Are you ready for your Rajasthan horse riding adventure?
The velvet dark night of India surrounds us, as we step off our
Marwari horses by the campsite. Music is playing in the air, the
musicians are probably in the dinner tent, where after-ride drinks are
being served. This is a spicy, hot cocktail of colours and smells.
Truly exotic
Truly an adventure
Come along to one of the most colourful of the Indian states, Rajasthan.
The name itself is an adventure. The Marwari horse is a local breed that
has ears that touch each other, and is a sturdy, rather slim but strong
horse. Extremely easy to ride, and with a very comfortable canter.
Small groups, caring guides
My groups are hardly ever bigger than eight people, making it possible
for each guest to feel not just like any other guest. Here in Rajasthan
we are cared for by a set of incredibly interesting people. We are
guided by a very local, very colourful person like Durga Singh – a
person who will help you translate and interpret both nature and
culture. And anything else you need, this man is truly a fixer!
Rajasthan. Just taste the word. We ride in deserts and over grasslands, we visit horse fairs and cattle fairs – the Balotra Fair is not as well known as the Puskar Fair, but less touristic - well worth visiting.
Amazing fairs
This is an adventurous full-immersion into two of the huge Fairs that
take place in Rajasthan in March and November each year. We camp close
by the fairs – after several days of riding to get there – and go visit
the people selling their animals. We can try out horses for sale, and we
always have help from our guides to bargain and enjoy ourselves. Even if
we do not buy a horse, perhaps a saddle or some equipment might suit you
better? Or how about that camel?
Lodging is very good. Our camp is a luxurious camp, with a dinner-tent and a bathroom tent. We sleep in double-cot tents ourselves. When in the cities we stay at fine hotels or in family palaces.
Special trail rides
I only do these rides in March and November, during the Balotra and
Pushkar Fairs. There is also a possibility to go on a Black-buck
sanctuary ride, at a different time of year. Please ask me for more
information about that.
The food on the tour is both western and Indian, you choose. A special choice of vegetarian food is a given.
Full board and more
Our small outfitter takes care of both our lunches and our dinners.
There are some travelling musicians who accompany our group, and one
person who is specialized in massage can take care of your back after a
long day’s riding. There is total relaxation going on in the evenings.
Durga Singh and his family and friends will then tell you stories of the
old Rajasthan, and of the new one too.
Want to come along?
Please read the Rajasthan Program for 2005! It is a pdf-file (103k), and you need
Acrobat Reader to read it.
If you feel like joining us after reading the program, please fill in
the Booking Form.
In case you need more information about this trip, please write to me
using the Contact Form.
I can also set up a trail ride for you and your friends on other dates –
four or more travellers needed.
Welcome!
Anna Widstrand
World Horse Riding
World Horse Riding
Email:
anna@worldhorseriding.com
Telephone: International +46.46 14 52 25
International +39.0363 30 14 34
Dates 2005