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Join us as we ride across - “the land of the kings”!

01244 676 454 globaladventurechallenges.com Key Info challenge highlights Duration: 10 days • Visit the Amber Fort palace complex just outside Distance: 350km approx. • See the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Taj Mahal • Cycle off the tourist trail and get a true feel Challenge Grade: Challenging 1 for the area of Rajasthan • Visit Ranthambore National Park and Location: experience a Tiger Safari! the challenge On this incredible cycling adventure we experience the amazing sights and sounds of Rajasthan! We explore the bustling city of Jaipur including a visit to the magnificent palace complex of Amber Fort, and even visit a Tiger Safari in Ranthambore National Park. Cycling far from the tourist trail we get a true feel for this incredible region, cycling through local villages full of vibrant colours and surrounded by lush green fields, to the contrast of the arid landscapes of the Aravalli Hills. We complete our challenge in Agra, with a visit to the majestic Taj Mahal – one of the masterpieces of world heritage!

Day 1 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Depart UK Jaipur to Abhaneri Abhaneri to Ranthambore Ranthambore National Park National Park to Karauli We depart the UK for our Our cycle challenge begins! Today we’ll experience the It’s an early start for us today flight to India. We set off from the grounds local village life of Rajasthan, as we need to leave our hotel next to the Jamwai Mata cycling along tracks that take by 6:30am for our Tiger Safari. Temple, located downstream us through small villages and Taking place in canters (open Day 2 from the dried up Lake along green fields. After lunch body buses/vehicles) we’ll We land and transfer to our Ramgarh - once the main the landscape becomes more have a bumpy ride, but we hotel in Jaipur, where we’ll source of water for Jaipur. barren, traffic reduces and may be rewarded by some settle in and get used to our Riding through the arid shade becomes harder to find, tiger sightings! The park is new surroundings. countryside of the Aravalli but the cycling is easier. Once home to 62 tigers, but also Hills we pass small villages, we reach the town of Lalsot, to the Indian leopard, nilgai, Day 3 worlds away from the we negotiate the narrow wild boar, sambar, striped crowds of Jaipur and reach alleys like a puzzle maze hyena, sloth bear and mugger Jaipur the village of Abhaneri and before we reach the main road crocodiles, as well as one of our campsite by evening. and transfer to Ranthambore India’s largest Banyon trees! Today we explore the Abhaneri is famous for its National Park. Famous for its We aim to complete the safari fantastic sights and sounds ‘Chand Baori’ or step wells, conservation of Bengal Tigers, by 10am and transfer back that Jaipur has to offer! We built by locals to harvest this is one of the best places in to our hotel for breakfast visit the Amber Fort and rainwater. Not only is it India to see the tigers in their and a quick shower before Sheesh Mahal in the morning, considered one of Rajasthan’s natural habitat! transferring to our cycling and once we return to Jaipur most attractive landmarks, it start point. Our cycling today we visit the Jantar Mantar is also one of the deepest and Cycling distance – is easier than other days as we astronomical monument, largest step wells in India! approx. 82km / 5-6 hours ride on flat tarmac roads all Maharaj’s City Palace and the the way to our accomodation palace of Hawa Mahal. Cycling distance – in Karauli. approx. 78km / 5 - 6 hours Cycling distance – approx. 70km / 5-6 hours leave the tourist trail and get a true feel for the incredible area of rajasthan!

Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Baretha Bund back to Karauli to Agra Agra to Delhi Return to UK Karauli After a hearty breakfast we After a much-needed rest This morning we visit the We transfer to Delhi Airport set off on a 2-hour bus ride we say our goodbyes to Taj Mahal - a UNESCO World for our flight back to the to the picturesque spot of Karauli and begin the final Heritage Site. Built by Mughal UK. We then say our final Baretha Dam, a 230 year 40km cycle of our challenge. Emperor Shah Jahan in goodbyes as a group before old dam built on the River The cycling is much easier memory of his wife Mumtaz our onward journeys home. Kukand. We cycle for 15km today as we ride on flat Begum between 1631 and before turning southwards, tarmac roads towards our 1648, it is one of the world’s Please note, this is a complex where the terrain becomes finish line on the outskirts of most beautiful and celebrated itinerary and is subject to change. much hillier. We notice as Basantpura. When we have monuments. the colour of the landscape completed our celebrations After our visit we take the changes and also see how we hop into our waiting chance to indulge in some local houses use red stones vehicle and take the transfer last minute shopping before as building blocks, including to Agra - home of the majestic our transfer to Delhi. This doors and windows. Taj Mahal! evening we look back on our Once we reach the village of incredible achievements over a Masaalpur, the cycling is all Cycling distance – celebratory meal! downhill until we reach our approx. 50km / 2 hours hotel in Karauli for the night.

