(No availability) 7 Day Cycling Adventure through Rajasthan in India

Savor the scenic beauty as you pedal past fields and hamlets along the foothills of the Aravali range. Enjoy a village safari, folk dance, and music performance, and visit the magnificent marble temple of Ranakpur. You can also opt to visit the Mehargarh Fort at Jodhpur and take a city tour of Udaipur. If you are looking for an immersive adventure then this one is for you.

• Cycle through the Rajasthan countryside
• Village safari at Bhenswara
• Visit the magnificent marble temple of Ranakpur
• Explore the “Blue City” of Jodhpur and “Lake City” of Udaipur
• Live folk dance performance at Udaipur

Daily itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi by international flight. A KVT representative will meet you at the airport and assist you in the vehicle. Later transfer to hotel. The rest of the time free to relax at the hotel or do independent activities. Optional half-day Delhi sightseeing can be arranged at an additional cost.

• Stay: Hotel

Day 2: Depart Delhi, arrive in Jodhpur, afternoon short cycling around, and optional visit to Meharangarh Fort

After breakfast departure to Delhi Airport for a flight to Jodhpur. A KVT representative will meet you and take you to the hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you will check your bicycles for some last-minute adjustments, followed by a briefing from the tour leader about the trip. You then head out for sightseeing on two wheels around the city. Optional, you can also ride your cycles through the winding uphill road to visit the magnificent Meharangarh Fort and witness a great view of the “Blue City”.

• Distance: Around 15 kilometers / 9.3 miles
• Meals: Breakfast
• Stay: Hotel

Day 3: Drive and cycle to Bhenswara, late afternoon village safari

Today, you drive for around 45 minutes to get to Rohet, from where you start cycling. You cycle from Rohet for around 50 kilometers to reach Bhadrujan. You pedal through the country roads, crossing villagers working in the mustard fields and camel carts passing you by. From Bhadrujan, you load your bikes on the coach and drive to Bhenswara. Upon arrival, you check into a heritage hotel, restored from a 240-year-old castle.

Late afternoon, you head out for a village safari to get a unique glimpse into the lifestyle and everyday activities of rural village life. You see locals go about their daily work and get a glimpse into a rural Rajasthani household with its simple no-frills lifestyle. As the herdsmen direct the grazing cows back home after a day in the fields, the village experience comes to an end and you return to the hotel. In the evening, you enjoy a performance by local folk musicians at the hotel.

• Distance: Around 50 kilometers / 31 miles
• Meals: Breakfast and dinner
• Stay: Hotel

Day 4: Cycle and drive to Ranakpur, visit Jain Temple

Today, you cycle through stunning countryside going past fields and paddling along the foothills of the Aravali range with breathtaking views. You cycle for about 50 kilometers and later board the accompanying vehicle and drive to Ranakpur. Upon arrival, you will check into the hotel. In the afternoon, you visit the beautiful 15th-century Ranakpur Jain temple - beautifully carved from marble, with 29 halls supported by 1,444 pillars, each delicately carved with a different design.

• Cycling distance: Around 50 kilometers / 31 miles
• Meals: Breakfast
• Stay: Hotel

Day 5: Drive and cycle to Udaipur, evening folk dance performance

After breakfast, you drive to the topmost point of the Aravali hills where a Hindu temple is located. You enjoy the panoramic view from the top and then start to cycle downhill, riding along winding hilly roads and passing by small hamlets till you reach the foothills. You continue to ride through small villages till you reach the main highway.

From here, you board the vehicle and drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival, you check in to the hotel. In the evening, you proceed to Bagore-ki-Haveli to witness a popular live performance of music and dance that features puppet dance, folk dance, tribal dance, and much more.

• Distance: Around 40 - 50 kilometers / 24.9 - 31 miles
• Meals: Breakfast
• Stay: Hotel

Day 6: Udaipur - Early morning countryside cycling; optional afternoon city sightseeing and boat ride

Early morning, you head out to explore the countryside on your bikes. You ride through the beautiful countryside through some of the most eye-catching landscapes and pedal across village fields, crossing the lakes and letting the cold wind energize your mind and soul. You cross the Shilpgram, a village cooperative for tribal and rural artisans, and see their work. As you ride through the village, notice the indigenous paintings on the walls. You will continue with your ride till you reach Badi Lake crossing across fields and locals going for their daily field work.

After spending some time at the lake, you return to the hotel. This brings you to the end of the cycling trip. The rest of the time is free to explore the old city on your own. Optional: A guided city sightseeing tour can be arranged on additional payment. During the tour, you will visit the City Palace. Built-in 1725, it is an intriguing collection of buildings contributed by various Maharanas after Udai Singh.

Walk through the lanes of the old city till Jagdish Temple - the largest and most beautiful Indo-Aryan temple in Udaipur adorned with noteworthy sculpted images; and finally, visit Sahelion-Ki-Bari (Garden of Maids) - an ornamental garden built by Maharana Sangram Singh for his daughter and the ladies of the Queen's court. Later, you proceed for an exciting boat cruise on Lake Pichola and observe the setting of the sun over the Aravalis and see the heritage buildings changing their colors with the setting sun.

• Distance: Around 20 kilometers / 12.4 miles
• Meals: Breakfast
• Stay: Hotel

Day 7: Depart Udaipur

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Udaipur Airport for a flight for onward destination.

• Meals: Breakfast