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...Rajasthan is romantic India wrapped in gaudy royal robes. Like a microcosm of Mother India, there’s also abundant wildlife and warm people, glitz and camels,
soulful music, glittering saris, tottering turbans and a surprisingly
rich cuisine. A vast and wonder-laced state
with treasures more sublime than those of fable, the Land of the
Kings paints a bold image. Compiling a must-see list in Rajasthan can
cripple the fussy traveller: Meherangarh looming over bright blue
Jodhpur the giant gold sandcastle at Jaisalmer, the palaces and
pageantry of Udaipur,... the
storybook whimsy of Bundi and the havelis sprinkled through Shekavati – see
them all, and you’ll see a month fly by ...
(quote www.lonelyplanet.com)
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THE MAHARAJA - TOUR |
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Airport pick-up and bus ride to our Hotel in Mandawa, 250km form Delhi. |
| 2 |
After a briefing on the Enfield motorcycles and the peculiarities of the traffic in India we explore Shekhavati region and it´s havelis (traditional,
ornately
decorated residences) |
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Further into Thar Desert, to Bikaner. Colourful Basars are waiting to be explored. |
| 4 |
On the road to Jaisalmer we stop at Kichan, to visit a Colony of "Demoiselle Cranes". |
| 5 |
Like a fairy tale out of "1001 Nights" the "Golden City" Jaisalmer appears in the desert. For a few hours we trade our "Bullets" for Camels. |
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We cruise to Jodhpur. The "Blue City" with its mighty Merhangarh Fort. |
| 7 |
A relaxed ride on small roads takes us to Luni where we stay at the Fort that´s been converted into an heritage hotel. |
| 8 |
On our way to today's Hotel, the Royal Castle in Ghanerao, we stop at the marvelous Jain Temple in Ranakpur. |
| 9 |
Without doubt the best day on our bikes. Cruising trough the Aravalli mountains and with a stop at the breathtaking Kumbalgarh Fort we make our way to ... |
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..Udaipur the "Venice of the East". A day to relax and to enjoy the city. |
| 11 |
On roads that hardly see tourists me move towards the tiny village of Bambora where we stay once more in ancient walls... |
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...further along Rajasthan´s backroads we ride to Bassi. |
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Another juwel in the crown on this tour. Bundi is a beautiful, non-touristy step back in time. |
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Today we reach Swai Madhopur and... |
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...Ranthampore National Park, abundant wildlife and maybe a Tiger ? |
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Again rural India and at the end a visit of the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur. Our last day on the Enfield´s. |
| 17 |
The "Ghost Town" Fathepur Sikri and a highlight of the tour, the Taj Mahal, the monument of love. A Bus and the "Grand Trunk Road" leads us back to Delhi. |
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Flight back home and farewell to the "Land of the Maharajas". |
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AT A GLANCE
Touring the marvels of Rajasthan!
DATES: October, November, February, March
START / FINISH: Delhi / Delhi
DURATION: 18 day vacation, 14 riding days
ROUTE: Distance covered around 1400 miles / 2200 km.
Day rides 70 - 215 miles / 110 - 340 km.
ROADS: Mainly tarmac
ACCOMMODATION: Mainly old Palaces converted into Hotels, some middle-class Hotels
REST DAYS:Udaipur, Jaisalmer
RIDERS REQUIREMENTS: Easy riding but good nerve to cope with the traffic necessary!
GROUP SIZE: Min. 4 and max. 10 riders - space for pillion rider in our follow up car
WHAT´S INCLUDED: All meals, all non-alcoholic beverages, all entry fees, petrol for the bikes
HIGHLIGHTS: Taj Mahal, Udaipur "Venice of the east", Jaisalmer Desert Fortress, Rajput Palaces and the Colors of Rajasthan... |
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