“A thrilling festival ride on Marwari horses ”
8 Day Horse Riding Safari in Rajasthan
Nagaur Fort, Rajashtan, India
Horse Riding Tour in India
This horseback riding tour is a fast-paced ride that is ideal for intermediate to advanced riders. Riding the native Marwari breed of India, is a hot-blooded horse that excels at endurance.
These rides are fast-paced with long, speedy canters as the terrain are sandy tracks ideal for letting the horses pick up the pace. Whilst crossing villages or farmlands, the pace is trotting and walking.
Key information
- Rider weight limit: 85 kilograms / 187 pounds
- Horse height range: 15 - 15.5 hands / 152 - 160 cm
- Tack type: British and Cavalry
- Horse breeds: Marwari
Meet the instructors
Bonnie
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Highlights
- See India through the curled Marwari horse ears
- Experience the thrill and pace of the Marwari horse breed
- Discover India's ancient cultures whilst riding through villages and farmlands
- Soak up India's vibrant colors and sounds, experiencing the horseback ride of a lifetime
- Unlimited chai tea, English breakfast tea, and coffee
- 1 liter bottle of water per person per day
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Hindi
Group size: 6-10 participants
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in Heritage Rajasthani accomodation and luxury tented camps with beds, linen, and a bathroom caravan.
Program
Overview
Once the regal and divine cavalry horses of the mighty Rajput warriors, the Marwari is a hot-blooded breed, full of character, intelligence, and remarkably curled ears. Discover the joy of riding the indigenous Marwari horse of India through its sandy homeland of Rajasthan on this unique Marwar Festival Ride. The Marwar Festival spans two days and is filled with traditional dancing, singing, crafts and polo.
Marwar Festival Ride Itinerary
Day 1: Friday, 14th October 2022
Arrive in Jodhpur airport, drive to Naguar (3 hours drive). Meet the horses at Nagaur Fort and go for an initial acclimatization ride within the enormous fort. Overnight at Nagaur Fort, a huge traditional Rajasthani fort that is full of elaborately painted murals, intricate Rajasthani interior design, and steeped in history.
Day 2: Saturday, 15th October 2022
At 9 am, mount the horses who are already ready and tacked up in the Dundlod Safari’s ‘Risala,’ meaning cavalry, tack colors. Ride out of this magnificent fort into the surrounding Thar Desert. Rajasthan offers excellent riding terrain, full of sandy stretches perfect for long fast canters. The Marwari breed is naturally forward-going and spirited. The canters are fast and thrilling!
You will stop in a shady spot for lunch and a 2-hour rest so the horses can eat, drink and rest before continuing the afternoon leg of the ride. Ride overnight to the evening's camp. The campsites are already set up, with the huge Dundlod Safari’s tents that accommodate two single beds with full linen and ample room to stand and move about.
There will be local Dussehra festivities happening, which celebrate the coming back of Lord Ram after 14 years of exile. Spend the evening having dinner and drinks around the campsite. Dinner is local Rajasthani food which is usually a delicious curry, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes on offer.
Day 3: Sunday, 16th October 2022
After a western breakfast of eggs, fruit, yogurt, juice, coffee, tea or local Indian chai, you set off on the ride. Today you ride across sandy trails towards the most beautiful accommodation of Khimsar Fort. The fort has been fully renovated and is a stunning and luxurious place to stay overnight.
Dinner at Khimsar Fort and drinks before heading to bed to be ready for another day spent in the saddle.
Day 4: Monday, 17th October 2022
Heading off into the desert at 9 am for another spectacular day of riding the energetic Marwari horses across sand dunes, seeing local villages, and fast canters. After lunch and a rest, you ride to the overnight camp for chai, gin, tonics, and dinner around the campfire.
Day 5: Tuesday, 18th October 2022
Setting off in the morning after a campsite breakfast, you ride through spectacular scenery and see glimpses into rural India that are far off the tourist trails. Tonight is another magical overnight camp filled with chats about the days ride, gin and tonics, and great food.
Day 6: Wednesday, 19th October 2022
Up and ride across incredible sandy terrain to the most spectacular location, Reggie’s Camel Camp. The accommodation is a real oasis in the desert with a beautiful pool overlooking the Great Indian Desert below, a poolside bar, and exceptional Rajasthani hospitality.
Day 7: Thursday, 20th October 2022
A fun, speedy final ride around the desert outside of Reggie’s camp. Crossing sand dunes, local villages and getting some fast and thrilling final canters in. Overnight at Reggie’s camp for a second night, getting to enjoy the camp for a second evening is an amazing opportunity.
Days 8: Friday, 21th October 2022
Guests can either travel home or on their onward journeys, or they can continue to the exceptional Marwar Festival in Jodphur (additional cost). This is a lively fair of Rajasthani music, arts and crafts, animals and polo. One day is enough to experience the fair.
Instructors
Bonnie Dundlod
Kr. Raghuvendra Singh Dundlod, known as 'Bonnie', leads all horse safaris conducted by the Royal Equestrian & Polo Centre. Bonnie has been guiding horse safaris in this region for over thirty years, when he established Dundlod Horse Safaris and Adventures in 1985. Bonnie is a passionate and expert horseman whose care for the horses really shines through. The founder of the Indigenous Horse Society of India, Bonnie has worked tirelessly to promote, conserve and establish breeding guidelines for the Marwari breed of horse. Bonnie is charismatic as a guide and full of wonderful stories to share.
Location
Jodhpur is the closest city and is known as the 'Blue City' for its painted blue walls.
Food
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. Your delicious Western breakfast consists of eggs, yoghurt, fruit, toast, jam, and butter. Lunches and dinners are traditional Rajasthani dishes such as lentils, curries, and chapati bread. A range of vegetarian and non vegetarian food is offered.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- All riding on Marwari horses from Dundlod Stables
- Guide and lead by Bonnie Dundlod
- All tack
- 1 liter bottle of water per person per day
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Unlimited chai tea, English breakfast tea, and coffee
- 7 nights heritage hotel stays during the ride and camping accommodation
What's not included
- Additional snacks or food guests may wish to purchase from vendors directly
- Additional water guests may wish to buy
- Alcohol
- Shopping
- Souvenirs
- Participation in Marwar Festival in Jodphur on 22th October 2022
How to get there
Recommended Airports
UDR
Maharana Pratap Airport
287 km
Transfer not provided
DEL
Indira Gandhi International Airport
363 km
Transfer not provided
JDH
Jodhpur Airport
126 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
The closest domestic airport is Jodhpur, or you can go onwards to Udaipur for sightseeing at this beautiful lake town.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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