This journey is a mountain - bikers dream, passing through colourful tribal villages; staying at Maharaja's Palaces; wildlife viewing at the famous Tiger reserve, Ranthambore National Park and visiting some of India's best attractions including the Taj Mahal.The colourful kingdom of India provides some of the finest and rewarding mountain-biking in the world. You have the opportunity of riding through nomadic settlements and past temples, passing numerous forts and havelis , & staying at Maharaja's Palaces.
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Visiting some of the most interesting sites that India has to offer, the Pink City of Jaipur, with it's palaces, forts and observatory, contrasting with the ancient abandoned royal site of Fatepur Sikri. We will visit Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, enjoying riding through and embarking on 2 safaris through the famous Ranthambore National Park, the most renowned park in the world to see tigers in their natural habitat.You will be one of the first few mountain -bikers to explore this idyllic region, punctuated with villages reminiscent of a time gone by.
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| This classic journey offers exposure to a tremendous variety of landscape and culture. The roads and dirt tracks in the area offer you an entrance into the home of the nomadic people, where traditional rural lifestyle remains preserved and the friendly smile leaves lasting memories. A mountain bike can take you to more remote locations than most other modes of transport. It brings you direct in contact with the country and its people, and helps to foster an appreciation of the environment.
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While cycling through Rajasthan, it is also salutary to note the many pilgrims, traders, armies and princes who have followed these trails for generations and whose journeys reflect the rich cultural history of the region.
The Taj Mahal marks the start point of the ride - and what a place. The most extravagant monument built for love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This poignant Moghul mausoleum was constructed by Emperor Shah Johan in memory of his second wife Mumtaz Mahal, whose death in childbirth in 1631 left the emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned grey overnight. Semi-precious stones are inlaid in the marble.Construction of the Taj began in the same year and was not completed until 1653.
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