Nahargarh Bicycle Tour

Panormic View of Spiral Bicycle Path to Nahargarh Fort (Photo Credit: SoloTravelWorld)

Sometimes paths seems more entrancing than the destination. Same for the Nahargarh fort trip. You will enjoy paddling on hilly spiral ways in the morning fresh air coming from mountains. You will view fort stepwell, forest area and panoramic view of whole Jaipur while enjoying paddling, hiking and walking in search of remnants of destroyed fort wall. Nahargarh is a fort to protect Jaipur from invaders. It is located high on a hilltop with several posts or 'Chaukis' for the armed men till bottom. It has two stepwells called 'Bawri' or 'Kund' on the way. Those have scenic beauty and several stories behind. This tour is not marely a mountaineering tour on bicycle, but also a tour to understand the current lifestyle of Jaipurites emerging from past culture and traditions. You will enjoy laughing yoga with elders at garden area at Govind Dev Ji Temple. View the enthusiasm of devotes at Govind Dev Ji morning aarti and darshan. View markets of flowers and vegetables with great hustle. And of-course let your taste-buds enjoy the rich snacks from famous food outlets of Jaipur. Enjoy the royal Jaipuri Lifestyle.

The Nahargarh Fort

A slow pace bicycle tour on hilly area will build stamina and allow you to enjoy the beauty of nature. If you are lucky enough, you can see panther roaming in biological park area. The hill is part of 'Aravali Hills' and cover Jaipur from three sides. We will be able to visit a part of it called 'Nahargarh Fort'. It was originally named Sudarshangarh Fort, but was later given its new name, Nahargarh which translates to the ‘abode of tigers’. Another story is the king Sawai Jai Singh Ji, discovered that the land was once home to a prince named Nahar Mal and he was the exact spirit that haunted the place, creating disturbances in construction. In the hope of quelling the spirit a dedicated temple was built and in his name, the fort was renamed Nahargarh.

Route of Tour

We may have two routes, depends upon the starting time and sunrise

Route #1

Raj Mandir Movie Theater 🎞️ ⋙ Singh Dwar 🐄 ⋙ Purani Basti ➖ ⋙ Nahargarh Road ➖ ⋙ Nahargarh Bicycling & Hiking ⛰️ ⋙ Back to Nahargarh Road ➖ ⋙ Govind Dev Ji Temple 🛕 ⋙ Vegetable Market 🌿 ⋙ Flower Market 🌼 ⋙ Chaura Rasta ➖ ⋙ Thatheron Ki Gali (The utensil-maker street) ⚱️ ⋙ Panch Batti 🚦 ⋙ Raj Mandir Movie Theater 🎞️

Route #2

Raj Mandir Movie Theater 🎞️ ⋙ Singh Dwar 🐄 ⋙ Ajmeri Gate 🏟️ ⋙ Chaura Rasta ➖ ⋙ Namkeen Wali Gali (The traditional Salty Chips and snacks street) 🍲 ⋙ Badi Chaupar ✴️ ⋙ Hawa Mahal (The Wind Palace) 🏛️ ⋙ Govind Dev Ji Temple 🛕 ⋙ Purani Basti ➖ ⋙ Nahargarh Road ➖ ⋙ Nahargarh Bicycling & Hiking ⛰️ ⋙ Back to Nahargarh Road ➖ ⋙ Murtikaron ki Gali (Idol Makers) 🧑‍🎨 ⋙ Panch Batti 🚦 ⋙ Raj Mandir Movie Theater 🎞️

The Tour is for

Enthusiast

Cycling on a hilly area is a bit challenging, but gives pleasure. From top of the hill you will enjoy the complete view of Jaipur and the forest area. It will have bicycling, hiking, sightseeing and much more fun to do.

Remnants of Destroyed Fort Wall [Photo Credit: Abhinav@Unsplash]

The Wanderlust

A wanderer always follows his instinct to reveal the unknown. Nahargarh Fort journey is just for that person. These hilly areas have many secrets and everyone can gather his stones of interest here. And this tour does not end at Nahargarh, it has cultural activities, workshop visit and Jaipur's unexplored areas to roam around.

