Cycling Through Rajasthan

What's Included

• All breakfasts, four lunches and one dinner included

• All accommodation

• One game drive in Sariska National Park

• Monuments and entrance fees as per the itinerary

• Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone

• Local bike hire

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance

• Visas and vaccinations

• Single supplement

Food

All breakfasts, four lunches and one dinner are included.



Breakfast on arrival day is not included as you should be given breakfast on your flight. If you do want another breakfast, it costs approximately 660 Indian rupees (US$8) at the hotel in Delhi. Allow at least 1,400-2,400 rupees (US$20-US$35) per day for lunch and dinner.



In most towns, there is a good selection of restaurants and a choice between Indian and Western cuisines. If you are vegetarian, India is probably one of the best destinations to travel to with a wide range of dishes on offer. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A large bottle of beer is approximately 330 rupees (US$4). Mineral water is widely available.

Accommodation

On this cycling adventure in Rajasthan, we spend 13 nights in a mixture of pleasant hotels, most with swimming pools. One night is spent on an overnight air-conditioned sleeper train. 



The hotels typically used are on the day-to-day itinerary. However, below are a few of the notable accommodations on this trip. 



Delhi to Jodhpur: Sleeper train (night 2) 

Experience an icon of travel: the Indian sleeper train! Our journey takes us from Delhi to Jodhpur, skipping the long drive, while also allowing us to interact with the local people and sample the snacks often sold on board. The accommodation is basic: we normally stay in two-tier sleepers, the compartments sectioned off from the aisle by privacy curtains. Seats are allocated at the time the tickets are issued, so the whole group isn’t always together; however, our tour leader is an expert at making the journey as hassle-free as possible and will regularly check in with you.



Jodhpur: Shree Ram International Hotel (night 3) 







There’s plenty to recommend the Shree Ram, most notably a sprawling green garden with plenty of space to wander and relax. There’s also an outdoor pool for a quick dip plus a café-bar stocked with wines, cocktails and more. Elsewhere, there’s The Basil restaurant, serving a variety of cuisines. 



Udaipur:?Paras Mahal Hotel (nights 4-5) 







Relax in green gardens overlooking the Aravalli Hills when you stay at the Paras Mahal. Find further chilled moments at the Urvashi Bar, an ideal gathering spot for the group, or with a splash in the pool. It’s also close to the main attractions in Udaipur: the City Palace and Lake Pichola. 



Jaipur:?Vesta Maurya Palace Hotel(nights 8-9) 







Vesta Maurya Palace is a charming hotel in the heart of Jaipur on MI Road, reflecting the city's unique blend of tradition and modern style. With its pink brick exterior, the hotel offers a rooftop pool, a multi-cuisine restaurant, and a bar, all designed to make your stay comfortable and memorable.



Worth knowing 



Accommodation in Pushkar during the festival departure are Swiss cottage tents (canvas tents designed to emulate Swiss cottages) with attached bathroom facilities. All meals are included. 

Hotels in India usually do not have heating as there are only a couple of months when the weather can get cold. You can, however, request more blankets if needed or the hotel may be able to provide a standing heater for your room. Please talk to your tour leader if you need help in this matter. 

It’s common for hotels in India to have limited times in the day for hot water use to save energy. If you find your shower is cold, please let your leader or reception know so they can make sure the water heater is on. 

Within the sleeper train, you may be sharing a compartment of four beds with members of the public depending on how the seats are allocated. 

Single accommodation supplement excludes sleeper trains. 

Some hotels we use on this trip may have swimming pools; however, these are not heated. 

For 2025 departures, the Sariska accommodation (days 9 & 10) will be Sariska Safari Lodge