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Horse Safari through Rajasthan (14 Days/13 Nights)

Covered Destinations : DELHI – UDAIPUR - KUMBHALGARH - NARLAI - JOJAWAR - SOJAT - NIMAJ - RAS – PUSHKAR – JAIPUR – AGRA - DELHI

 

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive: Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 02 Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘cycle rickshaw’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 03 Delhi - Udaipur
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Morning city tour of Udaipur, one of India's most romantic cities and famed for its lovely palaces and lakes. Begin by visiting the City Palace and wandering through its beautiful rooms and apartments, then continue on to the Garden of Maidens "Sahelion-ki-bari”. Late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. (Depending upon the water level of the Lake). Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 04 Udaipur - Kumbalgarh
Morning drive to Kumbalgarh (110 kms). Upon arrival check in at hotel. Kumbhalgarh Fort (alt 1,087 m) was the second most important fort of the Mewar Kingdom after Chittaurgarh. Built mostly by Maharana Kumba (1485), it is situated on a west facing ridge of the Aravallis, commanding a great strategic position on the border between the Rajput Kingdoms of Udaipur (Mewar) and Jodhpur (Marwar). It gives superb views over the lower land to the North-West, standing over 200m above the pass leading via Ghanerao towards Udaipur. Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 05 Kumbalgarh - Narlai
Morning horse safari from Kumbalgarh ridding through the Wildlife sanctuary the group reaches Mushala Mahaveer Ji (an ancient Jain temple) where they stop for lunch. After rest mount again and reach Narlai by sunset. Overnight at hotel.

  Day 06 Narlai - Jojawar
After breakfast ride through the lovely bushy terrain on the foot of the Aravalli Hills. Passing by colourful villages and seeing charming servi (farming community) men and women working in the fields. We camp on the outskirts of kharchi village for lunch. After lunch and resting for a while we head towards Rawla Jojawar. A big village located on the foot of the aravalli hills where the market is full of colorful fabric and beautifully embroidered leather shoes. Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 07 Jojawar - Dakri
Mount the horse after breakfast, today we ride through dry plans of Marwar passing through some very picturesque Rebari villages which, gives us a chance to peep into the hard rural life of the desert. We stop over for lunch at half way. After lunch and a bit of rest, we head towards Sojat a town built around Railway station. We dismount at Sojat and drive to Dhakri farm to stay with the charming nobel family of Dhakri. Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 08 Dakri - Nimaj
After breakfast we drive back to sojat and mount our horses to ride along the railway track on one side and barren fields on the other with herds of Blue Bulls. As we move closer to Nimaj the terrain changes from sandy to fertile agriculture land. Over night at Nimaj, which is a village inhabited by servi’s (a farming community). Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 09 Nimaj - Ras Fort
Today as we move out of Nimaj, the surroundings once again change into dry and sandy but the small tribal settlements and the villages make it an interesting track. We break our journey at the edge of a lake for lunch and rest for a while. Later we move on to reach Ras Fort just as the sun sets far off. Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 10 Ras Fort - Pushkar
We leave after breakfast for Pushkar and on our way we pass through some very colourful villages of Thar desert. Thar is said to be the most colourful desert in the world. Area around Pushkar is known for Rose cultivation and Horticulture. We stop over for lunch on a small farm owned by gujar community (cattleman). Galloping through the dunes we enter the valley of Pushkar (king of all Pilgrims) our last destination.

 

  Day 11 Pushkar - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (140 kms) and check into the hotel. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 12 Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon at leisure for own activities. Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 13 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (260 Kms) enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red sandstone city was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue drive to Agra and upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal -.This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays). Overnight at hotel.

 

  Day 14 Agra - Delhi - Onward journey
Morning visit the Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat. Thereafter drive to Delhi (203 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi – transfer to the International airport for flight for your onward journey. Depart Delhi.

 
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