NEW - INDIAN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Britain didn’t have an Indian summer this year… However, there is an opportunity to head off on an Indian Christmas and New Year. Ride the famous Marwari horses across beautiful and varied landscapes of Rajasthan - through forest, across semi-desert, over rocky hills and passing tribal villages, staying in forts, palaces and under canvas – the perfect horseback adventure! Equine Adventures’ NEW 14-day Rajasthan’s New Year Ride departs Delhi 22nd December 2008.

From Delhi, transfer by air to Udaipur in time for an afternoon visit to the City Palace and Jagdish Temple, before continuing to Kumbal Garh next day. Here, meet up with equine companions - locally bred Marwari horses, with their characteristic inward-curling ears, descendants of the splendid war horses that served the ruling families and warriors of feudal India. The ride follows trails through forests and wildlife reserves, across deserts, past villages and along the foothills of the Aravalli Hills. Experience spectacular panoramas, stopping for freshly prepared lunches en route and staying in converted forts, castles, palaces and a luxury camp along the way. Spend Christmas Day riding through some of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary’s 578 km² - surrounding Kumbhalgarh Fort and host to leopard, sloth bear and chaisingh (four horned antelope), before reaching Ghanerao Royal Castle and a traditional Rajasthani feast. Journey west across the rugged slopes of the Aravalli Range, along dry riverbeds and over sand dunes to Bhadrajun Castle, also known as the Pink Castle, in time for New Year’s Eve. Later, visit Jodhpur Fort en route to Delhi and take in a sight seeing tour of the city before homeward flights.

The holiday costs £1,995 p/p (land only) including transfers, internal flights, fort, palace, camp and hotel accommodation, most meals and all riding. Flights are not included but are available through Equine Adventures.

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