Ghurka Farms · Est. 1978 · West Sacramento, CA

One farm.
Three ways to slow down.

Ride a Marwari or a Friesian, take home a box of fresh mithai, or take the long way home in something with a little more horsepower. All on 15 acres we've worked for three generations.

1

The Pastures

Marwari and Friesian horses, water buffalo, trail rides, lessons, tours, and horses occasionally for sale.

2

The Sweet Shop

Small-batch mithai — including our 100% organic khoya burfi — and a wood-fired bakery counter.

3

The Garage

Self-drive luxury, classic, and blacked-out rentals — G-Wagon included — with a driver on request.

01 · The Pastures

Trail rides, lessons, and a herd worth meeting.

Our herd includes Marwari horses from Rajasthan and Friesians from the Netherlands — gentle, well-schooled, and matched to you by our wranglers before you ever put a boot in a stirrup.

Meet the Herd
Marwari horse showing the breed's distinctive curved ears
Rajasthan, India

Marwari

Known for their inward-curving ears and unshakeable stamina, Marwari horses have carried riders across the Thar Desert for centuries. Ours are steady with new riders and easy on the trail.

Friesian horse being ridden
The Netherlands

Friesian

Jet black with a flowing mane and feathered feet, the Friesian is as calm as it is striking — a favorite for lessons, and for anyone who wants a photo to prove it.

Water buffalo grazing on hay
The Dairy Herd

Water Buffalo

Slow-moving and easygoing — and the reason our khoya tastes the way it does. Their milk is richer than cow's milk and goes straight into the sweet shop each morning.

Trail Rides
Horse at golden hour on the farm
Most Booked

Sunset Ridge Ride

Two hours out along the ridgeline as the valley light turns gold. Ends with cider at the barn.

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Meadow Loop

A flat, easy loop through the lower pasture — our pick for first-time riders and kids 8+.

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Backcountry Trail

For experienced riders. Creek crossings, switchbacks, and a packed lunch at the overlook.

  • Min. 2 riders
  • Helmets provided
  • Booking required 48 hrs ahead
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More Ways to Visit the Herd

Learn to Ride

One-on-one instruction in the round pen — for total beginners or riders working on technique. All our horses are lesson-trained.

Ask about lessons →

Farm Tours

A 90-minute guided walk through the pastures, the sweet shop kitchen, and the garage. Ends with tea and a sample box.

Book a tour →
Horse standing in front of the barn

Thinking About Buying a Horse?

We occasionally place horses from our own herd, and are glad to help you think it through — breed, temperament, and what it actually costs to keep one.

Start the conversation →
Horse on a lead, grazing

Come Say Hello

No ride, no lesson — just time with the animals. Bring a coffee, sit by the paddock, and brush a horse if they'll let you.

Free during open hours, no booking needed.

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02 · The Sweet Shop

Mithai and bakery, made fresh from the farm kitchen.

Our sweet shop runs on two ovens, one very old family recipe book, and milk from our own water buffalo herd. Everything's made same-day — most of it organic, right down to the khoya.

Gifting & Events

Build a mithai box for any occasion.

Weddings, Diwali, birthdays, or just a Tuesday — mix and match from the full case and we'll box it up in our farm packaging, ready to gift or take home.

Khoya
Saffron
Pista
Cardamom
Cocoa
Custom boxes are available with advance notice — ask at the counter or call ahead.
03 · The Garage

Take the scenic route.

Our fleet lives in the old hay barn, restored and road-ready. Rent by the day and take the backroads out to the coast — full tank, farm map, and a recommended route included.

Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG PHOTO — Mercedes G 63 AMG (G-Wagon)
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Mercedes-Benz

G 63 AMG

4 seats Automatic SUV
Cadillac Escalade, Black PHOTO — Cadillac Escalade, black
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Cadillac

Escalade — Black

6 seats Automatic Blacked-out
Custom Requests

Don't See It Here?

We rotate the fleet and can often source something specific for the right occasion.

Tell us what you need →

Rentals require a valid license, proof of insurance, and a security deposit held at pickup. Minimum age 25. Ask about adding a driver to any rental for weddings, events, or airport runs — and about our half-day coastal route rate.

Plan Your Visit

Find us in the valley.

Hours

By appointment only

Reach Us

+1 916-661-7743
hello@ghurkafarms.com
Get in Touch

Tell us what you're after.

Trail ride, lesson, a farm tour, a mithai box, a car for the weekend — one form, we'll route it to the right person and get back to you.

We typically reply within a day or two.