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Tigers & the Taj - Overland Trip

1 ½ weeks: Delhi to Delhi (IMT-FHTI08)

Intro

Rajasthan is India at its exotic and colourful best, with forts, palaces, deserts, camels, tigers,, monkeys, rivers, jungles, temples and just about everything else that the word India conjures up. Women are dressed in colourful saris with chunky jewellery whilst men wear elaborate turbans and sport huge moustaches. Here you can travel by coach, train, camel, elephant, cycle rickshaw, jeep and boat to explore the myriad attractions.

Maximum Group Size

Arrival Transfer

Airport transfer to hotel on Day 1

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides

Transport

Private air-conditioned coach, train, camels, game rides at Ranthambore, rickshaws

Activities

Camel ride

Accommodation

6 nights tourist class hotels, 2 nights \'mud huts\', 2 nights Maharajah\'s residence

Meals

As per itinerary. B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner

Entrance Fees

Included for all sites visited as part of the itinerary

RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Ranthambore National Park is closed from June to September. During this period we will stay an extra day in Jaipur on a bed and breakfast basis.

Itineraries

Day 1, DELHI

Arrive Delhi, check in to hotel. Afternoon tour of New Delhi.

Day 2, SHEKHAVATI

Drive to the Shekhavati area of Rajasthan, renowned for its painted frescoes and ornate havelis ('merchants' houses). We spend two nights in a desert resort of beautiful and luxurious mud huts, with a great pool. (B)

Day 3, SHEKHAVATI

Walking tour of one of Shekhavati's small towns followed by a camel ride to surrounding villages. Today we get a real insight into the way of life of the people of Rajasthan. (B)

Day 4, JAIPUR

Drive to Jaipur, popularly known as the 'pink city'. Afternoon visit to the splendid Amber Fort, with magnificent views over the hills around. (B)

Day 5, JAIPUR

Morning Jaipur city tour. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore the lively bazaars and haggle for exotic souvenirs. (B)

Day 6, RANTHAMBORE

Drive to Ranthambore National Park where we take an afternoon game drive and try to spot tigers and other wild animals. (BD)

Day 7, KARAULI

Morning visit to the magnificent old Ranthambore Fort, now populated only by monkeys. After breakfast, drive to Karauli where we stay in a Maharaja's residence.

Day 8, KARAULI

Morning walking tour of Karauli market (a very 'local' experience!) and the wonderful City Palace, where you won't see another tourist and can get lost for hours in the hidden passages and beautiful rooms. (B)

Day 9, BHARATPUR - AGRA

A short drive takes us from Karauli to Bharatpur where we visit the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. We finish the day in Agra. (B)

Day 10, AGRA

Visit the magnificent Taj Mahal, the beautiful Moghul tomb, before returning to Delhi by evening express train. (B)

Day 11, DELHI

Tour ends after breakfast. (B)

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Last updated: 8th June 2008