Cycling Through Rajasthan

13 nights hotels, all en suite, 1 overnight air-conditioned sleeper train 11 days cycling with 100% vehicle support Surfaces are nearly all good tarmac Mostly quiet backroads with higher traffic levels near the cities Premium departures available (see trip code MIJP)

On this cycling adventure in Rajasthan, we spend 13 nights in a mixture of pleasant hotels, most with swimming pools. One night is spent on an overnight air-conditioned sleeper train.  The hotels typically used are on the day-to-day itinerary. However, below are a few of the notable accommodations on this trip.  Delhi to Jodhpur: Sleeper train (night 2)  Experience an icon of travel: the Indian sleeper train! Our journey takes us from Delhi to Jodhpur, skipping the long drive, while also allowing us to interact with the local people and sample the snacks often sold on board. The accommodation is basic: we normally stay in two-tier sleepers, the compartments sectioned off from the aisle by privacy curtains. Seats are allocated at the time the tickets are issued, so the whole group isn’t always together; however, our tour leader is an expert at making the journey as hassle-free as possible and will regularly check in with you. Jodhpur: Shree Ram International Hotel (night 3)  There’s plenty to recommend the Shree Ram, most notably a sprawling green garden with plenty of space to wander and relax. There’s also an outdoor pool for a quick dip plus a café-bar stocked with wines, cocktails and more. Elsewhere, there’s The Basil restaurant, serving a variety of cuisines.  Udaipur: Paras Mahal Hotel (nights 4-5)  Relax in green gardens overlooking the Aravalli Hills when you stay at the Paras Mahal. Find further chilled moments at the Urvashi Bar, an ideal gathering spot for the group, or with a splash in the pool. It’s also close to the main attractions in Udaipur: the City Palace and Lake Pichola.  Jaipur: Vesta Maurya Palace Hotel(nights 8-9)  Vesta Maurya Palace is a charming hotel in the heart of Jaipur on MI Road, reflecting the city's unique blend of tradition and modern style. With its pink brick exterior, the hotel offers a rooftop pool, a multi-cuisine restaurant, and a bar, all designed to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Worth knowing  in Pushkar during the festival departure are Swiss cottage tents (canvas tents designed to emulate Swiss cottages) with attached bathroom facilities. All meals are included.  Hotels in India usually do not have heating as there are only a couple of months when the weather can get cold. You can, however, request more blankets if needed or the hotel may be able to provide a standing heater for your room. Please talk to your tour leader if you need help in this matter.  It’s common for hotels in India to have limited times in the day for hot water use to save energy. If you find your shower is cold, please let your leader or reception know so they can make sure the water heater is on.  Within the sleeper train, you may be sharing a compartment of four beds with members of the public depending on how the seats are allocated.  Single accommodation supplement excludes sleeper trains.  Some hotels we use on this trip may have swimming pools; however, these are not heated.  For 2025 departures, the Sariska accommodation (days 9 & 10) will be Sariska Safari Lodge