Golden Triangle Bike Tour
Overview
Qunitessential India, the Golden Triangle tour gives an altogether different spin to the most popular travel circuit in India. Travel along comparatively untreaded paths and little known backroads on this bike tour from Jaipur to Delhi via Taj Mahal. This amazing circuit looks even more beautiful from a bicycle!
Jaipur | 08:00hrs
Delhi | 19:30hrs
casual
easy
50km or 30mi
Age: 13+
Min. 2, Max. 14
Highlights
Itinerary
Brief Itinerary
Day | Place | Hotel | Meals | Distance | Activity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
DAY 1 | Shahpura | Shahpura Haveli | B,L,D | 50km / 30mi | cycling |
DAY 2 | Sariska | Vanaashraya | B,L,D | 50km / 30mi | cycling |
DAY 3 | Bharatpur | The Bagh | B,L,D | 45km / 27mi | cycling |
DAY 4 | Delhi via Taj Mahal | B,L | 15km / 9mi | cycling |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Shahpura
Our guide meets at your hotel around 08:00am.
This day we start early in the morning and ride past small villages, mountainous and greener landscape. The ride largely remains flat and gives a chance to witness the rural life around Jaipur from close quarters.
Day 2: Sariska
We cycle towards the forest of Sariska, through the amazing Aravalli hills, lakes, and past Pratapgarh Fort. Today is an amazing trail for biking. We will continue cycling to Sariska National Park, a favorite haunt of wildlife buffs & professional wildlife photographers from around the world. The topography of Sariska supports scrub-thorn arid forests, rocky landscapes, dry deciduous forests, rocks, grasses, and hilly cliffs. The park is famous for its Bengal Tigers, one of the most magnificent animals of India, which has long fascinated people with its awesome power and beautifully striped coat. It is the first tiger reserve in the world to have successfully relocated tigers.
Day 3: Bharatpur
Begin the day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel, then set off on a bike ride through the picturesque countryside, chequered with mustard fields and millet farms to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park. On the way, we make a stop at Abhaneri for lunch and visit Chand Baori, one of the largest stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan.
Later in the evening, we explore the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary on a bike, famous for the avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds, where you have an opportunity to interact with the local guide and gain greater insight into the bird lives.
Day 4: Delhi via Taj Mahal
In the late morning, we take a transfer to Agra for a visit to the Taj Mahal. We have a good half-day to visit one of the most awesome and extravagant monuments ever built – the Taj Mahal. It was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife in 1631-1653, with thousands of semiprecious stones inlaid.
In the evening, we take a Gatimaan Express (5:50 pm train) to Delhi, a semi-high speed train that runs between Delhi and Agra. We will reach Delhi station by 7:30 pm.
Please note, our crew returns back from Agra after putting you on a train to Delhi.
Dates and Prices
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Essential Info
Inclusions
LODGING
All hotels as mentioned in the tour details (subject to availability). All options are personally reviewed.
trip leader
Expert Trip Leader(s) who look after your every need and add meaning to your vacation.
bike
Immaculately maintained bike with helmet, suited to a terrain.
shuttle
A Van support that follows the group of riders and carries all belongings.
meals
Meals as per itinerary. Guests are given the opportunity to dine on their own so that they discover a location independently.
refreshments
Refreshments and mineral water while cycling.
entrance
Entrance fees to most of the monuments and temples.
Exclusions
Airport pickup and drop
We recommend to book direclty from airport or hotel.
meals
Some meals may not be included. Please check your itinerary.
Beverages
Beverages such as alcohol, tea, coffee, juice at a hotel or restaurant.
Reviews from our friends
Emily K Donati from AU
5.0Fantastic
Communication pre-ride was timely and helpful. During the ride, our guide couldn't have been better!
Colleen Young from US
5.0Overall we had a wonderful experience
Overall we had a wonderful experience on our bike tour in India. It allowed us to see and do things we wouldn’t have been able to on our own. There were a few small logistical glitches, but overall the tour was well-organized. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The bikes were in good condition. It will be awhile before we go back to India but if/when we do we’d definitely consider doing another tour with Art of Bicycle Trips.
Linda Smith from CA
5.0Very memorable
For anyone who would like an authentic unique backroads view of India, this is the way to do it. As two time travelers with Art of Bicycle Trips, we were exceptionally pleased each time with the thoughtful planning, quality of the trip leaders, and excellent and interesting accommodations and non-cycling activities. Having experienced both a multisport trip in Kerala and a Golden Triangle cycling trip -- these trips couldn't have been more different, but shared the same professionalism and quality. Especially loved our engaging, competent, kind trip leaders. Very memorable!
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