It was the month of November, and we four friends were sitting together in “Punjabi by Nature Noida” having Lassi and Paneer Tikka. Feeling bored, seems like nobody among us have any kind of goal in there life, we were just trying to be part of this hustle world. Then instantly idea came in my mind for a biking trip, and after a long debate over the destination, we decided Rajasthan and in Rajasthan we decided Chittaurgarh. Why we decided for Chittaurgarh, because it is 670 Kms far from Delhi (an idle stretch to fulfill our biking appetite), this stretch covers most of the beautiful places (Jaipur, siriska). Well every thing get set for next couple of days, we get our Bullet’s serviced, we buy some necessary things, i.e. puncture kit, Jeri-canes for extra fuel, portable high capacity tents (which we borrowed from KarolBagh Delhi), cotton monkey caps (to prevent sand rashes on ur face) and gather lots of willpower. ’
And finally final day arrive, and we started our journey towards Chittaurgarh in early morning around 5:00 am, our Enfiled bullets were roaring like hungry lions, for a full throttle runs. We took a very familiar and well know highway Delhi – Gurgaon – Jaipur - Tonk – Bundi – Chittaurgarh. After a continuous 5 hours ride we reached at our first halt “Jaipur” Pink City. We took our breakfast near main bus stand; stretch little bit our legs and arms. By this time we have already completed 260 kms. After that we take free round of pink city, by admiring his beauty, we take a look on Hawa mahal , famous museum (forget the name of museum, but it was too big). And then again started our bikes towards our destination. By the end of the day we were just 110 Kms far from Chittaurgarh, and we decided to spend night in a village in Bundi district. The ‘sarpanch’, ‘Mukhiya’ ‘Leader’ of that village gave us some space to place our tents in his own farm which was just in front of his house, he was very kind person and offer us dinner, but we denied because we were carrying our own stuff to relieve our bodies ;-).
Well in early morning after thanking to Mr. Mukhiya with in 2 hours drive we were in Chittaurgarh, our deem destination. We check in to a hotel “Pratap Palace” which was pretty good, and make us realize about the living styles of Mewar’s Raja-Maharaja’s. cost was pretty comfortable 1600 Rs for a day including Breakfast and Dinner.
Then after refreshment we hire a taxi (because we were not in mood to see chittaurgarh on our bullets).
well about Chittaurgarh, its a beautiful place, which takes you in history of raja – maharajas of Mewar.
Main Attractions: Chittaurgarh Fort, Vijay Satambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha’s Palace, Govt. museum (where you will get an oportunity to see old weapons used by Mahraja’s), Bassi Wildlife Sanctuary and lots more… you at least require full 3 days to visit chittaurgarh.
Best Season to Visit: October – February
How to commute: You can book luxury bus tickets from Rajasthan Bhavan (New Delhi near India gate) or you can hire a taxi, or you can ride your bikes by your own (Note: Don’t take 100 or 150 cc bikes for this ride or else your bike’s piston will bust out because of heat in day time)
Stay: Lots of heritage hotels available (range starts from 500 to 20000 Rs)
Food: If you have some kind of stomach problems or digestion problem’s then avoid spice food at road side dhaba’s /restaurants, because Rajasthan food is famous for its spicy touch.
Distance: 670 Kms from Delhi
Route: Delhi – Gurgaon – Jaipur - Tonk – Bundi – Chittaurgarh.
Ok guys, keep roaring.. cheers.
Regards
MJ