Ladakh :-
Ladakh is a land that abounds in awesome physical features set in an enormous landscape and, therefore, it appears beautifully desolate and remote. Yet, over the centuries, it has imbibed diverse ethnic, religious and cultural influences through the many missionaries, explorers and traders who traversed its windswept plateaux and deep valleys. In the process, it has been able to evolve and inherit a rich culture, which survives even today as a living heritage of the Western Himalayas. This heritage finds manifestation in the region's monuments, monasteries, art and oral literature, fairs and festivals, and in the time-honored tradition of collective celebration of various Events. Here, every occasion- marriage, birth, farming and harvesting, even the flowering of plants is celebrated with great fanfare, marked with feasting, dancing and singing of folk songs that form part of its rich culture. In summer, most villages hold colorful archery festivals and thanksgiving events, while winter is the period in which most of the religious festivals and social and cultural events are held.Animal Safaris :-
Warfare would not have been possible without detailed planning, especially in Rajasthan's desert region where all supplies had to be carried when the armies came to pitch camp where the battle lines were drawn. From the repertoire of this experience were drawn the state processions, inter-kingdom journeys and royal Pilgrimages when the families came out of their fortified settlements to create alternate, moving cities. Of this rich past were safaris created. A safari is a journey into the desert, but one that is accompanied with rudimentary comforts, and even luxurious amenities. As each journey progresses, there is the excitement of setting camp at a new spot in the lonely wilderness of the Thar, of being entertained by groups of wandering minstrels, of coming in proximity of village life in one of the harshest conditions of the world, of enjoying camp meals and sleeping under the stars that hang suspended from the sky like twinkling fairy lights.
CAMEL SAFARIS.The camel may look aloof, but is the lifeline for the people of the desert whose communication needs depend on this vital beast for their very survival. Most journeys into the hinterlands are still made on camel back, or in camel carts, and the camel is also used for ploughing the arid fields of the desert. Camel safaris range from just a day to several days, and we can arrange the option that best meets one’s needs and schedules. The safaris can traverse a distance of 30-40 kms a day though they can also be as short at 5 kms a day.
HORSE SAFARIS.The Rajputs were born to be horseback riders, and the tradition was strongly enforced in the medieval ages when the cavalry formed one of the most important flanks of the desert armies. Special horses were bred at the thikanas or aristocratic homes of the Thakurs who served their kings with armies of horsemen. The Marwari horse is an indigenous species, hardy, agile, and among the notables in the world breeds. In addition, the Kathiawai and Sindhi horses are also adept at traversing the desert countryside. Most Horse Safaris will pass through villages, ruined historical monuments & temples.
ELEPHANT SAFARIS.The most regal way of seeing the countryside is on an elephant since nothing can match the majesty of pachyderm- no wonder the rulers used elephants for their journeys. The elephant treads slowly and steadily, and a safari would be ideal in and around principal towns, especially in the vicinity of wildlife sanctuaries.