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NAGAUR FAIR SAFARI14 nights 15 days Dates: Nagaur Fair 16th January 2007 to 31st January 2007 Day 1: Arrive Delhi
You will arrive Delhi International Airport. Following customs & immigration formalities and baggage collection, a representative will meet you as you
exit the arrivals terminal building after which you would be transferred to your hotel.
^^ TOP ^^ Day 2: Delhi
^^ TOP ^^ Day 3: Delhi/Nawalgarh
^^ TOP ^^ Day 4: Nawalgarh Ride out with picnic Breakfast to the country side…. return in time for lunch . In the afternoon sight seeing of Nawalgarh town visiting havelies with paintings and frescos with a car/camel buggy and guide. There is a possibility for the ladies to get their palms painted with henna designs later in the afternoon. Day 5: Nawalgarh
Ride out with picnic Breakfast to the country side….return in time for lunch. Afternoon free for individual activities .
Day 6: Nawalgarh/Parasrampura/Lohargal (32km)
Morning ride southeast direction to Lohargal. You follow a dry riverbed with lots of Acacia bushes. The view of Aravali ranges in the distance makes the ride very scenic. Picnic lunch is in an acacia cluster near Parasrampura, Where the Jeep, which also carries folk musicians, has transported lunch. After lunch you move towards the Aravali mountains. At the foothills of Aravalli’s is the Pilgrim town of Lohargal. It is said Bhima the strongest of the five Pandav brothers, one of the heroes of the epic Mahabharat, had his mace cast here. Hence, the name ‘Lohargal’, meaning iron smelting. This has also a place of Hindu pilgrimage. Amidst the many old step wells and ruins old structures is the Birla Rest house facing a 2500ft Sheer rock face. In the grounds are many Banyan trees where our horses and kitchen tents are placed. Guests use the rooms, which are furnished by our camp equipment.
^^ TOP ^^ Day 7: Lohargal /Rewasa/Sujas (38km)
Morning ride in the southwest direction towards Danta following the mountain range again down a dry riverbed till Raghunathgarh. The stone quarries of Raghunathgarh have resulted in deep ravines. Riding past them is a great experience. Halt for Lunch at mid-day, then cross the highway leaving Sikar district. Now you approach a large marshy tract with Salt Pans. Evening reach campsite which is on a flat area.
Day 8: Sujas/Kochor/Sulyas (Ramgarh) 35km
The riding terrain is through semi desert region with lots of Khejri trees and some farmhouses with mud huts. Halt for Lunch at Kochor Village. The ride goes past the Roopgarh fort and mountain pass. We camp near a small water reservoir. Surrounded by acacia bushes.
Day 9: Sulyas/Ghatwa/Shyamgarh 42km
The ride will go past village Ghatwa, Here a famous battle had taken place between Rao Shekha and Gour Rajputs, where twenty five thousand men laid their lives. The area is still known “Godati” the area of “Gaurs” the erstwhile rulers. From a high sand dune adjoining the mountain ranges riders get a breath taking view of the five famous forts of this region. Lunch is at an ancient water hole, later ride to your camp, set to the backdrop of Shyamgarh fort surrounded by Ker bushes.
Overnight at Camp.
^^ TOP ^^ Day 10: Shyamgarh/Bhagwanpura/Nawa Salt Lake 42km Morning ride towards Nawa Salt Lake. This ride is the most picturesque part of this Safari. After lunch ride takes you around the periphery of the 100 Sq. Kms Salt lake. You will be coming across many shepherds and sheep flocks while you ride . Not to be missed are the beautiful sunrise and sunset while at this camp site. Overnight at Camp. Day 11: Nawa Salt Lake/Nagaur Fair
After breakfast riders will drive by car/ van tempo traveler / deluxe coach to nagaur two hours drive. The horses and camp move by boxes. Nagaur was a bastion of the rathore rulers of marwar .The fort remained with the moghuls for a certain period and now is restored as a private archeological monument. Once a year a large fair for buying and selling of the famous nagauri cattle, the MARWARI horses and camels takes place in the Hindu month of magha in the shukla paksha the waxing moon fortnight. The area is famous for the ‘mathania variety of red chili peppers, and herbal crops like fenugreek ‘methi’. Large wholesale markets of such agricultural produce come up, camel carts, metal trunks, water tanks, clothes, recycled tarpaulins and the villagers in colourful
clothes . Day 12: Nagaur Fair
Day spent riding around and looking at the fair .
^^ TOP ^^ Day 13: Nagaur Fair/Jodhpur After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Sightseeing of Jodhpur includes the Mehrangarh fort. Lunch at the mehran café at the fort. After lunch explore the old town of Jodhpur dinner and overnight at the Ratanvilas / Karnibhawan hotel. Day 14: Jodhpur/Delhi
Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. CD 7472 1920 / 2110 hrs in case evening flight non-operational then guests may have to leave very early and connect the morning flight.
Day 15: Depart Delhi Depart Delhi for onward journey or fly back home. ^^ TOP ^^ COST FOR RIDERS & NON RIDERS
Note: Non riders can join the safari travelling in a 4wd
jeep with an English speaking guide. Occasionally crossing the ride route and
joining the riders for lunch and again at camp. ^^ TOP ^^ The given cost includes:
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Today you will have a full-day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Delhi has long been a centre of power almost continuously since the 13th Century. No fewer than seven cities have been built on this site, side by side. The huge city is divided into Old and New Delhi; the former also comprises the seventh city, Shahjahanabad and the areas further north; the latter has at its core the plan of the capital created by the British in 1911.
Sightseeing of New Delhi includes the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, which was built by Shah Jehan. Also see Raj Ghat which is a memorial to Mahatma Ghandi. The tour continues with India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Rashtrapati Bhawan was once Viceregal Lodge on Raisina Hill and is now the residence of the President of India. The 16th century Humayun’s Tomb is one of the finest examples of a garden tomb and is of a style which was perfected at the Taj Mahal at Agra. Finally visit the five storied Qutub Minar which was built in 1199 and is now one of Delhi’s landmarks.
Morning drive to Nawalgarh (5 to 6 hrs) in the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan's districts of Jhunjhunu & Sikar, known for the painted houses or " Havelis " of its wealthy merchant class, the Marwaris. This region could be called the open-air art gallery of Rajasthan. The drive to Shekhawati is through picturesque village and farms.