Day 1: Jaipur
Upon arrival at the airport, K2K Expeditions's coordinator will get connected with you as per your flight timings and further pass on the information about your accommodation. You are free today to explore locally on your own. Evening, you all will gather in the hotel for briefing about the entire journey. Overnight stay
Day 2: Jaipur to Jodhpur (350 kilometers / 218 miles)
Get ready to hit the road, post your breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be traveling to Jodhpur and the distance you need to cover is 338.8 km. It should take you no more than 5 hours 50 minutes to reach your destination. Upon arrival, you complete your check-in procedure and then head out to scout through the city. The first destination on your itinerary is the Umaid Bhavan Palace. Built-in the year 1944, it derives its names from the then Maharaja, Raja Umaid Singh.
The architecture of the place is an example of the art-deco and the Indo-colonial style of the ’30s. Well, all K2K Expeditions can say is that you should have a look for yourself and trust them, you will not be disappointed. The next destination in Jodhpur is the Mehrangarh Fort. Not just the fort, but the museum of this place is also worth your time. The fort derives its name from Mehr-Garh, where “Mehr” means sun and “Garh” is a fort. It is amongst the largest and most beautiful forts of India and is one of the major attractions frequented by tourists.
Post this tiring, yet satisfying day, you can make your way back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 3: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer via Pokhran (300 kilometers / 185 miles)
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for what is going to be a very exciting day of riding as we make our way from the blue city to the golden city. This, usually six-hour, the ride can sometimes take a little more time as riders tend to take a few extra breaks to capture the beautiful landscape on offer.
Two-thirds into your journey, you will ride through the well-known village of Pokhran. On arrival, get some rest at the hotel/camp and later go out to explore the desert-town of Rajasthan. The heritage sites, the historical temples, the glimmering bazaars – Jaisalmer is as authentic Rajasthan gets. Later, find yourself a quiet spot and watch the city’s sandstone-structures turn golden as the sun sets far in the west.
Day 4: Jaisalmer to Longewala to Jaisalmer (280 kilometers / 174 miles)
Riding through the desert, Indo-Pak border town Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel/camp and get ready for an adventurous day of riding through the vast Thar Desert. During the entire ride, you will be able to see a lot of camel-carts maneuvering the sand dunes on both sides of the road. There will be desert-sand as far as you can see so make sure you get a little dirty in the sand as getting that picture clicked with your bike against the desert-backdrop. After riding for a couple of hours, arrive in the border town of Longewala – the battleground of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Visit the Longewala War Museum and check out the fighter-jets, weapons, tanks used in the war. After exploring the area’s surroundings, we will ride back to Jaisalmer in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel/campsite.
Day 5: Jaisalmer to Bikaner (370 kilometers / 230 miles)
After breakfast, today you will continue your ride to Bikaner. After reaching Bikaner proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Rao Bikaji, visit the Junagarh Fort, constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Jai Singh, a general in the Moghul Emperor Akbar's army. Junagarh Fort includes Anup Mahal, Gaj Temple, Sheesh Mahal, Prachin Museum, and Lalgarh Palace. The city is also called the "Camel Country". Visit the camel-breeding farm - the only one in Asia (Asia's biggest camel breeding farm). Also, visit the Karni Mata Temple.
Day 6: Bikaner to Pushkar (280 kilometers / 174 miles)
After breakfast, today's ride takes you to Pushkar. Pushkar is best known for its Brahma Temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near Pushkar Lake. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma - Creator of the Universe, is worshipped. While Pushkar is a city of pilgrimage with over 500 temples and ghats, it is also famous for its annual Camel Fair, held during October/November. Visit temples and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Pushkar to Jaipur (180 kilometers / 112 miles)
Todays’ ride takes you to Jaipur, the Pink City. Jaipur, the “City of Victory” was the 3rd capital of the Mogul Empire and is the capital of Rajasthan. As today is the last day and after reaching Jaipur you will continue your further plans. You have to start today’s ride early in the morning so, that we reach Jaipur before 12:00 PM. After reaching Jaipur you will do small sightseeing of Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amer Fort. Later Evening, K2K Expeditions will drop you at Jaipur Airport and book your flight at late night.
Skill level 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