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Horse Safari |
Introduction
of Horse Safari |
One of the important part of cultural life of Rajasthan is Horse
safaris.Horse Safaris is also one of the popular safari among the
tourists in Rajasthan. These are normally conducted on the hilly
terrain, country side, magnificent forts, fascinating temples,
picturesque locales, etc. To experience the Rajasthan on the back of
horse gives the feeling of belonging to a different age, in a timeless
and ancient land. Horses of Rajasthan which are known for their
intelligence and loyalty are Marwari horses.
To ride back on the Marwari horses is definitely a great experience to
the tourists. Horse safaris are most excellent for discovering natural
beauty of the state. Udaipur, Ajmer and Samode are best areas to enjoy
horse safaris in Rajasthan. As far as horse safari is enjoyed in
Rajasthan then Mandawa is the best place to do such an activity.
You can view Fort Mandawa Castle is the main attraction of the city
along with many frescoed havelis. With a horse safari you can explore
in and around Mandawa town in very useful and simplest way.
Rajasthan - a mystical land with breathtakingly wonderful landscapes
and attractive history, art and culture of a people known throughout
the world for their legends of valour romance, chivalry and heroism.
Rajasthan is a land of sand dunes, wooded hills, lakes, marvelous
palaces, rugged forts men and women in colorful turbans and skirts
bustling towns and quite villages camels, horses and different type of
wildlife, bright sunlight and cool evening breeze , it is a land of
amazing contrasts that are bound to take you by surprise when you
expect it least. Its only by sitting on the Horse back we can see and
experience the best way of it. Indian Travel Destinations create all
the arrangements for Horse Safari in Rajasthan. We have been
organizing safaris on horseback in different regions of rajasthan
between the month of October - March the horses we use
for safari are all well trained.
Rajasthan horse safari is one of the most excellent ways to explore
this state. Tracks speckled with cenotaphs and tombstones of the
heroic and gallant warriors of Rajasthan serve as perfect trails for
horse safaris. Passing through the exotic villages and visiting
magnificent forts and temples are few other attractions of a horse
safari tour of Rajasthan. Campfires in the evening with entertainment
in the shape of local folk dance and music also add to the appeal of
horse safaris in Rajasthan. The nights are spent in ancient palaces
and Garhs (small forts), which includes all the modern amenities.
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The Royal Horse Safari |
The Royal
Horse Safaris are mainly conducted in the vicinity of Desert Wildlife,
Hilly Terrain and Forested Rural Rajasthan. These are ideal places to
halt for a much-deserved rest and relaxation or lunch and a speedy
snooze. Riders are advised to ready themselves with riding gear-the
famous Jodhpuri Breeches, Hat, and Boots. As per your capability to
ride, the horses may trot or canter through the countryside. What
matters most, is that each evening, you are assured of the pleasure of
ancient palaces and forts no better or more historic and of course a
royal way of exploring Rajasthan is made possible for the adventure
seekers. A great enthusiasm is generated in the local populace when
they see tourists on horseback.
We can ensure you that a trot through the royal trails of Rajasthan
with Royal Horse Safari will be a truly exciting once in a lifetime
experience, a unique opportunity to enjoy the real India-known as the
“ Land of the Princes”, away from the mass tourist circuits, visit the
state in India that has everything but the sea, enchanting lakes and
garden’s, majestic forts, palaces, shimmering sands and the eternally
enduring Aravalli Mountains. Routes are chosen to provide a wide range
of riding conditions to visit places of special interest (i.e. Jain
Temples of Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh “ Cloud Palace” and “ Great wall”)
see remote villages and their lifestyle, festivals, fairs and the
wonderful 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 few days. Guest may live in well equipped camps,
hotels, castles, forts (Garhs) or personal home (Rawla) of the Rajputs
and lastly the Hospitality of Marwar, Rajasthan state is well known
for hospitality.
Rajasthan has wildlife in abundance, Depending upon the route taken
and the season one may see wild animals i.e. panther, bear, camels,
crocodiles, eagles, vulture, green parrots, peacock and other exotic
birds, blue bull, antelope, sambar and wild boar though these animals
are now very few and almost limited to wildlife reserves. Riders on long safaris should be reasonable experienced and prepared
for four to seven hours in the saddle each day. Safari groups must
include between eight and twenty riders along with guides.
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Famous Places for Horse Safari in Rajasthan |
Some of the
places famous for horse safaris in Rajasthan are:
Ranakpur
Ranakpur is located in Pali and once served as the hunting lodge of
the Royal Family of Mewar. This resort houses the Imperial Stud farm,
along with a special tented village, a small private lake and a deer
park. The surroundings of the resort offer a number of options for
daylong safaris. Another attraction of this horse safari tour in
Rajasthan is a campfire dinner with folk dances.
Narlai
During the day enjoy the horse safari ride between Ranakpur and
Narlai.
Jojawar
Set amidst the Aravalli Hills, This little garrison fort was once a
major principality of the Royal house of Marwar. Bestowed with the
title of Rao, the nobles looked after this little fiefdom for about
Two centuries after its foundation in the 18th century.
Sojat
Sojat city, is located on the left bank of the sukri river near Pail
town, called as Tamravati in the ancient times, the fort has a big
reservoir and many temples like Sejal Mata, Chaturbhuj and much more.
The old temple of chamunda Mata situated on the top of the hillooks.
Dargah of Pir Mastan is the major attraction at the time of Urs – the
Muslim festival. One of the main attraction of this city is the
plantation of mehandi trees, a herbal plant where the leaves are
squashed into a thin paste and supplied on the hands and the feet in
different attractive designs. This traditional art form is now known
all over the world and is internationally adopted in the fashion
circuit. Many of the foreign and tourists who wants to cross this
particular route towards Udaipur or Mount Abu often takes a break and
get there palms and feet decorated by the mehndi of Sojat as it is
very well known across the country.
Pushkar
As soon as you enter Pushkar the smell of resuvities will engulf your
senses the colours would be spread around the village. You will see
the best varities of domestic animals, horse, outlooks and other
cattle in the fair round.
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