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HORSE SAFARIS

BANGALORE INTENSITY: Moderate TERRAIN: Mostly flat with a few small hills to negotiate

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They offer riding trips that range between 3- 8 days with about 35- 40 km of riding each day with halts for lunch as well as nature calls. At the end of an adventurou­s day, guests are accommodat­ed in deluxe tents. The saddlery used is English and Cavalry; guests have to bring their own hard hats and boots. The 8- day safari travels between Mysore and Bangalore via Nandiguda, Ukallgere, Talakadu, T Narasipura and Suttur with a rest day in between with no riding. Most of the riding is through fields and villages, along rivers and canals with an evening halt at the campsite with dinner around a campfire and local folk entertainm­ent. The 4- day safari involves shorter distances, lesser riding and more sightseein­g and imbibing local flavours. CO- ORDINATES: PRINCESS HORSE ADVENTURE; Cost: ` 25,000 per person per day; Tel: + 9198450050­12; 9180285438­31; Mail: princess. riding@ gmail. com

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