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In the Footsteps of the Maharajas
In the Footsteps of the Maharajas
In the Footsteps of the Maharajas
New Delhi Motorcycle Motocycle 13 days 1800 KM

In the Footsteps of the Maharajas

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Follow the royal routes of the Maharajas of Rajasthan.

You ride through Rajasthan by motorcycle, following in the footsteps of the Maharajas who shaped the history of northern India. The route leads from royal cities to sumptuous palaces and imposing forts, powerful reminders of a glorious and opulent past. With every passing kilometer, the landscapes shift: vibrant cities full of life, arid plains painted in ochre tones, and ancient roads steeped in legend.
Each riding day ends in character-filled hotels, often set within former palaces and Maharaja residences, where time seems to stand still. Guided by a local expert, you experience a rare immersion into the heart of Rajasthan, blending living culture, grand architecture, and refined ways of life. A motorcycle journey designed to be felt as much as it is discovered, and to leave a lasting impression on those who take part.
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Alice
Motorcycle travel expert in Asia and Madagascar – Based in France
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1: - New Delhi -
Day 1
Day 1: - New Delhi -
You arrive in New Delhi, at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The local team meets you and takes you to your hotel, where your room will be available from noon. An initial briefing sets the framework for the upcoming motorcycle trip. The rest of the day is free and gives you the opportunity to discover the parks and temples of the Indian capital at your own pace. You spend the night at the hotel, in the heart of New Delhi.
Day 2: - New Delhi - Mandawa - 175 km by road - 5 hours driving
Day 2
Day 2: - New Delhi - Mandawa - 175 km by road - 5 hours driving
You take to the road early in the morning to get acquainted with your Royal Enfield motorcycles. The first kilometres allow for a gradual familiarisation as the capital wakes up. After the departure briefing, you head northwest into Rajasthan, to the Shekhawati region, a former trading crossroads on the caravan routes between South India and Central Asia. The landscapes become more open and semi-arid, punctuated by traditional villages. You reach Mandawa at the end of the day and settle into a haveli, the historic home of a former merchant.
Day 3 : - Mandawa - Pushkar - 260 km of road – 6 hours of riding
Day 3
Day 3 : - Mandawa - Pushkar - 260 km of road – 6 hours of riding
You continue your motorcycle journey through the Shekhawati, discovering several iconic sites of this region shaped by its mercantile past. The route alternates between fast sections and narrower roads leading to Pushkar. Riding conditions gradually change as you approach the town. You arrive in Pushkar, an important Hindu pilgrimage site organized around its sacred lake. You take the time to explore the town before settling in for the night in a more peaceful atmosphere.
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Day 4: Pushkar – Jodhpur - 200 km by road – 5 hours of driving
Day 4
Day 4: Pushkar – Jodhpur - 200 km by road – 5 hours of driving
In the morning, you attend the daily rituals around Pushkar's sacred lake. You then continue by road towards the Marwar region. The route follows more secluded roads and crosses landscapes typical of Rajasthan. You reach Jodhpur at the end of the day. This large regional city marks an important stage of the road trip. You spend the night in Jodhpur.
Day 5: Jodhpur – Ghanerao – 170 km by road – 4–5 hours driving
Day 5
Day 5: Jodhpur – Ghanerao – 170 km by road – 4–5 hours driving
