Tourism Breaking News
– Bhojpur will host the closing ceremony on January 11th.
– The group of 28 bikers includes two women.
The third edition of ‘Riders in the Wild – 2025’ was flagged off on 5th January from the MPT ‘Wind and Waves’. The biking event aims to showcase the state’s adventure tourism potential including its rich wildlife, stunning natural sites, and vibrant art and cultural heritage. The event organized by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board in collaboration with the Mostech was flagged off by Joint Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, Shri Santosh Shrivastava, Executive Director, Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation Shri Arun Paliwal and senior officials of the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
The 7- day Itinerary of Bikers across Heartland of India
Joint Director Shri Santosh Shrivastava told the ‘Riders in the Wild 3.0’ biking expedition will embark on a 7-day journey across the heartland of India, covering a diverse range of landscapes and cultural experiences. The itinerary promises a thrilling adventure for the bikers, showcasing the diverse natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Madhya Pradesh.
The bikers will traverse through Bhopal to Gandhisagar Forest Retreat via Rajgarh and Jhalawar, with an overnight stay in a year-round luxurious tent city. Thereafter, riders will reach Chanderi via Guna and Ashoknagar, exploring the rich heritage of Chanderi and experiencing the unique charm of Pranpur, the first Craft Tourism Village and stay overnight at Chanderi eco-retreat tent city. After this, riders will move to UNESCO World Heritage site Khajuraho via Tikamgarh, immersing themselves in the heritage walk and the vibrant culture of Bundelkhand. And finally from Khajuraho, via Panna, the bikers will reach MPT Parsili resort via Satna, Rewa, and Sidhi, enjoying activities like barefoot sand trekking, birdwatching, jungle walks, and visiting the Millet Museum and stay overnight in a rural homestay to experience rural excursions offered by Madhya Pradesh. The bikers will reach Jabalpur via Parsili and Umaria and explore tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site Marble Rock, Dhuandhar Waterfall and experience activities like boating and sky dining. Riders will visit UNESCO World Heritage site Bhimbetka after this and conclude at the Bhojpur Temple on 11th January.
28 Bikers Participating
Twenty-eight riders, including two women, have embarked on the ‘Riders in the Wild 3.0’ biking expedition. Participants hail from diverse locations across India, including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Udaipur and Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board has provided an ambulance and a team of medical professionals to accompany the rally to ensure the well-being of the riders throughout their journey.
Madhya Pradesh Received Best Adventure Award recently
Notably, Madhya Pradesh has been recognized for its growing adventure tourism sector. Recently, the state has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Adventure Tourism State” at the national conference of the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) in Arunachal Pradesh. This accolade further underscores the state’s commitment to promoting adventure tourism.
