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India Taj, Tigers & Temples
India
Taj, Tigers & Temples
Group Trip 11 Days
· Exciting game drives in search of the elusive tiger · The magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise · Holy Pushkar where we take a sunset camel ride · Independent family trips available
orthern India conjures up colourful images including Agra, home to the most famous of India's monuments and arguably the most romantic building in the world, the Taj Mahal. We explore mystical Pushkar, a Hindu pilgrimage site most famous for its annual camel fair. Here we embark on a sunset camel ride, passing through timeless villages on the way. We also visit `The Pink City' of Jaipur, home to the wonderful former Maharaja palace and splendid hilltop Amber Palace. In contrast to these monuments we explore Bharatpur bird sanctuary on traditional rickshaws and venture into Ranthambore National Park, which has a healthy tiger population, an abundance of prey animals, monkeys and bird life - a truly wonderful spectacle, especially if you see an elusive tiger.
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Trip Profile
Flights via Muscat with Gulf Air. Accommodation 7 nights comfortable hotels and 2 nights jungle lodges. Swimming all hotels have pools. Transport private mini/midi bus, train and camel! Group min. 6, max. 16 plus guide and driver. Food all breakasts included. Reality Check travelling in India can be tiring due to the heat; one long drive from Bharatpur to Ranthambore. Hygiene standards are generally good, but tummy upsets are possible. A good hand washing routine is a must. Food in this part of the world can often be spicy. Min. Age 5 years.
The Itinerary
Day 1 Depart London. 2 Arrive
Delhi; afternoon sightseeing in New and Old Delhi including Red Fort and India's largest mosque. 3 Early morning train to Agra; sightseeing including Red Fort; afternoon free to relax, go handicraft shopping or explore. 4 Sunrise visit to the incredible Taj Mahal; to Fatehpur Sikri, 16th century Moghul capital; to Bharatpur; visit the bird sanctuary at dusk. 5 Morning explore bird sanctuary by cycle rickshaws - the park has more than 360 species of bird; to Ranthambore N.P.; evening village tour if time permits. 6 Morning and evening game drives in search of wildlife and of course tiger! 7 To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, stopping at rural villages on the way. 8 Sightseeing day including City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Palace; evening visit a traditional-style village for a cultural show and Rajasthani meal. 9 To Pushkar, site of the famous camel fair; late afternoon camel ride to sunset view point. 10 Morning free to explore holy city of Pushkar; afternoon train from Ajmer to Delhi; arrive Delhi in the evening. 11 Fly to London.
Climate: Delhi
Temp ºC Rainy Days
Independent Holidays
For more information see page 5 Trip Code · LFI NO LOCAL PAYMENT Starting UK 11 days Starting Delhi 10 days Land only dates & prices for a family of 4 Price per person Adult Child# 2008 16 Mar £999 £949 23 Mar £999 £949 03 Aug* £999 £949 17 Aug* £999 £949 07 Sep* £1199 £1149 05 Oct £1199 £1149 07 Dec £1199 £1149 14 Dec £1199 £1149 21 Dec £1199 £1149 28 Dec £1199 £1149 2009 15 Mar £1199 £1149 22 Mar £1199 £1149 29 Mar £1199 £1149 16 Aug* £1199 £1149 Compulsory single supplement £210 Jan-Aug 08, £230 Sep 08-Aug 09 Adult package price from £1435 Child package price from £1315 *Summer itinerary Air-conditioned vehicle #Child must be aged 5 to 11 at time of dep.
Group Dates & Prices
Trip Code · FID Fri to Mon NO LOCAL PAYMENT Start End Adult Child# 2008 15 Feb 25 Feb £1299 £1099 21 Mar* 31 Mar £1299 £1099 23 May* 02 Jun £1299 £1099 17 Oct* 27 Oct £1399 £1199 19 Dec 29 Dec £1799 £1599 2009 13 Feb 23 Feb £1399 £1199 10 Apr* 20 Apr £1399 £1199 Optional single supplement £185 (departures 01 May to 31 Aug £165) #Child must be aged 5 to 11 at time of dep. *Air-conditioned vehicle Recommended teenage departure Insurance: please see page 68
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