Biking Through Desert Country of Rajasthan

Day 10 - Sam / Jaisalmer / Jodhpur

After breakfast we bike back to Jaisalmer. We would have a couple of rooms for wash and change. The afternoon is free. In the evening we board an overnight train to Jodhpur (D-2210, A-0730-next day). Accommodation would be first class cabins and bed rolls/blankets would be provided.

Overnight on Train

Day 11 - Jodhpur

Meeting and assistance upon arrival and transfer to hotel Ajit Bhawan Palace. After breakfast we pick up our bikes to visit the massive Jodhpur Fort, set on top of a hill. The biking would quite steep from the foot of the hill to the Fort - 3 Kms. It is most impressive and formidable fort, in a Fort studded Rajasthan. Inside the Fort, there are a whole series of courtyard and place apartments. The later have a fantastic collection and elephant howdahs, miniature paintings, folk music instruments, the inevitable Rajput armoury, palanquins, furnitures and costumes. The palace apartments are beautifully decorated and have delicately carved red sandstone and lattice work windows. In the afternoon we bike 9 Kms to Mandore, famous due to its extensive gardens with huge rock terraces. The dinner at our palace Hotel is something special. Served in an open courtyard by ethnically dressed waiters, accompained by folk music and dance and the maharaja mixing with the guests in his flowing robes.

Overnight At Ajit Bhawan Palace

Day 12 - Jodhpur / Jaipur (260 Kms)

An early morning drive / bike to Jaipur with packed breakfasts. On our way we would buy oranges / bananas from hawkers. The journey would be through interesting small towns and villages. Ploughing by hand, ox drawing water from wells, colorfully dressed woman working on road works or construction work - mixing cement / tar by shovels, carrying them on their head in metal saucers. climbing on flimsy scaffoldings etc are only some of the fascinating sights. We arrive into Jaipur late afternoon. We check into hotel Jaipur Palace. The evening is free. We could visit the popular and busy link road shopping market.

Overnight At Jaipur Palace

Day 13 - Jaipur

After breakfast we bike up to the Amber Fort (11 Kms). Set on the dry wrinkled Aravalli hills, the Amber Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture. A slow elephant taxi takes to the top of the Fort. The several interesting buildings include the hall of public audience with a double row of columns and latticed galleries above. The hall of victory has inlaid panels and glittering mirror ceilings. The hall of pleasure, with an ivory inlaid sandalwood door, has a water channel running right through the room.

Overnight At Jaipur Palace

Day 14 - Jaipur / Bharatpur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra

Early morning start. An interesting stop would be at the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary - one of the best water bird sanctuaries in the world. We would bike around the reserve for a couple of hours and observe the egrets, plovers, parakeets, kingfishers, teals, ducks, stroks etc. from here we continue biking 20 Kms to Fatehpur Sikri. This abandoned capital of the mughals is a perfectly preserved city at the height of the empire's splendor. The city divided into religious and secular sections has interesting well-sculpted buildings. We drive on to Agra and check into Holiday Inn. A typical magic show would be organised for us this evening.

Overnight At Holiday Inn

Day 15 - Agra / Delhi

At sunrise we pick up our bikes to proceed to the Taj Mahal. The rays of the rising sun on this extravagant monument create a dazziling effect. Besides symetry in every aspect of its construction, the inlay work of semi precious stones into marble in pietra dura style is absolutely remarkable. We return to our hotel for breakfast and then drive / bike for our last night in delhi. Check into hotel The Connaught.

Overnight At The Connaught

Day 16 - Delhi / Departure

Once the bikes are packed up, we proceed to the airport to connect our return flight.

END OF TOUR

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