You ride through Jodhpur's old town by motorcycle, passing through its narrow lanes dominated by Mehrangarh Fort. You visit the palace, remarkably well preserved, and enjoy an expansive view over the Blue City. In the afternoon, you set off again toward Ghanerao, formerly part of the kingdom of Mewar. Upon arrival, you settle into a historic hotel set in an old fort founded in the early 17th century.
Day 6: Ghanerao – Udaipur - 160 km by road – 4 hours of driving
Day 6
Day 6: Ghanerao – Udaipur - 160 km by road – 4 hours of driving
You cross the Aravalli Range along routes that offer smooth and varied driving. A visit is planned to Kumbalgarh Fort, known for its impressive ramparts. You then continue on to Udaipur. The city is arranged around several lakes and offers a relaxing setting after the road. Overnight at a hotel in Udaipur.
Day 7: - Udaipur - 18 km by road – 30 min drive
Day 7
Day 7: - Udaipur - 18 km by road – 30 min drive
This day is at your leisure. You can spend time exploring Udaipur, a city built around Lake Pichola, and visit its palaces and havelis. If you wish, a motorcycle ride can take you to Sajjan Garh Palace, which offers views over the city and its surroundings. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur – Chittorgarh – 240 km by road – 5–6 hours of riding
Day 8
Day 8: Udaipur – Chittorgarh – 240 km by road – 5–6 hours of riding
You depart early for a full day of motorcycle riding. The route crosses progressively rising terrain before reaching Chittorgarh. The city is home to India's largest fort, a major testament to the history of Rajasthan. You spend the night in a restored palace on the edge of a lake and close to a protected natural area.
Day 9: - Chittorgarh - Bundi - 125 km – 4 hours driving
Day 9
Day 9: - Chittorgarh - Bundi - 125 km – 4 hours driving
You head back on the road towards Bundi. A faster, more open stretch lets you travel at a quicker pace before joining quieter roads. Bundi appears at the foot of its fortress, overlooking the valley. You settle into a traditional haveli and take advantage of this shorter stage to rest.
Day 10: Bundi - Ranthambore - 125 km by road – 4 hours of driving
Day 10
Day 10: Bundi - Ranthambore - 125 km by road – 4 hours of driving
To reach Ranthambore National Park, you take steeper routes that require attentive driving. The park takes its name from Ranthambore Fort, built on the Thanbhor and Ran hills. At the end of the day, a jeep safari is arranged in the park, offering the opportunity to observe the local wildlife, including the Bengal tiger.
Day 11: Ranthambore - Jaipur - 150 km by road - 4 hours of driving
Day 11
Day 11: Ranthambore - Jaipur - 150 km by road - 4 hours of driving
You leave Ranthambore to travel to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Arrival is scheduled for mid-afternoon. You will have free time to explore the Pink City, known for its handicrafts, gemstones and traditional textiles. You will spend the night in a heritage hotel in Jaipur.
Day 12: Jaipur - Alwar - 150 km – 4 hours' riding
Day 12
Day 12: Jaipur - Alwar - 150 km – 4 hours' riding
Last day of riding on your Royal Enfield motorcycles. You head to Amber Fort, located in the hills near Jaipur beside a lake. After visiting the fort and the palace, you ride through more undulating terrain to reach Alwar. You spend the night in a fort converted into a hotel, in a setting steeped in history.
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Day 13: - Alwar - Delhi International Airport - 160 km by road - 4-hour drive
Day 13
Day 13: - Alwar - Delhi International Airport - 160 km by road - 4-hour drive
This final day marks the end of the road trip. The return to New Delhi is made by car to avoid heavy traffic. Rooms are made available for you to freshen up before your international flight. Transfer to the airport is arranged according to your departure time.
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Starting from €2,515 /person
Alice
Roadtrip offered by Alice
Motorcycle travel expert in Asia and Madagascar – Based in France

