Classic Rajasthan

Best bits The Taj Mahal & Red Fort ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur Travel through rural Rajasthan Search for Bengal tigers in Ranthambhore National Park Stay in Castle Bijaipur City of Udaipur

Description

Rajasthan is the country’s largest state and contains a multi-faceted culture and breathtaking array of sights. From Delhi you’ll head out to the great cities of Agra and Jaipur as well as exploring rural Rajasthan where you will meet the people that make this region so special. Enjoy a mix of transport, from the legendary Indian Railway to camel rides, 4WD vehicles and local buses. There’s time to discover natural India, visiting RanthambhoreNational Park and staying at a scenic lakeside campsite. Visit beautiful and lesser known towns to get a real insight into the Rajasthani lifestyle and stay at some wonderful heritage properties including Castle Bijaipur, where you’ll be hosted by the aristocratic family that owns it.

For departures which are in Pushkar during the annual Camel Fair (approximately 12 November to 21 November 2010), the itinerary and accommodation may be altered slightly. The Pushkar Camel Fair is undoubtedly one of the most vibrant festivals one can attend in India and we will do our utmost to bring the fair to you in all its glory! However the dates of the Camel fair can often vary within a day or two of the dates provided by the organisers.

What’s included

• 12 nights hotels & guesthouses, 1 night camping, 1 night sleeper train
• 3 breakfasts, 2 dinners
• Professional tour leader throughout
• All land transport within the tour
• Old Delhi & Jama Masjid tour
• Taj Mahal & the Red Fort
• Jaipur orientation walk & Amber Palace
• Bundi Palace
• Tiger safari in Project Tiger Reserve (seasonal), Bijaipur 4WD safari (seasonal)
• Orientation walk & City Palace tour in Udaipur
• Orientation walk & camel ride in Pushkar

Important Information

Between 1 July and 30 September each year the Ranthambhore National Park we visit on day 7 is closed. As an alternative, we will be visiting Mansingh Sanctuary about 12km away from the hotel in smaller vehicles. Due to the uncertain and flexible nature of festivals in India we cannot take responsibility for the Pushkar Camel Fair ending earlier than the advertised dates.

Any child between 12-18 has to be accompanied by someone over 18.

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