Udaipur Riding Safari

Introduction
Rajasthan India

Accomodation

Accommodations and all meals are included.

(1 night in tented safari camp and 6 nights in middle class hotels in Udaipur)

The 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.
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 has 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, reminiscent of the hunting camps of the Maharajas. The tents are 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.

This trip includes and can accommodate special dietary requests.

Riding

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

Nearly all the horses we use for safaris and trail riding are Marwari horses. This breed is native in Rajasthan and best suited for long rides in this region.

Formerly bred for the purpose of war , the Marwari horse has Arab and Turkmeni ancestors, which were brought to India by Central-Asian and Muslim invaders. His home is the desert kingdom of Marwar from where it spread through the whole of Rajasthan. Its name means quite literally “from the land of death”. Over centuries it was bred in the harsh desert climate of Rajasthan by warring Rajput clans.

The Marwari horse is a medium-sized, elegant horse. The most distinguishing features of the Marwari horse are its lyre-shaped ears, which curve inward and often meet at the tips. Besides providing a sharp hearing, they can be turned by 180 degrees. The Marwari has a longish head with a broad forehead, wide-set and alert eyes and a well-shaped rather small mouth. It is elegantly proportioned with a proud head carried on a well-arched neck. The legs are straight and sound with small and very hard hooves.

Our horses are all trained in the English way of riding and ridden with English tack. We believe in the principle of natural horsemanship. That means we keep our horses as naturally as possible and care for them with love and affection. Our horses are properly fed, shoed and have fitting, comfortable high-class equipment.

Itinerary

Other options (not included - to pay locally):

Royal Carriage Rides: Have you ever wanted to feel like royalty? Here is your ultimate chance. Take a ride with our antique 200-year-old horse-drawn buggy or gig around Udaipur. With the driver and attendant traditionally dressed up, you will surely draw attention.
~$45 for 4 hrs (4 fit in one carriage)

Camel Rides: No time to go to Jaisalmer or Bikaner? Then let us take you for a Camel ride or Camel Cart drive in Udaipur. It is certainly just as much fun and excitement. And the landscape is much more interesting. Our camels are obedient, well trained and well kept. A typical Indian experience you should not miss!
~$25 per hour

Nature Walks: For people interested in the flora and fauna, join us on a Nature Walk and learn about the local vegetation and plant life. On the way you will be able to spot numerous birds, peacocks and small mammals. You might encounter flocks of goats or sheep. Together with an experienced guide you can visit a small village and experience the rural life of India.
~$15 per hour

Bullock Cart Rides: Experience first-hand an age-old Indian means of transportation. This is something defiantly out of the ordinary and you will be hard-pressed to find it somewhere else. Since we try to make it as comfortable as possible for you, it is a very relaxing and peaceful way of seeing India.

Village Safaris: Do you want to experience the real India? Then come and join us on a Village Safari. You will be taken by jeep to a tribal village where you can see their housing and craftwork. If you like you can try their typical food, which you will not find in any restaurant of Udaipur. An experienced English-speaking guide will accompany you and tell you about their life and customs. He will also translate any questions you might have. This is an off-the-beaten track experience, for people interested in Indian culture

Rates and Dates for Udaipur Riding Safari

Dates Note: This trip is available any time -except during fixed date riding tours.

Other Info
Meeting: Udaipur
Airport: New Dehli - Udaipur
Transfer: Udaipur

Climate:

Climate:

Summer: 38.3 degree C(Max.) 28.8degree C(Min)

Winter: 28.3 degree C(Max.) 11.6 degree C(Min)

Rainfall: 61 cms

Clothing:  Summer: light tropical  Winter: light woolen

Best Season: September- March.

What to bring