Nahargarh Fort Stepwell [Photo Credit: Tharakan, Public Domain]

Food Lovers

After draining your energy level in paddling on hilly area, you will be delighted by experiencing Jaipur’s best traditional food from highly acclaimed food joints. The food outlets are prime. And are famous for their inherent art of preparing delicacies. They are an account of the rich food culture in the Pink City.

Art of Preparing Jalebi

Socio-Behaviorist

Meet Jaipurities, watch them buying vegetables, food items, doing bargaining. Watch how a market get started early morning. Do laughing yoga with elderly and bring a smile on their faces, feed the cattle, offer lamp aarti to Lord Krishna, do dance with devotees. Listen their experiences and share your emotions.

Bringing a smile on elderly

Nature Lover

Nothing more beautiful than nature and in it's pure form, where we found less or not men-made structures is the hilly area. Hop on your bicycle and enjoy the shades of nature and the different vegetations of desert hilly region. You may see camels, herd of sheep or goats, a variety of birds, monkeys, peacocks, camelions, large lizards and may hear voice of panther. The hills changes their colors and vegetations as per the season. Just come in different seasons to explore the variation in nature.

Cycling at the way to Nahargarh Fort

Tour Itinerary

1. We usually start Nahargarh Fort tour around 5:30 AM in morning. So that you can view the sunrise from top of the hill.
2. Feeding the Cows as a good karma to start your day. So we first move to Singh Dwar to purchase and provide fresh green fodder to cows.
3. You will cross several streets to reach to the Nahargarh Road. You will climb-up the hill from the spiral path way of cobalt route to the fort. The whole path is having enchanting beauty of nature, fort watch towers called Dourg, stepwell called bavaries and stories from the past. You may even see camels, herd of sheep or goats, a variety of birds, monkeys, peacocks, camelions, large lizards etc.
4. Nahargarh Fort gains the benefit of high altitude. Panoramic view of Sunrise in Jaipur's Sky can spell-bound anyone. The whole ambiance of mix of dwan shades in sky, greeny hills and pink terracotta buildings at city side, entranced the comer.
5. Laughing Yoga - Do laughing yoga at Govind Devji Temple Garden with old-age and bring a smile on their faces. Enjoy the freshness of morning air and chirping of birds to make your day.
6. Govind Dev Temple - Listen the melodious songs and instruments' sound which devotees are offering to Lord Krishna. If you like you can be a part of them and enjoy dancing or clapping with them. Know the significance of lamp arti and Offer it to God with your own hands.
7. Vegetable Market - An eye-soothing colorful market with different types of vegetables. Both men and women are merchants here. View their attire and the hard work they do. The Jaipurities come here to bargain and buy vegetables to meet their daily food need. You will enjoy the scene here.
8. Flower Market - Huge bags of different-different colorful flowers, their aroma and the whole ambiance will be enough to take you in heaven. Allow all your 5 senses to feel the beauty and fragrance.
9. Samrat Kachori Samosa - This is a famous outlet for its quality and taste. So tingle your taste buds with its rich taste of Samosas, Kachori, Jalebi, Pakodas and of-course much required morning tea.
10. Thatheron Ka Rasta - Here you will see the real artisans making utensils without machines, in old style. The whole street is of utensil makers.
11. Lassiwala's Lassi(Churned Yogurt Shake) in Kullhad - Enjoy the sweet taste of Indian Royal Drink - The Lassi.
12. Back to Raj Mandir Cinema Hall - Now you will have a totally different view of the same place. Because now the market is starting and you can listen the bustling vehicles sound.

Are you fit for this tour?

