Nagaur Relief Ride

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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 t...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit a school in order to deliver educational materials to school children in the morning
    • Enjoy a vibrant and colorful ride from Ishru to Achina
    • Drive to the historic Ahhichatragarh Fort
    • The Nagaur region's splendid palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sandstones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization
    • Ride through marvelous desert sand flats to our first camp in Sawanreej.

What's this trip about?

    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.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDelhi
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Attractions

  • Delhi

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Camel Riding

Trip includes

    • Lodging. Tour cost is per person, based on double occupancy. We do have limited availability for single occupancy, with a supplemental fee.
    • All humanitarian programs on scheduled itinerary.
    • All meals
    • Taxes and gratuities, excluding all taxes at overseas airports.
    • All scheduled entertainment
    • All fees in regards to the humanitarian aspect of the trip

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Itinerary

Travel Map

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...

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" race...

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 arc...

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

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,950
Price per day$568
Single supplement (single occupancy)$1,600
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Relief Riders International.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Relief Riders International is a humanitarian-based, adventure travel company that organizes horseback journeys through remote areas while providing humanitarian aid to local people.

Since 2004 Relief Riders International has helped over 18,700 people, including 12,000 children in Rajasthan, India and adds Cappadocia, Turkey to the Relief Ride itinerary in 2011.

Adventure Travel with a Purpose

Relief Riders International, an award-winning leader in voluntourism, combines the thrill of adventure to remote locations on horseback with the satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of those you visit.

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Since 2004, Relief Riders International has run humanitarian-based adventure travel trips in Rajasthan, "the land of kings", northwestern India. Rajasthan is the largest state in India and is home to some 68 million people.

Each year, since 2004, Relief Riders International has run two or three small group trips giving a limited number of travelers the opportunity to experience riding in some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet while bringing much needed humanitarian relief to remote communities. If you are not interested in riding you may still be able to join us - read more about our Camel Caravans.

Each itinerary provides a unique blend of hands-on provision of humanitarian aid to local people, riding though stunning terrain and immersion into the local culture. Trips last for 13-15 days and include no more than 12 riders. This epic Relief Ride will have us ride through the breathtaking dune landscapes of the Bikaner region of northwestern Rajasthan. Follow the links below for our current itineraries.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare to and from our designated arrival/departure airport
    • All unscheduled excursions to markets or other places such sights that are not on the scheduled itinerary.
    • Snacks, beverages and incidentals other than meals provided.
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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