Tour Overview
This short option of our North Indian Highlights tour provides you with an ideal introduction to the 'golden triangle' of India: Delhi, Jaipur and Agra with their Moghul highlights including the incomparable Taj Mahal. We also go off the beaten track and stay in a old haveli, a village of 'mud huts', and the palace of a Maharajah. The tour also includes a visit to the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur and a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park, where if youre lucky you might even see a tiger.
Itinerary:Day 1 Afternoon tour of Delhi.
Day 2 Drive to the Shekhavati area of Rajasthan, renowned for its painted frescoes and ornate havelis (merchant's houses). We spend the night in a heritage hotel. Approx. 7 hours driving. (B)
Day 3 Walking tour of one of Shekhavati's small towns followed by a camel ride to surrounding villages. Overnight in the desert resort, in beautiful and luxurious mud huts! (B)
Day 4 Drive to Jaipur. Afternoon visit the splendid Amber Fort. Approx. 4 hours driving. (B)
Day 5 Morning Jaipur city tour. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 6 Drive to Ranthambore National Park where we take an afternoon game ride. Approx. 4 hours driving. (BD)
Day 7 Visit Ranthambore Fort then drive to Karauli where we stay in a Maharaja's residence. We visit the magnificent Karauli City Palace and the local bazaar. Approx. 5 hours driving. (B)
Day 8 Morning walking tour of Karauli market and City Palace. Free afternoon. (B)
Day 9 Drive via the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur to the abandoned Moghul capital at Fatehpur Sikri. Approx. 5 hours driving. (B)
Day 10 Visit the Taj Mahal before returning to Delhi by evening express train. Overnight in Delhi. Approx. 3 hours train journey. (B)
Day 11 Tour ends after breakfast. (B)
(Reference ID: ITHTMH)
Prices
Date: Base Price03/15/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
04/05/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
07/12/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
07/26/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
08/23/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
09/20/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
10/04/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
10/11/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
10/18/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
10/25/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
11/01/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
11/08/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
11/15/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
11/22/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
11/29/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
12/13/2009: $1,150 + local payment IRP10000
12/20/2009: $1,340 + local payment IRP10000
12/27/2009: $1,340 + local payment IRP10000
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Accomodations and comfort level:
4 nights tourist class hotels and 10 nights camping
Are meals included?
As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
Notes :
Fully Escorted By qualified trekking guide, cook and team of camel drivers.
