RAJASTHAN DESERT ADVENTURE

16 days from GBP1,658 to GBP2,008 including flights

Tripcode: AIR

Exploring the forts and palaces of India's colourful desert state, plus tiger-watching and the magical Taj Mahal

Exotic Rajasthan, the 'Land of Princes' is blessed with awe-inspiring monuments to a fierce warrior past. The magnificent forts of Jodphur, Jaisalmer and Jaipur bear testament to the battles that once raged across this desert land, whilst the romantic palaces in Udaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and the world famous Taj Mahal offer a glimpse of a softer side to North India's rich history. Shekhawati is full of colourful havelis (merchants' houses), and an ideal place to explore by bicycle. The camel journey across the shimmering sands, camping under the desert stars and visiting temple ruins and villages is another experience not to be missed. There is also a chance to see Kipling's elusive tiger at Ranthambore. Selected departures are timed to visit the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair and the smaller Jaisalmer Festival.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Depart London.
Day 2	Arrive Delhi; to Shekhawati.
Day 3	Cycle tour of colourful havelis; transfer to Bikaner.
Day 4	Visit Bikaner Fort; continue to Jaisalmer.
Day 5	Full day exploring fort and havelis in Jaisalmer; to Kaba Fort, start point for camel trek.
Day 6	Camel safari in Thar Desert.
Day 7	To 'Blue City' of Jodhpur; afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort.
Day 8	To lakeside city of Udaipur via Ranakpur.
Day 9	Visit Jagdish Temple and city palace; free afternoon.
Day 10	To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan.
Day 11	Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal.
Day 12	To Ranthambore N.P.; optional game drive.
Day 13	Morning and evening game drive.
Day 14	To Fatehpur Sikri and Agra.
Day 15	Visit Taj Mahal and Red Fort; to Delhi.
Day 16	Fly to London.

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Man in window, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

ladies collecting water at sunset in Rajasthan, India

Man in window, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

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