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India Family Adventure - 12D/11N
Delhi, Shekhawati, Jaipur, Rural Rajasthan Village, Ranthambore National Park, Orchha, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri.
Visit small rural villages, ride elephants, shop in market bazaars, hunt for tigers on a jeep safari and visit the newest wonder of the world - the Taj Mahal - on this 12-day family adventure to a country so rich in history and culture!
G.A.P. Adventures Tours
To emphasize our eco-friendly approach even more, we have elected to operate many programs with G.A.P. Adventures, a leader in eco tourism operation, committed to offering low-impact tours that benefit traveler and host alike, working with local communities, businesses and individuals to develop sustainable tourism opportunities that help local economies while minimizing negative environmental and cultural impacts. These adventures offer travelers a grassroots, small group adventure vacation, with a focus on culture, nature and active travel.
Comfort Tour
By day, dart around markets, explore the heritage sites and hike through the jungle to discover rare flora and fauna; by night, cozy up in a comfy bed or have a nice dinner with new found friends. Authentic experience doesn’t have to mean sacrificing a good night’s sleep. Comfort is ideal for travelers looking for a little extra cushiness from their adventure, while maintaining the grassroots travel experience. Comfort adventures make use of upgraded hotels with continental breakfast, travel by private and first class transportation, and include your arrival transfer.
Local Payment - Helping to keep the cost to you down…
Most of our adventure tours involve a Local Payment that is paid to the Leader/Representative in cash on day 1 of your tour. This Local Payment is put towards local expenses, such as arranging internal flights as well as entrance and guide fees. Local Payments also reduce the need to wire or transfer funds which can become very expensive. This lowers our operational costs so we can pass the savings on to you. The local payment is in addition to, and is not included in, the base tour price.
Included: Hotels/guesthouses (11 nights), Arrival transfer -Old Delhi Tour -Painted havelis of Shekhawati -Sunset camel ride -Guided Amber Palace Fort tour and elephant ride -Cycle rickshaw tour of Jaipur -Ranthambore National Park -Orchha Palace Complex and evening puja -Entrance to Taj Mahal and Baby Taj -Entrance and guided tour of Red Fort -Entrance and guide at Fatehpur Sikri
Not Included: International Airfares - Local payment - Passport and visa expenses - Government arrival and departure taxes - Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is compulsory) - All items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
Departure Dates: Oct 06, 2008 ; Nov 12, 2008 ; Dec 21, 2008 ; Dec 23, 2008 ; Jan 05, 2009 ; Feb 02, 2009 ; Mar 02, 2009.
Tour rates from: $ 725.00 + Local Payment 200 USD.
Day by day Itinerary:
- Day 1 Arrive Delhi - Arrive in Delhi at any time.
- Day 2 Delhi (B) - We dive into the heart of India’s capital to explore both Old and New Delhi. Visit Delhi’s famous Jama Masjid and count the steps to the top of the minaret for a great view over the old city. Walk through Chandni Chowk, one of India’s oldest and busiest markets, and learn the some of the history of the Sikh religion at the Gurduwara. In the afternoon, discover the sites of New Delhi.
- Day 3-4 Shekhawati Region (2B, D) - Situated along the old caravan trade route, the Shekhawati region, named after its 15th century ruler Rao Shekha, resembles an open-air museum. With forts, temples and brightly painted havelis (merchant houses), you’ll enjoy learning about history in this area!
- Day 5 Jaipur (B) - Travel to the Pink City of Jaipur. Visit India’s second most viewed site, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds. Follow in the footsteps of the royal harem and ride an elephant to the Amber Fort Palace, which sits atop a rocky hill, or sing and dance up a storm when you go see a Bollywood film at the art deco Raj Mandir cinema.
- Day 6 Tonk (B, D) - Tonk is a colorful small rural Rajasthan town. With its mixture of Muslim and old Rajput buildings, it is a lovely place to visit. Famous for its leather and felt industry, you are sure to pick up plenty of good bargains from the local markets.
- Day 7 Ranthambore National Park (B, D) - We go on safari into Ranthambore National Park, which is one of the original Project Tiger Reserves, and look for deer, birds, monkeys and, of course, tigers. With lakes, scrublands and ruined palaces, this park is a fascinating area to visit.
- Day 8-9 Orchha (2B) - Visit the picturesque town of Orchha located on the banks of the Betwa River. Explore some of the many temples and palaces spread along the river and surrounding countryside, including the town’s imposing 17th century fort, Chaturbhuj temple built on a vast platform of stone, and the numerous cenotaphs that dot the landscape.
- Day 10 Agra (B) - Travel to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the now deserted former capital of the Mughals. In Agra, ride on one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to visit the Red Fort and Baby Taj.
- Day 11 Delhi (B) - Before returning to Delhi for one final opportunity to shop, explore or take more photographs, we visit the site of India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Waking up well before sunrise to get the best light, we enter this white marble testament to love.
- Day 12 Delhi (B) - Depart.
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