The Challenge

Below is a guide to the cycle challenge that lies ahead of you!

Day 1

We depart the UK on our overnight flight to Delhi.

Day 2 – Transfer to Agra

We meet our local guides in Delhi then transfer to Agra where we have a late lunch, bike fitting and overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 3 – Agra

A free day to explore the city and visit the incomparable Taj Mahal, one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.

Day 4 – Agra to Fatehpur Sikri then to Khuana and finally to Bashawar

We have an early transfer to Fatehpur Sikri, also known as the City of Victory, the former capital of the Mughal Empire. A holy man will bless our journey by conducting a Puja ceremony before we travel to Khuana to start our ride. We set off on a dirt road through fields and small villages then on to secondary roads through villages and past temples – a spectacular start! We spend the night in our campsite, near the village of Bashawar.

Cycling approx. 73km

Day 5 – Bashawar to Bhandarej

A great day of cycling through beautiful Rajasthan along flat roads with hills either side of us. Little traffic today but lots of potholes! After lunch we cycle through Rajasthan and see the rural life at its best! We experience probably the most scenic section of our ride before reaching Bhandarej village where we will have the honour of spending the night at the atmospheric Bhadrawadi Palace.

Cycling approx. 90km

Day 6 - Bhandarej to Tahela Camp

Today is set to be a challenging day with some short off road sections. Our day begins by cycling through stunning scenery to the 700 year-old Abhenrai temple complex through green valleys with lush vegetation, ancient forts on hilltops where we will hopefully see monkeys playing in the trees! We camp on the edge of the Seriska Tiger Park tonight.

Cycling approx. 77km

Day 7 – Tahela Camp to Doela camp

Today we expect to experience a less exotic, more arid but equally as spectacular nonetheless day in the saddle. We cycle along the edge of the Seriska Park where there is a good chance we will see some local wildlife and stop to look at the ruins of an ancient city. Tonight we stay at the most spectacular camp site of the trip in the sand dunes next to the village of Doela, with two ancient forts in the background hills.

Cycling approx. 98km

Day 8 – Doela Camp to Lal Mahal – Jaipur

Our final day of cycling! We begin the day cycling through an arid, desert like landscape on an undulating road where the asphalt turns abruptly into dirt road in places. We cycle 5km on a dirt track and through a river before we join the tarmac road again to Tala. We cycle through authentic villages and past a beautiful crocodile lake. We finish our challenge at Lal Mahal where we have lunch and transfer to Jaipur.

Cycling approx. 52km

Day 9 – Jaipur

We have a free day today to enjoy the sights and sounds of Jaipur, generally known as the "Pink City" due to the salmon coloured facades of its older buildings. This morning there is an optional tour to the Amber Fort followed by some free time. Tonight we hold our Gala Dinner to celebrate our achievements!

Day 10 – Transfer to Delhi

We transfer to Delhi for our flight back to the UK.

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