit:” Junagarth fort” and its temples and palaces are preserved as museums and provide insight into the grandiose living style of the past Maharajas of Rajasthan,” Karni Mata Temple” Karni Mata is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga , “Laxmi Niwas” Palace The magnificent structure in red sandstone is one of the most popular attractions for tourists in Bikaner..

Places to Visit:Junagarh fort, Monkey temple ,Karni Mata temple

Stay at: www.narendrabhawan.com

Day 5-Bikaner – Jaisalmer

Ride to the “Golden City”. Lied in the heart of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is named after Maharawal Jaisal Singh, a Rajput king who founded the city in 1156 AD. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish-golden sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace. The town is surrounded by several ornate Jain temples finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert) It is the largest district of Rajasthan and one of the largest in the country. on the west & south-west by the Pakistani border. While Jaisalmer may always have been remote, it is filled with many artistic structures and monuments of local historical importance. Jaisalmer’s medieval mud fortress and walled township make it a popular tourist destination.

Stay at:www.ranapalace.com

Day 6-Jaisalmer – Thar desert

Head to the Thar desert The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is the world’s 17th largest desert, and the world’s 9th largest subtropical desert.Thar Desert provides the recreational value in terms of desert festivals organized every year. the people of the desert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor, romance and tragedy.where we’ll sleep in tented camps and admire a sumptuous sunset plunging the desert into golden glow colors. A cultural program of Rajasthani music and dance will also be organized.

Highlights:Camel safari,Folk dance ,Jeep Safari on Thar Desert

Stay at:www,jaisalmerdesertcamp.com

Day 7-The Jaismler(Camel Ride)

On that day, be ready for a camel ride and Jeep safari through the stark and austere beauty of Jaisalmer desolate landscape. On our way back to the Golden City, we’ll visit Barabagh cenotaphs , A descendant of Maharawal Jaisal Singh, the founder of the state and Maharaja of Jaisalmer State, Jai Singh II (1688–1743), commissioned a dam to create a water tank during his reign in the 16th century. This made the desert green in this area,After his death on September 21, 1743, his son Lunkaran built a beautiful garden next to the lake and a chhatri (Hindi for cenotaph) the Lodurva Jain temple which are situated 6 kms far from Jaisalmer. After the visit, the day is yours for a free sightseeing of the city and its many artistic structures and monuments of local historical importance

Day 8-Jaisalmer – Jodhpur

Head to the “Blue City” of Rajasthan. We start our ride early morning as we have to cover 337 km to reach to Jodhpur, on the way, there’s are magical landscapes and to ride in Rajasthan means every place something stories to surprise us….

Place to visit:Meghangarh fort

Stay at:www.kuchamanhaveli.com

Day 9-Jodhpur

Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan, royal city founded in 1459. After its population crossed a million, it has been declared as the second “Metropolitan City” of Rajasthan.The city is known as the “Sun City” for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all the year round. It is also referred to as the “Blue City” due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.The Place we visit on that day Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) and Flying Fox.
On the program, after visit of main sites you are free for sightseeing in the, with imposing city walls, the bazaars of the old city, the beautiful historic buildings and scenic landscapes of the city are worth a visit.

Stay at:www.kuchamanhaveli.com

Day 10-Jodhpur – Pushkar

Leaving Jodhpur, you’ll head north east to Pushkar, one of the oldest existing cities of India. The date of its actual origin is not known, but legend associates Lord Brahma with its creation. This holy town is famous for its lake where pilgrims descend to bath in the sacred waters, various ghats and temples spread all around it.Mythology : Pushkar in Sanskrit means blue lotus flower. Hindus believe that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar. Pushkar word may be derived from word ‘Pushkarni’means- lake. It may be derived from word Pushpa means flower and Kar means hand.Very interesting place to get connected and know some Hindu believes …

Pushkar lake,Sarastwati temple

Stay at:www.pushkarregency.com

Day 11-Puskar-Jaipur

Our trip continues towards the state capital of Rajasthan. Known as the “Pink City”, Jaipur is the largest city and capital of Rajasthan and was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. The city today has a population of 3.1 million.

Day 12 Jaipur Local Visit

Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India and was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia. The day is yours for sightseeing into the Pink City. Lush palaces, gardens, temples, forts, arts and crafts, traditional shops, Jaipur has a lot to offer in that field.Our Visit on that day are the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort.Amber fort info : Amber, or Amer, derives its name from the Ambikeshwar Temple, built atop the Cheel ka Teela. However, local folklore suggests that the fort derives its name from Amba, the Mother Goddess who was the protector of the world.We have a lot to know about this magical city Jaipur with culture , there traditional food to taste on our motorcycle ride.

Places to visit:Hawa Mahal,Jal Mahal,City Palace, Amer Fort,Jaigarh Fort,Rajputana custom motorcycles visit

Stay At:www.shahpurahouse.com/Hotel rani mahal

Day 13 Jaipur – Agra

Early morning,
let’s start riding towards Agra and the legendary Taj Mahal dedicated to eternal love of an Emperor for his favorite Queen! the distance is 239 kms approx.Though Agra’s history is largely recognised with Mughal Empire, the place was established much before it and has linkages since Mahabharat period and Mahirshi Angira in 1000 BC.
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world, the mausoleum of Shah Jahan’s favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It is one of the New Seven Wonders of the world.
The Taj Mahal is regarded by many as the best example of Mughal architecture and is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India”

Place to visit:Taj mahal

Stay at:hotel retreat

Day 14 Agra – Newdelhi

Back to the Capital where our riding days come to the end, full of good memories and fascinating experiences. Here it’s a time to do some shopping for the family and friends, collect all the tour pictures during our farewell party with Hardev Motors Team!We hope that you spent an enjoyable trip with us.

Highlights:Farewell party,Certificate of participation

Stay at:www.ashokacountryresorts.com

Day 15 Delhi -Departure

After lunch, a transfer to the New Delhi airport organized by our team as per your schedule.

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