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Trip to Rajasthan

So it all started when we decided to visit India on Holi for 3 weeks and while planning our trip I thought why not I spend a week on the road. But I was in dilemma: which place this time ? Somewhere not very far yet not very close, place I have not explored and a visit for which 6 days should be just fine. After spending almost a year abroad I desperately wanted to feel and live the culture of my home, my country. Colourful people, vibrant culture, variety in food, grand havelis, desert and lakes, I am not surprised if you guessed it correct: "Rajasthan".

 Where in Rajasthan ?

 I have been reading auto car magazine for ages and I remember an article from few years back on Audi's promotional drive from Churu, hottest place in India, to Drass, coldest place in india. Since then Churu was in the back of my mind for a road trip. A friend from Churu helped me decide the route from delhi and I was all set to pack my bags. Though not my kind of thing, I booked my hotels almost 45 days in advance. I am never good at planning in an advance and prefer to take things as it comes during a trip. At the end I was back to my old way when I decided to cancel all my bookings after talking to the friend, apparently there are too many options available and advance booking is not required.

 Route:

 Day 1: Delhi - Churu

 Day 2: Churu- Ramgarh - Mahansar - Churu

 Day 3: Churu - Bikaner

 8Day 4: Bikaner - Deshnok - Ajmer

 Day 5: Ajmer - Jaipur

 Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi
Pulsar 220
I and my sister
Though I finalised the route but was not sure whether to pick one of my bikes, Avenger or Karizma, or to rent one from Delhi. I did some research on bike rentals and among several rentals in Delhi I found "Stonehead Bikes" the best and with positive reviews. I ended up renting Pulsar 220 since there were no other options available on such a short notice; a day before my trip began. This time I was not solo and my younger sister joined me. She is 20 and though a novice biker, she was more excited than myself. Afterall, this was her first road trip on bike. We packed our bags and were all set.

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