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Horse riding in Rajasthan

Come to join us for a royal adventure, a great tradition: a horse riding into the country of maharajas and princes. You will ride horses of Marwari, a recognizable ancient race with its ears.

Udaipur  Route 1: Udaipur – Ranakpur Duration: 5 days Accommodation: Camps and heritage hotels Visit: On this route the riders will visit some of the most famous sights of southern Rajasthan. Eklingji,Nagda and Sas-Bahu temples are ancient temples, featuring exquisite stone carving. The Sas-Bahu temple is also nicknamed Little Khajurao. In Haldi Ghati the Maharana Pratap Museum can be visited and of course the Chetak samadi, which marks the death place of this famous horse. Finally the riders will reach the famous Kumbhalgarh Fort , one of the most-important forts of Mewar, perched high on a hilltop in the Aravalli Mountains. The trail will continue its way through the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary , famous for being one of the last successful breeding ground of the wolf in India. Other animals to be seen are leopard, panther, wild boar, sloth bear, sambar and nilgai. While riding through the Sanctuary the riders can spot countless birds and experience virgin dry deciduous forest, once common all over the Aravalli Mountains. The safari carries on to Ranakpur , where the famous Jain temple is located. It is the biggest and most famous Jain temple in Rajasthan, built in 1439, renowned for its delicate carving.  Route 2: Kumbalgarh – Ranakpur Duration : 4 days Accommodation: Camps and heritage hotels Visit: This route leads from the prominent Kumbhalgarh Fort to the exquisite Jain temple of Ranakpur. The riders have a chance of visiting the Fort before the ride starts and continue their way through the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. On the way to Ranakpur another two interesting and worth seeing rawlas (forts) will be visited. Ganerao Rawla and Narli Rawla. Finally the riders will reach the Jain temple in Ranakpur, the finishing point of the safari.  Route 3: Udaipur – Pushkar (Pushkar fair) This safari takes place on the occasion of the Pushkar Camel Fair (October/November) and leads the riders from the heights of the Aravalli Mountains to the sandy plains of the Thar Desert. The terrain varies from day to day. In Pushkar itself the riders can visit and ride over the Camel Fair. This is the ultimate way of getting to and experiencing the Pushkar Fair. Every year up to 100,000 camels, cattle and horses are brought to Pushkar, making this fair the biggest in Rajasthan. Thousands of people flock to attend the festivities, the religious celebrations and the life-stock trading. The sleepy town of Pushkar becomes a flurry of activity with camel and horse races, street theatre and a variety of stalls selling almost everything. Jugglers, musicians, comedians, tourists, traders, animals and devotees, all come together for a couple of days in this Fair. As written in the Lonely Planet “it is truly a feast for the eyes and should not be missed if you are anywhere near”. The Pushkar Fair is the only one of its kind in the world and is one of India's most colorful and vibrant festivals. Featured in numerous magazines, travel shows and films, it is definitely worth attending Duration : 8 days Accommodation : camps Visit: On this route the riders have the opportunity of seeing a lot of fascinating forts and palaces on the way (e.g. in Jhormuda and Kharwa ). The absolute highlight of this safari however is the Pushkar Camel Fair . Already some days before reaching Pushkar, the riders will encounter herds of cattle and flocks of camels being guided to the fair. Very often nomads, wandering from fair to fair with their animals can be spotted. They are very colorful, the men with bright turbans and the women in gaudy saris. On the way the riders pass through a number of villages where they can observe traditional handicrafts such as pottery, weaving or wooden work  Route 4: Chittorgarh - Bundi Duration: 8 days Accommodation : Camps and heritage hotels Visit: The riders will visit Chittorgarh; the former capital of Mewar and its most important fortress is a historically most significant and interesting place. Chittorgarh is a symbol of the valor and the chivalry of the Rajputs. It was captured three times in its history and every time the men rather died in the battlefield than surrender to the enemy. They donned yellow robes and rode out in order to die by the sword. The women inside committed “jauhar”, collective suicide, by burning themselves on a pyre. On the second day Bussi Fort and its Wildlife Sanctuary can be visited. Bussi Village is famous for a special type of wooden handicraft. Further on the ride, in Menal is a striking and famous waterfall waiting for the riders. Besides they can visit a number of ancient temples from the Gupta period with exquisite stone carving. Before reaching Bundi the riders can visit the old temple complex of Bijolia . Once it was a group of 100 temples, but most of them were destroyed by the Moguls. Finally the riders will reach the medieval town of Bundi . Visiting Bundi is like stepping back in time. It is a picturesque and captivating little town with surprisingly few tourists. The Rajput legacy is well preserved in the shape of the massive Fort, which is situated on top of a hill overlooking the town. Very attractive as well is the huge palace, which stands beneath it. Bundi is well known for its fine school of miniature painting.  