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best of rajasthan INDIA from £1059 City of Udaipur SPECIAL OFFERS escorted With a minimum of 6 people this tour is accompanied from arrival in Delhi on Day 2 to departure from Udaipur on Day 14 by an English speaking local tour manager. The extension to Goa is unescorted however local representative assistance will be available. A vast desert province of magnificent forts and ornate palaces, colourful kaleidoscopes and stunning scenery awaits discovery. Delhi: 2 nights Agra: 1 night Jaipur: 2 nights Bikaner: 1 night Jaisalmer: 2 nights Jodhpur: 2 nights Udaipur: 2 nights temples and imposing palaces. Overnight at the Karni Bhawan Palace. Approx. 194 miles (5 hours). day 8 thu and day 9 fri jaisalmer A morning at leisure then drive west through the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer for a stay of two nights at Sonargarh Fort. A city tour of Jaisalmer's historic `golden' fort and the myriad of narrow lanes dotted with magnificent temples and lively markets is included. Approx. 206 miles (5-6 hours). optional experiences All of our tours are designed to provide a balance between touring and relaxation. Where suitable, we have also arranged a selection of optional experiences to enhance your insight into local art and culture, available locally at extra cost. day 1 thu london / delhi Fly from Heathrow on Jet Airways, arriving the following morning. kuoni in india From the moment you book a Kuoni holiday until the moment you return to the UK you are in safe Kuoni hands. In India our own company Kuoni DMC will make sure your holiday runs smoothly, according to plan and meets the high quality standards expected ­ a true Kuoni Plus! day 2 fri and day 3 sat delhi Transfer to the Ashok Country Resort for two nights with an afternoon at rest in the expansive gardens. The following day enjoy a fascinating morning city orientation tour of Old Delhi, plus a visit to the Qutub Minar. In the afternoon tour the wide boulevards and striking monuments of Lutyen's New Delhi district, including a stop at India Gate and Government buildings en route. day 10 sat and day 11 sun jodhpur A long drive to Jodhpur is broken with a visit to the 14th century Citadel of Fort Pokharan. Upon arrival in Jodhpur enjoy a leisurely evening. In the morning a tour of Merenangarh Fort and the `blue' city of Jodhpur is included, with an optional village jeep safari available. Approx. 177 miles (7 hours ). goa beach extension Extend your stay with 7 nights at the Nanu Beach Resort with transfers included in Goa (see p26). day 12 mon and day 13 tue udaipur Drive south to the romantic lakeside city of Udaipur. En route stop at the remarkable Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Enjoy a city tour of Udaipur stopping by the City Palace and Jagdish Temple, with an optional boat ride on Lake Pichola (subject to water levels) and a visit to the stunning Crystal Gallery available locally. Approx. 162 miles (5-6 hours). kerala beach extension Extend your stay with 4 nights or more at Estuary Island resort in Poovar including breakfast. See Kuoni Worldwide brochure p72. day 4 sun agra A morning drive to Agra for one night at the Hotel Mansingh. In the afternoon visit the highlight of any tour, the glorious monument of love, the Taj Mahal. 20,000 craftsmen laboured for 20 years to build this fabulous memorial to Shah Jahan to honour his loving wife Mumtaz. The cool marble and clear symmetry are justifiably a masterpiece of the modern world. Later take a short tour around Agra including the 16th Century red sandstone fort. Approx. 130 miles (4-5 hours). day 14 wed Enjoy a day at leisure before your transfer for your flight with Jet Airways to Mumbai, connecting with your onward Jet Airways flight to Heathrow arriving early the following day. Palace of the Winds, Jaipur day 5 mon and day 6 tue jaipur After an early breakfast leave Agra for the `pink city' of Jaipur stopping en route to see the deserted Mughal city of Fatephur Sikri. Arrive at the Mansingh Hotel for two nights. The next morning drive out of Jaipur and visit the ancient Amber Fort, perched high above the surrounding area, and later tour Jaipur's Royal Observatory, Maharajah's Palace and rest for a photo opportunity at the unique Palace of the Winds. Approx. 160 miles (5-6 hours). extensions Alternatively take the early morning Jet Airways flight to Goa via Mumbai for seven nights at the Nanu Resort (see p26), returning with Jet Airways via Mumbai arriving later the same day, or fly Jet Airways to Mumbai for your Indian Airlines flight to Trivandrum and transfer to the Estuary Island (see Kuoni Worldwide brochure p72) for four nights or more including breakfast, returning on SriLankan Airlines via Colombo arriving later the same day. day 7 wed bikaner Morning drive to the desert trading town of Bikaner with an afternoon city tour of its richly sculptured THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MANY SPECIAL OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE HOTELS FEATURED IN THIS BROCHURE SEE YOUR TRAVEL AGENT OR LOOK ONLINE AT WWW.KUONI.CO.UK FOR LATEST OFFERS HOLIDAY PRICES 01JAN 14MAR 1099 1479 1809 15MAR 31MAR 1099 1479 1733 01APR 17APR 1059 1449 1679 18APR 15OCT 16OCT 30OCT 1164 1568 1836 31OCT 30NOV 1164 1568 1859 01DEC 24DEC 1355 1769 1969 25DEC 31DEC 1179 1589 1856 REF NO. K94141 K94142 K94143 HOLIDAY BEST OF RAJASTHAN BEST OF RAJASTHAN + GOA BEST OF RAJASTHAN + KERALA MEAL PLAN RB MMP RB NO. OF NIGHTS 12 19 16 SINGLE SUPP PER TOUR FROM 252 245 304 PRICES IN £ PER PERSON AT TIME OF GOING TO PRESS BASED ON FLIGHTS AS PER DETAILED ITINERARIES EX HEATHROW Upgrades Available on request. DEPARTURES Jan 17; Feb 14, 28; Mar 13; Apr 17; Oct 16; Nov 13; Dec 04. HOTEL SUPPLEMENTS FLIGHTS BY QATAR AIRWAYS Christmas and New Year dinner per person per night irrelevant of board basis booked: ESTUARY ISLAND: Ex Kerala to Heathrow: DAILY daylight flight Dec 24 £15, Dec 31 £43. FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTS Ex UK K94141/2 2008: Dec 11-24 £165. K94143 2008: Mar 15-24 £60, Meal Plan RB full breakfast; MMP mixed meal plan to include full breakfast on tour and full breakfast and Dec 11-17 £85, Dec 18-24 £250. dinner at Nanu Resort, Goa. KUONI PLUS OFFERS FOR FULL DETAILS AND CONDITIONS PLEASE READ p6-7 FLEXIBILITY Holidays can be of any duration subject to flight schedules (airlines cannot be mixed). Simply add the required number of extra nights together with any applicable supplements to the base price shown above. Also add £60 if total duration more than 14 nights. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY INFORMATION Please read p110-115 before you book your holiday. Brochure prices can go up or down ­ see Kuoni's Price guarantee p112. The price we confirm at the time of booking is the price we guarantee. This includes any increases or reductions to the above prices at that time. 26