Rajasthan: Deserts & Forts
Lake palaces, blue cities, and the golden Thar.
About This Tour
The other India — golden desert, walled cities, and a fort on every hill. From the lakes of Udaipur we ride to the blue lanes of Jodhpur, the golden sandstone of Jaisalmer and its dunes, the camel country of Bikaner, and the holy lake of Pushkar. Long, open desert highways and a palace or a stepwell at the end of almost every day.
Highlights
- Udaipur's lakes and Jodhpur's blue city
- Jaisalmer's golden fort and the Sam dunes
- A night in a desert camp
- Pushkar's holy lake and the Aravalli roads
Best Season
Oct–Mar
Gallery
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Udaipur
Meet in the city of lakes. Bike fitting and an evening boat on Lake Pichola below the City Palace.
Udaipur to Jodhpur
North past the hilltop fort of Kumbhalgarh to the blue city of Jodhpur, under the mighty Mehrangarh.
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
Into the Thar — long, open desert highway to the golden sandstone fort of Jaisalmer.
Jaisalmer & the dunes
The living fort, Patwon-ki-Haveli, and an evening among the Sam sand dunes with a desert-camp night.
Jaisalmer to Bikaner
Deep desert riding to Bikaner — Junagarh fort and the famous camel country.
Bikaner to Pushkar
South to the holy lake town of Pushkar and its ghats and bazaars.
Pushkar to Udaipur
Back through the Aravalli hills to Udaipur for a farewell dinner.
Depart Udaipur
Transfer for onward travel.
What's Included
Included
- Royal Enfield (or upgrade)
- Lead + sweep rider
- Heritage & desert-camp stays
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Fuel for the route
- Support vehicle with mechanic
- Ride photos
Not Included
- Flights / transfers to the start
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal riding gear
- Lunches & personal snacks
- Monument tickets
- Tips for the crew