INDIA
The Pushkar Fair and Thar Desert Ride

November 7 –23, 2005

“The whole experience was an intoxicating assault on the senses - the noise (the music - the calling to prayer - the traffic - people), the smells (incense - cooking - pollution - people - animals) the sights (where does one begin! the Taj - the red fort - all the forts on our ride - the fairs - their clothes - the faces) and finally the spiritualism which is part of their raison d'etre and which becomes totally addictive. As for the ride itself - I knew it would be wonderful - and it was. As for Adventures of Horseback - Your attention to detail, Christine is what made it a holiday of a lifetime!”.

Lorna Chetwynd - London – UK (2003)

To combine the Pushkar camel and horse fair with a ride in the Thar Desert, somewhat reminiscent of the “Far Pavilions” (M.M.Kaye’s bestseller novel), has always been one of my dreams!

The 2005 ride will combine staying in some of the prime heritage properties of Rajasthan with deluxe tented camps (each tent with its en-suite facilities) and service to match. The first day’s ride will take us into the Pushkar fair, a memorable sight to behold from horseback. After two days of riding in and around Pushkar we will continue towards Jaisalmer via Khimsar a stunning castle that over the years has been transformed into a gorgeous heritage property. Afterwards our deluxe mobile tented camp will be our home in the desert until we reach the outskirts of Pokhran the last town before Jaisalmer. In the desert we will come across small villages of weavers and potters (high quality durries are woven here) as well as wildlife such as the elegant Chinkara gazelles. From Jaisalmer, we will continue on to Jaipur (via Jodhpur), for a couple more days of sightseeing, shopping and parties!

The Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - Mon. Nov. 7
Meet and greet at Delhi airport (during the night) and
transfer to Hotel Imperial*****L.
O/N Imperial Hotel

Day 2 - Tue. Nov. 8
New Delhi-Morning at leisure.
Late PM fly to Jaipur & drive to Samode.
O/N Samode Bagh

Day 3 - Wed. Nov. 9
Drive to Kuchaman for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure O/N Kuchaman Fort

Day 4 - Thur. Nov. 10
Drive to lunch spot where we meet the horses and ride into Pushkar Fair
O/N Pushkar Resort

Day 5 - Fri. Nov. 11
Visit the fair both on foot and horseback
O/N Pushkar Resort

Day 6 - Sat.Nov 12
Visit the fair both on foot and horseback
O/N Pushkar Resort

Day 7 - Sun. Nov 13
Drive to lunch spot meet up with the horses & ride into Khimsar
O/N Khimsar Fort

Day 8 - Mon. Nov 14
Morning Ride around Khimsar
PM – Tent pegging display
O/N Khimsar Fort

Day 9 - Tue. Nov 15
Day Ride through Desert areas
O/N Mobile tented camp

Day 10 - Wed. Nov 16
Day ride to Ossiyan
O/N Permanent tented camp

Day 11 - Thur. Nov 17
Day ride Thar Desert
O/N Mobile tented camp

Day 12 - Fri. Nov 18
Day ride Thar Desert to Pokran
O/N Mobile tented camp
Goodbye to the horses!

Day 13 - Sat. Nov 19
Drive to Jaisalmer for lunch. PM visit
O/N Jagwada Fort

Day 14 - Sun. Nov 20
Sightseeing in Jaisalmeer
Lat PM drive to Manwar Camp
O/N Manwar Camp

Day 15 - Mon. Nov 21
Early departure to Jodhpur for 08.40 Am flight to Jaipur
PM – visit City Palace & Observatory
Asha's Dinner party
O/N Rambagh Palace

Day 16 - Tue. Nov 22
In Jaipur (sightseeing, shopping at leisure)
O/N Rambagh Palace

Day 17 - Wed. Nov 23
Jaipur at leisure – Late Afternoon flight to Delhi.
Transfer to international terminal for your flight home
(early morning of 24th).

End of services.

Cost: $ 6,000 per person in twin/double accommodation (based on 10 riders)

$1,960 single supplement

$265 Air Fare p/p Delhi/Jaipur- Jodhpur/Jaipur / Delhi
(subject to change)

A 30% deposit is needed to confirm your booking. Balance is due 10 weeks prior to commencement of the trip.

Includes: All accommodation on full board except in Delhi where it will be on bed and breakfast basis (to allow more flexibility), all transfers by AC car/coach, all riding arrangements, all sightseeing with English speaking guide in Jaisalmer and Jaipur, all monument entrance fees and elephant charges at Amber Fort. During the ride (November 9 to 18) yoga/stretch classes with Asha Bhatnagar and bottled water.

Does not include: International air transportation, meals in Delhi, drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic), camera fees and items of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc….

For further information about this ride please call Christine at (1) 212-421 0671, or email christine@adventuresonhorseback

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