The third Edition of ‘Riders in the Wild – 2025’ was flagged off on January 5th from the MPT ‘Wind and Waves’. The biking event aims to showcase the state’s adventure tourism potential, which includes its rich wildlife, stunning natural sites, and vibrant art and cultural heritage. The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, in collaboration with Mostech, organized an event that Shri Santosh Shrivastava, the Joint Director of the board, inaugurated. Shri Arun Paliwal, the Executive Director of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Corporation, and other senior officials also participated in the inauguration.

The 7- day Itinerary of Bikers across the 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 Bhopal to Gandhisagar Forest Retreat via Rajgarh and Jhalawar, where they will stay overnight 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 the UNESCO World Heritage site Khajuraho via Tikamgarh, immersing themselves in the heritage walk and the vibrant culture of Bundelkhand.  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 staying overnight in a rural homestay to experience rural excursions offered by Madhya Pradesh. The bikers will reach Jabalpur via Parsili and Umaria and explore the tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site Marble Rock and Dhuandhar Waterfall and experience activities like boating and sky dining. Riders will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Bhimbetka after this and conclude at the Bhojpur Temple on January 11th.

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 the Best Adventure Award recently.
Madhya Pradesh is gaining recognition for its expanding 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.