From the lakes of Udaipur to the blue city of Jodhpur by bicycle — mountain to desert through the Aravallis, Jain temples and leopard country, fully supported with a guide and backup van.
13 Days / 12 Nights
Delhi · Udaipur · Kumbhalgarh · Ranakpur · Jawai · Jojawar · Jodhpur
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Why This Journey, With This House
No groups, no strangers — this route, recomposed around you alone.
Our own fleet and drivers — two decades on these exact roads.
Curators who are known by name at every palace, lodge and atelier en route.
Road, air, stays and moments — one desk answers for all of it.
Private journeys depart when you do; we advise on the finest windows.
Arrive in Delhi, met and transferred to your hotel — the day at leisure to rest before the ride.
"A gentle first day — the cycling is in Rajasthan, and arriving unhurried makes all the difference."
Delhi's landmarks — India Gate, the MughalMughalRelating to the Muslim dynasty of Central Asian descent that ruled most of the subcontinent from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.Read in the glossary grandeur of Humayun's Tomb — and a taste of the city's famous street food.
"Humayun's Tomb is the Taj's rehearsal — the first great Mughal garden-tomb, and far quieter than its famous descendant."
Fly to Udaipur, the city of lakes set in the Aravalli valleys, and settle into your lakeside hotel.
"Udaipur is the loveliest introduction to Rajasthan — the sunset boat on Lake Pichola is the classic first evening."
The City Palace and the old-city lanes and markets by morning, and the first gentle cycle to find your legs (≈40km).
"The first day's ride is deliberately easy and mostly flat — a chance to get comfortable on the bike before the hills."
The most scenic ride of the trip — a shuttle to the trailhead, then up through the Aravalli country to Kumbhalgarh and its colossal fort (≈40km).
The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.
A beautiful ride through dense forest and undulating country to Ranakpur and its extraordinary marble JainJainA follower of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion whose central commitment is non-violence towards every living thing.Read in the glossary temple of 1,444 carved pillars (≈50km).
The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.
Through rural countryside to Jawai, land of the leopard in the emerald Jawai hills, with a camp lunch and an evening leopard safari (≈50km).
"Jawai's leopards live in extraordinary peace with the Rabari herders who share the granite hills — no fences, a coexistence found almost nowhere else."
Explore the Jawai country and meet the Rabari herding communities, with a jeep safari for the leopards among the granite kopjes (≈40km).
The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.
An early, largely flat ride across carpets of yellow mustard fields to a beautiful heritage stay (≈40–60km).
"In winter the Marwar countryside turns solid yellow with flowering mustard — the flattest, most joyful riding of the whole trip."
Board an old British-era narrow-gauge train from Kamli GhatGhatA flight of steps leading down to a river or tank, used for bathing, worship and cremation.Read in the glossary to Phulad through the Aravalli passes, then descend by bicycle through quiet country to Jojawar (≈60km).
"The Marwar heritage train winds through tunnels and over viaducts the British laid a century ago — a lovely hour off the saddle before the downhill run."
Cycle through beautiful landscape — camels, blackbuck and village life along the way — into the Bishnoi country, with a shuttle over the dull middle section.
"Mihir Garh was raised on a dune by village artisans for the House of Rohet — nine suites, every one with a fireplace and a plunge pool, and the Marwari stables that make this the best riding country in Marwar."
A final ride through villages to Jodhpur, then up to the mighty Mehrangarh fort, a walking tour of the blue old city, a tuk-tuk ride and a rooftop farewell dinner (≈40–60km).
The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.
Transfer to Jodhpur airport for your flight to Delhi and onward home — nine days of Rajasthan under your own wheels behind you.
"Few see Rajasthan this way — from the saddle, village by village, mountain to desert. It changes how the country feels."
Comfortable across the north and centre after the monsoon; some warm days remain.
Peak season for Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra — sunny days, cold mornings, occasional dawn fog. The south stays warm.
Pleasant in March, hot by April, especially across the north and Rajasthan.
Very hot in the north and centre; the Himalaya and parts of the south stay comfortable.
Intermittent rather than constant rain, landscapes at their greenest; some hill roads and wildlife parks close.
The colour bar is tuned to this journey's region; the notes above summarise India's seasons overall. Every journey is private and can be arranged year-round — your curator will advise the finest window for your dates.
A licensed guide for sightseeing, plus a private chauffeur who drives, waits and looks after you — two roles, both included.
A framework, not a fixed schedule — adjusted with you each day for pace, weather and what interests you most.
Parks close Jul–Sep; museums shut Mondays; the Taj closes Fridays; 20 Dec–5 Jan is peak and busy. We plan around all of it.
Quoted on base-category rooms subject to availability; if needed we secure a comparable alternative, always discussed first.
Oct–Mar is peak; the monsoon is green and quieter.
230V; socket types C, D, M — bring a universal adaptor.
Cards widely accepted; carry some rupees for markets.
Light, breathable, modest — cover shoulders and knees at temples.
Shoes off at temples; ask before photographing people.
Drink sealed bottled or filtered water.
The Journal
Two of Rajasthan's most beautiful cities, side by side. A clear guide to choosing between Jodhpur's fort-and-desert drama and Udaipur's lakes and romance — or fitting both into one trip.
Past the famous three cities lies a quieter Rajasthan — marble Jain temples, forgotten forts, and private estates where you may be the only guests.
Two of Rajasthan's great cities, two very different moods. A curator's clear-eyed guide to choosing between the pink city and the city of lakes — or fitting in both.
Every itinerary is individually tailored around your preferred pace, travel dates, and chosen level of accommodation exclusivity. Connect with a curator to begin your journey.
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