Jaipur Village Cycling Safari

Summary

The Aravalis Nahargarh Biological Park situated amidst the mighty Aravali mountain range. We ride through the Nahargarh Hills towards the scenic Sisiyawas valley. We ride through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the heart of Rajasthan, riding along unexplored country roads through mustard fields with desert berries on either side which is an indigenous way of fencing the fields. Samode Samode is home to the Samode palace build in the 17th century by the rulers of the Amber kingdom (now Jaipur). The Indo-Saracen architecture of the palace and the hospitality of the people here is simply spellbinding. Itinerary 0700 hours (Meeting Point) Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaipur The ride begins at Nahargarh Biological Park amidst the Aravali mountain range as we ride through the Kalighati valley through unexplored trails crossing villages and small forest settlements. This part of the ride is mostly off-road as we advance towards our breakfast point riding our bicycles.  0900 hours Breakfast at a Lakeside As we cross the Nahargarh forests, our support staff sets up a royal picnic styled breakfast near a village plateau. We refresh ourselves with some freshly baked cookies and biscotti. We cross the Kalighati valley taking the country roads towards the Samode palace. 1230 hours Samode The road towards Samode is well-laid tarmac up till the Samode Palace. On this journey, we cross several villages. We get an opportunity to interact with the natives who are inherently fabulous hosts. We get to learn the native culture, feast on some rare indigenous delicacies. The village folk especially children are very happy to see people riding bicycles. The children are very excited to get their pictures clicked. 1300 hours Lunch at the Samode Palace (optional) The Samode Palace was built in the 17th century by the rulers of The kingdom of Amber in Indo-Saracen style. The palace architecture is a great mix of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles. The palace reflects the great history of the region and the culture of its people. We hop on our bikes to take a short tour of the colorful town market. The tour ends at Samode Palace. Later drive back to Jaipur.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy and admire the landscape on two wheels with a mix of everything that India has to offer to a traveler. The mighty forts majestic palaces the abundant Havelis village folk performing their arts full of vibrant colors and traditions of one the most culturally rich people in the world. The melancholy of the landscape elevates as the lake-side is brought to life with the glory of the rising sun. Traversing through this “royal” state on a bicycle is an exhilarating excursion.

What’s included?

  • Bottled Mineral water and energy drinks.

  • Route map

  • Light Refreshments en-route every time we take breaks.

  • Brand new geared bicycles (Giant) for added safety.

  • Helmets

  • Well experienced bicycle tour captains who are well versed the route.

  • A tour escort at the end following all the cyclists.

  • A support vehicle with well equipped emergency and first aid kit and a stand-by bicycle following all the riders.

  • We end the tour in Samode Village with sweet memories and a souvenir as a parting gift.

  • Snacks

  • Bottled water

  • Transportation to/from attractions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

  • Booking is subject to availability.

  • The cost of lunch at Samode Palace is not included in the tour cost.

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Le Tour De India

About operator:

A Mix of Adventure in every trip, We are a company dedicated to long and short travel experiences with expertise in Bicycle, Motorcycle and Horse back safaris combined with culture and off beat destinations. Bringing in the best in class equipment, trained and qualified tour captains, best of the safety practices followed world over. We are a completely in-house tour operator that owns and runs its tours with minimal external contracting throughout India, thus keeping the prices in check and services to the maximum. Le Tour De India is a specialized tour operator that offers: 1. Cycling Tours: city cycle & village cycle tours at Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur. Dedicated cycling based itineraries in Rajasthan, Kerala and Himalayas 2. Motorcycle Tours: We are the specialist for motorcycle trips in Rajasthan . Our Most popular Day trip around Jaipur is - Jaipur - Sambhar Motorcycle Trip 3.Horse Back Safari: We offer short day excursions on Horseback and a 6 days Horse safari in Rajasthan

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