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Rajasthan is a large and colourful state and has enough variety by way of landscape - from deserts to forests to hills.
A custom designed itinerary can be built around your specific areas of interest and the time available to you. At the very minimum you would need a week to 10 days to get a fair feel of the region; you could even spend a month!For our Bike tours we're using 350 cc single cylinder Royal Enfield bikes. This is an old English bike but is still manufactured in India and is unarguably the best bike for Indian roads. The best months for touring are from October to March, our winter season.A typical itinerary would be from 7 to 10 days or longer and would involve riding for about 3 to 4 hours every morning (150 to 200 km). We would explore the town after lunch and the evenings are free to relax at the hotel. All tours begin from Jaipur.
A jeep with a qualified mechanic, spares and first aid equipment accompanies the riders all through the tour. We are looking at no more than 5 bikes per group but could even do a tour for a lesser number.
Costs start from USD 125.00 per person per day and include rental, fuel, spares, the services of a mechanic, all meals and stay at lovely old havelis or guest houses. Excluded are insurance and items of a personal nature like alcohol, laundry, phones, tips etc.
Though we prefer single riders per bike, we have no objection if a rider would like a friend to accompany him/her. There is an additional supplement of USD 55.00 per day in that case.
The tour could also be done entirely by a jeep which would take a maximum of 4 people. The cost for 4 people sharing 2 rooms including meals and accommodation but excluding insurance would be USD 400.00 per day. Two sample itineraries are attached. |
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| Two Recommended Routes With Distances |
| Itinerary No. 1 : Romantic Road |
| Day 1 |
Jaipur. |
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We shall pick you up from your hotel or on arrival at Jaipur airport. You will be introduced to the support team for the safari and test drive the motor bikes. A short tour to Samode village about 40 km from Jaipur will acquaint you with your machine. Overnight Jaipur - Hotel Imperial. |
| Day 2 |
Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur - Ranthambhor Wildlife Sanctuary (200 km). |
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Kick off to a roaring start. Then a jeep safari into the national park to spot tigers! Overnight Castle Jhoomar Baori, Sawai Madhopur. |
| Day 3 |
Sawai Madhopur - Bundi (145 km). |
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A typical Rajasthani town built around a picturesque lake with traditional artistic dwellings known as havelis. Overnight at Kothi Ishwari Niwas, Bundi. |
| Day 4 |
Bundi - Chittorgarh (150 km). |
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Take a boat ride on the lake to observe at close quarters elephant herds and other fauna that come from the surrounding jungles to quench their thirst. Overnight. |
| Day 5 |
Chittorgarh - Udaipur (110 km). |
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Afternoon tour of this romantic Rajput city built around the picturesque lake Pichola. Overnight at the Lake Pichola Hotel, Udaipur. |
| Day 6 |
Udaipur - Mount Abu (200 km). |
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A beautiful hill retreat famous for its exotic marble Jain temples. Overnight at Bikaner Palace, Mount Abu. |
| Day 7 |
Mount Abu - Ranakpur (150 km). |
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Visit the beautiful marble temple complex, with its hall of 1444 exquisitely sculpted pillars. Overnight at hotel Maharani Bagh, Sadri, near Ranakpur. |
| Day 8 |
Ranakpur - Pushkar (275 km). |
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A longish ride to the scenic lakeside town of Pushkar, so famous for the annual cattle fair and festival held every November. Overnight at Pushkar Palace. |
| Day 9 |
Pushkar - Jaipur (150 km). |
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Visit the historic town of Ajmer enroute. Arrive Jaipur - tour ends. |
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| Itinerary No. 2 : Riding the Dunes |
| Day 1 |
Jaipur. |
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We shall pick you up from your hotel or on arrival at Jaipur airport. You will be introduced to the support team for the safari and test drive the motor bikes. A short tour to Samode village about 40 km from Jaipur will acquaint you with your machine. Overnight Jaipur, Hotel Imperial. |
| Day 2 |
Jaipur - Mandawa (180 km). |
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Visit Nawalgarh and Dundlod enroute, renowned for their painted 'havelis' (traditional homes). Overnight Castle Mandawa. |
| Day 3 |
Mandawa - Bikaner (200 km). |
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A royal walled city over 500 years old that stood on the ancient caravan route linking Central Asia to the ports on the Arabian sea. Overnight Hotel Thar. |
| Day 4 |
Bikaner - Jaisalmer (300 km). |
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Through the heart of the desert country. The shimmering mirages mesmerise you. The yellow sandstone walls and bastions of Jaisalmer citadel take on a golden hue in the afternoon sun. Overnight Jaisal Castle, Jaisalmer. |
| Day 5 |
RIDE A CAMEL! |
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Camel safari for a full day tour through the vast desert. Visit the ancient 11th century ruins at Lodurva. Overnight tented camp on the dunes under the starlit sky. |
| Day 6 |
Jaisalmer - Barmer (170 km). |
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Return to ride your bikes from Jaisalmer to Barmer, a frontier town and centre for traditional handicrafts. Overnight Barmer.Pushkar. |
| Day 7 |
Barmer - Jodhpur (240 km). |
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Evening tour of this city that is dominated by the massive Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhawan Palace. Overnight Inn Season, Jodhpur. |
| Day 8 |
Jodhpur - Pushkar (250 km). |
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Ride to the scenic lakeside town of Pushkar, so famous for the annual cattle fair and festival held every November. Overnight at Pushkar Palace, Pushkar. |
| Day 9 |
Pushkar - Jaipur (150 km). |
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Visit the historic town of Ajmer enroute. Arrive Jaipur- tour ends. |
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| Note : Tour Cost Per Person Per Day - |
| USD 125.00 Upwards for minimum four riders/bikes. |
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| Customise your tours and dates as per your convenience. We need 30 days notice and 50% advance. Send us a message at nomadtravels@vsnl.com specifying "motorcycle tour" in the subject field. |
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