Horse riding tours in Rajasthan are an ideal way of touring incredible Rajasthan. Equally popular as camel rides, the horse rides are found at most parts of state. Many tourists opt for sightseeing on a horseback to explore famous sights such as City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion ki Bari, Rana Pratap Memorial, Kumbhalgarh Fort and Lake Pichola. A horse ride into Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a memorable experience. One can spot an array of birds and animals, endangered species and virgin deciduous forest. Moving ahead of the sanctuary, one gets the option of staying over at Narlai village. The village has some lovely horse breeding farms and Marwari horses with perfect pedigree. Pushkar town bordering the Thar Desert is another great location for horse riding. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and ride to Pushkar Camel Fair on Marwari horses. Besides sightseeing, the other activities that can be included at Narlai are horse trekking, camel riding in the desert sand dunes, shopping and more.
The other places ideal for horse riding are Sunrise Water Park in Jaipur, Ranakpur, Ajmer among others. At Ranakpur, the horse riders can ride through the paths of the beautiful Aravalli mountains and lesser known streets to enjoy the magnificent views of the scenic village. The village is a home to beautiful lakes and Jain temples. At Udaipur city, the horse riding experience is pleasant and regal. The popular Ranakpur Jain temple can be explored by horse and many horse riding trails are available in and around Ranakpur. Tourists mainly choose Marwari horses, a descendant of Indian ponies and Arabian horses, over other horse breeds for riding as these horses are well-trained and known for its loyalty. The recommended time to indulge in horses riding is between the months of October to March when the weather is said to be moderate and pleasant.
Those of you who want to watch the livestock of Rajasthan, under one roof can visit the place during the annual Pushkar Camel Fair, a cultural fete considered to be one of the country’s top-rated travel spectacle. Watch thousands of horses, camels and cattle. The festival that kick starts with a camel race offers tourists a plenty of opportunities. The activities range from horse rides, camel rides, handicrafts shopping, traditional fairs to cultural performances and exhibitions. The vast track of deserts, isolated hills, sand dunes and stunning landscapes makes Rajasthan an ideal location for conducting horse riding tours in Rajasthan. There are many tour operators that organise horseback safaris and riding holidays.
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Chittorgarh Fort is one of the most important places to visit in Chittorgarh. This historical fort is the pride of the Rajasthani town as it stands imposingly upon the top of a hill, looking down protectively over the city. Nearly all of Chittorgarh’s attractions are housed inside the fort. The Chittorgarh Fort is a massive structure which was first built in the 7th century and covers an area of approximately 700 acres. There are several grand sights to be seen inside the fort itself apart from the commanding views that can be seen of the environs of Chittorgarh. The fort, which is also known as Water Fort, contained 84 water bodies inside its grounds, of which 22 exist today. The Vijay Stambh, Kirti Stambh, Rana Kumbha Palace, Meera mandir and other consequential structures are also housed inside the formidable fort. Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pmPrice: Rs. 10 for Indians; Rs. 100 for foreigners Location: Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312001
Also known as the Alwar Fort, the BalaQuila Fort is one of the most historic destinations in Alwar, and is one of the tourist attractions in Alwar that should not be missed when you are in the Rajasthani city. Extending over an area of 5 kilometres, the fort stands stern and forbidding at a height of 1000 feet with 15 large and 51 small towers and 446 openings for musketry. It was first built by Hasan Khan Mewati in 1550, but has since seen various dynasties rule over it as Alwar passed into the hands of Khanzadas, Mughals, Pathans and Jats. The fort still stands as imposing as ever, and is a great place to visit during an evening in the city. Timings: 10 am to 5 pm Location: Bala Quila Rd, Near Nikumbha Mahal Palace, Alwar, Rajasthan 301001
Rana Kumbha Palace is one of the most interesting places to visit in Chittorgarh fort. The massive proportions of the ruined edifice of the palace reveal what an imposing structure it was in the height of its glory. Rana Kumbha Palace is the largest monument in the Chittorgarh Fort and has a grand history attached to it. It has been the residence to people like Bappa Rawal, Maharana Kumbha, rani Padmani, Princess Meera Bai among others. Legend of Panna Dhai, who saved infant Udai Singh with the heart-breaking sacrifice of her infant son, is also associated with this palace. The dungeons of this palace are also supposed to be the place where Rani Padmani and the other women of the palace committed Johar. Timings: 9:30 am to 6:30 pmPrice: You only need to pay the entry price for the fort Location: Chittorgarh Fort Village, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312001
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