Horse Riding Holidays and Equestrian Breaks - beginner or experienced rider, we have a Horse Riding Holiday for you. Horse Riding Holidays and Equestrian Breaks - beginner or experienced rider, we have a Horse Riding Holiday for you.

The Nagaur Fair Ride

16 days - Delhi to Delhi

Few tourists visit the Nagaur Fair - it is mainly for local people who travel hundreds of miles to visit and trade in horses, camels or cattle. The fair takes place in late January or early February, depending on the full moon.

This exciting ride in north west Rajasthan takes you through the Great Indian Desert and allows time to visit the great sights of Delhi, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. You will camp in the desert for several nights as well as stay in some really interesting hotels in the cities. The tents used are large, colourful and comfortable and have three folding windows besides the entrance. All the tents are carpeted and furnished with proper beds, one small table and two chairs, mirror, and candles with candle stands and towels. The toilets/shower facilities are shared whilst camping. Occasionally private homes may be used, in which case facilities would also be shared.

You ride on the beautiful Marwari horses from the stables at Dundlod Castle, home to Kanwar Raghuvendra Singh, known as Bonnie. Bonnie is a warm and considerate host and also an expert horseman. He is a direct descendent of Kesari Singh who built Dundlod Castle in the 1750's. At Dundlod, Bonnie has set up the largest Marwari stud farm in India and has established a breed improvement programme.

Day 1
You will be met and transferred from Delhi airport to a hotel where you spend the night.
Days 2 & 3
Enjoy a morning tour of Delhi with the afternoon to relax. In the evening board an overnight sleeper train to Bikaner to arrive the following morning. You arrive into Bikaner on Day 3 and transfer to Laxmi Niwas Palace for a 1-night stay. The day is free to relax or visit Bikaner and its camel farm. (B,D on day 2 and B,L,D on day 3)
Day 4 to Day 9
After a short transfer to meet the horses, set off with your guide into the Thar Desert. During the next six days you will ride past spectacular sand dunes and through remote villages encountering the people who seek to make a living from these harsh lands. You may see desert-adapted wildlife such as the Desert Fox and Chinkara Gazelles. Nights will be spent in luxury tented camps and occasionally in comfortable bungalows and havelis. (B,L,D)
Day 10
After six fantastic days in the saddle you reach the Nagaur Fair and spend today exploring this colourful fair on horseback and on foot. Overnight in a tented camp. (B,L,D)
Day 11
Today, you will be transferred to Khimsar for an overnight stay in the luxurious Khimsar Fort. (B,L,D)
Days 12 & 13
After breakfast, transfer to Jaisalmer and visit this 12th century desert stronghold. Known as "the mirage of golden stone", its yellow sandstone walls and 99 bastions take on a golden hue in the afternoon sun. Spend two nights at Fort Rajwada. (B,L,D)
Day 14
Enjoy the scenery as you are driven to Jodhpur to visit the old city and Mehrangarh Fort. Tonight's accommodation is in the exquisite Bal Samand Palace. (B)
Day 15
This morning you will board a train to Jaipur where you will have an afternoon visit of this colourful city. Your final nights accommodation will be at the Raj Palace Hotel. (B)
Day 16
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to the imposing Amber Fort before being transferred to Jaipur Airport. (B)
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  • Departure Dates: 23 January 2009 & 2010. Departures from the UK are one day earlier.
  • Prices (2009 Land only): £2815 per person
  • Includes: Transfers, internal flights as detailed, overnight sleeper train, accommodation and meals as indicated and all riding.
  • PRICE WITH FLIGHTS FROM LONDON: From £3,345 depending on the season and availability.
  • Single Supplement: None if willing to share. From £690 if not prepared to share or if shared room is unavailable
  • Non-Riders: Non-riders are welcome and can either follow the ride in the back-up vehicle or in a separate vehicle, which would enable you to visit some sights along the way (an additional fee would be applicable if a separate vehicle was required).
  • Children: Aged 10 and upward are accepted if they have the necessary riding skills and are accompanied by an adult rider. (Please note that although there is a minimum age for children on this ride, riding ability is more important than age. Children should be competent riders capable of controlling a horse at a canter with a group of other riders).
  • Riding ability required: Intermediate upward.
  • Type of ride: Trail Ride
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  • Trip Code: EINF