Endurance Horse Safari in Marwar

About this activity

Endurance Horse Safari

Endurance Safari is a long-distance Walk where the rider is required to cross a trail of natural terrain ranging between 25 to 35 km within a day. Shorter training rides are also held for new riders or those who may not have their horse to a suitable fitness level for the longer rides.

Endurance Horse Safari in Marwar

Ride through the Rajputana kingdom of Mewar astride our exotic, beautiful, spirited, and elegant indigenous horses of India. Experience local life, culture, flora, and fauna while pacing through the routes featuring forts, hills, farmlands, villages, dams, riverbeds, sand dunes as well as hilly stretches of the southern ranges of the Aravali.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Jodhpur will be in category 4 Star Hotels with comfortable rooms and amenities. At Osian, accommodation will be in luxury safari tents with comfortable amenities and a restaurant onsite. While on the trail ride, accommodation will comprise Safari Tents and Guest House farm stays.

Location

This ride will bring you to the state of Rajasthan. Located in the west of India, it is the largest province of the Republic of India by land area. The state comprises most of the area of the large, inhospitable Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert. Jaipur is the capital city of the state.

The Marwar region of the Thar is situated northwest of the Aravalli hills range and is characterized by sandy plains and scrub forests. The name is derived from the Sanskrit words “Maru” meaning desert region, and “Wad” meaning place. Annual rainfall is low, ranging from 10 cm to 40 cm. Temperatures range from 48 to 50 degrees Celsius in the summer, to the freezing point in winter.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Jodhpur. Check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2 – Visit the iconic Mehrangarh Fort. Post lunch, drive to the village of Osian dunes. Late afternoon ride on and around the sand dunes of Osian, while trying out your horses. Overnight in a luxury safari camp.

Day 3 – Post breakfast, ride out 25 KM to Tiwari through stretches of dunes and some rocky outcrops. We will stop midway for lunch and a short siesta. Overnight in camp.

Day 4 – Post breakfast, ride out 30 KM to Gopalsar through farmlands, dunes, and hillsides. Some portions of the trail will be steep and you may choose to walk the stretch along with your horse. We will stop midway for lunch atop a small hill with sweeping views of the area below. Overnight in a guest house owned by a horse breeder and trainer.

Day 5 – Post breakfast, ride out 25 KM to Judia through farmlands, dunes, dry riverbeds, and shrub forests. We will stop midway for lunch in the dry riverbed. Overnight in camp.

Day 6 – Post breakfast, ride out 25 KM to Korna through farmlands, soft sand tracts, and small hamlets. We will stop midway for lunch by a small freshwater lake. Overnight in camp

Day 7 – Early morning sunrise ride out around Korna Lake. There will be plenty of opportunities to see the migratory birds and antelopes around the lake. Breakfast on the lake. Post breakfast, drive to Jodhpur for your onward journey.

Note: Optional visits to Jaipur and Agra (Taj) can be arranged by us at an additional cost. Enquire at info@krossadventure.com

Food & Bevarages

During your stay in the city hotel properties at Jodhpur, food will be as served in the menu options available at the hotel. This includes a good selection of Indian and continental food.

Desert camp at Osian will be served pre-selected and fresh meals. While on the trail, all food is cooked fresh in the camp kitchen and includes Indian and Continental dishes, accommodated as much as possible as per your diet request. The food may mostly be vegetarian in certain campsites depending on local cultural sensitivities. Apologies – no Beef or Game Meat is served. Nonalcoholic beverages will include soft drinks, tea, coffee, and juices.

It is advised that you point out your dietary requirements during the time of booking.

Note – The ride is open from October to February and can accommodate flexible dates as per your request. The minimum group size is 5 riders.