Diwali and the Taj Mahal
This very special trail ride and Sightseeing tour we offer just once a year - always at Diwali! Enjoy unforgettable memories that will last for a liftetime!
Our journey starts in Udaipur, where we visit the beautiful city, make some Sightseeing and a boat ride. In the evenings we will celebrate Diwali together. Diwali is one of the most-awaited religious festivals for Hindus in India, known as the festival of lights. After visiting Udaipur we drive to the Jodhpur area, where we visit the Meherangarh Fort. On the next day we start our 7 day Trail Ride consisting of 3 nights in typical Indian Havelis and 4 nights in our camp, where we stay in comfortable tents. We enjoy our ride in the beautiful landscape, riding through small villages and watching the diverse wildlife. The tracks are long and sandy, made for some good canters up the sand dunes to gain spectacular views. On our way we will stop in Osian to see the Jain Temple. The tour is a unique chance to get in very close contact with the people and the culture. The average riding distance is 25 km - 30 km per day with 4-6 hours in the saddle per day with a break for picnic lunch. Our ride is accompanied by our Jeeps, so Non-Riders can also join the Group and enjoy this awesome experience. Our ride ends in Jodhpur, from where we travel to Jaipur, making again some Sightseeing and getting the chance to play some Stick and Ball on well trained Polo horses. At the end of our tour we travel to Agra to visit the Red Fort and the famous Taj Mahal - one of the most beautiful buildings in the world! Our unique journey ends in Delhi.
Details
- 14 days guided tour, starting in Udaipur, ending in Delhi
- also suitable for Non-Riders
- 7 days ride, accompanied by our Jeeps
- tented accomodation and typical Indian Havelis at the ride
- accomodation in luxury Hotels and typical Indian Havelis at the Sightseeing trip
- English speaking guide
Tour Plan
- Day 1-2: You will be met in Udaipur at the Airport and transfered to the Hotel. We stay in Udaipur for guided Sightseeing and celebrate Diwali together
- Day 3: Early morning transfer to the "Blue City" Jodhpur which is almost 4 hrs travel, Sightseeing with the Meherangarh Fort
- Day 4-10: We meet and try our horses. From Jodhpur we start seven days riding from village to village through the Thar desert with nights in comfortable desert camps and local havelis
- Day 11: Early morning drive to Jaipur which is almost 5 to 6 hrs travel, Sightseeing of the "Pink City" Jaipur with visiting the spectacular Amber Fort
- Day 12: In the morning we will have more Sightseeing. In the afternoon we try Polo (Stick and Ball with Polo horses).
- Day 13: We drive to Agra and stay overnight in a hotel
- Day 14: In the morning we visit the Red Fort and the famous Taj Mahal. After the Sightseeing transfer to Delhi to the Airport, where we arrive in the evening
Dates
- 26. October - 9. November 2019
Price
- 2.100 Euro
- included: accomodation, transportation on the tour, all meals
- not included: all flights, drinks, tips