The Land of Maharajas

In the morning, we cross Jodhpur’s hustling and bustling old town, dominated by the imposing Mehrangarh Fort, an eagle’s nest overlooking the city. We then go south towards the ancient Mewar kingdom. After lunch, we make our way along scenic rural roads, passing several hamlets and villages, home to the photogenic Rabari tribe.

Today we tackle the winding roads of the Aravallis range. We visit the fortress of Kumbhalgarh, which has the second-longest wall in the world (33 miles) after the Great Wall of China. We arrive in Udaipur, the former Rajput capital of Mewar, flanked by many lakes.

Today we have the opportunity to rest, relax, and explore Udaipur on foot. In the late afternoon, we take a short and easy ride to Sajjangarh Palace (Monsoon Palace).

After departing the Venice of India, our southernmost point of the trip, we cross beautiful landscapes inhabited by simple peasant communities. We ride towards Chittorgarh, the ancient historic capital of the Mewar Kingdom. We visit the extraordinary fortress city, then we cross another rural region with rocky reliefs towards the east of the Aravallis.

Today we ride to Bundi, a small secluded town with a charming Indian atmosphere. Its fort and palace are famous for their murals, considered the finest in Rajasthan. We set off on the motorcyclists' perfect highway: beautiful, smooth and clean roads, devoid of traffic.

We set off on our motorcycles towards Ranthambore National Park. But before that, we will have to endure inevitable worn-out roads on the first third of the stage. In the late afternoon we take a jeep safari deep into the heart of India's wild lands, full of crocodiles, birds, sambars, and monkeys. If we're lucky, we may catch sight of the star of the region, the mighty tiger.

We leave Ranthambore in the morning and head to the mythical "Pink City": Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. This city is known for its wonderful variety of crafts, so we will take time to wander and do a little shopping. Today we will keep a brisk pace on well-maintained highways with sparse traffic, reaching Jaipur in the middle of the afternoon.

It's our last day on the bikes. In the morning we visit the impressive Amber Fort, located a few miles north of Jaipur, which is a truly fantastic way to end this tour! Then, we take our Royal Enfields on the narrow, sometimes mountainous roads to Alwar Fort.

We travel back to Delhi in a private vehicle. One or two rooms are booked for you to freshen up before your flight back home.