Rajasthan

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Sam Sand Dunes, Jailsalmer

Jal Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

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10-Days Guided Motorcycle Expedition

Dates: January 10-19, 2025

Cost: Starts at ₹74,000

Overview

Embark on a thrilling motorcycle tour of Rajasthan, where ancient tales and vibrant culture come alive amidst the golden sands. This journey will take you through mesmerizing sand dunes, where the desert wind whispers stories of bygone eras.

Explore magnificent forts and opulent palaces, witnessing the architectural marvels of Rajasthan's rich history. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture, savoring traditional cuisine and colorful festivals.

This adventure promises an unforgettable experience, weaving together the essence of Rajasthan's majestic heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality, making it a ride of a lifetime.

SKILL

Intermediate

DURATION

10 Days / 9 Nights

START

Jaipur

ACCOMMODATION

3-Star Hotel Rooms / Desert Camps

SUPPORT VEHICLE

Included

DISTANCE

1650 Kms

GROUP SIZE

15 Max / 8 Min

END

Udaipur

TERRAIN

90% Tarmac

10% Off-road

DAILY RIDES

100 - 350 Kms

Tour Highlights

Stroll through Jaipur’s vibrant streets and visit Amer Fort and Hawa Mahal
Admire the wall-paintings and fresnos at Havelis in Mandawa
Meet the sacred rats at Karni Mata Temple in Bikaner
Walk through the ancient Golden Fort of Jaisalmer
Enjoy a camel ride and cultural dance show at Sam Sand Dunes
Explore the majestic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur
Witness the world’s second-longest fort wall at Kumbhalgarh
Marvel at the intricate Jain temple complex in Ranakpur
Visit the unique Bullet Baba Temple in Pali
Fall in love with the romantic charm of Udaipur, the Venice of the East
Hot Air balloon ride and Elephant Conservation (optional)

Itinerary

Jaipur (50 Kms)

We start the tour with a meet a greet where you get to meet the tour leader, crew and fellow participants. Then we embark on a two-hour heritage walking tour of Jaipur's old city. Discover the essence of Jaipur as an expert guide leads you through vibrant streets filled with intriguing locals, traditional architecture, and historic buildings.

Later, we visit other significant attractions in Jaipur, including Kishore Niwas, Jaigarh Fort, Amer Palace, and more.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Jaipur.

Jaipur - Bikaner (360 Kms)

We start the early after breakfast to avoid the city traffic. The route for the day will take us through Mandawa famous for its architectural grandeur, including its palaces, mansions, and its colorful art, including wall paintings and frescos.

Mandawa is a town with a rich cultural heritage. It was an important stop for traders and merchants on the silk route. It is said that the merchants were so rich, that they used to loan money to the Kings. Post lunch, we ride to the next destination - Bikaner.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Bikaner.

Bikaner – Local sightseeing

After a relaxed breakfast, we head to the Junagarh Fort of Bikaner, a magnificent structure around which the city of Bikaner grew up. Then we proceed to Rampuria Haveli which is a beautiful specimen constructed of Dulmera red sandstone as the crucial base material.

Get ready to witness the wonder of Karni Mata aka Rat temple of Rajasthan, home to nearly 20,000 rats. Its believed the rats are the descendants of the goddess and the locals offer food to them.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Bikaner.

Bikaner - Jaisalmer (320 Kms)

After an early breakfast and we embark on a captivating journey covering approximately 320 km from Bikaner to Jaisalmer, where modern technology meets natural wonders. This ride offers a remarkable fusion of solar farms, the iconic Indira Gandhi Canal, and a striking contrast between lush greenery and serene sand dunes.

Along the way, we stop at the Khichan Bird Sanctuary. Unlike its sun-baked surroundings, Khichan boasts a vibrant green patch – a testament to a remarkable story of human-wildlife coexistence. This seemingly ordinary village has become a world-renowned birding destination, famed for its annual congregation of Demoiselle Cranes.

Overnight stay in Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Jaisalmer - Longewala - Kuldara - Jaisalmer (300 Kms)

Our first stop for the day will be Longewala. The Battle of Longewala was one of the major decisive battles fought on the Western sector during the India - Pakistan War of 1971 and the Tanot temple has an interesting story around it.

Later we ride to the ghost village of Kuldhara. Three centuries ago it was a prosperous town, but today it is an abandoned village shrouded in mystery.

Explore the Sam Sand Dunes on camel back. As twilight deepens, a group of local performers gathers around a campfire. They gracefully move to the rhythm of traditional dance, their colorful costumes adding a vivid contrast to the muted tones of the desert.

Overnight stay at Swiss tents in Sam Sand Dunes.

Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (265 Kms)

After a early breakfast, we first visit the ghost village of Rajasthan - Kuldaara. The village has been abandoned for close to three centuries and its believed to be cursed by the residents when they left the place.

Then we set head to Pokhran, where India conducted its landmark first nuclear tests in 1974, as part of the 'Smiling Buddha' operation.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Jodhpur.

