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Rajasthan Experience
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
15 days (ex Delhi)
Highlights:
Experience warm Rajasthani hospitality, Learn the story behind the Taj Mahal, Visit the palaces of Udaipar and Jaipur, Explore desert forts, Stroll through colourful bazaars, See the painted havelis of Shekhawati, Embark on a camel safari from far-flung Jaisalmer
Trip Code:
HKR
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $1710
You can choose to have a single supplement on this trip USD615
*(plus local payment INR Rs10000)
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Extras:
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Colourful and chaotic, mysterious and exotic - welcome to Rajasthan. Explore the fairytale cities of the Rajasthani desert, take in beautiful palaces filled with maharajahs' treasures, wander through brooding forts with bloody histories and stay in traditional towns. Add a touch of comfort and some very special hotels for a true Rajasthan experience.
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meals included: 14 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
transport: Plane, air-conditioned train, private bus/vehicle, taxi, cycle and auto rickshaw, camel
accommodation: Superior hotels (13 nts) overnight camel safari (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $350 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Mon & Wed
important notes:
1.This trip starts at 1pm (after lunch) on day 1. Please be ready for your group meeting with your local payment.
2. Arrival airport transfer is included, so please advise flight details at time of booking. Please note if you are making your own pre-tour arrangements then arrival transfers are not complimentary. Intrepid will only provide one complimentary arrival transfer even if clients are arriving at different times.
3. When making your booking please provide full passport details including date of issue, sex, date of birth and nationality.
4. To book a single supplement on this trip please contact us at help@intrepidtravel.com
Day 1 Delhi
See the sights of the city from a different perspective, travelling by metro and cycle-rickshaw to Old Delhi to visit India's oldest mosque.
Day 2 Agra
A dream in white marble on the banks of the Yamuna River, the Taj Mahal is one of the world's most graceful buildings.
Days 3-4 Jaipur
Enjoy a traditional thali lunch at the deserted Mughal kingdom of Fatepur Sikri. Explore the palaces and bazaars of Rajastan's Pink City of Jaipur, including the impressive Palace of the Winds, and travel out to the old capital of Amber.
Days 5-6 Shekhawati
The heavily decorated havelis, home to merchants in the days of the great camel caravans, make for a spectacular open-air museum. Gain an insight into rural Rajasthani life as we explore the town and surrounding area.
Day 7 Bikaner
Travel deep into the Thar Desert. See the Karni Mata Temple and take a camel cart ride to a nearby farm for an evening of Rajasthani food, music and dance.
Days 8-10 Jaisalmer
Travel through the desert to the sandstone citadel of Jaisalmer, a trading centre for the nomadic people of the area. Explore the markets hidden among the twisting alleys and take a camel safari out into the dunes.
Day 11 Jodhpur
Take in the fantastic views from the ramparts of the Meherangarh Fort amd explore chaotic Jodhpur. In the evening perhaps sit back with a sunset cocktail on the terrace of the Umaid Bhavan Palace, watching the sun set behind the fort.
Days 12-13 Udaipur
A vision of splendour with white marble palaces and lakes, Udaipur is Rajasthan's artistic heart and the shopping is great. For a unique souvenir pick up an Udaipur specialty, a famed miniature painting.
Days 14-15 Delhi
The magical Rajasthan experience comes to a close back in fascinating Delhi.
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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).
This trip was a great snapshot into what Rajasthan has to offer.
Anna Lado
Due to the distances there are some long journeys, however, the bus was air-conditioned and comfortable. The royal cities are certainly worth the effort and there is ample time to rest and recuperate.
Christine St Clair
excellent trip ably led by an accomplished leader. If you are into forts and palaces in idyllic settings, this trip is for you. A photographer's paradise with the added bonus that you got to talk to the people as well (unless they were Bollywood stars with their minders)!
Pat Griffin
Well organised, but very hectic! An excellent way to see a lot in a short amount of time. Adding on some R
Bethan Pilgrim
Rajasthan Experience is an excellent way to see Rajasthan in a short time (15 days).Travel is comfortable in an air conditioned bus and the accomodation is mainly good.The itinerary is excellent.
Miriam Pilgrim
A fantastic experience made better by our brilliant group leader Sunil.
Sophia Kokosalakis
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