Based in France, Alice designs motorcycle trips across Asia and Madagascar, from the roads of the Nepalese Himalayas to the tracks of Mustang and the unique landscapes of the Indian Ocean.

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Day 1: - New Delhi -
Day 1
Day 1: - New Delhi -
You arrive in New Delhi, at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The local team meets you and takes you to your hotel, where your room will be available from noon. An initial briefing sets the framework for the upcoming motorcycle trip. The rest of the day is free and gives you the opportunity to discover the parks and temples of the Indian capital at your own pace. You spend the night at the hotel, in the heart of New Delhi.
Day 2: - New Delhi - Mandawa - 175 km by road - 5 hours driving
Day 2
Day 2: - New Delhi - Mandawa - 175 km by road - 5 hours driving
You take to the road early in the morning to get acquainted with your Royal Enfield motorcycles. The first kilometres allow for a gradual familiarisation as the capital wakes up. After the departure briefing, you head northwest into Rajasthan, to the Shekhawati region, a former trading crossroads on the caravan routes between South India and Central Asia. The landscapes become more open and semi-arid, punctuated by traditional villages. You reach Mandawa at the end of the day and settle into a haveli, the historic home of a former merchant.
Day 3 : - Mandawa - Pushkar - 260 km of road – 6 hours of riding
Day 3
Day 3 : - Mandawa - Pushkar - 260 km of road – 6 hours of riding
You continue your motorcycle journey through the Shekhawati, discovering several iconic sites of this region shaped by its mercantile past. The route alternates between fast sections and narrower roads leading to Pushkar. Riding conditions gradually change as you approach the town. You arrive in Pushkar, an important Hindu pilgrimage site organized around its sacred lake. You take the time to explore the town before settling in for the night in a more peaceful atmosphere.
Day 4: Pushkar – Jodhpur - 200 km by road – 5 hours of driving
Day 4
Day 4: Pushkar – Jodhpur - 200 km by road – 5 hours of driving
In the morning, you attend the daily rituals around Pushkar's sacred lake. You then continue by road towards the Marwar region. The route follows more secluded roads and crosses landscapes typical of Rajasthan. You reach Jodhpur at the end of the day. This large regional city marks an important stage of the road trip. You spend the night in Jodhpur.
Day 5: Jodhpur – Ghanerao – 170 km by road – 4–5 hours driving
Day 5
Day 5: Jodhpur – Ghanerao – 170 km by road – 4–5 hours driving
You ride through Jodhpur's old town by motorcycle, passing through its narrow lanes dominated by Mehrangarh Fort. You visit the palace, remarkably well preserved, and enjoy an expansive view over the Blue City. In the afternoon, you set off again toward Ghanerao, formerly part of the kingdom of Mewar. Upon arrival, you settle into a historic hotel set in an old fort founded in the early 17th century.
Day 6: Ghanerao – Udaipur - 160 km by road – 4 hours of driving
Day 6
Day 6: Ghanerao – Udaipur - 160 km by road – 4 hours of driving
You cross the Aravalli Range along routes that offer smooth and varied driving. A visit is planned to Kumbalgarh Fort, known for its impressive ramparts. You then continue on to Udaipur. The city is arranged around several lakes and offers a relaxing setting after the road. Overnight at a hotel in Udaipur.
Day 7: - Udaipur - 18 km by road – 30 min drive
Day 7
Day 7: - Udaipur - 18 km by road – 30 min drive
This day is at your leisure. You can spend time exploring Udaipur, a city built around Lake Pichola, and visit its palaces and havelis. If you wish, a motorcycle ride can take you to Sajjan Garh Palace, which offers views over the city and its surroundings. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 8: Udaipur – Chittorgarh – 240 km by road – 5–6 hours of riding
Day 8
Day 8: Udaipur – Chittorgarh – 240 km by road – 5–6 hours of riding
You depart early for a full day of motorcycle riding. The route crosses progressively rising terrain before reaching Chittorgarh. The city is home to India's largest fort, a major testament to the history of Rajasthan. You spend the night in a restored palace on the edge of a lake and close to a protected natural area.
Day 9: - Chittorgarh - Bundi - 125 km – 4 hours driving
Day 9
Day 9: - Chittorgarh - Bundi - 125 km – 4 hours driving
You head back on the road towards Bundi. A faster, more open stretch lets you travel at a quicker pace before joining quieter roads. Bundi appears at the foot of its fortress, overlooking the valley. You settle into a traditional haveli and take advantage of this shorter stage to rest.
Day 10: Bundi - Ranthambore - 125 km by road – 4 hours of driving
Day 10
Day 10: Bundi - Ranthambore - 125 km by road – 4 hours of driving
To reach Ranthambore National Park, you take steeper routes that require attentive driving. The park takes its name from Ranthambore Fort, built on the Thanbhor and Ran hills. At the end of the day, a jeep safari is arranged in the park, offering the opportunity to observe the local wildlife, including the Bengal tiger.
Day 11: Ranthambore - Jaipur - 150 km by road - 4 hours of driving
Day 11
Day 11: Ranthambore - Jaipur - 150 km by road - 4 hours of driving
You leave Ranthambore to travel to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Arrival is scheduled for mid-afternoon. You will have free time to explore the Pink City, known for its handicrafts, gemstones and traditional textiles. You will spend the night in a heritage hotel in Jaipur.
Day 12: Jaipur - Alwar - 150 km – 4 hours' riding
Day 12
Day 12: Jaipur - Alwar - 150 km – 4 hours' riding
Last day of riding on your Royal Enfield motorcycles. You head to Amber Fort, located in the hills near Jaipur beside a lake. After visiting the fort and the palace, you ride through more undulating terrain to reach Alwar. You spend the night in a fort converted into a hotel, in a setting steeped in history.
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Day 13: - Alwar - Delhi International Airport - 160 km by road - 4-hour drive
Day 13
Day 13: - Alwar - Delhi International Airport - 160 km by road - 4-hour drive
This final day marks the end of the road trip. The return to New Delhi is made by car to avoid heavy traffic. Rooms are made available for you to freshen up before your international flight. Transfer to the airport is arranged according to your departure time.

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The price includes
  • A Royal Enfield 500 motorcycle
  • Land transfers included in the itinerary by private vehicle, including transfers to the airport
  • A French-speaking motorcycle guide
  • Fuel
  • Half-board
  • Support from a local team
  • A support vehicle
  • Accommodation: standard hotels with some nights in Heritage hotels (comfort category), in double or twin rooms
  • Meals: half-board
  • The motorcycle is insured for third-party liability
The price does not include
  • Mandatory insurance: coverage for on-site medical expenses
  • Repatriation assistance
  • Visa fees
  • International flights and airport taxes
  • A €400 credit-card pre-authorization corresponding to the motorcycle security deposit will be secured (no charge before travel) via a secure platform (Swikly)
  • Tips
  • Dinners: allow €3 to €15 per person per meal
  • Beverages (tea, coffee, soft drinks, etc.)
  • Entrance fees to the temples, monuments and museums included in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
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