3 Hours
Duration
Moderate
Physicality / Terrain
Best Sunrise Point of Jaipur, Hill Ride, Wilderness
Experiences
Nahargarh Cycling Expedition
Highlights –
○ The Cobbled Climb to the top of the Mountain
○ The Best sunrise Point of Jaipur
○ The Nahargarh Top
○ The Nahargarh Fort Stepwell
The Nahargarh Hill Amidst the Aravalli Range
Out of all the historical places to See in Jaipur, Nahargarh may not be on top due to its accessibility. But it is the most happening and beautiful place in Jaipur. The best sunset and sunrise point of Jaipur, and certainly a common point of interest for every locality in Jaipur.
Above all, the Nahargarh fort which is at a height of above 700 feet from sea level provides a panoramic view of the city and the Aravalli forests. Our Bike tour to the Nahargarh fort through the Aravalli forests is a very challenging excursion
The Cobbled Climb
This used to be the pathway for elephants and Horses in those days, it is a strenuous and challenging climb to the top, at the same time the view is equally rewarding as we reach the top of the town. we have the option to park the bikes at the foothill of Nahargarh and hike to the top.
Charan Mandir
As we approach closer Nahargarh fort we take a short break at Charan Mandir ( a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna). Moreover one can easily get the best panoramic view of Jaipur city in front and The dense Jungle of Nahargarh Biological Park at the foothill of The Aravalli Mountains.
The Ride
Certainly, the ride is for nature lovers, birding enthusiasts and fitness junkies. Most importantly those who are looking for Adventure things to do in Jaipur. In addition, get ready for an adrenaline rush and climb the steep Nahargarh hill.
On reaching the peak, we get a majestic view of the beautiful Man Sagar Lake (Jal Mahal). On this ride, we pass through some of the most scenic spots for a beautiful view of the pink city such as Albert Hall and historic mansions. Also on your way to the top enjoy the breeze and the music of various birds to spot like Peacocks, Parakeets (Indian parrot) and the Indian Roller, etc.
06:00Detailed Itinerary
6:00 am
Meeting Point
Le Tour De India
We begin our Jaipur Bike tour from “Le Tour De India” (Centrally Located For Google location – https://goo.gl/maps/ZhAz1Juqymx8h4xA8). Here you will be greeted by the cycling tour leader. A small session will be conducted for you in which the tour leader will explain all the details about your bicycles, route, giving you a proper bike of your height and helmet. After the brief, you will start riding towards the Nahargarh Fort.
As our ride progresses through the beautiful old city of Jaipur when there is no traffic, we admire the heritage of the pink city and make photo stops at the iconic Albert hall and other beautiful architectural marvels of Old city. We will ride further from the cobbled route to Nahargarh Fort which is rarely experienced by tourists. This cobbled way used to be the pathway for elephants and Horses in those days. Out of all the adventure activities in Jaipur, The Bike ride to Nahargarh fort is one of the most sought after Adventure experience.
7 AM
Reach the Summit
Around 7:00 am, we will reach the summit where we enjoy a blissful sunrise of the Pink City, a majestic view of Man Sagar lake and the old city. Now, we can walk through the area that caught the attention of Bollywood and Hollywood movies in Nahargarh Fort. In the Aravali hills at an approximate height of 700 feet, the extensive Nahargarh stepwell tells the story of water system of those days, The catchment area of water for Nahargarh, extended to about six kilometers surrounding the fort, is a network of six smaller catchments connected through a series of drains, aqueducts, canals and arteries laid in and outside the fort. Two large step wells and one small tank collect almost 4.5 crores (10.6 million gallons)liters of water. Further, we can visit the nearby temple.
9 AM
Back to Old City
Now we will ride back to the old city and treat our taste buds with some delicious snacks which contribute to the rich food culture of the ‘Pink City’ and that too from the best food joints of Jaipur. We ride further and visit the old Havelis (mansions) to know more about their culture and architecture.
Finally, the tour ends on a happy note with sweet memories that remind you of this ride.
As this lovely bicycle safari ends here we part ways with a souvenir for you to show your friends back home when you share your Jaipur memoirs.
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TOUR Cost –
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Tour Reviews
A MUST TRY EXPERIENCE IN JAIPUR
Feb 2021
Our Jaipur trip wouldn’t have been as fulfilling without this cycle tour. It was definitely the highlight of our weekend. The fact that my always-grumpy-in-the-morning self enjoyed cycling at 6 in the morning is enough to reveal how fun this was. Our tour guide Omesh was absolutely wonderful. It did not feel like he was sermonising us, rather we had very interesting conversations about the history and politics of the Pink City.More
antastic company – fantastic tour
I wanted a cycle tour for 18. Other companies would only provide separate tours for groups of 6 but Priya immediately helped to put together a tour where we could all stay together. On the day there were 5 casualties of a very busy lead up to Jaipur but the 13 of us who made the ride were treated to a fantastic morning. There was a wide range of fitness / confidence in our group but Khush and his team looked after everyone. The ride up to Nahargarh Fort provided great views and the cobbled path down into the old town was good fun. The stops in the old town for samosas, gulab jamun, jalebi and the best lassi were an unexpected pleasure.More
The tour of my trip to India
Mar 2020
A huge thank you to Khush and the team for an amazing morning. This was so much more than I expected. An early morning meet up and the started off through the quiet streets – on the way fed cows to give us good karma and stopped for a delicious chai. After stopping at Man Sagar Lake to see the sunrise we climbed up the 8km to Nahargarh Fort. I won’t pretend it’s an easy climb, you do need to be relatively fit, but the staff are so encouraging and looked after all members of the group regardless of ability. We stopped often for refreshment and photos and to marvel at the wonderful views. The 1.5km ride down is steep, but you can walk if you prefer. Once at the bottom, we weaved our way through Jaipur traffic – you need to be assertive and not stop for cows, dogs, pigs, tuktuks, cars, motorbikes or anything else thrown at you – but it’s exhilarating!! We stopped for the most delicious samosas and sweets, and amazing lassi. Topped off with dancing at a temple still wearing our bike helmets and feeding monkeys in the park, this was really the tour of my trip to India!!More
Amazing cycle trip
Feb 2020 • Business
Thanks to Umesh for an awesome ride filled with info that only a traveller can provide. I had a great ride with a very interesting guide who provided amazing company and insight to the diverse culture of India. Will definately be back . Shukria UmeshMore
Must to do if you are in Jaipur
Me and my friend thoroughly enjoyed this tour with Umesh. It was a great experience. The steep uphill was taxing for us but the down hill and the city rush was thrilling and adrenaline filled. Thanks to Umesh and Kushal for such a wonderful memories.More
Highlight of Jaipur
Oct 2019 • Solo
I was lucky as I was the only person booked on my tour, so got a private one!
Umesh is one of the best guides I’ve met, and given it was just the two of us he pushed the pace and jammed in more activities.
He is a pretty remarkable chap and has done some interesting things, he brings his experience and understanding to the tour and gives a really insightful perspective.
We did so much more than I expected, from feeding cows, drinking chai, a little bit of meditation, some excellent park activities, joined worship at the temple, ate street food, the list goes on…
Brilliant tour, would highly recommend!More
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