Route 5: Udaipur -  Lac de Jaisamand Duration: 7 days Accommodation : Camps and heritage hotels Visit: On this route a number of very interesting tribal villages will be visited. Here the riders can observe their particular style of living and learn more about their culture. Wherever possible they can see their traditional handicrafts or way of farming. Most of these villages are still constructed in the same way than hundreds of years ago. All huts and houses are made of mud and are perched together on the top of a hill, surrounded by a wall of thorn branches. Besides the riders will see the worth-seeing fort of Bambora and the famous temple of Jagat which sports some fine stone carving, including a couple of erotic carvings. Finally the riders will reach the second-largest man-made lake in Asia, Jaisamand Lake . Built by Maharana Jai Singh of Udaipur in the 17 th century, it measures today 14 km in length and 9 km in width. Beautiful marble chhatris and elephants are situated around the dam. The two summer palaces of the former queens of Udaipur are located on top of two hills overlooking the lake. After arrival in the camp the riders are taken on a pleasant boat trip around Jaisamand Lake.  Route 6: Jaisamand  Lake– Sita Mata Sanctuary Duration: 6 day Accommodation : Camps and heritage hotels Visit: This trail leads around the main range of the Aravalli-Mountains, which is always clearly visible on the horizon. Starting point of the safari is the second-largest man-made lake in Asia, Jaisamand Lake . The riders then continue the ride through the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary where they will be able to spot countless birds and with some luck animals like antelopes or deer or even a leopard. After leaving the sanctuary the terrain becomes more level and open. The soil turns black and very fertile in this part of Mewar. Poppy and opium cultivation can be seen along the way. The riders will visit Jagat temple, famous for its exquisite stone carvings, some of them, which are of erotic nature. Other interesting sights on the way are Bambora Fort , Bhinder Rawla (fort) and the famous palace of Barishadri. In Boheda the riders will stay overnight in the ancient rawla of Boheda, which is in the possession of the Shaktawat family. Here they can listen to interesting family stories from the times of Jagairs and Maharajas and explore the rawla and hamlet of Boheda. The ride ends in the Sita-Mata Sanctuary ; a small protected Nature Park around the ancient Sita-Mata Temple. In this place the riders can glimpse a great number of peacocks, jungle foals and smaller mammals such as mongoose or rabbits, which appear to be rather tame The  Shekhawati Route 1: Nawalgarh - Nawalgarh Duration: 6 days Accommodation : camps,forts and palaces Visit: Look at Shekhawati from a completely different angle, it is hard to believe that you are really in the heart of equestrian Rajasthan. Beautiful Marwari horses gallop through the bitumen roads, story of whom is part history and part folklore. Ride one of those handsome mares of Marwar - glossy black coat, with limpid eyes and beautifully curled ears - and reach the countryside, you will see the roads winding up for you. The best plan is to just wander around at random through these small, dusty towns. There is no chance of getting lost, and there are surprises around every corner. Explore the style of living of the villagers as you pass by thatched roofed hamlets and enjoy the fascinating Rajasthan deserts cape. The route will be through picturesque villages and farms. Ride starts from Nawalgarh to Dundlod Fort, then Mandawa and Mehansar Fort.Ride through the town onto dry sandy tracks for reaching the Desert Resort. The ride takes you through semi-desert farming country a typical shekahawati landscape - field dotted with Khejri trees - low sand dunes, small villages with common grazing woodlots with desert flora and fauna.You will reach Naharsingani. Back to Nawalgarh, end of this safari.  We are prepairing two other routes. Route 2: Nawalgarh - Gorian Duration: 6 days Accommodation: Camps and heritage hotels Visit:   Route 3: Nawalgarh - Mahensar Duration: 8days Accommodation: Camps and heritage hotels Visit: Top

 

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