Amber Fort
TAJ, TIGERS & PALACES 11 DAYS – ADVENTURES IN NORTHERN INDIA
Enjoy this fascinating introduction to northern India as we search for the Bengal Tiger in its natural habitat and visit the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise. We also ride elephants to a hilltop fortress, explore villages in bullock-carts and take a camel safari across sand dunes. This varied holiday takes us from the bustling streets of Delhi, to the desert plains of Pushkar.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Delhi. Explore the Old and New quarters by rickshaw. Day 3 Taj Mahal Take a local train to Agra and visit its impressive fort. Explore the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunrise the following morning. Day 4 Rickshaw ride Travel on rickshaws through the Keoladeo National Park – home to 300 species of birds including the rare Siberian Crane. Day 5 Tigers Take a game drive in search of the Bengal Tiger, jackals and sloth bears in Ranthambore National Park, one of India’s most successful conservation projects. Day 6 Bullock-cart Drive to Pachewar. Explore the village in bullock-drawn carts and stay in a restored fort. Days 7/8 Camel safari Travel to Pushkar and watch the sunset from Savitri temple. Ride camels into the desert. Day 9 Jaipur Guided tour of the ‘Pink City’; visit the City Palace, Palace of the Winds and ride elephants up to the hilltop Amber Palace. Day 10 Delhi Travel by train back to Delhi. Day 11 Fly to the UK.
Taj, Tigers & Palaces Ref FMG DELHI
India Gate & Chandni Chowk
TOUR DATES
Historic Fort Taj Mahal
PUSHKAR Camel safari
Ajmer bullock cart ride
PACHEWAR Stay in fort
AGRA JAIPUR
Amber Palace Elephant ride
Keoladeo National Park Bharatpur
RANTHAMBORE NP Tiger safari
INDIA km 0 160
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Thu 07 Feb - Sun 17 Feb Mon 25 Mar - Thu 04 Apr
2013 Thu 28 Mar - Sun 07 Apr
TOUR ONLY – 10 DAYS Tour price without flights from £799
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 5-11 years on date of departure. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
FACTFILE £1388 adult from
*child from £1318
Be the first to spot a tiger
Ride on elephants, camels and bullock carts
Learn the secrets of cooking a real Rajasthani curry – love that chilli!
Ride rickshaws through the lively streets of Old Delhi
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 5 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 8 nights hotels, 1 night restored fort. 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners are included.
Swimming: All the hotels have swimming pools except in Delhi.
Transport: Bus, train, jeep, rickshaw, elephant, camel and bullock cart.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver and local guides.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 20. Ref: FMG
TOUR DATES
Thu 09 Feb - Sun 19 Feb Mon 02 Apr - Thu 12 Apr Thu 18 Oct - Sun 28 Oct
2012
Mon 24 Dec - Thu 03 Jan Thu 27 Dec - Sun 06 Jan
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