Udaipur to Jodhpur Bike Tour

From Udaipur, the city of lakes nestled in the valleys of the Aravallis, we travel in a North westerly direction towards the blue city of Jodhpur, sitting on the edge of Thar desert. Along the way we get to meet nomadic herdsmen wandering from village to village with their flocks of sheep and camels, tribal women in brightly colored saris and intricate jewellery and spot wildlife like the blackbuck and the bluebull. Everyday we see the geography change before our eyes as we ride from the mountains towards the desert. This is one of the most popular cycling circuit in entire Rajasthan.

• Ride past undulating sand dunes flanked by the Aravalli mountain range and the typical bucolic countryside
• Admire historical stalwarts: weathered forts and breathtaking Jain temples

Terrain

The terrain on the route varies from flat desert to grasslands to rolling hills. Maximum altitude is 1100m near Kumbhalgarh. In general the route slopes gently uphill from the Thar desert to the Aravalli mountain ranges till the village of Narlai. From here the hills begin. Nearly 30% of the route is flat and the remaining is amidst rolling hills. Average distance cycled per day is approx. 50 kms.

See

Explore nature and wildlife of Rajasthan. Commonly spotted animals include Antelopes like Bluebull, Blackbuck and Chinkara. Jackal, Fox and Wildboar can sometimes be spotted too. Herds of Camel can be commonly seen grazing by the sides of the roads. Common birds include Peacock, Kingfishers, Hornbill.

Flora – Flora varies greatly with the geography. In the desert region around Jodhpur Dhok, Acacia, cactii, Khejad trees, and shrub jungles are common. Closer to the Aravalli ranges fields of Mustard, Wheat, Maize, Barley etc. dot the landscape.

Experience

Rajasthani food is influenced by the harsh desert climate. Forced to improvise with whatever little the desert could offer, the cuisine has over the millennia evolved distinct flavors and tastes found nowhere else India. You can get to savor local delicacies like Rajasthani Lal Maas, Ker Sangri(desert beans), Besan Gatta, Dal Bati Churma etc.

Culture – This is culturally one of the most vibrant regions of Rajasthan. Experience the lifestyle of the Bishnois – one of the world’s oldest environmentalist communities who protect trees and wildlife. Come across wandering gypsies called Rebaris.

In Udaipur meet Bhil Tribals still residing in little stone huts perched on hilltops. Pose for photographs with tribal women dressed in intricate jewellery and tattoes.

Watch the millennia old Persian Water Wheel being used to irrigate wheat fields near Kumbhalgarh.

In Jodhpur listen to folk musicians called Manganiyars play traditional Rajasthani instruments like the Ravanhatta – said to be the oldest extant bowed instrument in the world and the predecessor of the Cello and the Violin.

• Duration

  4 days / 3 nights

• Start

  Udaipur | 07:30hrs

• Finish

  Jodhpur | 12 noon

• Hotels

  Country Inns

• Riding Style

  Easy-moderate

• Average Distance Cycled

  50km or 30mi

• Total Distance Cycled

  ~ 200km or 120mi

• Bicycle Hire

  INR 750 per day

• Support Vehicle

  Included

• Group Size

  Min 6, Max 12