C4C (Cycling For Charity) – 2008

Agra to Jaipur – (300km)

“A PROJECT OF VEERAYATAN”

Veerayatan is a charitable organisation founded in 1973 to uplift and empower humanity through the three jewels of seva (humanitarianism), siksha (education) and sadhana (inner development).

Program: 4 Nights / 5 days from Agra to Jaipur, with all nights spent in camps. 150 cyclists and 50 non-cyclists en route with water points, snacks points and lunch points provided.

Rajasthan is a fantastic blend of geography, people, religions and history. Exploring and traversing this ancient land by bicycle is to embrace the wonder of India.

This exhilarating 300km journey starts in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Sunrise at the Taj Mahal provides a breathtaking backdrop to the start of the challenge. As we enter Rajasthani territory, our journey takes us along exhilarating ascends and descents, crossing this region of remarkably diverse flora, fauna and landscape. The ride along the Aravalli mountain range (the oldest mountain range in the world) is dotted with colourful tribal villages, cultivated fields, fascinating temples, dense forests, sandy deserts and views of dramatic ruined forts. Participants will spend memorable nights under the stars on the grounds of picturesque campsites (5 star!) to splendid Indian palaces.

This is a perfect adventure, with some tough cycling days, sometime off-road and experiences in bustling cities and rural life that seems frozen in time. The ever-changing backdrop includes rivers, small lakes and a fascinating wildlife.

The challenge finishes in Jaipur with a victorious elephant ride down the slopes of its famous fort, a fitting end to an unforgettable experience.

Take part in one of these cycle challenges and you’ll get fit, view some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes from a whole new perspective, push yourself to new limits, raise essential funds for rural education and come away with amazing memories, an album of photos, a new team of friends and most of all, an incredible sense of achievement and personal fulfillment!