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India, Rajasthan

Are you adventurous and want to experience a amazing country? Then Prince Siddhart Singh of Rajasthan welcomes you on an exotic ride on his beautiful horses. This beautiful palace is situated deep in the countryside. It has been in your host family's possession since 1622. In 1990, the family opened the palace doors to traveling guests. The palace is still primarily a home for the family and after that a hotel ... and all visitors are taken care of as special guests.

Rajasthan - King’s Country - is different than the rest of India. It is one of India's most captivating states with a population of 50 million. Rajastan contains India's driest areas with rocks, steppes and the great Thar Desert. It is sparsely populated and largely desert, and it is the people that give color to the landscape. The horse and the camel are the most important animals, not the cow and elephant. The horse has from time immemorial played a major role in both peace and war.

Today, all India’s Kingdoms have been abolished and the former royal families no longer have any official status. Many royal families use their palaces as hotels, just like your host, Prince Siddhart Singh. He also has a number of very fine horses that you will be riding. The horses are Marwari Horses, Rajasthan’s pride, with a lot Arab blood in their veins. They are very well kept and are nice and spirited.

Its inhabitants, the Rajpterna, have a warlike past, constantly fighting against invaders. Even today, there are fortresses and castles on almost every cliff top.

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Program - Horse Safari in Rajasthan

A trail ride with accommodation in both the palace and in comfortable and spacious tents. A total of 6 nights with 5 days riding. English-speaking guide.

You fly to New Delhi and change to a domestic flights to Jodhpur where you are driven to Siddhart’s home. After test riding, it's off through a landscape that changes between farmland and semi-desert. The desert is in stark contrast to the villagers' colorful clothes. The people of Rajasthan are characterized by their friendliness, hospitality but also their pride and integrity. Tourists are rare here so you are happily welcomed into the villages and served tasty food.

You will stay four nights at the Palace and three nights in a wilderness camp in spacious tents with real beds, bathroom facilities and windows.  As a rider, you're close to India's locals and its exotic setting, making for a tremendous experience.

After the thrilling ride, you will return to New Delhi for your flight home or recommend a visit to the world famous Taj Mahal. In 2007, the Taj Mahal one nominated as of the new Seven Wonders of the World. A perfect end to a great trip!

Below is an example of what the week will include.

This trail ride is one of contrasts. It begins with you feeling like royalty in a palace before heading out into the countryside to see how most people live their daily lives. To do this on horseback is, as always, the best way.

Number of participants: Minimum 2 maximum of 12 riders.

Preliminary day-by-day program

Day 1 - Arrival at the palace. Overnight and dinner at the palace. 

Day 2-  We start our ride after breakfast to do our famous village safari, but on horse back. We ride to villages and Dhanis ( hutments ) to meet and interact with local folk, from various communities such as Bishnois, Raikas etc. We get off to visit their beautiful homes experience traditional rural life in its authenticity. The safari is a window showcasing the best of rural India. We encounter black buck antelope and the Nilgai on the ride and get to see huge verity of bird life. A fantastic picnic lunch is included in this ride. It is a royal picnic usually by a water-body. After having visited 2 to 3 villages and interacted with the various communities part taking in their customs and seeing their crafts. We ride back to the palace by evening. 

Day 3 - Ride out after break fast from the palace. Our famous picnic lunch is served at a mid way point and the riders reach the camp in time to witness the sunset. Bar-be-que dinner with bonfire and over night in the luxury tents at the Wilderness Camp. Distance. approx 18 km. 

Day 4 - Ride out from the Wilderness camp into the wilderness with picnic lunch being served en-route, this is the longest ride of the six days and you arrive at a beautiful mobile campsite at a remote location. This camp is specially setup for the guests at a beautiful picturesque location. Distance approx. 23 km.  

Day 5 - Ride out after breakfast for Mihir Garh. Before lunch, ride to Dhoondli village, where the riders get to visit the typical , beautiful traditional Village of Western Rajasthan. They also get to participate in the age old custom symbolising friendship and brotherhood - The Opium Ceremony. Lunch is served in style by the Dhoondli lake. After a leisurely lunch the guests ride on to Mihir Garh - The boutique mud Fort in the middle of nowhere. High tea awaits the guests upon arrival. Dinner and overnight at Mihir Garh. Approx distance - 20 kms. 

Day 6 - Ride out after breakfast from  Mihir Garh back to the palace. The rest of the day they can enjoy the beautiful palace and all that it has to offer. Alternately they can do a day ride with a picnic lunch out in the country side and return back for tea. Both options are open for the guests, depending on how they feel on that day. 

Day 7
After a wonderful breakfast you will have (unfortunately) to say goodbye to your host and his fabulous home.

