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Camel safari/Bill Goodacre
INDIA
Dressing up/Jenny Arthur
The Taj Mahal/Fran Hughes
Taj, Tigers & Palaces
* See the magnificent Taj Mahal and exotic palaces of Rajasthan and stay in a restored fort * Experience the thrill of tiger tracking in Ramthambore Tiger Reserve * Discover the wilderness of the desert on a camel ride from holy Pushkar
12 DAYS HOTELS/TENTED CAMP
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Delhi. 2 Arrive Delhi. 3 Sightseeing Delhi including by cycle rickshaw. 4 Train and jeep to Pushkar. 5 Camel safari; drive Pachewar, bullock-cart ride in village. 6 Drive Jaipur; explore palaces. 7 Visit to Amber, ride elephants up to fort. 8 Drive Ranthambore NP; game drive. 9 Morning game drive; PM free further optional game drive. 10 Train to Bharatpur, visit Keoladeo National Park; rickshaw ride; drive Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. 11 Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise and Agra Fort; drive back to South Delhi. 12 Fly London.
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 ride camels on a Taj, Tigers & Palaces Ref FMG
India Gate & Chandni Chowk
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 Rajasthan's 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. We also ride elephants up to the hilltop fortress at Amber. 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.
Kids will love...
* Tiger spotting at Ranthambore * Our desert's edge camp at Pushkar * Riding on elephants, camels & bullock carts
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Cycle rickshaw ride/Bill Goodacre
Delhi Old & New Our trip begins in New Delhi, India's capital city with its tree-lined boulevards, spacious parks wrapped around parliament buildings, plush embassies and flamboyant monuments. In sharp contrast to such sites as India Gate (a sister to London's Marble Arch), lies the chaotic huddle of streets that is Old Delhi, where we experience the bustle,
Camel safari Tented camp
Visit Keoladeo Historic Fort Taj Mahal National Park AGRA Bharatpur
PUSHKAR JAIPUR
Ajmer Amber Palace Elephant ride
Fatehpur Sikri Akbar's city AD 1574
PACHEWAR
Stay in fort
RANTHAMBORE NP
Tiger safari
INDIA
km 0 160
Factfile
Group Size: Approx. 15 to 20. Minimum Age: 5 years. Accommodation & Meals: 9nts hotel, 1nt tented camp hotels at Delhi and Agra graded comfortable, all others standard, we stay in a converted fort at Pachewar tented camp, graded comfortable has large fully furnished tents with en suite facilities; 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 4 dinners included. See p91 & tour dossier for details. Swimming: All hotels have pools except Delhi. Transport: Bus/Train/Jeep/Cycle rickshaw/Elephant/Camel/Bullock cart. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver and some local guides.
Tour Ref: FMG
Temperature Average daily maximum °C J F M A M J J A S O N D
21 24 31 36 41 39 36 34 34 34 29 23
Dates & Prices
11 Feb-22 Feb 1395 1295 +04 Apr-15 Apr 1520 1420 +06 Apr-17 Apr 1520 1420 21 Oct-01 Nov 1435 1335 +20 Dec-31 Dec17751675 23 Dec-03 Jan 1775 1675 835 850 850 875 930 930
in £
12 Days from London
2010 Wed to Sun Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child*
2009 Wed to Sun Flight Incl Land Only Adult Child* Adult Child*
Rainfall Average rainy days per month J F M A M J J A S O N D
02 02 01 01 02 04 08 08 04 01 00 01
815 830 830 855 910 910
17 Feb-28 Feb 1455 1355 875 +29 Mar-09 Apr1595 1495 885 31 Mar-11 Apr 1595 1495 885
855 865 865
Comment & Activity Level: An introductory tour to India which includes the main highlights, as well as some more remote areas and two of the country's renowned national parks. Activities are suitable for everyone and any can be opted out of. Road travel can be bumpy in rural India.
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 p.94 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.96 for information.
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