The desert horse safaris are a relatively recent addition to Tourism in Rajasthan. Camel safaris have proved to be very successful in attracting tourists from all over the world. The desert horse safaris exploit the rugged terrain of Rajasthan, which has been the abode of the valiant Rajputs who were known to have excelled in the various martial arts and horse riding. The region has given birth to many legends involving famous heroes and their horses. The story of Rana Pratap and his faithful horse, Chetak are still recounted by the local folk all over Rajasthan. The Desert horse safaris are an excellent way of experiencing the history of Rajasthan.

The desert horse safaris are mainly centered on the region around Udaipur, owing to the hilly terrain and the surrounding forests. These regions offer horse rides in the trails that used to be frequented by the Rajput princes in medieval Rajasthan. The trails pass through many historic palaces, temples and other historic monuments. The tourists are provided with riding gear, trained guides and trained riders to assist the members of the group during the safari. The horses, with beautiful traditional saddles, are a treat to watch, and riders, especially foreigners are sure to have a gala time riding them around the rugged terrain of Rajasthan.

Nowadays, many desert horse safaris are being offered by many operators. The itineraries of these safaris range between 1 day to 7 days in duration.

The one day tours usually include rides between Gurha Lake from Jodhpur and back, Udaipur to Nagra, and Pushkar to Roopangarh. The two day safaris include places like Fort Chinwa, Luni, Pushkar, Panchewar, Nawalgarh, Samode and Sawai madhopur.

Tours involving Haldighati, Kumbhalgarh, Rohetgarh, Sovania Farm, Sodawas, and Kotri may stretch over 4-5 days, depending upon the starting point. The safaris involve overnight stays in luxury hotels or tents pitched in scenic and historical spots. Bonfires, dances and other performances by the local artists brighten up the nights. Excellent Rajasthani food makes the desert horse safaris one of the most enjoyable tours in Rajasthan.

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