Cycle Rajasthan with Intrepid; Trip report. Day 8. Bijaipur and Bijaipur Castle

January 18, 2019

Cycle Rajasthan with Intrepid; Trip report. Day 8. Bijaipur and Bijaipur Castle

Today our cycle was only 17 KM, so we had a lie in and a slow start to the day. Admiring the Lake that the campsite was situated on.

Panngarh Lake, Lotus Lake Bijapur

Leaving the campsite we cycled through farmland, with fields and fields of mustard in bloom. The roads were tar, apart from in the villages, where they became sandy and a bit bumpy.

Cycle Rajasthan. Bijaipur

Within an hour we cycled past the village of Bijaipur and stopped at what I thought was one of our regular 'water stops' - but we had arrived at our destination; Castle Bijaipur.
This heritage property was built in the 16th Century and was fortified by large stone walls. As we walked through the main gateway we were greeted by a drummer, Marigold necklaces and a red dot on our foreheads.
The rooms were all different and ours was outstanding, with a large bathroom, sitting area and large bed. It was fit for a king.
for the rest of the day we relaxed in the sun around the pool, then enjoyed an evening meal then drinks and conversation around the fire-pit.