Horse Safaris India (trip)

Horse Safaris India

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
  • Active & Adventure
India, Asia

Contact provider for price15 DaysOctober-April
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Wild World India 12 people max
Highlights: Ride the legendary Marwari breed of horses through the desert, excellent chances of sighting Leopards, large flocks of Demoiselle Cranes and visit the Lake City of Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaipur

Situated in South-West Rajasthan and bordering the Great Thar Desert lies the small hamlet of Siana. Part of the erstwhile Marwar state and virtually untouched by mass tourism, Siana still retains its old world charm and offers a true insight into the traditional rural way of life. It is best explored on horseback and the Royal Siana Horse Safari is truly a once in a lifetime experience - a ride you will cherish forever.

The terrain is a unique mix of gently rolling Aravali hills interspaced by sand dunes and agricultural fields. Since the tracks follow the general lay of the land, the horse safari takes you through picturesque ravines covered in sand, making it ideal for riding. We ride for approx. 6 hours each day covering 30 km amidst natural surroundings and camp at pre-destined sites chosen for their location and character.

While you ride with experienced accompanying leaders, your royal entourage of camp chefs, housekeepers and grooms take care of all arrangements. The safari transports you to a bygone era when such camps were used for royal hunts. Accommodation is in spacious twin bedded tents with en-suite facilities. All meals are cooked fresh and served hot under strict hygiene conditions.

Your mounts are the fabled Marwari breed, which served as battle horses for the Rajput cavalries. An extremely sturdy breed, the Marwaris are able to take thirst and heat in their stride because of their thin skin and are ridden unshod as the sand offers soft cushioning to the hoofs. All the horses we use are from the Siana stable, who have a long history of breeding Marwaris and it shows in the training of the horses. Being part of the same stable, the horses tolerate each other well and the tack used is English.

For the wildlife enthusiasts the area offers quite a few surprises and it's not uncommon to see leopards, usually considered elusive. The other predators include lesser felines like Jungle Cat and Indian Civet, striped hyena and the jungle fox. Antelopes here are the Nilgai (Blue Bull) and the elegant Chinkara (Indian Gazelle). Winters play host to many migratory birds including large concentrations of Demoiselle cranes, flamingos, ducks and geese.

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India, Asia

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3 testimonials about the provider, Wild World India:

  • Reviewer: Jami Tarris & Theo Allofs located in Canada
    We would like to thank you for making our last trip to India so successful and pleasurable. As you know, we have traveled to India twice recently, and you made this last trip convenient, efficient and so comfortable for us. As photographers our needs are many and specific, but your office staff, guides and drivers worked in concert to meet our constant demands. We appreciate your expertise and friendly customer service and we will highly recommend your company to colleagues and friends in the future. We look forward to our next photography trip to India and we look forward to working with your company again.
  • Reviewer: Daisy Gilardini located in Switzerland
    Being a wildlife photographer all you need when traveling is the right light at the right place and moment. Light is all about photography and only Mother Nature can decide about it. Nevertheless having guides that know where and when the right light might be, helps a lot! I would like to thank Wild World India for the great support, perfect organization and best guides during our tiger-shooting safari in India.
  • Reviewer: Ruth Padel located in UK
    Thank you so much for EVERYTHING, it was really wonderful, and your place at Vanghat is lovely. The lammergeier was the icing on the cake! Meanwhile good luck with all that you are doing and thank you again! Keep me posted on Corbett

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Itinerary

Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit some important sites of Old and New Delhi. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: DELHI to UDAIPUR
Early morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Udaipur city palace and other sites of interest. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: UDAIPUR to SIANA
Morning depart Udaipur by surface for Siana to arrive by noon and check in at lodge. Afternoon short ride in the surroundings to get accustomed to the mount. Overnight at lodge

Day 04: SIANA (Day return safari - total raiding distance 30km)
Morning ride through Shepard village, dry riverbeds, sandy ravines boarding the hills of Aisrana range to return to lodge by late afternoon or early evening. Overnight at lodge

Day 05 to 09: CONTINUE SAFARI (total riding distance 30/ 40 km each day)
Continue onward ride through open semi desert terrain, lakes, dry riverbeds, ravines and local villages. Overnight in tents

Day 10: ENDING POINT to JODHPUR
End safari and drive to Jodhpur. Arrive by noon and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 11: JODHPUR
Morning visit imposing Mehrangarh Fort and other historical sites. Overnight at hotel

Day 12: JODHPUR to JAIPUR
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Jaipur. Afternoon visit interesting sites of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel

Day 13: JAIPUR to AGRA
Morning excursion to the Amber Fort Old capital of Jaipur, climbing atop the forts ramparts on elephant back. Continue drive to Agra en route visiting the deserted capital of Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Agra and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 14: AGRA to DELHI
Early morning drive to Taj Mahal to view the monument in the glowing light of the rising sun, followed by visits to other important sites. Evening transfer to railway station to board the train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 15: DEPART DELHI
Full day at leisure or optional activities. In time transfer to airport to board the flight for onward destination

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