Nawalgarh Shekhawati - Churu Horse Safari

DAY 01. ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi. You will be met on arrival and escorted till your check in at the hotel. Overnight.

DAY 02. IN DELHI
Post breakfast proceed for the city tour of Old and New Delhi. Drive past the opulent Red Fort. Visit Jama Masjid - the biggest mosque of Asia, Rajgaht - memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi and later enjoy a rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk, the shopping center of Old Delhi. In the afternoon proceed for the tour of New Delhi and visit Humayun's Tomb - the mausoleum of Emperor Humayun, Qutab Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibek. Drive past the secretarial offices, Parliament. Visit the India Gate - war memorial and Connaught place, the city center. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 03. DELHI - NAWALGARH (275 KMS/173 MILES)
Post breakfast leave for Nawalgarh enroute having lunch at Mandawa Castle. Arrive early evening and check in at Roop Niwas Palace.

Nawalgarh is in the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan's districts of Jhunjhunu & Sikir, known for the painted houses or "Havelis" of its wealthy merchant class, the Marwaris. This region could be called the open-air art gallery of Rajasthan. The drive to Shekhawati is through picturesque village and farms.

Founded in 1737 AD by Thakur Nawal Singh, a warrior statesman, whose name is enshrined in history and folklore. The town exudes an Old World charm and the colourful bazaar has the largest number of painted Havelis in Shekhawati.

Evening meet at the stables for tea, distributions of welcome gifts then ride around the palace grounds to choose your horse. Cocktails and detail briefing of the tour and introduction talk on the arid region ecology followed by dinner. Overnight at Roop Niwas Palace.

DAY 4. IN NAWALGARH
In Nawalgarh a short excusion around the village. Evening relax in hotel.

DAY 05. NAWALGARH - CHURIAJITGARH - NABIPURA (23 KMS/14 MILES)
Morning after breakfast leave for a 23 km ride in the typical countryside of Shekhawati to Nabipura. En route picnic lunch. In Nabipura the camps will be set for the overnight.

DAY 06. NABIPURA - MANDAWA - NANGLI (22 KMS/14 MILES)
Morning after breakfast begin the horse safari crossing less arid terrain with less vegetation. Lunch half on the outskirts of Mandawa on a stretch of sand dunes. Overnight at camps in Nanli.

DAY 07. NANGLI - DHAKAS - MAHANSAR (23 KMS/14 MILES)
Post breakfast begin the horse safari through the heart of Shekhawati region. Lunch halt is on a high sand dune "Gonameri". Also visit the temple dedicated to famous folk hero "Gogaji". Overnight in camps at Mahansar.

DAY 08. MAHANSAR - DUNGARSINGHPURA - LALSINGHPURA (22 KMS/14 MILES)
Morning after breakfast begin the horse safari to Lalsinghpura enroute crossing Dungarsinghpura and halting there for lunch. Dinner and overnight in Lalsinghpura.

DAY 09. LALSINGHPURA - CHURU (09 KMS/6 MILES)
This is the last stretch of our journey. After breakfast begin the safari to Churu. Overnight in Churu.

DAY 10. CHURU - JAIPUR (255 KMS/159 MILES)
Morning after breakfast drive down to Jaipur, the pink city and capital of state of Rajasthan. Arrive late afternoon and check in at the hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight.

DAY 11. IN JAIPUR
Post breakfast visit the Amber Fort where you will ascend on elephant back to the fort. Later visit the beautiful City Palace, Jantar Mantar - the largest stone observatory in the world and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Evening walk around the crowded bazaars or relax in the hotel.

DAY 12. JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA (233 KMS/146 MILES)
Post breakfast proceed by surface to Agra enroute visiting Fathepur sikri. This city built by Emperor Akbar was abandoned after 15 years due scarcity of water. Upon arrival check in at the hotel and proceed to visit the world famous Taj Mahal and Fort. Evening at leisure and overnight. (Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday)

DAY 13. AGRA - DELHI (210 KMS/131 MILES)
Morning either have an another visit to Taj Mahal during sunrise or relax in the hotel. After a leisurely breakfast drive back to Delhi enroute having a photo stop at Sikandra - the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Delhi proceed to the airport hotel, where you can relax in the lobby till your pick up and transfer to International terminal.

DAY 14. LEAVE DELHI
Take the flight back home on this day.

Useful items the riders should bring with them:
- Soft water bottle for he saddlebag
- Riding cap or helmet.
- Sheep skin for saddle.
- Small torch or flashlight.
- Sun hat and sun cream.
- Bathe gown for ladies.
- Lightweight raincoat.
- Leather chaps
- Camera battery charger with a cigarette lighter lead.

Riders should also forward their weight, height and riding capabilities. The riders are advised to ride regularly before joining the safari.

HORSES - There are three predominant breeds of Indian horses in northwest India namely the Marwari, Kathiawadi and Sindhi. The Marwar region (erstwhile Jodhpur State) of Rajasthan has been the home of the MARAWARI breed. The Kathiawadi comes from the desertic tract of our neighbouring state Gujrat called Kathiawar. Most areas where the SINDHI breeds are found have now gone in the SINDH province of Pakistan.

On this safari you will get to ride on Marwari and Kathiawari horses.