Cycling distance – approx. 70km / 6 hours

did you know? the taj mahal was built by shah jahan as a mausoleum for his wife mumtaz, after she died giving birth to the couple’s 14th child. more than 20,000 workers were involved in the complex’s construction. your questions answered... Is this trip for me? Do I have to carry my own luggage? Can I stay in India after the ABSOLUTELY! This cycle is suitable for all ages No. All luggage will be transported from challenge? with the correct training. The minimum age for accommodation to accommodation by our All extensions are strictly limited, subject to this cycle is 18 years old (14-17 year olds must support vehicles. You will need a small saddle availability and are given on a first come, first be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian). bag/bum bag/‘camel bak’ while cycling, served basis. Those wanting to request The one thing everyone will have in common is to carry items such as camera, sunscreen, an extension should contact Global Adventure a great sense of adventure and a desire to help tissues, personal First Aid kit etc. Some people Challenges at a charity. Whether you are taking part as an find wearing a backpack uncomfortable due to customer.care@globaladventurechallenges. individual or as a team with friends, team spirit the heat and humidity, but it is up to you. com. There is a minimum charge of £60 + VAT will be flying high on the challenge! for having your return airline ticket extended. Food Matters... Please note, the final decision always rests How fit do I need to be? All meals will be provided on the challenge, with the airline. This cycle ride has been graded as Challenging from dinner on day 2 to breakfast on day 10, (1) on our challenge grading scheme, and is with the exception of lunch on day 3. Food will What support is there on the designed to be challenging but achievable be predominantly North Indian with a good challenge? by anyone as long as you fitness train selection of meat and vegetables, and there There will be a strong support team with a beforehand. Remember, you are cycling for 5 will be some Western cuisine at the hotels professional Global Adventure Challenges days and in hot temperatures – the fitter you in the evenings. We cater for most dietary leader from the UK, as well as local guides. are the more you will enjoy this challenge. requirements so long as we know in advance Full, comprehensive first aid kits will be taken Cycling training tips can be found on the – just fill in the appropriate section on your and we are never too far away from hospitals. Global Adventure Challenges website to point registration form. A vehicle will accompany the group providing you in the right direction and why not sign up support if needed. for one of our training weekends - they’re a What’s included? great opportunity for you to meet our team • Return flights from a London airport to and fellow participants! What happens if I get tired? India There will be regular rest stops for drinks and • All accommodation and all meals, from snacks – there is no problem if you need to What is the challenge grading dinner on day 2 to breakfast on day 10, with take more rest stops. A guide will be bringing scheme? the exception of lunch on day 3 up the rear of the group on the cycle ride All of our challenges are graded on a scale • Drinking water, snacks and fruit for ensuring no-one is left alone – remember from 1 to 3 to indicate the level of difficulty, 1 all cycling days though, this is not a race! being the lowest challenge grade and 3 being • Private vehicles for backup, support and the most challenging. (1 = Challenging, 2 = transfers How do I go about raising the Tough and 3 = Extreme). • Local English-speaking guides • Mechanical and medical support sponsorship? Once you have signed up you will receive a Where will we stay? • Local bike hire with spares • Global Adventure Challenges leader from fundraising pack from your charity in order We will be staying mostly in local hotels to make your fundraising as easy as possible. with en-suite washing facilities, usually two the UK and full and comprehensive first aid kits You will also receive a few tips and ideas from people to a room, and on one night our Global Adventure Challenges to help you on accommodation is at a tented Safari Camp. your way. Please be aware that some of these lodges and What’s not included? hotels are more basic than what we are used • Airport taxes and fuel surcharge – these are to in the UK - remember, this is a challenge! approximately £250 and payable 8 weeks I’m interested... what do I do now? prior to departure Places are limited and go on a first come, first • Visa for India served basis, so try to register as soon as you Do I need specialist kit? can! You can register online at We will supply you with a kit list of what to • Tips and gratuities • Lunch on day 3 www.globaladventurechallenges.com or take once you register to take part. Apart from fill in the enclosed registration form and some cycling shorts, a cycling helmet and • Alcoholic drinks and drinks during meals • Personal travel insurance – it is strongly medical questionnaire and post it back to maybe some cycling gloves, you do not need Global Adventure Challenges along with the any specialist kit. Participants can bring their advised to take this through Global Adventure Challenges registration fee – all payment options and own pedals, bar-ends and any other personal costs are explained on the enclosed cycling equipment they see fit to modify the information sheet. Once your registration is bikes supplied, although it is not compulsory. received, Global Adventure Challenges will write to you sending you further information on what to expect from this awesome adventure! Your charity will also be in touch with you to discuss your fundraising.

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