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Sambhar Lake: out to the salt flats
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Sambhar Lake: out to the salt flats

West out of Jaipur to India's largest inland salt lake, flat and white, with flamingos in winter. Ride the causeway at sunrise.

West out of Jaipur to India's largest inland salt lake, flat and white, with flamingos in winter. Ride the causeway at sunrise.

Distance72 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~2 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonNov – MarIdeal time to ride
DifficultyBeginnerOverall rating

Ride details

Road typeNH 48, then via Phulera
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Mixed conditions

NH 48 is fast for the first part. The roads through Phulera to Sambhar are two-lane and quiet, with rough patches near the salt works. Don't ride onto the lake bed; it can be soft under the crust.

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