Compare Nagaur Relief Ride by Relief Riders International
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| Duration | 14 days |
| Price From | $ 7,950 |
| Price Per Day | $ 568 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
This epic Relief RIde will have us start from Pokaran Fort, the 14th century citadel built on cross roads of the Silk Road, and will have us return to the breathtaking dune landscapes of the Nagaur region of northwestern Rajasthan. Our Relief Ride starts from the beautiful, historic village of Pokaran, an ancient oasis for traders traveling by camel along the routes of central Asia and the coast of Gujarat. Our Relief Ride provides us the opportunity to travel through these remote, stunning landscapes inhabited for centuries by the Bishnoi tribes. |
Day 1:
Arrive in Delhi and spend the night at a beautiful boutique hotel, or similar.
Day 2:
Enjoy the morning at your leisure and the afternoon sightseeing on a guided tour of New Delhi. After an early dinner we will depart for the train station where we will board the overnight train to Pokran.
Day 3:
The Nagaur region's splendid palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization. The ancient cultural history of The Silk road peppers Rajasthan's serene and vibrant landscape with ancient forts and villages.
Sunrise transfer via coach from Pokran Station to Pokran Fort for an introductory breakfast to RRI and its 14 day program. This ancient and elegant fort will serve as our initial base camp and departure point for the Relief Ride. After lunch and light refreshments in the late afternoon we'll gather around to meet the horses for a casual ride through the breathtaking landscape that surround Pokran Fort.
Day 4:
Ride through marvelous desert sand flats to our first camp in Sawanreej. There is a good possibility of sighting herds of camels, the area is known to have them. Be on the lookout for the gamboling baby-camels, which make a very enchanting sight! Overnight in tented camp on outskirts of Sanwreej.
Day 5:
Morning visit to a school in Sawanreej to perform our pediatric program and deliver educational materials to school children. After lunch, we will deliver livestock to families in Sawanreej.
Day 6:
Ride from Sawanreej to Neya Bera. Riding through this dune filled area; we may see several Chinkara gazelles and if we're lucky, also come across the Desert Fox. This beautiful region is home to the Bishnoi tribe, who are known as conservationists as the preservation of animal and vegetable life is a religion and has been so from the early 15th century. Overnight in tented camp Neya Bera.
Day 7:
We will ride to the local school in Neya Bera in the morning, where we will hold a pediatric camp providing much needed educational supplies to the students at the school. We will be distributing livestock to the villagers living below poverty level in the village square in the early afternoon, Overnight in tented camp on outskirts of Neya Bera.
Day 8:
Ride from Neya Bera to Bedu. The terrain here is sandy and soft, excellent footing for long paced canters. As we approach Bedu, there may be opportunities for breathtaking desert views of Blue Bulls and large sand dunes. Overnight in tented camp on the outskirts of Bedu.
Day 9:
We plan to ride into Bedu and visit a school in order to deliver educational materials to school children in the morning. After lunch we will enjoy a leisurely afternoon at camp. Prepare yourself for fun and games in the evening with our famed "Ball & Bucket" races! From the start of the ride, you will be drawn into the fun, humor and competition that this day brings out! This dynamic afternoon is highly attended by the local community and provides a wonderful opportunity to leisurely interact with them. Overnight in tented camp on the outskirts of Bedu.
Day 10:
Enjoy a vibrant and colorful ride from Ishru to Achina. We will travel through an area of large sand dunes. These Dunes heat up very quickly, making for an early departure. For lunch we will seek refuge under a cluster of desert trees to have lunch and rest. Overnight in tented camp on the outskirts of Achina.
Day 11:
Prepare for a day of purposeful and heartfelt work as we conduct our Free Eye Surgery camp, offering free cataract surgeries to the people of Achina. RRI's Eyel camp will open its doors at 10.00 am and will close by 3.00 or until the last patients have been treated. Overnight in tented camp on the outskirts of Achina.
Day 12:
Enjoy a breath taking ride through the desert from Achina to Bher. We will lunch on the outskirts of the village of Bher. After lunch we will drive to the historic Ahhichatragarh Fort for the night. This majestic fort is a testament to both aesthetic and defensive architecture, which was built in two different periods by Mughal Kings Shah Jahan and Akbar. It's battle-scarred walls and 28 turrets provide evidence of its glorious past, and today this fort ranks amongst the premier of classified Heritage Hotels of India. The scope and beauty of this fort is unique and unparalleled.
Day 13:
Early departure from Nagaur Fort to Jaipur via AC coach 5-6 hours drive. Enjoy the late afternoon at your leisure relaxing at the hotel pool or shopping in Jaipur. Overnight Mandawa Haveli, Jaipur.
Day 14:
Check out by 12.00. Post lunch departure by coach to Delhi/transfer to airports for return flights.
Inland transfers to and from arrival airport
