Royal Rajasthan — Forts, Palaces & Desert Nights by Enfield

The Pink City by morning — Amber Palace, the Hawa Mahal, the Jal Mahal — then the real ride begins as you head out of Jaipur (190km).

An early jungle safari in Ranthambore in search of its famous tigers, then a ride through villages and rustic countryside (150km).

A big 264km day in the saddle to Udaipur, the city of lakes — voted among the most beautiful in the world.

A day at leisure to explore Udaipur's old-city lanes, the City Palace and the lakeside cafés, with special activities arranged.

A leisurely ride chasing bends around the Aravalli hills to Jojawar, via the royal temple of Nagda and the mighty Kumbhalgarh fort (140km).

Park the bikes and drive to Kamlighat station to board an old British narrow-gauge train through the hills, then on to Jawai, land of the leopard (100km).

An early jeep safari among Jawai's granite hills, seeking the leopards that den in the rocks, then a ride on to Jodhpur (150km).

The imposing Mehrangarh fort over the blue city, then one of the longest riding days out across the Thar to Jaisalmer, the golden sandstone city (280km).

The living fort of Jaisalmer, its carved merchant havelisHaveliA traditional townhouse or mansion built around one or more internal courtyards.Read in the glossary, and an evening on the Sam dunes.

Ride across the desert to Gajner, a former royal hunting palace set on its own lake — a serene desert retreat.

Ride into the Shekhawati region, an open-air gallery of painted merchant havelis frescoed inside and out.

The final riding day back to Jaipur, closing the loop through the land of kings.

Transfer to Jaipur airport, or on to Delhi for your onward flight home.