Bijapur Horse Safari Tour

Wilderness Kingdoms of Marwar
4 Days of Riding
November -February

Experience the deserts and villages of Rajasthan with this bespoke experience, riding the legendary Mawari horse, a breed known for it’s grace and beauty. Witness the beauty of the Aravalli mountain range led by the local noble family, and get an insight into this unique landscape made up of real village life, forests, lakes and ancient living temples. All of this while staying in incredible heritage forts, hotels and luxury camps. Add on a wildlife experience at Ranthambhore or an extension to the Taj Mahal before your adventure begins.

The Desert Ride HIGHLIGHT

4 nights from AUD$3039 per person twin share. Single person rate available.
Includes accommodation, meals, rides and day/evenings experiences

FULL ITINERARY

The first day of riding – an introduction to the beautiful Marwar desert landscape. Mainly flat country today, with one hill pass to cross, offering beautiful views. The guests will arrive beside a tribal Rebari village. Mera is a seasonal/permanent village of a group of Rebaris, who are semi nomadic shepherds with flocks of sheep and goat. You will witness this ancient way of life. Enjoy a locally cooked meal.

Duration of ride: 7 hrs (time includes the lunch break)

Distance: 32 km

Accommodation: Luxury Camping

An early start today, riders will meander through attractive sandy valleys. Below ancient granite mountains of Asrana. Lunch will be at a farmers cottage. Thetrail is very good habitat for Leopards and their prey. Keeping up a good pace, we reach our destination of Bhenswara by the sunset. After which guests can enjoy this colourful 18TH century noble house, relax by the pool. Dinner will be hosted by the Family inresidence.

Duration of ride: 7 hrs (time includes the lunch break)

Distance: 25 km

Accommodation: Ravla Bhenswara

Leaving the hills behind, today we move to rolling sandy country. Grouse and small game thrive in the lands of Bhavrani, stopping to experience the traditional art of rug making. Cultural exhibition at Bhavrani, a recently restored noble house which is more than 300 yrsold.

Duration of ride: 7 hrs (time includes the lunch break)

Distance: 30 km

Accommodation: The noble house of Bhavrani

Today we have a Opium ceremony where the village holds court. Afterwards we head towards Rakhi. This habitat is residence to wildlife such as blackbuck, Indian gazelle, desert fox and blue bull antelopes. We will reach the village of Rakhi for a late lunch. In the evening you can have a walk in the village followed by sunset on the sand dunes and well deserveddrink.

Duration of ride: 4hrs Distance: 18km

Accommodation: Royal Court of Rakhi

Today we start riding east of Rakhi, continuing through flat lands, with tall grasses on all sides. At midday the vast salt pans open up before us. Lunch at the picturesque lake where demoiselle cranes can be seen in abundance. This afternoon brings high sand dunes with some of the most beautiful landscape of the region, ending the day riding through Rama valley to the historic 16th Century Bhadrajun Fort.

Duration of ride: 7-8 hrs (time includes the lunch break)

Distance: 35 km

Accommodation: Bhadrajun Fort

Today will be a fast ride– leaving the Bhadrajun Mountains and returning to the desert, deep in the heart of the Marwar Kingdom. As we will pass through the hamlets of the Bishnoi Tribe. The Bishnoi Tribes are a nature loving people, they predominantly wear white turbans and clothing. Eight of the twenty nine tenets of their religion prescribe preservation of biodiversity and encourage good animal husbandry – the original natureconservationists.
Marking a close to the ride,we’reinfor are altreat at the exquisite Chanod Garh.

Duration of ride: 7 hrs (time includes the lunch break)

Distance: 30 km

Accommodation: Chanod Garh

Highlights of Itinerary

• Jagmandir by boat
• Ranakpur JainTemples
• NIght JeepSafari
• Shikaar PavilionLunch
• Saffron court with thevillagers
• Star litdunes
• Cranes on their feedinggrounds
• The landscapes Animals and vegetations of Marwar

Ride Information

Riding Ability: You should be able to ride to a good, intermediate standard, and be able to control a  horse in open country at walk, trot and canter.The ride will be fast in places and you should expect to      beinthesaddlefor8to9hoursonsomedays.

Types of Horses: The horses used for the trip are local Marwari  horses  and  are  between  14hh  and 16hh.

Tack: The saddles used are English saddles and the horses are ridden in snaffle bridles, and a small     saddle bag isprovided.

Weight Limit for Riding: Maximum weight limit is  90 kg,  although  heavier  riders  will  be  considered subject to their riding ability and there may be a surcharge to have two horses  available.  Please  do  not hesitate to contact the office to discuss thisfurther.

Safety when Riding: Although  we  understand  that  a  large  part  of  the  fun  of  horse  riding  holidays  is the freedom you derive from riding wild and free over magical terrain, we would like to point out that this form of holiday can be hazardous and it is important you follow a few basic rules:

• • Firstly you must be a competent rider, if you are not sure if your level  of  riding  skill  is sufficient  for the  particular  trip  you  are  signing  up  for,  please  contact  the  office
  • We strongly recommend that you wear a hard hat – at least while you get used to the horses. Accidents can happen to anyone at anytime particularly while both horse and rider are sussing      each  other  out.  A  hard  hat  can  be  the  difference  between  a  minor  accident  and  a  very serious problem. Please note that your insurance may not cover you for an accident if you are not wearing your hat.
  • Concentrate – particularly over tricky terrain. It is all too easy to get carried away with the scenery,the adventure and the ongoing conversations.Remember you are riding and take care.
  • Until you are sure of your horse’s demeanour, try to keep at least a metreapart.
  • Pass messagesback.
  • And if you do all that and use your common sense, all should be fine and you will have a fabulous horse-bound adventure holiday.
  • Itinerary is subject to change based on groundreality.

Payments & Cancellation Policy

• 100% Advance, No Refund.
• Booking minimum 7 days in advance.