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India Family Adventure
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (ex Delhi)
Highlights:
Uncover the secrets of Old Delhi, Learn traditional crafts in Jaipur, Explore ancient Pushkar, Take a camel trek into the desert, Stay in a Rajasthani Castle, Go on safari in the Ranthambhore National Park, Go bird spotting in Keoladeo Sanctuary, See the amazing Taj Mahal
Trip Code:
HFA
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 2, Maximum 14
Price:
USD $1180
*(plus local payment INR Rs10000)
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Extras:
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Castles, campfires and camel rides - this trip will captivate both big and little travellers. Play peek-a-boo behind the pillars of the Taj Mahal, set sail upon 'Ships of the Desert', spot tigers on safari and step into the shoes of mighty Mughal emperors at the impressive Red Fort on this amazing Indian adventure.
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meals included: 14 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
transport: Train, jeep, bus, auto-rickshaw, walking, camel, cycle
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (14 nts)
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
important notes:
1. This trip starts at 13:00 (after lunch) on day 1. Please be ready for the group meeting with your local payment.
2. Intrepid Family Adventures are designed for families of at least one parent or legal guardian and at least one child. Minimum age for children is 6 years old.
3. It is essential that you provide full details of passport number and date of issue, sex, date of birth and nationality when you make your booking.
4. Ranthambhore National Park is closed 1 Jul- 30 Sep each year. On those trips affected, two nights are spent at Bharatpur.
Day 1 Delhi
Colourful and chaotic, Delhi is a great introduction to India. Explore the bustling markets that sell everything from spices to puppets or get a taste of Islamic India at the impressive Qutb Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world.
Days 2-4 Jaipur
Visit the very ornate and very pink Hawa Mahal, explore the hilltop Amber Fort and visit an Animal Shelter. There's plenty of free time to visit the 300 year old observatory, museums or even take in a Hindi movie at the spectacular Raj Mandir Cinema!
Days 5-7 Pushkar
Head out into the desert for the day on our 'Ships of the Desert", camels. Back in Pushkar keep an eye out for the dreadlocked holy men called sadhus. Take a walk around the lake to see the devout worship at the holy waters, or take an early morning walk to a hilltop temple for amazing views over the town.
Days 8-9 Bijaipur
It's a journey of discovery as we pass tribal people and rural villages on our way to Bijaipur. The town's fantastic castle is a great base to explore the local villages. Jump on a bicycle for a ride through the countryside or take a dip in the castle's pool.
Day 10 Bundi
The thriving old city of Bundi is small enough to explore on foot. Absorb the timeless atmosphere in the colourful fruit market, see the intricately carved stepwells and visit the hillside palace.
Day 11 Ranthambhore National Park
A safari through one of the original Project Tiger reserves is a change to see sambar deer, wild boar, crocodiles and, if you're really lucky, the elusive Bengal tiger.
Day 12 Bharatpur
Travel the local way on a public train to Bharatpur, home of the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. Explore the grounds on a guided rickshaw tour and see how many of the 400 species of birds you can spot.
Day 13 Agra
Wander through the impressive Red Fort imagining how emperors once lived, and see India's most recognisable monument, the Taj Mahal. There may be an opportunity to see how handmade carpets are made.
Days 14-15 Delhi
Return to Delhi in time for a final farewell breakfast and a chance to continue exploring the city's fantastic sights.
| start date | finish date | places available | bookings |
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| Sat 20 Sep 08 | Sat 04 Oct 08 | 7+ | book now |
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| Sat 17 Jan 09 | Sat 31 Jan 09 | 7 | book now |
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
The Intrepid Family tour with Indira as our leader, was a great way to 'tackle' India with children. Once over the culture shock, we all learned to love India. There were so many highlights in the trip, we loved having lunch with the Hussein Family in Jaipur, visiting the Ladli project and Help in Suffering, we also loved our stay at Bijapur castle, the bird sanctuary, the Taj... It was all fantastic. A really good mix of accommodation, sights and activities.
Lucia Boxelaar
Well organised and very enjoyable. Very intersting tour made easier by Mayur's good organisation
Leon Kok
We had a great holiday.We enjoyed the Itinerary, food and accommodation.
The leader was very capable and ran an excellent tour.
Janice Thomas
This was a fantastic way to travel with the kids through India. From a practical perspective we felt safe, the accommodation was clean and all travel and activities extremely well organised. In addition, we were exposed to a varied range of activities and experiences to help us to understand and appreciate Indian culture,history and architecture - but in a fun way. Mayur, our guide, was excellent with adults and kids alike. Overall, the trip far exceeded our expectations and we were very sad when it ended. If possible read some novels by Indian authors as you travel - you'll get so much more out of both the novel and India!
Tessa Barnett
I enjoyed the trip much more I thought I would. I liked the fort at Boondi where we saw lots of wild monkeys.
Harrison Barnett
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