Rajasthan Riding Safaris   - India 

Few places in the world offer the exotic charm and colorful pageantry of Rajasthan. Here is a fascinating culture as ancient as Europe's with unsurpassed architectural achievements. Buildings which rival the Taj Mahal are not rare, for every village of any size has structures of fascinating beauty and complexity which are often embellished by magnificent murals.
Khama Ghani
This is the traditional welcome every person will encounter one time or the other in Rajasthan. It reflects the age-old institution of hospitality, which is so greatly a part of Indian culture. Come and join us for a royal adventure, a great regal tradition, a horse safari. An age-old way of traveling and time pass for the Maharajas, the kings, princes and nobles, it was practiced in India for centuries and is now revived for visitors and horse-lovers. Let us take you into a whole new world, vibrant and extraordinary. Encounter with us the colors of Rajasthan in this most unique and time-honored way. Let us introduce you to our special royal Marwari horses, an ancient breed of warhorses whose history is entwined with the history of Rajasthan and the Rajputs. It is rightly said that “one cannot separate a Rajput from his horse” and there is a saying: “If God did not create the horse, he would not have created the Rajput.”
We invite you to meet and ride these very exceptional horses and only then you will be able to understand the culture of Rajasthan, which is so deeply entangle with these animals, wholly.
For 2006 we are offering four different itineraries to choose from. They include sightseeing at the Taj Mahal and/or other interesting sights and always a weeklong riding safari with overnights in luxurious safari camps or unique castle or fortress hotels in Rajasthan.

Aravalli Nature & Wildlife Safari
This ride takes place before the backdrop of the Aravalli Mountains.Visit some of the most famous sights of southern Rajasthan. Eklingji, Nagda and Sas-Bahu temples are ancient temples, featuring exquisite stone carving. 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.
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Festival Mewar Safari
Starting point of the safari is the second-largest man-made lake in Asia, Jaisamand Lake - ride through the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary, visit Jagat temple. In Boheda you will overnight in the ancient rawla of Boheda, which is in the possession of the Shaktawat family.
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Pushkar Fair Safari
The safari takes place around the fair of Pushkar - a special Camel Fair (October/ November) and leads the riders from the heights of the Aravalli Mountains to the sandy plains of the Thar Desert. You will 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.
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Udaipur Riding Holiday

The perfect getaway for families with children or less confident riders. Daily rides while in Udaipur can be combined with many other activities and sightseeing options..

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Riders:   Minimum 2, maximum 12
Riding Per Day:   4-6 hours
Pace: Moderate
Tack: English
Horses: Marwari  and Marwari cross
Weight Limit: 185 lbs.
Meeting: Delhi
Transfer: Delhi

Our safari camps:
Accommodation during the riding portion of the tour (in most cases) will be in a safari camp. The reason for this is that many of our routes lead through scarcely populated areas away from the usual tourist paths. So very often the night has to be spend in the nature away from human dwellings.
However all of our campsites are chosen with great care and offer a maximum safety and superb views. Away from the busy Indian towns or villages they are a paradise for nature lovers and bird-watchers.
Though away from civilization, our camp offers all necessary facilities to the riders. The tents are comfortable and inviting with double or single occupancy. Each tent is equipped with beds, chairs, bedrolls, and floor covering. The camp is having both toilet and shower facilities. Hot water is provided in buckets. Towels, soaps, etc. are supplied.
Breakfast and dinner is served in our dining area, an open space with a sunroof, tables and chairs. Breakfast is Continental style with fruits of the season, eggs and toast. Lunch will be either taken as package on the trail or brought to you by Jeep. Dinner is a traditional 3-course menu of Indian food (non-spicy). Vegetarian food preparation is possible. Our camp gives a very colorful impression, reminding of the hunting camps of the Maharajas. The tents made in the traditional Indian style with a roofed entrance where the riders can leave their shoes. Grouped around the dinning area they are encircled by a partition enclosure of cloth with a colorful Rajasthan pattern.
 

Rides in Rajasthan:

    - Pushkar Safari
    - Mewar Safari
    - Arvalli Safari
    - Castle Ride
    - Udaipur Riding Holiday