Fly to Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and assistance upon arrival by our Novaturient representative. Then transfer to the Maidens Hotel for 2 nights.

Drive to Old Delhi in the early hours of the morning for the first bike excursion.  See the city gradually wake up as you cycle through bazaars and shopping areas - already busy with their first customers. Bike past ancient Temples and lovely old colonial buildings. Then stop for breakfast at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon have a guided tour of New Delhi. Places to see include the 16^th C. Humayan’s Tomb and the Laxminarayan Temple, popularly known as Birla Temple. Drive past the Parliament House, India Gate and the government buildings.

This morning drive to the former princely state of Pataudi, for the start of the day’s riding through the countryside of Haryana.  Pass by small villages and fields full of seasonal crops. At Rewari stop for lunch, then cycle towards Neemrana in Rajasthan – the land of the Kings! Here you’ll board your transport and drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at the Ikaki Niwas for 2 nights.

Morning jeep excursion to the Amber Fort and enroute stop at the delightful Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort stand as a symbol to the strength of the Rajput rulers. Inside, the harsh exterior is vividly contrasted by exquisite craftsmanship, including miniatures painted on the walls depicting hunting and war scenes and incredibly beautiful mirrorwork. After lunch visit the City Palace, the former Royal residence, now partially converted into a museum. Later visit the Jantar Mantar. This amazing Observatory is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Also visit the city’s main market – from the local craftsmen to street food - you’ll discover the true colours of Jaipur. 

Morning drive towards the outskirts of Jaipur to reach Ramgarh where you begin the days cycling.  It’s a very rural ride cycling through small villages with their local Temples and watching local farmers going about their daily work.   At Pratapgarh Fort take a break. Relax with a picnic lunch and enjoy the wonderful panoramic views. Finally drive to Sariska and check in at Vanaashrya Resort for 2 nights. 

Early morning cycle to the ruins of the haunted Bhangarh Fort – the ride is a mix of village roads, narrow pathways passing through small villages and suburban ways. At Bhangarh Fort enjoy a cup of Chai with snacks whilst listening to stories about the fort. After exploring the fort return to your hotel by car. Later in the afternoon go on safari to the Sariska Tiger Reserve. The Park is home to tiger, leopard, caracal, striped hyena, blue bull, four horned antelope and numerous species of birds.

This morning cycle through the countryside of Rajasthan to the village of Abhaneri. The route passes through villages, towns and has an occasional off-road experience! Finally see the Chand Baori (stepwell) - one of the most intricately designed stepwells in India. Drive to Agra, enroute visit the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.  On arrival check in at Coral Tree homestay for 1 night.

Early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, the greatest love story ever told. Watching the sun softy caress the marble stone is a magical moment. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later visit Agra Fort with its forbidding red sandstone battlements hiding palaces and gardens built for the pleasure of the Mughal Emperors. Afternoon drive directly to the airport in Delhi.

Board your return flight back home.