Adventure Cycle Tour

Visit Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture. Taj Mahal symbolize the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period.

After Taj Mahal visit Agra Fort; built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the centre of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Agra - Nagar - Alwar
After breakfast drive 110 kms to Nagar and start cycling till Alwar 53 kms.

Alwar, among the Rajput principalities was the closest to imperial Delhi. People of this region were daring adventurers. They did not submit to alien rule; they rebelled. In 1771 A.D. , Pratap Singh , a Kachhawaha Rajput belonging to the same clan as the one which ruled Jaipur won Alwar from Mughals and founded a principality of his own. A historic and eminent fort guards its highest hill and is reminiscent of a regal way of life. Alwar is surrounded by the Aravali Hills and has a unique recognition because of Sariska Van Abhyaranya , Bala-Quila and Silished Etc.!

Overnight stay at hotel in Alwar.

Day 03: Alwar - Sariska
After breakfast cycling to Sariska 35 kms.

Sariska Tiger Reserve lies in the Alwar district of the Rajasthan state of India. It is prime tiger country. The forest is typical dry deciduous, dramatically changing with the change in season. The terrain is undulating plateau lands and wide valleys.
Besides tiger, herbivores, spotted deer, sambar, blue bull can be commonly seen and found in good density.

Overnight stay at Sariska Palace.

Day 04: Sarsika - Shahpura
After breakfast cycling to Shahpur 65 kms.

Shahpura was the tazimiThikana of Shekhawat Sub clan. It was the head seat (Tikai Thikana) of Shekhawat. Present head of the family or present ruler of Shahpura is Rao Shri Rajender Singh Shekhawat Ji Saheb.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Shapura - Khandela - Nawalgarh
After breakfast drive 89 kms to Khandela and start cycling till Nawalgarh 40 kms.

Nawalgarh was encircled all around by the high Parkota (walls) comprising of four Pols (gates) in different directions, namely Agoona Darwaja, Bawadi Darwaja (in north), Mandi Darwaja and Nansa Darwaja, each gate has iron doors. Bala Kila Fort situated in the center of the Thikana and Fatehgarh Fort situated out side of the Parkota as an Out Post. The market place of the town and layout of the havelis indicates that the city was well planned before construction. Nawalgarh was considered to be the most modern towns of Shekhawati.The Rulers of Nawalgarh belongs to Shekhawat sub-clan

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Nawalgarh - Mandawa
After breakfast cycling to Mandawa 35 kms.

The medieval fort of Mandawa gradually rises on the horizon like a mirage. A painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. A fine view of the town can be seen from the terrace of the castle of Mandawa. Notables among the havelis are Chokhani, Saraf, Goenka and Ladia havelis.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Mandawa - Roopangarh
After breakfast drive 230 km (6 hours) to Roopnagar - Roopangarh is fast coming up as a tourist destination for those who want to explore the lesser known corners of the Rajput country; the corners that still retain the colorful rusticity so characteristic of the Rajasthani culture. Old invincible forts, palaces and mansions are strewn all over Roopangarh. A trip to Roopangarh enables you to take a closer look into the rural Rajasthani lifestyle so romanticized because of their royal lineage.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Roopangarh - Pushkar
After breakfast cycling to enchanting city of Pushkar 70 kms.

Pushkar is a wonderful tourist destination to explore and enjoy the rustic charm of Rajasthan. This place is also known for its Brahma Temple that is believed to be one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country.

Every November, the sleepy little township of Pushkar comes alive with a riot of colors and a frenzied burst of activity. The occasion: Pushkar Fair. Very few, if at all any, fairs in the world can match the liveliness of Pushkar. Most people associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's largest camel fair.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09: Pushkar
After breakfast we embark on a sight seeing trip to the remaining few sites that were yet to be covered the day before. The temple part having been covered yesterday, today we concentrate upon the ghats of Pushkar and also visit all the three sacred lakes of Pushkar. Visit the Brahma Temple and the Pushkar Lake. This lake is a beautiful spot to be in harmony with your mind and soul.

Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight halt.

Day 10: Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to Jaipur - Jaipur was established by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and painted pink by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. The Royal heritage of Jaipur lives in its architecture and culture. The city in pink is symbolic of the hospitality that reigned in the Rajput culture.

Overnight will be at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 11: Jaipur
After breakfast, have excursion trip to Amber Fort with Jeep / elephant ride.

En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). Hawa Mahal is a sample of the perfection of the architecture. Hawa Mahal was built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlined with white border and motif

Amber Fort is situated on the crest of a hill seven miles north of Jaipur is Amber, capital of the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1037 to 1728. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.

In afternoon visit City Palace, a combination of conventional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. City Palace complex has more than a few palatial structures. City Palace is a huge complex, which houses many courtyards, gardens and buildings.

Also visit Jantar Mantar, built between 1716. It is located within the city palace. Jantar Mantar contains a collection of instruments for observing the movements of sun, moon, planets and stars. It was built to develop the interest of the people in Astronomy.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur - Delhi
After breakfast drive back to Delhi.

Reach by afternoon and after Farewell Dinner and freshening up - proceed straight to the airport for flight back home with sweet memories of India.