Yet another delightful experience that has captured the
imagination of holiday makers is horse riding. It offers
rides extending to four or five days as well as camping en
route location. A campfire under the stars, hung large and
brilliantly low in the sky in the stillness of the night,
recreating the age-old charm of a horse back ride.
If you are one of those who like the galloping thrills, then
take up horse riding. It offers rides extending to four to
five days as well as camping en route on location. So if you
are interested in exploring the rugged and barren regions of
India, horse safari is the best option you can have, as this
activity gives you an opportunity to go to those places,
where neither a motor nor a plane can go.
Usually the safari is involved in the areas, which are sort
of cut out from the rest of the world. Take for example the
Himalayan regions, where most of the regions are still
remotely located, untouched by civilisation. To reach these
parts, horses make the best options. you can even plan to
combine your horse safari with trekking and hiking trips
too.
Horse Safari Facts
The first and foremost thing one requires in horse safari is
riding ability. You should atleast master the basic things
that any horse rider is aware of ability such as to trot or
canter through rugged areas and countrysides; to be
comfortable at all paces and to be able to gallop out of
trouble. If you are a fit and proficient rider, it will work
as a great advantage for you on your safari trip.
Choose those type of horses that are particularly
well-suited to this kind of environment and are trained for
safari trips only. Its better to take up a safari trip under
the guidance of professional guides and with a backup of a
four wheel drive vehicle.
While on a safari trip, keep always a mental note about the
terrain that you are going cover on the horse. Always give
yourself a break from the ride after 4-7 hours and keep on
taking food and water on regular intervals. Wear riding
clothes and clothes of bush colours with breeches and boots.
Its also important for every rider to know about the
unpredictable weather conditions of a particular region, so
better carry a raincoat, riding gloves and a hat along. A
medical kit always comes handy in case of emergency and
accident. Take along medications such as Malaria tablets
also.
Horse Safari Regions in India
The safari routes can be quite surprising, with some places
providing a tranquil and pleasant walking areas, where you
can get a chance to observe the natural world around you.
While certain safari trips cover the high mountain plateaus
and passes, crosses open grassy plains and follows river
courses through the hills.
The ultimate horse safari destinations in India are the
mountanous regions of Himalayas. While you can always opt
for trekking and short hiking trips within the Himalayas,
still horse safari becomes a totally new experience if it is
done in the national parks of the states of Uttaranchal and
Himachal.
One such national park is Corbett where tourists can avail
numerous jungle safari packages and get the opportunity to
sight animals such as Jackal, buffalo, fox, hyena, leopard,
wild cats, crocodiles and tigers, which visitors usually
miss out on a jeep safari trip. Tourists can also avail the
chance to get an accommodation at the Jungle lodges and
forest rest houses that provide comfortable staying options
with excellent food.
Another state that has become quite known for Horse Safari
is Rajasthan. Horse Safari is a recent introduction in this
state and provides a more exciting variation of the camel
safari. Horse Safaris are usually conducted in the vicinity
of Udaipur where the hilly terrain and forested countryside
are ideal for taking up the trail.
The Horse safari routes can be divers too, but most pass
close to small villages, ruined historical monuments and
temples. These places are ideal to halt for a bit of rest
and relaxation, or lunch and a quick nap. In the evening
visitors can enjoy the comforts of former palaces and forts.
There isn't any other better or historic way to explore
Rajasthan.