Jodhpur - Local Sightseeing

After a relaxed breakfast, we explore the city of Jodhpur aka "Blue City", adorned with architectural marvels, and renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship. Mehrangarh fort, Ummed Bhavan, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Garden are some of the must visit places in Jodhpur.

Later we ride to Osian, an ancient town located in Rajasthan. It’s an oasis in the Thar Desert and has been known as the Khajuraho of Rajasthan for its temple. Osian Desert is renowned for its intricately carved Jain and Hindu Temples, such as Surya Temple and Sachiya Mata Temple.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Jodhpur.

Jodhpur - Udaipur (300 Kms)

Embark on a captivating journey covering approximately 300 kms from Jodhpur. On the day of our Journey, we shall visit the only temple dedicated for a motorcycle anywhere in the World, Om Banna Temple.

From here, we head to the Jain temple at Ranakpur. This absolutely stunning, 15th century temple complex in Rajasthan comprises of 1444 intricately carved pillars, 24 pillared halls accompanied by 80 domes which are borne by 400 columns and a must-visit place.

Later we ride to the Second Longest Fort wall in the world - Kumbhalgarh fort, also called as the Great Wall of India.

Overnight stay at Hotel in Udaipur

Jaisalmer - Local Sightseeing

After a relaxed breakfast, we explore buzzing life inside the Jaisalmer fort, one of the very few "living forts" in the world, as nearly one fourth of the old city's population still resides within the fort.

Later, we visit the Jain temples followed by Bada Bagh cenotaphs which are part of the Jaisalmer fort, a UNESCO World heritage site.

Overnight stay in Hotel in Jaisalmer.

Udaipur - Local Sightseeing

We kick off the day with a visit to the Udaipur City Palace, a magnificent structure built over nearly 400 years. Renowned as the largest palace in Rajasthan, it stands as Udaipur’s most iconic and popular tourist attraction.

With this, the tour officially comes to an End. You can choose to either Check-out and travel back home or extend for another day at an additional cost and explore Udaipur.

In the late evening, we’ll enjoy a serene boat ride on Lake Pichola, offering breathtaking views of the stunning Lake Palace, famously featured in the James Bond movie Octopussy.

Inclusions

Accommodation in premium 3-star Hotel rooms or Heritage Home stays or Desert Camps
2 Meals (Breakfast and Dinner) on all tour days
Water, soft drinks and coffee / tea in connection with the meals
Experienced English-speaking Tour leader on his bike
Trained mechanic for the entire tour (Minimum 6 riders)
Backup vehicle with driver to carry your luggage (Minimum 6 riders)
Entry fee for all national parks and planned sightseeing places
Camel ride in Sam Sand Dunes
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges for backup vehicle
First-Aid during the tour
Tour Certificate and Souvenirs

Exclusions

Airfare & Visa
International Driving License
Damages to the Rental motorcycle
Breakfast on Day 1 & Dinner on Day 11
Fuel for the motorcycle
Hot Air balloon ride and Tie Dye factory visit entry fee
Any expense incurred due to unforeseen circumstances like landslides, earthquakes, accidents etc
All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature such as snacks, alcohol, table drinks, laundry, tips to drivers or local guides or to any hotel staff.
Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). We highly recommend you arrange an appropriate insurance in your home country

Things to Carry

Passport & Visa (For Foreign participants)
Original Driving License AND/OR International Driving Permit
DOT/ECE/ISI Full face helmet with visor or goggles
Riding Gear (Jacket, Riding Pants or Jeans with knee guards, Gloves & Boots)
Rain gear (Top & Bottom)
Hydration pack / Water bottle
Prescription medicines if any
Spare power glasses if applicable
Small backpack or Day pack to carry essentials along on the bike
Cash in local currency in different denominations

Packages
Motorcycle - Rider

Own Motorcycle - ₹ 83,500/-
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 - ₹ 94,500/-
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 - ₹ 1,04,000/-

Motorcycle - Pillion

Price - ₹ 79,000/-

Own SUV

Price - ₹ 74,000/- (per person)

Seat in SUV (Innova or Luxury Van)

Price - ₹ 82,000/- (per person)

Single room upgrade - ₹ 20,000/- extra

Cost is inclusive of all taxes.

Above pricing is exclusive for Indian Citizens. Foreigners, please get in touch with us for more details.

Note:
A refundable security deposit of ₹ 10,000 is payable for rental motorcycle for any minor damages during the tour.

Booking Policy:
Booking advance is ₹ 25,000/-
50% of balance payment must be done 60 days before the tour start date.
The final pending amount has to be paid 30 days before the tour start date.

Cancellation policy:
For any cancellation before 30 days, full amount will be refunded.
20-30 days, 50% will be deducted.
10-20 days - 75% will be deducted.
Less than 10 days - No refund.

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RAJASTHAN

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10-Days Guided Motorcycle Expedition

Dates: January 10-19, 2025

Cost: Starts at ₹74,000

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