Delhi - Jodhpur - Rohet - Sardar Samand - Sodawas - Kotri - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur. 10 days/9 nights. Available 1 September 2011 to 31 March 2012. Price per person for party of 4-6 persons USD 4,440.00 (GBP guide 2,755.00), 7-12 Persons USD 3,600 (GBP guide 2,235.00). Single supplement USD 715.00 (GBP 445.00 guide). Check availability
DETAILED TOUR PROGRAMME
DAY 1: ARRIVE NEW DELHI
Arrive New Delhi airport, meet & greet by our representative with Garland welcome & mineral water bottle & transfer to your hotel for overnight. Overnight at Ramada Plaza, Delhi.
DAY 2: NEW DELHI - JODHPUR BY FLIGHT & DRIVE TO ROHET
Late morning transfer to airport to board flight for Jodhpur. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is literally on the edge of the Thar Desert. It is also called the "Sun City" as the sun shines very bright. On arrival at Jodhpur Airport, you will be received by our representative & drive about 45 Kms to Rohet. On arrival in Rohet, check into Rohet Garh heritage hotel and relax.
DAY 3: ROHET
Morning after breakfast, start your first day ride in and around Rohet on the back of our well-decorated horses to get familiarise yourself with your mounts. In Rohet, you have the opportunity to see the blackbucks, Dears roaming freely in the area & meet a local tribe of nature worshipers whose unique culture and fascinating customs make for a very interesting day & you have option for some pretty stunning photos. You are welcomed into people's homes and interacting with them. Overnight at Rohet Garh, Rohet
DAY 4: ROHET - SARDAR SAMAND (35 km / about 4 hrs ride)
Morning after breakfast, start your first day ride on the back of our well-decorated horses from Rohet to Sardar Samand. We also cross the old villages of mud-huts occupied by the various tribes of the region. On arrival in Sardar Samand, check into the hotel Sardar Samand Palace & relax. Sardar Samand Palace was built in the 1930's, this palace is situated at the edge of the lake on a hill and provides an opportunity to see birds many varieties of migratory birds. Overnight at Sardar Samand Palace, Sardar Samand.
DAY 5: SARDAR SAMAND - SODAWAS (45 km / about 6 hrs ride)
Morning after breakfast, start ride through open scrubland to Sodawas. Halt for Picnic lunch at scenic village Utwan. Later ride continue to Sodawas by passing several small villages & see the friendly villagers in their typical colourful traditional dresses. You have also the opportunity to see oxen turning wheels to bring up water from deep wells. On arrival in Sodawas, check into the hotel & relax. Overnight at Karni Kot, Sodawas.
DAY 6: SODAWAS - KOTRI (40 km / about 5-6 hrs ride)
Morning after breakfast, start ride through farms and large villages. The landscape changes from the dry thorny scrub to rich fertile farmlands. Enjoy Lunch enroute at local village. Later ride continue for Kotri, which is a typical Rajasthani village. On arrival at Kotri in the evening, check into the hotel & relax. Overnight at Rawla Kotri, Kotri.
DAY 7: KOTRI - RANAKPUR (48 Km / 6-7 hrs ride)
Morning after breakfast, start ride to Ranakpur, located on the southern edge of the Aravalli Hills, perhaps the world's oldest mountains. The ride is through rich farmland, lakes and colourful villages. Ranakpur is home to an exceptionally beautiful 15th century Jain temple complex in the Aravali ranges. On arrival in Ranakpur, check into the hotel & relax. Overnight at Ranakpur Hill Resort, Ranakpur.
DAY 8: RANAKPUR - KUMBHALGARH (35 Km / about 3-4 hrs ride)
After breakfast, start for your last day of ride through the lush green Aravalli valleys, which is inhabited by leopard, sloth bear, sambhar deer, four horned antelope and wild boar. We will have lunch at the Hunting Lodge of the Ghanerao. Later ride continue for Kumbhalgarh. On arrival check into the hotel & relax. In the afternoon enjoy the visit of Kumbhalgarh Fort. The walls of this fort are 36 KMS long and have been called the Great Wall of India which is the second after the Great Wall of China. Overnight at The Aodhi, Kumbhalgarh.
DAY 9: KUMBHALGARH - UDAIPUR (85 Km / about 2 hrs drive)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Udaipur by Car. Udaipur is set on the edge of three lakes & also known as the "City of Lakes & Palaces". Undoubtedly one of the most romantic cities in India. On arrival, check into the hotel & relax Afternoon enjoy sightseeing of Udaipur including City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, comprising many buildings added at different time by various Maharaja, Jagdish Temple & take a boat ride around Lake Pichola offers spectacular views of the city in Lake Pichola. Later take a short walk in the colorful market of Udaipur. Evening enjoy Farewell Dinner. Overnight at Ram Pratap Palace, Udaipur.
DAY 10: UDAIPUR DELHI BY FLIGHT
Morning transfer to airport to board flight to New Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, pick-up and transfer to Hotel for wash & change. Later transfer to New Delhi Airport to board flight for onward Journey. (Enjoy the sightseeing of Old & New Delhi, if time permits.)
Rates include:
9 nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis accommodation,
All arrival / departure transfers sightseeing & overland journey by Air Conditioned Vehicle as per programme,
01 Horse to each rider on all riding days.
All meals on all riding days except in cities like Delhi & Udaipur which will be on Bed & Breakfast basis only.
Mineral water when riding (two bottle a day)
Refreshment during rides.
Monument Entrances.
Back-up Vehicle for your Luggage.
The services of an English speaking guide on sightseeing days.
02 English speaking Horse Guide for whole trip
Farewell Dinner.
Assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
All taxes
Rates exclude:
International & Domestic Flights, meals in cities (Delhi, Jodhpur & Udaipur), personal medical insurance (compulsory), extra drinks, any camera fees, visa fees and items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, extra drinks etc & anything which is not mentioned in included section above
