Packages and Options

This trip starts in Udaipur and ends in Pushkar on Oct 23rd-Nov 1st 2009. From Nov 1st-Nov 10th 2009 the trip starts in Pushkar and ends in Udaipur.
Transfers to the starting point are not included, but we can help with the arrangements.
A sightseeing option from New Delhi via Agra etc is available and can be customized.

2009 Itinerary (Udaipur-Pushjkar)  Oct 23-Nov 1st.

Day 1: Arrival in Udaipur and time for sightseeing. Dinner and overnight in middle class hotel.
Day 2: Transfer to Banaria, test ride, overnight stay in our safari camp
Day 3: Banaria – Jormuda On the first safari day the trail will lead through the Aravalli mountains which are fairly low over here. The route goes through villages and fertile land. On the way the riders have a chance of visiting some temples and see some nice Baoris (step wells) with marble chattris (small pavilions). Around 4 pm they will arrive in the safari camp which is situated at a small lake. If time permits they can visit Jhormuda Fort.
Day 4: Jormuda – Kherda Another day through the mountains. Today the riders can visit a number of tribal villages. They are usually situated on top of small hills surrounded by a wall of thorn bushes. The houses are built in clusters with thatched roofs and walls made of mud. Very often they are nicely decorated with white tribal paintings. Here the riders can experience first hand the unique culture of the Rajasthani tribes.
Day 5: Kherda – Lalpura Today the landscape becomes more level and open. The main range of the Aravalli Mountains is laying in the back now. The climate becomes drier and so does the vegetation. Trees give way to thorn bushes and the soil becomes sandy. Stretches of open country invite for an occasional gallop and the horses enjoy the soft and level ground. Camels become a regular sight.
Day 6: Lalpura – Jawaja On this day the riders will truly feel the nearing desert. The land is now level and the hills are left behind. Flocks of cattle, goats, sheep and lot’s of camels are passing. All head towards the Pushkar Fair. Occasionally the riders will encounter nomads with colourful turbans and huge moustaches herding their camels to Pushkar. They transport everything they own and need for a living on the back of their animals. The small children and women with infants are allowed to ride, the rest of the family is walking.
Day 7: Jawaja – Kharwa Pushkar and the Thar desert are coming near. Another day riding through a half desert, encountering hundreds of animals. Again the trail leads through tribal land and the riders can admire their hamlets and villages. After arrival in the camp the massive fort in Kharwa can be visited.
Day 8: Kharwa – Pushkar On the last day of the safari the trail leads over sand roads through thick thorn bush vegetation. Occasionally a field can be seen where a farmer tries to grow pulses on the infertile land. The main means of livelihood here is animal husbandry. On the way a small temple can be visited and the riders can admire the ruins of some ancient forts. Arrival in Pushkar is around 3:30 pm but a part of the Mela (fair) has to be crossed in order to reach our camp which is situated within walking distance of the fairground. The riders will have a short glimpse of the fair and the camel market. In the evening they already have a chance in walking over the fair or attending some dance program.
Day 9: Ride over Pushkar Fair After breakfast the riders can see the Pushkar Fair on horseback. Since the trading ground is on a huge sand dune outside the town, it is a very comfortable and easy way of discovering it. Lunch can be either taken in our camp or if the riders want as packed lunch along the way. In the afternoon they can set out on their own to either visit Pushkar or have another round over the fair. In the fairground a colourful program is taking place all day long. Horse and camel races as well as fun competitions such as a water pot race or a turban tie competition take turns. Information about the timings will be given by us in the camp.
Day 10: Morning free to do sightseeing of Pushkar and the departure or add on sightseeing options.

--- the second week runs in the opposite direction of the first week.

2009 Itinerary (Pushkar-Udaipur) Nov 1-10th.

Day 1 Arrival in Pushkar and transfer to our camp Afternoon free to explore the Fair and to get to know the horses. Overnight stay in our safari camp 
Day 2 Ride around Pushkar and over the fair ground, overnight stay in our Safari camp After breakfast the riders can see the Pushkar Fair on horseback. Since the trading ground is on a huge sand dune outside the town, it is a very comfortable and easy way of discovering it. Lunch can be either taken in our camp or if the riders want as packed lunch along the way. In the afternoon they can set out on their own to either visit Pushkar or have another round over the fair. In the fairground a colourful program is taking place all day long. Horse and camel races as well as fun competitions such as a water pot race or a turban tie competition take turns. Information about the timings will be given by us in the camp. 
Day 3 Pushkar - Kharwa. On the first day of the safari the trail leads over sand roads through thick thorn bush vegetation. Occasionally a field can be seen where a farmer tries to grow pulses on the infertile land. The main means of livelihood here is animal husbandry. On the way a small temple can be visited and the riders can admire the ruins of some ancient forts. After arrival in the camp the massive Karwa Fort can be visited.
Day 4 Kharwa - Jawaja. Another day of riding through semi desert, encountering hundreds of animals going to Pushkar or coming from the fair. Today the trail leads through tribal land and the riders can admire their hamlets and villages. 
Day 5 Jawaja - Lalpura. On this day the riders will slowly leave the desert behind. The land however still is level but the hills can be seen in some distance. Flocks of cattle, goats, sheep and a lot of camels are passing. All head towards the Pushkar Fair or are driven back. Occasionally the riders will encounter nomads with colourful turbans and huge moustaches herding their camels to Pushkar. They transport everything they own and need for a living on the back of their animals. The small children and women with infants are allowed to ride, the rest of the family is walking. 
Day 6 Lalpura - Kherda. The main range of the Aravalli Mountains is laying in front of the riders now. The climate is still dry and so is the vegetation. But now trees are lining the way and the thorn bush vegetation is left behind. Stretches of open country invite for an occasional gallop and the horses enjoy the soft and level ground. Camels are still a regular sight. 
Day 7 Kherda - Jormuda. Today the landscape becomes hilly. The desert is left behind and the riders enter the lower ranges of the Aravalli Mountains. The riders can visit a number of tribal villages. They are usually situated on top of small hills surrounded by a wall of thorn bushes. The houses are built in clusters with thatched roofs and walls made of mud. Very often they are nicely decorated with white tribal paintings. Here the riders can experience first hand the unique culture of the Rajasthani tribes. After arrival in the camp, which is nicely situated at a small lake, Jormuda Fort can be visited. 
Day 8 Jormuda - Banaria. On the last safari day the trail will lead through the Aravalli mountains which are fairly low over here. The route goes through villages and fertile land. On the way the riders have a chance of visiting some temples and see some nice Baoris (step wells) with marble chattris (small pavilions). Around 4 pm the camp will be reached. 
Day 9 Transfer back to Udaipur after breakfast, afternoon sightseeing in Udaipur, overnight stay in middleclass hotel 
Day 10 Program ends after breakfast

               Winter: 28.3 degree C(Max.) 11.6 degree C(Min)

Rainfall: 61 cms

Clothing:  Summer: light tropical

                 Winter: light woolen

Best Season: September- March.