• 🔹 Age: 1 - 85 years
• 🔹 For family members with any health problem, back problem, heart problem or pregnancy, we will provide e-rickshaw ride
• 🔹 Children and youth need to be accompanied by at least one adult or one senior

Inclusions

• ✔️ Good Geared Bicycle for Tour (Trek, Giant, Marida are the barnds we use)
• ✔️ Good Quality Helmets for Safety
• ✔️ One experienced bicycle captain leading the riders and one tour escort following the riding party to make sure all are riding safely.
• ✔️ Bottle of Mineral Water
• ✔️ Food and local cuisine tasting from famous food outlets of Jaipur
• ✔️ Tea in 'Kullhad' (traditional clay cups) between tour
• ✔️ Lassi (Churned Yogurt Shake) in 'Kullhad' at the end of tour
• ✔️ Use of Tandem Bicycles and E-Rickshaws for your child or old-age family members (subject to availability)
• ✔️ Buckled safe seat for infants on bicycle (subject to availability)

Panoramic view of Aravali Hills, Fort Stepwell and Nahargarh Fort Wall

Food and Drinks

• 🔸 Tea in 'Kullhad' (traditional clay cups)
• 🔸 Traditional potato, chili fritters and much more as Kachori, Pakodas, Jalebi etc.
• 🔸 Lassi (Churned Yogurt Shake) in 'Kullhad'

Amenities

Guide and Escort

One experienced bicycle captain leading the riders and one tour escort following the riding party to make sure all are riding.

Safety and Security

• 🔹 All bicycles are well-maintained and in good condition. After and before each trip we check each one of them for any trouble in them.
• 🔹 For early morning hours, all bicycles comes with front light to view roads clearly.
• 🔹 We provide good quality helmets for your safety.
• 🔹 If you are travelling with your infants, we provide buckled safe seat.
• 🔹 Children and youth need to be accompanied by at least one adult or one senior

Health

• 🔹 All eatables served during the trip are prepared hygienically and with inherent art of preparing delicacies.
• 🔹 Bottles of mineral water will be provided for drinking.
• 🔹 For family members with any health problem, back problem, heart problem or pregnancy, we will provide e-rickshaw ride.

Others*

• 🔹 Tandem bicycles available for Non-Bikers
• 🔹 E-Rickshaw Ride for Senior Citizens
• 🔹 An extra seat for infants

* (All the above facilities are subject to availability.)

Scene of Jaipur Vegetable Market

Frequently Asked Questions about this tour

We want your full satisfaction before you go...

Q. Is it Wheelchair accessible?

A. Yes, if one of your family member uses wheelchair, he/she can join the same tour in E-Rickshaw.

Q. Are all surfaces wheelchair accessible (no uneven terrain, stairs, etc.)?

A. Yes.

Q. Can one do this tour with infants?

A. Yes, we can provide buckled safe seat for infants on bicycle.

Q. Can one who is not bicycle friendly attend this tour?

A. Yes, we have a few Tandem Bicycle, on which second paddler need not to worry about balance. Even this is in-trend for couples. But you should ask for its availability before booking. So drop whats app message to us and we will contact you.

Q. Is tour is safe for old-age people?

A. If they are fit and have no problem in riding on bicycle then there is no issue. But if they have some health problem or trouble in paddling, then we have E-Rickshaw for them.

Q. What is the group size for trip?

A. Right now we are arranging 10 members group for a single trip.

Q. How many hours before one can book this tour?

A. If you have fixed dates or tight schedule to visit many places in India, it is suggested to book your tour on an early basis, to make sure availability of date and seat. If you are already in India or have flexible dates available, you can book it 6 hour before the date, but the date will be subject to availability, so may be our company executive will suggest you to choose another nearest available date. So better to book early, at least one week before the tour date.

Q. What is your booking process?

A. You first need to fill our Get a Quote form or send us a whats App message, then our executive will contact you. He will provide necessary details about tour, answer your queries regarding the tour and tell you about payment methods and best tour price.

Q. What if I want to cancle my booking? How you will refund?

A. Kindly read our Refund & Cancellation Policy for it.

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Cancellation Policy

• ◾ You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
• ◾ For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
• ◾ If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• ◾ Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• ◾ Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

• ◾ Kindly read our Refund & Cancellation Policy for more details.

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