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india & nepal
moguls, mosques & mahals - kathmandu to delhi
is this trip for me?
A busy trip taking in all the main highlights, cities and temples as well as some off the beaten track areas. Easy lifestyle, no trekking but with good wildlife opportunities. A couple of long drives and some poor roads but well worth the hassle because of the amazing sites. Ideal for a short adventure break. Rating: Easy. Crew: 2 crew & guides where necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 20% camping, 80% hotels. Mainly hostels/hotels and some stunning wild camps.
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15 nights
· Guided tour of Jaipur, the beautiful Pink City · Experience the hustle and bustle of Delhi
what's included?
Nights 1-3: Nepal: · Wander the backstreets of medieval Kathmandu · Overland from mountain passes to jungle tracks · Atmospheric lodge stay at Rhino Lodge overlooking the river (includes all food) · Guided walks, canoe trips and elephant safari through Chitwan NP in search of tigers and rhinos Nights 4-6: Uttar Pradesh: · 2 nights to take in the incredible city of Varanasi · At dawn drift down the holy River Ganges at Varanasi Nights 7-10: Madhya Pradesh: · Guided tour of the famous erotic temples at Khajuraho · Guided exploration of the beautiful Panna NP in search of leopards and tigers · Overnight stunning wildcamp at the deserted temples and palaces of Orchha Nights 11-12: Uttar Pradesh: · 2 nights in the historic city of Agra · Check out the amazing Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra Nights 13-15: Rajasthan & Delhi: · Discover the hidden secrets of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbars ancient capital · Farm stay with local Rajasthan guide outside Jaipur
what else can I do?
· Help wash elephants and visit the elephant breeding centre in Chitwan NP · Explore the stupas and temples of Varanasi · Visit the bird reserves of Bharatpur or Chambal if time allows.
Go to: www.dragoman.com
for trip notes for ultimate overlands p53 incorporating this trip see
enter trip code: SKD
jodphurs & jacaranda - delhi to mumbai
is this trip for me?
A full on, very colourful trip with a good lifestyle. Loads to see and do, numerous highlights, forts, palaces and monuments and off beaten track visits. Some camel trekking. Climate hot, dry and dusty. Pretty good road conditions with a few long days. Rating: Easy. Crew: 2 crew & guides where necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 30% camping, 70% hotels. Mainly hostel/hotel with great wildcamping.
15 nights
what else can I do?
· Discover the friendly rats at the rat temple near Bikaner · Shop till you drop in the backstreets of Pushkar · Visit the Palaces of Udaipur
what's included?
Nights 1-2: Delhi & North Rajasthan: · Experience the hustle and bustle of Delhi · Overland into the Thar Desert via the Maharaja city of Bikaner Nights 3-5: Thar Desert: · 3 nights at Jaisalmer to explore the medieval streets, the fort and the desert · Experience the Thar Desert on an overnight camel safari with Rajasthani camel drivers Nights 6-8: Central Rajasthan: · Explore the blue city of Jodhpur and the mighty Meherangarh fort · Chill out in the holy lake town of Pushkar Nights 9-12: Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh: · 2 nights to discover the stunning white Maharaja city of Udaipur · Visit the Ghost city of Mandu Nights 13-15: Maharashtra: · Overland off the beaten tracks down tiny roads to the remote caves at Ellora and Ajanta · Ponder on the Buddhist and Hindu caves and temples of Ajanta and Ellora · Time to explore the old British bastion of Bombay, now India's most cosmopolitan city of Mumbai
Go to: www.dragoman.com
enter trip code: SDM
for trip notes
for ultimate overlands p53 incorporating this trip see
northern india & nepal - kathmandu to mumbai
is this trip for me?
This trip is a combination of 2 journeys, Moguls, Mosques & Mahals SKD and Jodphurs & Jackaranda SDM both p51. A busy colourful trip taking in all the main highlights, cities and temples as well as some off the beaten track areas. Easy lifestyle, camel trekking and good wildlife opportunities. A few long drives and some poor roads but well worth the hassle because of the amazing sites. Rating: Easy. Crew: 2 crew, local guides as necessary. Vehicle: Classic Dragoman truck. Accommodation: 25% camping, 75% hotels. Campsites, wildcamps, hostel/hotel.
4 weeks
· 3 nights at Jaisalmer exploring medieval fort and streets · Overnight camel safari with Rajasthani camel drivers Week 4: Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh: · Explore the blue city of Jodhpur and Meherangarh fort · Chill out in the holy lake town of Pushkar · 2 nights to discover the white Maharaja city of Udaipur · Visit the ghost city of Mandu Final Days: Maharashtra: · Overland off the beaten tracks down tiny roads to the remote caves at Ellora and Ajanta · Ponder on the Buddhist and Hindu caves and temples of Ajanta and Ellora · Time to explore the old British bastion of Bombay, now India's most cosmopolitan city of Mumbai
what's included?
Week 1: Nepal & Uttar Pradesh: · Wander the backstreets of medieval Kathmandu · Overland from mountain passes to jungle tracks · Stay at atmospheric Rhino Lodge on the Chitwan River · Guided walks, canoe trips and elephant safari through Chitwan NP in search of tigers and rhinos · 2 nights to take in the incredible city of Varanasi · At dawn drift down the holy River Ganges at Varanasi Week 2: Madhya & Uttar Pradesh: · Guided tour of the famous erotic temples at Khajuraho · Guided exploration of the beautiful Panna NP in search of leopards and tigers · Overnight stunning wildcamp at the deserted temples and palaces of Orchha · 2 night stay in the historic city of Agra · Check out the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort at Agra Week 3: Delhi & Rajasthan: · Discover the secrets of Fatehpur Sikri, Akbars capital · Farm stay with our local Rajasthan guide outside Jaipur · Guided tour of Jaipur, the beautiful Pink City · Guided visit to the mighty Amber Palace · Experience the hustle and bustle of Delhi · Thar Desert overland via the Maharaja city of Bikaner
what else can I do?
· Help wash elephants and visit the elephant breeding centre in Chitwan NP · Explore the stupas and temples of Varanasi · Visit the bird reserves of Bharatpur or Chambal if time allows · Discover the friendly rats at the rat temple near Bikaner · Shop till you drop in the backstreets of Pushkar · Visit the Palaces of Udaipur
Go to: www.dragoman.com
enter trip code: WKM
for trip notes
for ultimate overlands p53 incorporating this trip see
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