Encounter ancient forts, towering monuments, and exotic wildlife cycling through Rajasthan
The guided 14-day Rajasthan Cycling Tour perfectly combines the adventure of a cycling excursion with an exploration into the scenery and history of beautiful India. This cycling tour immerses you in India’s culture with each kilometre. The Rajasthan Scenic Cycling Tour takes you to a collection of must-visit cities and stunning national parks, from Delhi to Udaipur to Jaipur to Sariska.
Amid the towering, impressive buildings, you’ll also encounter scenic views over countryside fields, sparkling lakes, bird sanctuaries, and one of the main highlights: a tiger reserve. Explore Rajasthan’s best on this unforgettable cycling tour!
Highlights of the Rajasthan Cycling Tour
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Rajasthan Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
Meet and greet a tour representative upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to spend at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Exploring Delhi
Enjoy a tasty breakfast before embarking on a tour around Old and New Delhi. You’ll start by checking out the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site. From here, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid. You’ll pass by Chandni Chowk en route (a bustling shopping area). You’ll also check out the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, the Raj Ghat.
After lunch, visit the Sikh Temple, Qutub Minar, and the India Gate. What a day!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Delhi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Fly to Udaipur
Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival, meet and greet a tour representative and check into your hotel.
In the afternoon, you’ll go on a guided walk around the city. Check out the City Palace that sits on the banks of Lake Pichola. Walk around the old market and enjoy tasty street food before going on a boat ride. You’ll have dinner by the lake, before preparing for your cycling journey ahead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Udaipur
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Cycling “The City of Lakes”
Get ready for your first day of cycling! Between riding along the lakes surrounding Udaipur, you’ll catch glimpses of locals farming in the peaceful countryside.
En route, you may get to see langurs, cows, goats, peacocks, and kingfishers. After the relaxing ride, opt to watch a cultural show organized by Bagore Ki Haveli.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Udaipur
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Cycle to Kumbhalgarh
Take a short shuttle in the morning before cycling along one of the most scenic routes on this trip. You’ll ascend the Aravalli mountain range, enjoying its rolling green hills. Admire how the Anogeissus Pendula, a unique-looking plant, paints the ground here.
During the evening, you’ll go to the 15th-century Kumbhalgarh Fort, where 365 temples sit within a 35 kilometre wall.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kumbhalgarh
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Cycle to Ranakpur Jain Temple
Follow an undulating trail in a refreshing forest en route to Ghanerao. After lunch, you’ll get a chance to explore the Ranakpur Jain Temple, a towering architectural masterpiece (bring a camera!).
Admire the marble rock, etched with carvings of 108 snakes and 1444 pillars.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ghanerao
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Cycle to Pali
You’ve got quite a scenic ride ahead today after breakfast. Cycle through yellow mustard fields along a flat, relaxing route.
When you arrive at the palace (yes, palace) you’ll stay at tonight, you’ll want to spend your evening basking in the amenities!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pali
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Ride to Jodhpur
Begin your day with a quiet adventure through narrow roads, passing villagers and their animals. You might also see camels, goats, and other wild animals like blackbuck, blue bulls, and if you’re lucky, the Indian gazelle.
Enjoy lunch at a homestay before taking a shuttle to Jodhpur, a lovely city of blue-roofed buildings. Stop at Mehrangarh Fort and admire the stunning city view from here. Then, spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jodhpur
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9 Train Ride to Jaipur
Early in the morning, you’ll catch the train to Jaipur. You’ll arrive in the pink-tinted city in the late morning.
After you get settled, go on an arts & crafts walk with a local guide. Enjoy getting to know the city!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jodhpur
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10 Fortresses of Jaipur
Begin your day with a visit to the Kacchawaha Fortress. Marvel at the large courtyard and lake views. You can also opt to walk to Jaigarh Fort.
Afterwards, spend the rest of the day at your leisure!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jodhpur
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 Cycle to Sariska
Begin the day by transferring to your next cycling point, where you’ll begin a mystical ride to Sariska. En route, pass through the rolling Aravalli hills, shimmering lakes, and an ancient fortress, Bhangarh Fort.
Eventually, you’ll reach Sariska, where Bengal tigers roam!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sariska
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12 Sariska Loop Ride
Ride along a beautiful loop in Sariska—be on the lookout for tigers! This reserve also hosts an array of other animals, including leopards, a jungle cat, golden jackals, chitals, striped hyenas, and so many more. Avid bird watchers will see Sariska as the ultimate place to be.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Sariska
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 13 Cycle to Bharatpur
Enjoy a soothing ride through the countryside before stopping at Abhaneri for lunch. Visit the largest step wall, which was built more than 1,000 years ago, Chand Baori.
