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India
Jaisalmer
India
flight inc. 16 days from
India
Explore India's colourful desert state by bike
flight inc. 16 days from
Rajasthan Desert Adventure
Explore the forts and palaces of India's westernmost state Exotic Rajasthan, the 'Land of Princes' is blessed with awe-inspiring monuments to a fierce warrior past. The magnificent forts of Jodphur, Jaisalmer and Jaipur bear testament to the battles that once raged across this desert land, whilst the romantic palaces in Udaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and the world famous Taj Mahal offer a glimpse of a softer side to North India's rich history. Shekhawati is full of colourful havelis (merchants' houses), and an ideal place to explore by bicycle. The camel journey across the shimmering sands, camping under the desert stars and visiting temple ruins and villages, is another experience not to be missed. There is also a chance to see Kipling's elusive tiger at Ranthambore. Selected departures are timed to visit the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair. Trip Details
£1399 Cycling through Rajasthan
£1649
Trip Code & Grade: AIR Duration: 16 days from London - normally Sat to Sun. Land only 15 days - start Delhi day 2, end Delhi day 16. Itinerary: Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Delhi; to Shekhawati. 3 Cycle tour of colourful havelis; transfer to Bikaner. 4 Visit Bikaner Fort; continue to Jaisalmer. 5 Full day exploring fort and havelis in Jaisalmer; to Kaba Fort, start point for camel trek. 6 Camel safari in Thar Desert. 7 To 'Blue City' of Jodhpur; afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort. 8 To lakeside city of Udaipur via Ranakpur. 9 Visit Jagdish Temple and city palace; free afternoon. 10 To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. 11 Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. 12 To Ranthambore N.P.; optional game drive. 13 Morning and evening game drive. 14 To Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. 15 Visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort; to Delhi. 16 Fly to London. Profile: travel by air conditioned private bus, bicycle and camel. Group: min. 7, max. 16, plus leader, driver and local guides. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 12 nights hotels, 2 nights camping. Food: all breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners included. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication (see page 7); prices are £ Sterling per person.
Rajasthan has landscapes varying from green rolling hills to barren deserts. The whole state is dotted with dramatic fortresses, reminders of the Rajputs and their warrior past, while away from the desert the countryside is a patchwork of villages and small towns where we can see the timelessness of rural India. Cycling is the perfect way to explore, with some vehicle assistance to cover the longer distances. From Jodhpur our journey takes us first to the beautiful lakeside city of Udaipur, and on to the holy town of Pushkar. Leaving the desert scenery behind we ride to Jaipur, a town overlooked by the splendid hilltop Amber Palace. We also visit Sariska National Park, beautifully located and home to an abundance of wildlife, and finish with the magnificent Taj Mahal. Trip Details
Trip Code & Grade: MIJ Duration: 16 days from London - normally Fri to Sat. Land only 15 days - start Delhi day 2, end Delhi day 16. Itinerary: Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive Delhi; transfer to hotel. 3 Morning cycle tour of quieter parts of New Delhi; afternoon sightseeing tour of Old Delhi; overnight train to Jodhpur. 4 Arrive Jodhpur; free morning then afternoon city cycle tour including Mehangarh Fort. 5 Ride/drive to Udaipur via 15th century Jagdish Temple at Ranakpur; cycle towards stunning lakeside town of Udaipur. 6 Cycle tour of the ancient Hindu capital of Udaipur and its surroundings including City Palace and Jagdish Temple. 7 Ride on secluded backroads to fort of Kumbhalgarh. 8 Ride/drive to the holy town of Pushkar on backroads; optional walk to the hilltop temple for sunset. 9 Ride/drive to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, via rural villages and Rupnagar. 10 Cycle sightseeing tour of Jaipur, including the City Palace, the observatory of Jai Singh and the Palace of the Winds. 11 Ride/drive to Sariska N.P. via Pratap Garh. 12 Morning and evening game drives. 13 Ride/drive to Bharatpur N.P., renowned for its fantastic bird sanctuary. 14 Early morning explore bird sanctuary by bike; late morning cycle to Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted royal city; transfer to Agra. 15 Visit Red Fort and Taj Mahal; transfer to Delhi; evening free. 16 Fly to London. Profile: 11 days cycling on surfaced roads, average 70km/day. 100% vehicle support. No technical riding experience necessary. Reasonable fitness required. India can be very hot. Group: min. 8, max. 16 plus leader and local guides. Min. age 18. Accommodation: 13 nights hotels, 1 overnight a/c sleeper train. Food: all breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner included. Dates & Prices: are correct at time of publication (see page 7); prices are £ Sterling per person.
Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2010 09 Jan 24 Jan 1399 899 09 Oct 24 Oct 1399 899 Start End 06 Feb 21 Feb 1399 899 12 Nov*27 Nov 1549 999 13 Mar 28 Mar 1399 899 18 Dec 02 Jan 1849 949 27 Mar 11 Apr 1549 899 2011 prices to be confirmed 08 Jan 23 Jan 1529 949 12 Mar 27 Mar 1529 949 05 Feb 20 Feb 1529 949 09 Apr 24 Apr 1699 949
· Optional single supplement £250 (Festival departures £295) · *Pushkar Festival departure (not Sat to Sun) · Insurance £83
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Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2010 15 Jan 30 Jan 1649 1149 22 Oct 06 Nov 1689 1199 End 12 Feb 27 Feb 1649 1149 10 Nov*25 Nov 1749 1249 26 Mar 10 Apr 1669 1149 17 Dec 01 Jan 1999 1249 2011 prices to be confirmed 14 Jan 29 Jan 1769 1259 11 Mar 26 Mar 1769 1289 18 Feb 05 Mar 1769 1259
· Optional single supplement £395 · *Pushkar Festival departure (Wed-Thu) · Trips between March and October will use an air-conditioned vehicle · Bike hire in India: Firefox Target with front suspension from £70, paid on booking · Bike hire from UK: £125, paid on booking · Insurance £83
To book call 0845 863 9606 or visit www.exodus.co.uk
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