8 Day Desert of Rajasthan Guided Motorcycle Tour in India

Day 1: Jaipur (arrival day)

Today you'll arrive at Jaipur Airport and be welcomed by a representative. Transfer to hotel. Jaipur is a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trappings of a modern metropolis but yet flavored strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Go for a half-day city tour to see Amber Fort, City Palace. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Jaipur - Mandawa (200 kilometers / 124 miles, 5 hours)

Say good morning to your travel partner, the Royal Enfield motorcycle. Have breakfast and start the motorbike riding to Shekhawati region. Mandawa is founded in the mid-18th century. It is dominated by an imposing fort, now a heritage hotel that is maintained in classic medieval style with modern luxuries. The archway is painted with interesting forms of Lord Krishna and his cowherds. Mandawa is famous for forts and havelis. Night stay at Heritage Hotel / Haveli.

Day 3: Mandawa - Bikaner (210 kilometers / 130 miles, 6 hours)

Have breakfast and start riding towards the desert city of Rajasthan, Bikaner. It is famous for its picturesque golden sand dunes, striking red sandstone forts, stunning palaces and havelis, and certainly its camel safaris. Rao Bikaji, a Rathore prince founded Bikaner in 1488 AD by transforming the barren land Jangladesh into a striking city. Evening is free to explore around. Have a stay in hotel.

Day 4: Bikaner - Jaisalmer (350 kilometers / 217 miles, 7 hours)

Have an early breakfast and start riding towards to Jaisalmer. On the way, you will see world famous place for migratory birds such as Kheechan. Kheechan is a village that is a home to the famous bird Demoiselle Cranes. Thousands of these birds migrate from Mongolia.

You will have a stop for photography and lunch at Kheechan and will continue the riding to Jaisalmer. By evening, you will be reaching Jaislamer, "the golden city". It would be a great experience to enter in Jaisalmer in evening, when the sun shows it the best of golden color. Have a comfortable stay in a hotel.

Day 5: Jaisalmer sightseeing and ride to Thar Desert (50 kilometers / 31 miles)

Have breakfast and start to visit World Heritage Site, Jaisalmer City. The name Jaisalmer evokes utter magic and vibrancy of the desert. It’s straight out of an Arabian Nights fable. Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, after whom the city finds its name, founded Jaisalmer in 1156 AD.

The Jaisalmer fort, known as Sonar Quila or the golden fort, rises from the sand and merges with the golden hues of the desert ambiance. The setting sun in its most colorful shades gives it a fairy tale appearance. Rests of the attractions are some Haveli with its fantastic architecture.

Post lunch ride to Thar Desert "Sam" village. Herds of camel and cows are attractions on the way to Sam. En-route, explore the haunted village of Kuldhara. Have a camel ride to reach on sand dunes and watch a beautiful sunset. In the evening, you will have campfire and cultural dance. Night stay will be in comfortable tents.

Day 6: Sam village - Jodhpur (330 kilometers / 205 miles, 7 hours)

Have breakfast and start riding to Jodhpur. It will be a relaxing ride. On the way, you will find giant windmills. Reach Jodhpur and explore city in evening. Have a stay in a hotel.

Day 7: Jodhpur sightseeing (50 kilometers / 31 miles)

Full day city tour to sun city Jodhpur. It was founded by Rao Jodha, the leader of the Rathore clan, in 1459 AD. The mammoth, imposing fortress (Mehrangarh) has a landscape dominating a rocky ridge with the eight gates leading out of fortress. Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace is the rest of attraction of the day. Have a stay in a hotel.

Day 8: Jodhpur - Jaipur (350 kilometers / 217 miles, 9 hours)

After breakfast, start riding on village roads. En-route, see Meera Temple at Merta. Meera was a fabled saint Princess of Merta and was one of the biggest devotee of Lord Krishna. Next stop would be the holy town of Pushkar. A famous pilgrimage for Hindus, Pushkar has Bramha Temple and many other temples around the holy lake on Ghats. Ride until evening and reach Jaipur. Tour ends with happy and unforgettable memories.

Skill level(s) required for this tour:

Intermediate:

• can ride for 3-4 hours
• average riding experience
• little assistance required
• comfortable with extreme curves and leans
• average experience with unsurfaced roads
• steep ascents and descents

Advanced:

• can ride for 5-6 hours
• extensive riding experience
• assistance on demand (if required)
• experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Note

For this tour, you can bring your own motorcycle or rent it from Sand2Snow Adventure. If you decide to rent one, you will get a well serviced Royal Enfield 350cc rental motorcycle with fuel and oil for above mentioned tour itinerary.

The tour will take you to fascinating cities in Rajasthan, such as Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and also Thar Desert area.

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Breakfast and dinner are included in price.

• 7 nights stay in twin room, hotel / camps (including breakfast and dinner), heritage / 3 star or equivalent.
• Air-conditioned transportation to local sightseeing in Jaipur
• Shared air-conditioned car / Tempo traveller / 4X4 Jeep for shared transport tour
• Minor repairs and spares included for the motorcycle
• Availability of experienced motorcycle mechanics throughout the tour
• Ride captain and support crew (English-speaking) with first-aid facility
• Comfortable support vehicle with driver will follow the ride (for luggage, gear, and occasional passengers)
• Cultural night and camel safari in Sam Sand Dunes
• 24 X 7 assistance from the ride control office in Jaipur
• Third party insurance for motorcycle

• Motorcycle damage deposit (650 USD deductible)
• All lunches
• All drinks / beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
• Vaccinations and personal medication
• Airport pick up and drop off for 150 USD
• 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 for Ranthambore National Park
• Entry fees and camera fees for museums, forts, temples, monuments and other such places
• Anything not explicitly mentioned in the “What’s included" section

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.