In the evening, you will get to cycle through a bird sanctuary!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bharatpur
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 14 Explore the Taj Mahal
After a relaxing morning, transfer to Agra to visit one of the most significant, architecturally impressive monuments in the world, the Taj Mahal. Now that’s a memory for a lifetime!
The tour ends once you get dropped off at the international airport in Delhi.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Rajasthan Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This guided cycling tour of Rajasthan is always run as a private tour for your group only and the price depends on the size of your group. Please note that the prices might increase during public holidays.
Prices below are per person:
- Guided groups of 2: from $2,397 USD
Accommodation on the Rajasthan Cycling Tour
This tour will have you staying in 3-5 star hotels with modern amenities. Many hotels offer convenient locations with great atmosphere.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may be swapped for other similar accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible. Rooms are double occupancy and solo travellers will pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Ikhaya Boutique Hotel in Chennai ★★★
This boutique guesthouse offers a clean, simple refuge from the bustle of the city.
Karohi Haveli Hotel in Udaipur ★★★
Located atop a hill, this lovely hotel offers a stunning view of the lake and stacked hillside homes lining the shore. Enjoy the pool here!
The Aodhi Hotel in Kumbhalgarh ★★★
This hotel, close to the Kumbhalgarh Fort, offers a pleasant getaway. Relax in the pool or explore the nearby trails.
Ghanerao Royal Castle Hotel in Ghanerao ★★★
Full of character, the Ghanerao Royal Castle offers impressive high-ceilinged rooms and WiFi, a pool, and a bar!
Sardar Samand Lake Palace in Jodhpur ★★
Feel like royalty in this relaxing, luxurious palace, where a swimming pool overlooks the lake glimmering below. The ambiance here is truly special!
Pal Haveli Hotel in Jodhpur
Enjoy the intricate, elegant carvings and architectural style of this hotel. It feels exotic while still being welcoming and cozy.
Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur ★★★★★
This luxurious hotel earned the 2020 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best title on TripAdvisor. It will have you basking in total luxury!
Vanaashrya in Alwar ★★★★
Packed with charm, this hotel gives you a chance to relax in the bliss of nature as it sits in the thick of the jungle below the Aravalli ranges.
The Bagh Hotel in Bharatpur ★★★★
Enjoy the relaxing amenities offered at this hotel, including a spa, pool, on-site restaurant, bar and lounge, and public WiFi.
What’s Included in the Rajasthan Cycling Tour?
Meals
13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 12 dinners are included on this tour. Light snacks, refreshments, and water will be provided as you cycle.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 13 nights are included on this tour. Accommodations before or after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage is included as required throughout the tour. A car will follow behind you as you cycle should you need a break.
Also Included
- Cycling guide
- Local guides for villages and cities
- Support vehicle following riders (it will also carry extra bikes in case something happens to yours)
- High-quality mountain bikes (Giant) and e-bikes
- Helmets
Not included
- Flights to and from Delhi
- Flight from Delhi to Udaipur
- Accommodations before and after the tour
- Tour guide gratuities
- Personal necessities such as phone calls and laundry
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
Frequently Asked Questions about Rajasthan Cycling Tour
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Rajiv has been working as a guide since 1996, and fell in love with sharing the ancient cultural and social roots of India with travellers. Rajiv believes that the diversity of India’s different regions in terms of food, language, and culture makes travelling the country an experience like no other. Rajiv runs all kinds of tours, but especially enjoys trekking tours. He’s climbed mountains up to 8,000 feet in -10 degrees with groups and considers those to be his greatest achievements as a guide.
- Q: What is your favourite trip to lead?
- A: I enjoy giving people walking tours of the city, because that’s the best way to give a vivid introduction to the country and also because there is an element of surprise on the streets. It cannot be controlled or planned, and I immensely enjoy presenting that world to them.
- Q: What is one experience anybody visiting your country should have?
- A: Learning to cook traditional Indian food.
- Q: What is one local dish or drink that visitors absolutely have to try?
- A: Masala Dosa, it’s very tasty.
- Q: What is the best part about guiding?
- A: Providing them with more than they expected and noticing and taking care of any discomforts the guests might experience. Sometimes the guests don’t say it, so as a guide you have to be very attentive to that.