Horse Safari
Soar Excursions is the only company in Gujarat offering exclusive horse safaris in scenic and culturally rich countryside of the westernmost state in India. Our associated properties Rann Riders and Araavali Trails have their own stud farms and top of the line horses from indigenous Marwari and Kathiyawari breeds. We welcome you to explore Gujarat in most unique way.
Day 1: Ahmedabad – Araavali Trails
Arrival in Ahmedabad – Meet your expert guide cum lead rider – Transfer to Araavali Trails, near Palanpur. Araavali Trails is located in the heart of Aravalli ranges, one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, ravines, riverbeds and beautiful tribal villages it provides a unique opportunity to ride through these myriads of landscapes. The bajothiya stud farm at Araavali trails will offer you wide choice of prizewinning Marwari horses to ride. Spend the afternoon riding in the vicinity of the resort for getting used to the terrain and horse of your choice. O/n at Araavali Trails, enjoy a countryside dinner with campfire.
Day 2: Spend entire day riding in various areas in the Aravallis – Enjoy dinner with tribal dance and campfire. – O/n at Araavali Trails
Day 3: Araavali Trails – Rann Riders, Dasada
Today start a drive after breakfast and reach Rann Riders, Dasada by Lunch. One the way visit the world heritage site, Step Well of Patan. – Post lunch visit the stud farm at Rann Riders and get acquainted with your horse. The stud farm at Rann Riders specializes in breeding top notch Marwari and Kathiyawari horses. The royal family of Dasada used to fight in the army on horses in past and breeding horses has been a tradition of this family. Do practice riding in paddock and agricultural fields in the evening. – Enjoy Dinner with traditional Mir dance – O/n at Rann Riders, Dasada.
Day 4: Early morning drive to the little Rann of Kutch
Your horses will be transported in the fringe of the Rann. Enjoy riding in the vast open cracked landscape of Rann galloping side by side with another amazing and unique equine mammal the majestic Asiatic wild Ass. – Return to the resort for lunch – in the afternoon ride alongside a beautiful wetland observing huge flocks of flamingos, cranes, pelicans and waterfowl. Enjoy lakeside dinner with campfire. O/n at Rann Riders, Dasada.
Day 5: Dasada to Bhuj, Kutch
Post breakfast depart for Bhuj in the Great Rann of Kutch. Reach the resort by late afternoon – check in and relax. Enjoy dinner at the resort along with folk music – O/n at Bhuj.
Day 6: Today you will visit the largest grassland in Asia, The Banni Grassland.
It is known for pastoral communities who use Sindhi horses in their daily life. The grasslands of Banni also has a large population of feral horses. Today you will enjoy riding another indigenous breed the Sindhi Horses in the grasslands of Banni meeting a variety of pastoral families and enjoying the neverending Rann of Kutch. – Return to resort – Dinner and Relax.
Day 7: Bhuj – Ahmedabad
This is the last day of your tour. Post breakfast start back for Ahmedabad – Reach by late afternoon – Drop at Airport / Railway Station / Hotel – End of tour.
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