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Tonga
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Introduction
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1) Name
of the Adventure - Tonga Races.
2) Location - Jaipur, Pushkar, Sikar, Bikaner and Jaisalmer.
3) Booking - Must be done in advance.
4) Best Season - Festivals and Fairs.
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Details of the Adventure Tonga Races |
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The Tonga
or Horse Chariot gives an environment-friendly mode of transport in most of the towns of Rajasthan. Despite of this
they are very slow but their fastness can be tested only during the fairs when Tonga races are conducted. In these races as the
Owners ride the carriage, they make a marvelous sight when they passes through the sandy countryside.
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Major Attractions |
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Tonga’s are
slow and may be pulled by horses, Camels and donkey”s.The tonga or horse chariot provides an environment-friendly means of
transport in many towns of Rajasthan, though, clearly, it is also
slower. However, just how fast these ponies can race is put to the
test during fairs when tonga races are conducted. With their owners
astride the carriage, whip in hand, egging along their ponies, they
make a beautiful sight as they cut a swathe during the sandy
countryside.
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How to Reach |
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Jaipur is
the centre of Rajasthan and all Airways, Roadways
And Railways are conveniently available to reach here.Private taxi’s
are also available easily. Pushkar, Sikar, Bikaner and Jaisalmer cities
have also a smooth transportation system excluding airways.
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Horse Carriage |
Rajasthan Tonga Races |
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