Regional Info & Maps

Rajasthan - the most arid part of India lies west of Delhi and bordering Pakistan. The land is fertile nearer Delhi and as we travel westward we get into more arid zones until we get to the bordering towns of Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Barmer. The Aravalli mountain ranges run roughly north to south. East of the Aravalli is a fertile plateau and westward lies the desert.

The international airport in Delhi is your gateway to Rajasthan - (though Mumbai too is well connected by air.) There are daily flights ex Delhi to Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Most flights leave early morning so one can connect direct from an international flight. The other option is to take a part time room at a nearby airport hotel - or if you do want to go into the city, and get ripped off at the shops - we can arrange hotel accommodation including pick-ups etc.

We recommend that you fly into Jodhpur and out of Udaipur. (However, you may choose to fly in and out of the same destination.) To recover from jet lag it may be advisable to stay a day or two in Jodhpur taking in the sights and to prepare yourself for the oncoming saddlesores!!

Once again, at the end of the ride keep a day or two for a stay in a luxurious Palace Hotel in Udaipur to recover. We will be happy to organise your reservations on flights, hotels, airport transfers etc.

The temperatures between October and March range from 4 - 18C min and 25 - 35C max. But the sun is strong - so don’t forget the sunscreen lotion. Rainfall is scarce but one can expect an occasional shower in October/Nov and then again in March. There is no need to bring any rain gear - just get wet and enjoy the rain, it is scarce in these parts! The monsoon arrives by mid June and lasts until late August. If you plan to ride in the post monsoon months - (Oct, Nov Dec), the countryside will be cultivated and green, while in Jan Feb and March it will be much more dry.

Please do feel free to contact us for any specific information.