That sounds like an incredible adventure! A 10-day loop through Rajasthan from Delhi allows you to hit all the major cultural and desert highlights without rushing the ride days.
This itinerary is designed to give you a true taste of Rajasthan, moving from the busy plains to the golden desert, the blue city, the lake city, and back, incorporating the best highway stretches.
| Day | Route | Approx. Distance | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi to Mandawa (Shekhawati) | 260 KM | Historic, fresco-painted Havelis |
| 2 | Mandawa to Bikaner | 190 Km | Junagarh Fort & Karni Mata Temple (Rats Temple) |
| 3 | Bikaner to Jaisalmer (The Golden Ride) | 330 Km | The Thar Desert, Golden City first views |
| 4 | Explore Jaisalmer & Desert Stay | 160 Km | Jaisalmer Fort, Sam Sand Dunes Safari |
| 5 | Jaisalmer to Jodhpur | 290 km | Mehrangarh Fort, The Blue City |
| 6 | Jodhpur to Kumbhalgarh (Aravalli Hills) | 180 km | India's second-longest fort wall, Ranakpur Temples |
| 7 | Kumbhalgarh to Udaipur | 100 km | Lake Pichola, City Palace, Romantic lakes |
| 8 | Udaipur to Pushkar | 280 km | Holy lake, Brahma Temple, Colourful bazaar |
| 9 | Pushkar to Jaipur | 150 km | Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Pink City exploration |
| 10 | Jaipur to New Delhi | 270 km | Final long ride back on the highway (NH 48) |
| Total Approx. | 2140 km |
• Ride Focus: Getting out of the city and into the rustic Shekhawati region.
• Highlights: The ride will be on good National Highways initially. Mandawa is famous for its open-air art gallery of beautiful, old merchant Havelis (mansions) adorned with intricate frescoes.
• Activity: Settle into a heritage stay and explore the Mandawa bazaar and painted Havelis on foot.
• Ride Focus: Transitioning into a drier, more desert-like landscape.
• Highlights: Visit the formidable Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, a fort that has never been conquered. If time permits, take a detour to the unique Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple) in Deshnok before settling down in Bikaner.
• Ride Focus: This is one of the longest days, cruising through the heart of the Thar Desert. Be prepared for long, straight highway stretches.
• Highlights: The landscape becomes sparser and more dramatic. Arrive in Jaisalmer and witness the magical sight of the Golden Fort rising out of the sand like a mirage at sunset.
• Morning: Leave the bike parked. Explore the Jaisalmer Fort (a living fort where people still reside), Patwon Ki Haveli, and Gadisar Lake.
• Afternoon/Evening: Ride the short distance out to the Sam Sand Dunes area. Experience a Camel or Jeep Safari and an overnight stay in a Desert Camp to enjoy traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance under the stars.
• Ride Focus: A comfortable ride day across desert plains towards the central region.
• Highlights: Arrive in Jodhpur, the Blue City. Check in, then head straight up to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, which offers commanding views of the blue-painted houses below.
• Activity: Explore the narrow, vibrant blue lanes of the old city near the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar).
• Ride Focus: Leaving the plains and entering the scenic Aravalli mountain range. Enjoy the curves!
• En Route: Stop at Ranakpur Jain Temple, famous for its exquisite, carved marble pillars (no two are alike).
• Highlights: Arrive at Kumbhalgarh. In the evening, visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, which has the world's second-longest continuous wall after the Great Wall of China.
• Ride Focus: A short, beautiful ride through hilly, forested roads.
• Highlights: Arrive in Udaipur, the most romantic city in Rajasthan.
• Activity: Enjoy a serene sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, offering stunning views of the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir. Later, watch the cultural show (Dharohar Dance Show) at Bagore Ki Haveli.
• Ride Focus: A full-day ride from the lakes back to the plains and towards the sacred site.
• Highlights: Pushkar is a deeply spiritual and laid-back town. Visit the holy Pushkar Lake and the only functioning Brahma Temple in the world.
• Activity: Wander through the small, colourful bazaar and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
• Ride Focus: Short, easy ride to the capital city.
• Highlights: Visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) and the beautiful Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur.
• Activity: In the evening, explore the local markets (Bapu Bazaar) for traditional handicrafts, jewelry, and textiles.
• Ride Focus: The final long haul on the excellent NH 48 highway back to Delhi. Start early.
• Activity: Enjoy the smooth ride, have a final roadside lunch (Dhaba meal), and arrive back in Delhi by the afternoon/evening. Return the motorbike and conclude the tour.
