India Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
India Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
9 days
8 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
2024: Nov 2025: Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec 2026: Jan-Mar
Rajasthan's Caravan Routes & Desert Palaces
This will be one epic journey. The colors, sounds, smells, history, culture... A bit overwhelming? Perhaps. But who wants to travel across an ocean to be underwhelmed? Amid the raw energy, peace can be found. In ornate palaces and quiet desert. And in our luxury hotels—some of the world’s finest. Join us. It’s time to experience India.
Highlights
- Cycle and hike through the energetic Indian countryside past small villages, ancient temples and stately palaces
- Explore the Thar Desert as nomads have for centuries—on camelback—and spend a night in safari-style tents beneath the stars
- Interact with our Indian friends as you're warmly welcomed into a vibrant and culturally rich land
- Revel in exquisite accommodations, from former Raja estates to a hotel recently named the world's best
Start Jodhpur
End Udaipur
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Travel through local history, from Maharaja kingdoms to British rule and India’s dynamic present • Explore Jodhpur’s staggering 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort • Gaze out over the Blue City, where indigo-washed houses provide a stunning contrast with the warm desert surroundings • Enjoy a culturally rich bike ride to Bishnoi, stopping at a shimmering lake to admire the region’s animal life, from owls to camels • Settle in and feel at home with a true Indian feast.
Nights 1-2
One of the world's largest private residences, this royal palace has been transformed into an exquisite hilltop hotel, with 26 acres of gardens and mesmerizing views.
Day 3
Relive a classic Indian form of travel—a camel caravan across desert sand—and spend a night in safari-style tents (with all the amenities, of course) • Pedal past rolling dunes and farmland brimming with crops.
Night 3
Enjoy stunning sunrises and dazzling night skies in this remote desert tented camp with simple but comfortable amenities.
Days 4-5
Bike and walk past colorful temples • Hike to the village of Manvar and visit the homes of local farmers • Journey to the ancient trade town of Pali, followed by a walk up Elephant Mountain • Get a taste of daily life in India's isolated hill region on a guided walking tour of Narlai • At an ancient stepwell illuminated by hundreds of floating candles, take in a traditional music performance.
Nights 4-5
This 17th-century fortress midway between the cities of Jodhpur and Udaipur once served as a luxurious hunting lodge. (pool, spa)
Days 6-7
Rise early to salute the sun from your yoga mat • From Ranakpur, a breathtaking 14th-century Jain temple with 1,444 intricately carved pillars, cycle to the opulent Devi Garh, our home for two nights • Venture into the countryside on foot and get a close look at daily life in rural townships.
Nights 6-7
Guarding the road to the Udaipur Valley, this palace-turned-luxury hotel welcomes us with fabulous amenities and comfort. (pool, spa)
Days 8-9
Cycle past temples en route to the lakes of Udaipur • Relish some R&R at one of the world’s most luxurious and romantic hotels • Cruise past the Lake Palace and get a new perspective on the city skyline.
Night 8
This exquisite hotel located on Lake Pichola has perfected the art of hospitality. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip we stay in several wonderful properties, chosen either for their grandeur or location, many of which rank among the world's finest accommodations. On one night we stay at Manvar Desert Camp, a remote rustic retreat that provides a taste of old Rajasthan. And while the historic Rawla Narlai brims with character and romantic charm, the accommodations are a bit more casual than our other hotels.
As wonderfully fulfilling as travel is in India, it's not always easy. Within congested areas, even something as simple as crossing the road can be daunting—you may be sharing it at any one time with cars, pedestrians, rickshaws, bikes, scooters and even cows! Our itineraries and Trip Leaders remove as many obstacles and inconveniences as possible, but keep in mind that India is a developing country where different attitudes, litter and scenes of poverty can sometimes be jarring.
To better traverse the less-than-ideal and ever-changing cycling conditions, we use mountain bikes with touring tires on this trip.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
One of the world's largest private residences, this royal palace has been transformed into an exquisite hilltop hotel, with 26 acres of gardens and mesmerizing views.
Night 3
*Deluxe Hotel
Enjoy stunning sunrises and dazzling night skies in this remote desert tented camp with simple but comfortable amenities.
Nights 4-5
*Deluxe Hotel
This 17th-century fortress midway between the cities of Jodhpur and Udaipur once served as a luxurious hunting lodge. (pool, spa)
Nights 6-7
Premiere Hotel
Guarding the road to the Udaipur Valley, this palace-turned-luxury hotel welcomes us with fabulous amenities and comfort. (pool, spa)
Night 8
Premiere Hotel
This exquisite hotel located on Lake Pichola has perfected the art of hospitality. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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