Overview
Discover the magnificent royal forts, castles, palaces, colorful markets, villages, and the warmth of the people of Rajasthan, the largest Indian state, on a motorbike. Explore the colorful cities, the rich culture, and heritage, the tradition which is going on for centuries in Rajasthan. Visit Agra and Delhi and admire the spectacular Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and more.
Highlights
- Starts and ends in Delhi
- Ride to Fatehpur Sikri en-route, Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort
- See Amer Fort, Maharaja’s City Palace, Jal Mahal, and Hawa Mahal
- Visit the Red Fort, the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty, Qutub Minar tower
- Visit Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake
- 8 nights accommodation
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
- Meet the tour guide upon arrival in Delhi and transfer to the hotel for check-in - Spend the rest of the day at leisure - Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi
Day 2: Delhi to Mandawa (250 kilometers / 155 miles, 5 hours)
- Pick up from the hotel in Delhi on a motorbike and travel towards Mandawa, a small town located in the popular Shekhawati region, famous for its charming architecture and mural paintings. - Pass through the smooth highways on the way and explore the town upon arrival. - Visit an open art gallery in Mandawa Street - Check-in at the pre-arranged accommodation and then continue to the local art scenes and the flea markets - Overnight stay at the Haveli in Mandawa
Day 3: Mandawa to Pushkar (220 kilometers / 137 miles, 4 hours)
- Pick up from the hotel in Mandawa and travel towards Pushkar - Visit the Brahma temple in Pushkar, one of the very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India - See the Pushkar Lake, an artificial lake where the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Govind Singh, recited the Sikh sacred text Guru Granth Sahib on the banks of the lake - Overnight stay at the Pushkar Hotel
Day 4: Pushkar to Jaipur (150 kilometers / 93 miles, 3 hours)
- Pick up from the hotel in Pushkar and depart for Jaipur - Visit Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, located 80 kilometers southwest of Jaipur - Arrive in Jaipur and check-in at a hotel - Explore the Pink City's chaotic yet orderly stunning old quarter - Overnight stay at the Jaipur Hotel.
Day 5: Jaipur sightseeing
- Visit the Amer Fort, situated on the top of a hill and built by Raja Man Singh I. Spend some time at the Maota Lake located in front of the monument that acts as a source of water for the fort. - Move to the Jantar Mantar, a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur - See the instruments that allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye - Explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of the Maharajas of Jaipur constructed in 1721 that now houses
Day 6: Jaipur to Agra (240 kilometers / 149 miles, 6 hours)
- En route see Chand Baori and Fatehpur Sikri. Chand Baori was built during the 8th and 9th centuries with 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well - Explore the Fatehpur Sikri en-route, a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by the Mughal emperor Akbar - See the red sandstone buildings, Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-E-Khas hall, and Jodha Bai Palace - Arrive at Agra and check-in at a hotel - Freshen up and in the evening, explore the old Agra Market on your own - Overnight stay at th
Day 7: Agra to Delhi (230 kilometers / 143 miles, 5 hours)
- Visit the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna, commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal - Continue to the Agra Fort, the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty, until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi - Depart for Delhi on a motorbike from Agra - Arrive in Delhi and check-in at the hotel - Overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi
Day 8: Delhi sightseeing
- Pick up from the hotel in Delhi and visit the Red Fort, the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty, when the capital shifted from Agra to Delhi and constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan - Move to the Qutub Minar, a five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters, known for its special spiral staircase with 379 staircases - Visit Chandni Chowk in the evening and enjoy a rickshaw ride - Continue to Connaught Place, a frenetic business and financial hub centered on a ring of colonnaded Georgian-style buildings with global chain stores, vintage cinemas, bars, and Indian restaurants - V
Day 9: Delhi sightseeing and the end of the tour
- Visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the country, made up of red sandstone and marble - Continue to the Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatama Gandi - Discover the Humayun's tomb, commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558 and designed by Persian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad - Head to the Lotus Temple, famous for its flower-like shape - See the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi - Drop off to Delhi Airport or your desi
Ride Details
- Terrain
- All roads of this trip are 90% paved road but only in Mandawa, there is only a single road for transportation
- Bike
- rental bike (Royal Enfield 350)
- Mileage
- 1090 kilometers / 677 miles
- Daily rides
- 150 - 250 kilometers / 93 - 155 miles
- Riding gear
- Included: helmet. Not included, please bring your own: Light motorcycle jacket (leather or textile with protections), riding gloves, sunglasses. Wearing a helmet is mandatory. You can also bring your own.
- Meals
- Daily breakfast.
What's included
- Motorbike and helmet (Royal Enfield 350)
- Fuel in motorbike
- Breakfast
- 8 nights accommodation
- Private air-conditioned car
- Pick up and drop off
Not included
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Parking fees
- Airfare
Accommodation
During the tour, you will stay at various hotels arranged by Jee Ri Haveli.
Food
Daily breakfast is included in the price.
Getting There
You will ride to amazing cities in India, such as Delhi, Mandawa, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, then back to Delhi. [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/jee-ri-haveli/9-day-rajasthan-guided-motorbike-tour-with-delhi-and-agra-sightseeing# "Zoom in") [−](https://www.tripaneer.com/jee-ri-haveli/9-day-rajasthan-guided-motorbike-tour-with-delhi-and-agra-sightseeing# "Zoom out") [+](https://www.tripaneer.com/jee-ri-h
Rider Reviews
Let me start by saying WOW. The tour/adventure was amazing. We were picked up from the airport and taken to hotel as advised we would be. After a day on the road we sat down with Himanshu and altered the itinerary so we had one less day in Delhi and extra day on the road. Nothing was too much trouble for Himanshu and his team. The pace was just right for me (I'm 60+). You may think 200km is not a lot (I'm from Australia) but in a busy country like India it's a long way. Ride defensive, the cows are everywhere and you would not want to hit one. The rest day in jaipur is a must. It is well timed and jaipur was a highlight. The 350 royal Enfield performed well. I had a pillion who somedays preferred to sit with Himanshu in the support vehicle. Again Nothing was too much trouble. The driver kept a steady pace so I could keep up. I ride a 1000cc daily at home. I would say a novice rider may struggle in the cities. The traffic is beyond hectic. However, we saw some amazing places not normally experienced by tourists. On the last day Himanshu spared me having to ride back to the hotel in Delhi. We took a taxi to the hotel and the driver returned the motorbike. I can't thank Himanshu and his team enough. We met as strangers and left as friends with memories Danielle and I will never forget.
India and Rajahstan is a magical place full of incredible sights and sounds, tastes and experiences. While sometimes at the edge (or over) of your comfort zone, embrace every moment and appreciate everything. Ride a Royal Enfield motorcycle through the most challenging traffic possible and celebrate it. Wonderful holiday and exhilarating experience (and I'm 67).
