Trails of Rajasthan

Soon after breakfast we begin our rather relaxed ride to the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur. With great roads for company the ride is ought to be absolutely enjoyable and an absolute breeze. Our first pit stop would be the Mehrangarh Fort, which is one of the largest forts in India. It houses some of the precious relics exhibiting Indian chivalry life. Nestling on a rocky hill, the fort offers a breath taking view of Jodhpur.The evening is at leisure and you can walk around the local bazaar trying out some lip smacking street food. Overnight stay at hotel.

The princely state is all about colours that bring your senses to life in ways beyond imagination. We begin our ride towards the Golden City of India – Jaisalmer. The colour comes from the yellow sand and yellow stone used in construction. We will ride to the Jaisalmer fort, where a quarter of the city’s population continues to live on. During your time in the city you will also encounter the heart melting hospitality and the people who are known for being the warmest in the county. In the evening, enjoy a sun downer on the Sam Sand Dunes while watching a beautiful sunset. Dinner is also served on the dunes under a starry sky. Overnight stay at campsite.

Today’s ride is going to be an adventurous one as we make our way to experience a significant part of history tucked away in the desert. Our day trip to the Longewala post will be sure to blow your mind away. Soon after Ramgarh the landscape changes and there are no human settlements for miles one end. And then we finally arrive at Tanot which is like an oasis in the desert. Legend has it that through the entire 1971 war the temple of Tanot survived the heavy shelling. The BSF has great faith in the supernatural powers of deity and maintains the temple premises. We continue our ride to the Longewala war memorial, which needs no introduction. It was erected in remembrance of the the soldiers who fought one of the most furious battles between India and Pakistan during the 1971 war. After having spent time at the memorial we ride back to Jaisalmer. The evening would be at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Gear up for a long ride today as we cover almost 500 Kms going through the jungles and small hills. The city of Udaipur is known for its series of artificial lakes and royal residences.The site that is worth mentioning is Lake Pichola which has a complex of 11 beautiful palaces with beautiful peacock mosaics.The gleaming lake the fabulous palaces, havelis, temples and bustling markets with the majestic Aravalli Hillls in the backdrop, make Udaipur a picturesque destination. We will also ride to the City Palace which is great place of interest for travellers from across the world. The evening is at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.

Our morning begins for a relaxed ride along the highway towards the  city of Pushkar which is nicknamed ‘Tirth Raj’. The nickname denotes its kinglike position of pilgrimage sites for Hindus as it houses the famous Lord Brahma Temple. We will also ride along the Pushkar Lake and make it in time for watching a great sunset. Pushkar is a very vibrant city and the cafe culture is quite prominent. You can spend the remainder of the evening exploring local markets. Overnight stay at hotel.

Todays ride is again a leisurely one, but making it in time will allow us to spend time exploring the bustling ‘Pink City’ – Jaipur. Our first stop would be the Amer Fort which is perched on a hill in the suburbs of Jaipur. The fort was once the capital of the of Rajasthan. After spending some time soaking in the grandeur and magnificence of the fort and its architecture we ride towards the City Palace. The evening is at leisure and can be spent shopping in the charming markets of the Old City.Overnight stay at hotel.

This is the final day of the ride and we will begin early after breakfast to ride back to New Delhi. We bid this adventure a heavyhearted farewell and make our way back home with stories that will live with us a lifetime.