Riding India Tour

It was the dawn of the Great Mughal Empire that horses were first integrated into everybody life in India and since then riding has been a major means of transport .The fearsome Rajputs , as they stampeded across the plains and mountain passes , depended on the fleetness of their horses of success in battle . They spend years trying to breed superior horses , hoping to outdo their rivals and eventually enabling them to conquer much of the Subcontinent . This rivalry lives on today in the form of fierce competitions at annually held cattle " fairs ' ; on the glamorous polo fields of Rajasthan ; and on India's thriving race - tracks .the Rajput's swiftest horses were bred in Mewar , Marwar and Kathiwar and still maintain their reputation of superiority today . Travelling on horseback is the best possible way to see the countryside as you journey unhurriedly and through desert forest , small oases and tribal lands ; through rolling hills and rural villages ; or through forested foothills . The scenery encountered on each journey varies enormously and the suggested routes can be shortened or lengthened to suit your requirements . For more information about these itineraries please contact us .

Best Time : Mid October to Mid March
Highest Point : Brijganga Pass ( 4878mts)
Focus : Forts, Wildlife , Temples , Monuments, People & Village
Highlights : Horse riding .
Physical Challenge : Riding experience is desirable .

THE ARAVALLI HILLS
Route : Delhi - Jodhpur - Meherengarh - Jodhpur - Luni - Rohet - Kotri - Narlai - Udaipur - Mumbai .

SHEKAVATI
Route : Delhi - Dunlod - Mandawa - Mukundgarh - Nawalgarh - Lohargarh - Bajore - Kochar - Danta - Jaipur -Amber - Jaipur - Delhi .

KUMAON & GARHWAL
Route : Delhi - Agra - FatehpurSikri - Corbett National Park - Pangot - Sunbill Pass - Ratighat - Betalghat - Corbett - Kuchesar - Europe .

MYSORE
Route : Bangalore - Hassan - Mysore - Nanjungud - Suttur - - T. Narasipura- Mysore - Bangalore .

RIDING THE BHAGIRATHI RIVER

UTTARANCHAL
This is a self supporting white water rafting expedition for the adventure seeker ; definetly not for the squeamish. This weeklong expedition originates near the Tehri Dam in the hill state of Uttaranchal and concludes at Rishikesh , the Hindu pilgrim town , 138km down the river , The river run negotiates nearly a hundred rapids ( mostly grade 3 -4 )on the Bhagirathi River . Bhagirathi debouching from the bowels of the Gangothri glacier , flows downhill to meet the Alakananda at Devprayag and together they form the Holy Ganga . The "Paddlers " camp on different beaches as the expedition passes through forested hillsides down the gushing river with possibilities of spotting the wildlife of the region . When they come down to the river to quench their thirst, which bird watchers can add colourful specimens to their bird lists .

Duration : 11 Days
Rafting : 05 Days
Best Time : October to Mid December / February to Mid April .
Focus : River Rafting .
Highlights : Birds , Ashram ,Temples , People & the River Ganges .
Important : Challenging expedition , experience required .

Route : Delhi - Haridwar - Chamba - Rafting through Bhagirathi river - Shivpur - Delhi .

SHANG & RUSHPU VALLEY
Over Shang La

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This is possibly the finest trek in Ladakh , it follows trails away from the popular routes , passing through quiet villages , monasteries , offering an extensive range of flora & fauna.

Duration : 15 Days
Best Time : Mid June to September .
Highest Point : Shang La ( 4945mts)
Focus : Mammals , birds , flowers , villages , people & Monasteries .
Highlights : Bear headed goose , great crested grebe , brahmini duck , brown headed gull.
Red Tape : Need Inner line permit ( for details please contact us )
Physical Challenge : Moderate overall , climb over Shangla and Matho La can be exhausting .

Route : Delhi - Ladakh - Alchi - Leh - Stok - Mankyurmo - Gyangpoche - Base of Shang La - Shang phu - Martselang - Rushpu Valley - Tsomoriri - Leh - Delhi .

STOK TO HEMIS
Via Markha Valley

A wonderful introductory trip to the remote and magical Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh . This superb trek , beginning at Stok , passes through beautiful mountain villages ; colourful Buddhist monasteries , and the high altitude pastures of Nimaling ( home to the legendary snow leopard and Himalayan blue sheep ) - from which the views of the Kanz Yatze Peack are magnificent . This holiday comes to an end with a visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra .

Duration : 16 Days
Best Time : Mid June to September .
Highest Point : Kongmaru La (5100mts)
Focus : Villages , Monasteries , Wildlife , high passes and dramatic land scape
Physical Challenge : Moderate overall , climb over Shangla and Matho La can be exhausting .

Route : Delhi - Leh - Stok - Rumbak - Shingo - Shiu - Markha - Tchatchutse - Nimaling - Kongmaru La - Shjang - Hemis - Leh - Delhi - Agra - International airport .