You will be driven to Jodhpur Airport. Jodhpur-Delhi flights leave 3.30pm-4.40pm

You ride through the villages, where sometimes you take a break or your lunch in the company of the villagers. Rajasthan villages are very colorful and exciting and the people are distinguished by their kindness and hospitality, and also their pride and integrity.

These villages are not on the usual tourist trail, so there tends to be a lot of commotion when you come riding through.

One of the villages you visit belongs to the Bishnoi people, the original "tree huggers".

The riding is about 4-6 hours per day with a break for a good lunch. The pace of this ride is steady, with plenty of walking, trotting and a opportunity for a few gallops in the morning and in the afternoon. The tempo is a little different depending on the riding experience of the group. But no matter the tempo, it's the overall experience that makes this trip so rich, colorful and exciting.

The days will be like a warm Northern European and North American Summer. You will take a break in the middle of the day when it is at its warmest. The nights can get quite cold.

Luggage, food, drinking water, medical kit, etc. will be transported by car. Drinking water will also be carried in saddlebags. It is worth noting that the Indians do not normally drink alcohol. The prices of alcoholic beverages are therefore approximately the same as the western prices.

The car will meet you for lunch every day. You will eat lunch in villages or out in the countryside.

Accommodation

You will stay the two first and two last nights at the Palace in double room ensuite and then in wilderness camp in spacious tents with real beds, bathroom facilities and windows. Some night might be in a hotel. There is towel and sheets and hair dryer in the rooms.



Horses

The horses are Marwari Horses, which by their body type and size are reminiscent of Arabian thoroughbreds, but most easily recognized by their characteristic ears. The ears are slightly larger than on ordinary horses, and twisted like spirals and the ear buds lie against each other on top of the horse's head. On a really nice Marwari horse you should be able to place a banknote between the ear tips. Marwari-horses are friendly but lively and spirited. They got their name from the district of Marwar in Rajasthan. Some of the horses are Sindhi Horses, from the province of Sindh in present-day Pakistan. They ride in a similar fashion to Marwari Horses, but have "normal" ears.

Climate

The days will be like a warm Northern European of North American summer. You will rest in the middle of the day when it is at its warmest. The nights can get quite cool.

Travel Information

Ability description: Level, trail ride 2-3>>

Included: 7 nights, 6 days of riding, full board (except drinks).

Not included: Flight, transfer, drinks.

Travel: Book flight >>
Fly to New Delhi and proceed to Jodhpur. 

Transfer: Book in advance with HorseXplore and pay on spot to the driver.
From Jodphur airport to the hotel.
Price: About 4200 INR (60 EUR)/person/return.

Health and vaccinations: Talk with your vaccination clinic about what they recommend.

Visa: Visas are generally required. Check with your local Indian embassy or consulate. We can also provide information on basic visa requirements. Apply for your visa in good time as processing times can be up to 30 days.

Currency: Indian rupie
Credit card: Accepted at riding centre, except american express.
Tipping: Not required but appreciated.

Wifi: Yes in reception.
Electricity jack: Adapter is available.

Closest village: About 1 km.
Beach: No
Pool: Yes

Misc.:
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet, short chaps.
Saddle bag available: No
Special diet: Inform when booking.
Safe deposit box: Yes
A/C: Yes
Hair Dryer: Yes
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: Yes

Feedback from our travellers

"We lived like princesses :) We loved the food! Indian food is the best! The terrain was much easier than what we’re used to. It was wonderful to enjoy the sun and ride! The horses were lively and kind. The equipment was well-maintained and good. We loved the trip! Would do it again anytime! We've already started planning our next trip to Romania – we'll be bringing four of our friends too."  
– Terhi Kemppinen

"We received a warm welcome, and the maharaja and his family/son were very accommodating and informative. A fantastic experience of India with all its contrasts, rich culture, and the amazing Marwari horses. Mainly traditional Indian food, with the option to buy beer and wine with meals. At the Safari camp, we were also served delicious Indian food outdoors. We had no stomach issues and got as much bottled water as we wanted.
The horses are very similar to Arabians – very gentle yet full of energy. Beautiful horses, highly valued by their owner, who ensured they were well taken care of.
The horses were groomed and saddled by handlers who were skilled with them. Our riding guide was an excellent rider, attentive and responsive to our wishes.
It was like a journey back in time. Wonderful contrasts between the accommodations. We were well taken care of, served delicious food, and met many cheerful and friendly people on the rides and in general.

We have used HorseXplore several times and have always been very satisfied with their communication and the places we’ve ridden. France, Tunisia, Mexico, Estonia, and now India."
Anne Judith Munthe-Kaas

Dates and prices

"Book on request" means that we cannot confirm your booking immediately, but we will get back to you as soon as possible with a booking confirmation, normally within 24 hours on weekdays.

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