Horse Carriage (Tonga) Tour In The Old City Of Bikaner
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Located in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, the walled city of Bikaner was the capital of the princely State of Bikaner. A wealthy merchant class built lavish havelis (mansions) with elaborately designed ornamental facades. Today over 400 of these mansions can be seen in Bikaner. Take a tour of the old city of Bikaner in a tonga (horse-drawn carriage) and see some of these heritage mansions. Also visit a 15th century Jain temple.
Highlights:
• Ride on a horse drawn carriage
• Beautiful facades of the Havelis of Bikaner
• Visit to Rampuria Haveli
• Visit to a 15th century Jain Temple
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
The tour is not available during summers between 01 Apr - 30 Sep.
What To Expect
Junagarh Fort (Bikaner Fort)
You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Fort Junagarh where you will board a tonga for a tour through the narrow lanes of the old city. The tour will take you past the richly carved facades of old mansions with large courtyards. The mansions are made of red sandstone and are designed in a mixture of Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture. The projecting balconies and the delicate lattice-work in stone are a sight to behold.
Rampuria Havelis
Rampuria Haveli is the most beautiful mansion in Bikaner. Called the ‘Pride of Bikaner’ by the writer and philosopher Aldous Huxley it stands out for its grandeur, antiquity and exquisiteness. Constructed in the 15th century for a wealthy merchant of the area, this mansion made of red sandstone has an equally tasteful and well-appointed interior. The stone lattice work of the jharokhas (covered balconies) is a mesmerizing sight from the street below. The interiors have a seamless blend of Mughal era carvings to Victorian art forms.
Options
1-8 Travelers
Pickup included
What‘s Included
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Jain Temple donation cum entrance fee
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Horse carriage tour (tonga ride)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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