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12 DAYS HOTELS/TENTED CAMP EXPERIENCE THE REAL INDIA
A fascinating introduction to Northern India. We visit the Taj Mahal and exotic palaces and head away from the main tourist track to experience rural India where time has stood still. Our transport is varied: a local train to reach the peaceful town of Pushkar, a cantor (a vehicle specially adapted for game viewing) in the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, cycle rickshaw in Delhi, bullock cart in Pachewar, and we will even have the opportunity to ride an elephant up to Amber Fort. DELHI OLD & NEW
Our trip begins in New Delhi, Indias capital city its tree-lined boulevards and spacious parks wrapped around parliament buildings, plush embassies and flamboyant monuments. In sharp contrast to such sites as India Gate (a sister to Londons Marble Arch), lies the chaotic huddle of streets that is Old Delhi, where we
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Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Delhi. 2 Arrive Delhi; free to relax. 3 Sightseeing New and Old Delhi including by cycle rickshaw. 4 Train and jeep to Pushkar and explore town. 5 AM camel safari; drive Pachewar, bullock-cart ride in village. 6 Drive Jaipur; city sightseeing tour to include City Palace, Palace of the Winds and the Observatory. 7 Visit to Amber, ride elephants up to fort. 8 Drive Ranthambore NP; PM game drive. 9 AM game drive in the NP; PM free further optional game drive. 10 Train to Bharatpur, visit Keoladeo National Park; rickshaw ride; drive Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. 11 Visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort; drive back to South Delhi. 12 Fly London. Accommodation & Meals: 9nts hotel, 1nt tented camp; 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 4 dinners included. See p83. Swimming: All hotels have pools except Delhi. Mode of Travel: Bus/Train/Jeep/Cycle rickshaw/Elephant/Camel cart/Bullock cart. Comment: An introductory tour to India which includes the main highlights, as well as some more remote areas and two of the countrys renowned national parks. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader plus driver and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 15 to 20. Minimum Age: 5 years.
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DATES & PRICES IN £
12 Days from London 2008 Wed to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 13 Feb-24 Feb 1249 1119 02 Apr-13 Apr 1299 1169 +07 Apr-18 Apr 1299 1169 09 Apr-20 Apr 1299 1169 15 Oct-26 Oct 1249 1119 +20 Dec-31 Dec 1499 1299 +23 Dec-03 Jan 1499 1299 2009 Wed to Sun Flight Incl Adult Child* 11 Feb-22 Feb 1275 1140 +04 Apr-15 Apr 1349 1215 +06 Apr-17 Apr 1349 1215 08 Apr-19 Apr 1349 1215 Land Adult 809 809 809 809 825 855 855 Land Adult 829 829 829 829
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Only Child* 775 775 775 775 790 820 820 Only Child* 795 795 795 795
experience the bustle, colours and smells of Chandni Chowk bazaar. Welcome to the real India!
PUSHKAR & THE PINK CITY
Next we travel south to the small town of Pushkar, by train and jeep. Nestling in a narrow dry valley with a holy lake at its heart, Pushkar is vastly different from Delhi, with a wonderfully laid-back atmosphere. From our tented camp on the
edge of the desert we take camel drawn carts on a mini wilderness adventure. In total contrast our next night is spent in a restored fort, complete with swimming pool and badminton court! Enclosed within its famous pink crenellated walls, lies one of Rajasthans most enchanting corners, the old city of Jaipur. We visit the lavish City Palace, the much photographed Palace of the Winds and perhaps browse through the jewellery market. Theres also a chance to ride elephants up to the hilltop fortress at Amber.
Land Only tour: 11 days - start Delhi day 2 (Thu), end Delhi day 12 (Sun) * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p86 for details. + Variations in departure days Flight Details: Direct non-stop flights to Delhi with Jet Airways from London Heathrow, flight time approx. 9 hours. Note: flight details may change - see p.80 for information.
TIGERS & TAJ MAHAL
Our next stop is Ranthambore National Park, for a game of tiger spotting. These cats are strictly protected here and we are hopeful for a sighting. There are plenty of other animals too including sambar deer, leopard, crocodile, sloth bear and about 300 species of birds. A short train ride takes us to Bharatpur, where we take to cycle rickshaws for a journey in the Keoladeo National Park. Agra is our last stop, where we visit one of the most awesome buildings of all, the Taj Mahal.
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For essential information about our tours see pages 83-91
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