Few places in the world offer the exotic charm and colorful pageantry of Rajasthan. Its fascinating culture is more ancient than Europe’s and the architectural achievements are unsurpassed. When Bayard Fox, founder of Equitours, first came to India to explore the riding tour possibilities over 20 years ago the concept was entirely new there and, as is usually the case, the organization of the first trip was chaotic, but the tremendous potential was obvious. Bayard has returned a dozen times since then and the riding tours here have become some of the most smoothly run in the whole Equitours program.
The itineraries include justly famous tourist attractions like Delhi, Jaipur, the Taj Mahal and Udaipur, but the best way to visit the heart of the heart of this intriguing country is on horseback. Most of the horses are Marwaris which in former times were superb war horses, greatly prized by their owners.
The palaces or castles where we stay have been converted to hold modern comforts without losing any of their ancient charm. The service is outstanding and the food excellent. Age-old traditions still flourish, along with arts and crafts, and shopping opportunities are varied and irresistibly tempting.
NON-RIDNG WILDLIFE AND CULTURAL SAFARIS: We also offer custom non-riding safaris.
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India - INDIA CHRISTMAS RIDE - Spend Christmas Eve in an 18th century castle and New Year in a fort situated on a hill overlooking a village famous for its miniature paintings. The Marwari horses will carry you across the changing landscape, and you will also visit some of the architectural wonders of India.
India - NAGAUR FAIR RIDE - Ride across huge sand dunes, through farmlands and rural villages as you travel to the untouristy Nagaur Fair. Camels, horses and cattle are traded and there is festive atmosphere. Some nights are spend in well-staffed tent camps and others in exquisite palaces.
India - PUSHKAR FAIR RIDE - The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the great historical and colorful events of India. Thousands of camels, cattle and horses are sold by tribesmen at this centuries old gathering. You will cross varied undulating terrain on athletic, forward horses as you travel through rural Rajasthan on your way to or from the fair.
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Horse riding in India is a colorful pageant
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