Riding Regal Rajasthan

Groups can be from 2 to 16. For groups of 9 or more, a second guide joins the tour.

Yes, riders must be 18 years old by the time the tour starts.

No, bikes are not included however they can be hired locally.

 The bikes are well-known makes of mountain bikes with lightweight alloy frames, 24- to 27-speed gearing, v-brakes, and Shimano components and front suspension. If you bring your own bike, please make sure it is a mountain bike, preferably with front suspension, in good mechanical order.

E-bikes are not available on this tour.

The ride takes 570 km in 8 days of cycling. Most of the tour is on relatively flat terrain and on paved roads, so the distances are not too strenuous. Most days are between 70 - 80 km of riding, with a shorter 20 km ride on day 9 when we visit Kumbhalgarh Fort. Day 8 is the only day with significant climbing as you head into the Aravalli hills. This is complemented with a refreshing descent to towards Udaipur on Day 10. In Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur there are non-cycling days as we explore the cities sites via car and foot. The route was designed to take in the best of Rajasthan's culture all while enjoying an active holiday.

The trip is fully supported, and your guide’s expert knowledge of the area and terrain means that you always know what is coming up in terms of distance and difficulty. This makes a tremendous difference, as does the constant supply of water and refreshments along the way.

Suitability: This is a moderately difficult trip that anyone with a reasonable level of fitness will enjoy. Most of the riding is relatively flat with only one day of more serious climbing. Navigating gravely and cratered country roads requires some handling skills but does not require technical maneuvering. While we avoid the hottest times of the year, this is an arid region so day time temperatures still feel warm and dry when cycling. The support vehicle is always nearby to offer refuge to any weary cyclists!

Biking Conditions: This trip is on a mix of asphalt and gravel roads. The conditions of these surfaces vary widely depending on the specific location, but be prepared for potholes and dust! While much of the route is on quiet, countryside roads with minimal traffic, we will be regularly sharing the roads with other vehicles, including cars, motorbikes, and buses. Oh, and cows and camels - lots of them!

The tour leader is trained in first aid and emergency rescue. But to a large degree, riders must be responsible for their own safety during the tour. It is therefore compulsory that you take out travel insurance that will cover you for a cycling tour.

The tour starts in Jaipur with the closest airport being Jaipur International Airport (JAI). It ends in Udaipur with the closest airport being Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR).

You are not required to pay a surcharge for traveling alone. The tour operator will arrange for you to share accommodation with another traveler of the same gender. If you cannot be matched, they will provide a single room at no extra charge. If you prefer not to share, a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room.

The Tour Operator is committed to ensuring all trips are safe and that they travel responsibly with the safety of riders, staff and local communities paramount, always.

Their health and safety policies follow recommendations from the World Health Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travel protocols for tour operators and they have worked with all their suppliers to undergo a comprehensive risk assessment and safety audit for every trip. As every country is different with varying and fast-changing requirements for entry, they require for every trip tocommit to the following basic requirements:
- All participants must be double vaccinated by a recognized vaccine and will need to show evidence upon booking and on arrival.
- All Tour Operator tour leaders and support staff will have completed a COVID-19 health and safety training course and will all have been double vaccinated prior to a tour starting. For 2021 departures onwards, they are planning to have our leaders tested within 72 hours of meeting the group.
- The Tour Operator follows the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels protocol and has received the stamp of approval, which provides travelers with an assurance that they have adopted the health and hygiene global standardised protocols.

Yes, if you're hiring a bike from the operator, a complimentary helmet is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own if you wish.