Horse Riding

The royal era in India saw the pageantry of kings riding horses for both leisure and adventure. From there on, horse riding found its way to being branded a royal sport in India. Adding on, the colonial era too had Britishers swaying on Indian-bred horses for leisurely sports like polo and animal hunting. In today's day and age, horse riding in India is both a slow activity, as well as an adventurous game. 
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir, with its sky-piercing snow-capped mountains and lush landscape set against turquoise skies, is where one can engage in a breathtaking experience of horse riding in India. A quaint hill station in Kashmir Valley is best seen on horseback if you intend to cover maximum ground. 
Yumthang Valley, Sikkim
Fondly known as Sikkim's Valley of Flowers, one can witness a breathtaking collection of rhododendron flowers in this part of North Sikkim. This valley springs to life from the end of February to mid-June and the route along River Teesta towards Lachung is said to be one of the best for horse riding in India. The views are phenomenal; a calming aura is said to take over your mind and soul with the rush of water and clack of the horseshoe on pebbles.
Shillong, Meghalaya
Shillong, set amongst fluffy clouds overlooking brightly painted houses and dark green mountains is a town stuck in the colonial era. It still retains the charm of British architecture, and with it, the culture of horse riding still remains. You can ride all the way from this enchanting town to its highest peak situated at an altitude of 1966 m. A hassle-free experience of horse riding in India is bound to gift you mesmerising views on the way and from the summit. Forewarning, the journey up and down on a horseback can be quite tiring even though there is no physical exertion. 
Matheran, Maharashtra
90 km out of Mumbai on the Mumbai Pune highway lies Matheran, 2500ft above sea level. The name of this heritage hill station translates to the forest on the forehead and offers picturesque views of the valley and is known to have around 38 viewpoints! Getting to these viewpoints can be a task, and that's where elegant horses come to your rescue. Moreover, to preserve the pristine of this hill station, vehicles are not allowed after a certain point (Dasturi point). You can either trek up by foot or saddle up on a horse and enjoy the trot up. Finding a horse here isn't hard at all, and if walking is not your cup of tea, a horse ride is your best bet.
Digha, West Bengal
Digha is a sleepy beach town situated 183 km out of Kolkata where the Bay of Bengal meets River Hoogly. It is one of the many must-visit places in West Bengal, and one of its most beautiful attractions is horse riding along the beach. Get on a horse, canter on the golden sand, have water gently spray against your legs and watch the sun on the horizon! It is a soulful delight, something one must not miss. 
 

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