Horse Safari
We offer a unique opportunity to enjoy the real India, away from the mass tourist
circuit. Visit the state in India that has everything but the sea. Enchanting
lakes and gardens, majestic forts and palaces, shimmering sands of the desert,
the
eternally enduring Aravellis mountains and is known as the "Land of the
Princes".
Routes are selected to provide a wide range of
riding conditions; to visit places of special interest (i.e. Jain Temples of
Ranakpur, Kumblegarh "Cloud Palace" and "Great Wall");
see remote villages and their tribal groups; enjoy festivals, fairs and the
beautiful wildlife of Rajasthan.
Riders may find themselves in
jungle scrub, in soft sand, in a lush green valley or on a steep hillside
all within the space of a few days. Guests may live in fully equipped camps;
hotels; castles, forts or personal Rawls (home) of the Rajputs (warrior
caste and village owners) depending on the route.
All routes are
in Rajasthan. The exotic and colourful local traditions are seen in the
forms of: the dress and jewellery of the ladies or the turbans of the men;
the food specialties at each evening's end; every night when guests are in
the camps entertainment around the campfire with a local cultural (music,
dance, etc.) presentation will be provided. In everyway, the guests will
enjoy the famous hospitality of Rajasthan and the Indian people.
Rajasthan
abounds in wildlife. Depending upon the route taken and the season, one may
expect to see many wild animals including antelope, panther, bear, camels,
crocodiles, eagles, vultures, green parrots, peacocks and other exotic
birds. Blue bull, samber and wild boar may also be seen, though these
animals are now rare and mostly confined to wildlife reserves.
Rider
on the long safaris should be reasonably experienced and prepared for four
to seven hours in the saddle each day. Safari groups must consist of between
eight and tewenty riders along with the guides. We will make every efforts
to fit individuals, couples and smaller parties together ,
to
make up this quota. Ordinarily, safaris include sight seeing, riding and one
day of rest depending on the track and riding days. It is necessary to have
a minimum of half day before the start of the safari to train riders on our
horses, make appropriate horse selection for each rider and for riders and
selected horses to get acquainted.
The Horses: Most of the
horses used on safaris are Marwari, a pure Indian breed of horse, instantly
recognisable by their distinctive curly ears, stamina and their faithfulness
and loyalty to their master. Others are Katiawari or Sinde. Using all these
breeds allows for temperament of horse to meet the requirements of each
rider.
Some Marwari horses will trot and canter, but others will
naturally break into a different gait, called in Hindi rawal. In English, it
is known as a kind of amble, a place or a rack. This gait, originally
evolved in desert conditions and gives extremely smooth ride. It also offers
additional challenges to European riders.
A groom is provided for
all the horses, but riders are expected to take the same care and show the
same interest in their horses' welfare as they would feel if they were their
own.
Tour Package :
Day 1 : Transfer from Jaipur by car (160 kms-4 hrs) and tour around the
stable of the horses and get a general overview. Overnight in Roop Niwas Palace
after a typical Rajasthani dinner.
Day 2 : A short ride on your chosen horse with detailed description about
the route of the other details etc. Overnight in hotel Roop Nivas Palace.
Day 3 : Start of the safari. After crossing the farming hutments follow
a dry river bed lying with Accatia plants. Halt for lunch after travelling for
approximately 33 kms during the day reach the campsite by evening where your
accommodation in tents and arrangements for dinner have already been laid out.
DAY 4 : Ride along mountain ranges for a while. We may pass through the
old Rajput town of Udaipurwati. On to semi desert terrain after lunch we ride
in and out of small river bed to reach campsite.
Day 5 : Today you ride through land eroded by water flow now in form
of ravines, sandy tracts and low hills. Camp in a flat area.
Day 6 : Today you ride along a sand track used by local farmers. Passing
farms irrigated by electric tube wells, observe the prosperity and changed life
style. Overnight camp in dry river bed.
Day 7 : Today ride is along the dry river bed. It is a most scenic area.
Soon after the picnic lunch arrive at Samode. It is time to say good-bye to
your horses. Your car would be waiting for you to take you to Jaipur (45 kms
- 1 hour).
Note : This Tour can be
shortened / Extended as per your preferences.
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own Tour Plan
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