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We believe that it is of utmost importance to preserve Indian breeds of horses. In order to do so an effort has been made to maintain pure blood line of India breeds. In addition to this, the qualities of Indian breeds are to be brought in focus and high lighted. Only then will they get patronage resulting in economic viability and support. For the last 50 years Indian breeds have fallen in a state of neglect due to lack of patronage. Horses were a mode of fast communication on country tracks and cross country routes.
What makes our safaris more memorable is the experience of riding pure bred Indian horses like the MARWARIS, KATHIAWADIS and the SINDHIS cross country, in unspoiled terrain where you also interact with nomads many a times, our comfortable luxurious camps and cultural scenario with accompanying and invited folk musicians. This way you get to see the real India, the experience becomes even more memorable when shared with like minded people having love for horses, nature and the environment.
We organize horse safaris with our base at Roop Niwas Kothi, Nawalgarh (Shekhawati) Rajasthan. In our stables at Roop Niwas we have 32 well bred and schooled horses and 6 camels of our own. We have surveyed thoroughly and worked out various routes and itineraries. Special care was taken to make these routes as varied and interesting as possible.
The Itineraries planned by us are meant to give the guest an interesting experience with horses/camels along with a complete insight into the desert life style, to view the flora and fauna of Rajasthan and to interact with the local population by way of village visits. Our lunch halts and camping sights are in unique settings. Unlike routes of mountain trails, our routes pass semi deserted terrain ,forests, salt lake, marshes and flat grass lands.
GUESTS IMMENSELY ENJOY:
- Folk music and open discussions held around the camp fire.
- A massage after a long day of riding.
- Trying out their recepies on the campfire and sharing it with others on any one day of the safari.
- Visiting a private home during the ride and meeting the family.
- Indian cosmetic techniques like Henna application for the ladies.
USEFUL THINGS TO BRING ALONG ON THE SAFARI
- Chaps & riding helmets.
- Sheep skin.
- Small soft water bottle to go into you saddle bag.
- Light wind proof rain coats.
- Flash light.
- Sun protection hats.
- Bathing gowns for ladies.
We have 32 horses in our stables at Roop Niwas Kothi, Nawalgarh. Thus on a safari we need not borrow horses from other stables. As a result all horses are compatible to each other while riding. Our saddles are the Indian cavalry "SAWAR" saddles. They are strong, simple comfortable riding saddles, as were used in the British cavalry in India. The same design is still used in the Indian cavalry regiments. These saddles are not only comfortable for the riders, but they are equally comfortable for the horses.
RIDING SCHEDULE
Departure from starting point or camp site is approximately at 8.30 / 9.00. A.M. after breakfast carrying packed lunch. After 2 - 3 hours of riding including visit of interesting villages en route, lunch halt is made around 12 noon. The afternoon is a shorter ride approximately 2.00 to 4.00 p.m. The Kitchen staff has by this time moved by Truck/Jeep and set up camp. They have tea ready when the party arrives.
Riding distances are restricted between 25 -40 Kms. per day. Riding time is broken into two by a long lunch halt with special demonstrations like turban tying, hair cut by expert barber who creates designs of flowers, birds on flat parts of horse/camels, folk music etc. A Jeep carries soft drinks, beverages in a ice box (The box might just have cold water from a "MATKA" placed outside in the camp courtyard the previous night if Ice is not available in 30 Kms. radius). A accompanying musician and also baggage of guests is carried on this Jeep which meets the guests at lunch spot.
Lot of effort and work has gone into survey for planning our routes. we have gone over each area in detail by jeep / horse / truck, and timed our progress and the obstacles. The Lunch halts are well chosen. Eventually we found 4 routes which were the most interesting.
- Horse safari in Shekhawati (Nawalgarh to Salasar).
- Horse safari to Pushker (Nawalgarh Shekhawati to Pushker).
- Horse safari Taalchaaper Blackbuck Sanctuary-Bikaner.
- Horse safari to Balotra horse & camel fair usually falling in March. SAFARI JODHPUR TO BALOTRA.
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