The “2-Wheel” Rajasthan Safari

What can be better than a safari ride to the land of royalty, probably the first tourist destination that comes to the mind when one plans a trip in the county, exploring the incredible landscape of Rajasthan on two wheels – the Bicycle, holiday cycling tours discovering the vibrant culture & magnificence – palaces, fortresses, rural scape, food, traditions, crafts, natural terrains among others, luring tourists from all part of the country & the world! Here are a few tours spanning the vast expanse of the state of Rajasthan as suited to your needs, taste & budget on a bicycle, reaching out to the nooks & corners of the land.

THE FOLKSCAPE TOURS
Not only is Rajasthan the land of the Royals, but also rich in culture & tradition, the rural scape offering an insight into the very colourful & vibrant tribal ethos, the lesser known landscapes spanned across the land with a range of experiences & inter-mingling with its people & hospitality, local cultures & heritage, capturing the beauty of the heart of its countryside & the charm of the bustling Rajasthani life. The Folkscape tours cover the folk culture that lie beyond the royal luxuries, all about cycling through remote villages & back roads, the people & their lifestyles – the nomadic herdsmen, tribal women & their attire, local crafts, traditional food & their distinct flavours, folklore & music, among others, set amidst the rugged terrain.

THE ROYAL SAFARI
The luxury of the Royal Safari is what evokes the charm of the magnificence of the Royals of Rajasthan – cycling excursions to the hill forts & palaces, many of them having been converted to heritage hotels, a rendezvous with the extravagance of majestic opulence. It is the perfect tour to let out your inner regal, indulging in the luxuries of authentic royal lifestyle & enjoying the rich and varied history of Northern India, art & architecture etc. – a luxury cycling tour to iconic destinations like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur etc. giving you the ride of your life.

NATURE LOVERS
Apart from all the royalty & regal magnificence, Rajasthan is also known for its natural landscapes, ranging from rugged terrains, desserts, forests, a few among others. The land is home to a wide assortment of flora & fauna – what with its sightseeing tours exploring the incredible landscape & wildlife of Rajasthan on two wheels, the sacred forests as preserved by the Bishnois, Ranthambore National Park famous for its tigers, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary etc. It is an ideal trip to bring out the adventurer in you, discovering the realms of nature, the flora & fauna, bird watching, sightseeing, hiking, trekking, camping, mountain bike riding & all sorts of multi-sport guided cycling tours in Rajasthan.

THE CITYSCAPE TOURS
The Cityscape tours go about the specific city tours, take your pick & explore the heart & countryside of your chosen destination – the cultural centres, local cuisine, the arts & crafts of the region, the heritage sites, interacting with the locals, living the traditional life, sightseeing, historical traditions among others. It takes you on a discovery to the inner realms of the city, with a taste of its everyday life & people. Be it the land of the Lakes – Udaipur, or the vibrant town of Pushkar, famous for its annual fair, Jaipur – the Pink city & countless others to choose from, one can go on a detailed journey to their preferred location.

THE SELF EXPLORER
This option gives you the freedom to choose your own path, be it a guided but customised tours to your set of destinations or a chance to help you become a self-explorer, guiding your own through the by-lanes of the state of Rajasthan. One can customise as suited to your requirements – the destinations, the stay, accommodation, sight-seeing, sport tours, the go-solo part or travelling in a group. Whichever way it works, one can chart out & specialise a self-made plan & go on a cycling tour, whether professionally guided or self-guided – in any & all the diversity of this vibrant land.

A cycling tour sure does sound exciting & unconventional, but needs to be planned carefully & with the right measures. The most important part being the energy & stamina to explore the expanse riding a bicycle, the financial resources & budget build to cater to a cycling tour, the right amount of research into picking your style & type of the tour & the destinations. Whether self-guided or not the tour is a refreshingly new experience, exploration of the heart of the land, one that is so full of surprises & diversity offering a rich insight into the culture – meeting new people, discovering new places & knowledge of the historical traditions, the lifestyle, cuisine etc. unleashing the adventurer in you. One can also look for guidance & reservations from the wide range of travel companies, for instance Shikhar travels that offer many such options to choose from.

For more information and book the tour contact us at: tours@shikhar.com