India family holiday

country:	India
location:	Rajasthan, Golden Triangle in India
departures:	2008: 20 Sep, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec 2009: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan
price:	From £580 (15 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. Local payment Rupee 10000 (approx £120)

Family holidays

India holidays

Golden Triangle holidays

the amazing things you'll be doing

Come and meet India's people and let them show you their homeland.

Delhi, Taj Mahal, Ranthambhore National Park, Bundi, Pushkar, camel safari, Jaipur.

This itinerary is designed for adults and children alike. Explore some of India's most famous sights and do a little shopping in ancient bazaars that sell everything from sparkling bangles to brightly painted puppets. Nothing compares to singing round the camp fire on a Pushkar desert camel safari, seeking wildlife in Ranthambhore and learning age-old local crafts around Jaipur.

day-by-day itinerary

Day 1:	Delhi. Colourful and chaotic, Delhi is a great introduction to India. Explore the bustling markets that sell everything from spices to puppets.
Day 2-4:	Jaipur. Visit the very ornate and very pink Hawa Mahal, explore the Amber Fort and perhaps even ride an elephant!
Day 5-7:	Pushkar. Head out into the desert for an overnight camel ride and a night camping under the stars. Back in Pushkar keep an eye out for dreadlocked holy men or sadhus.
Day 8-9:	Bijaipur. The fantastic Castle Bijaipur 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 allows us to see sambar deer, wild boar, crocodiles and, if we're really lucky, the elusive Bengal tiger.
Day 12:	Bharatpur. Explore the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary on a guided rickshaw tour. 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.
Day 14-15:	Delhi. Return to Delhi in time for a final farewell breakfast and a chance to continue exploring the city's fantastic sights.

small group family holiday

This is a 'small group family adventure' - typically you will join several other families and travel in a group of approx. 16 people. The trips are great value and a great way for you and your children to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of time to yourselves. Most adventure kids tend to be aged between 7 and 15, but some are younger (minimum age is usually 5) and some older (perhaps travelling as part of a larger family group). Please check with the operator to confirm the minimum age for this trip

highly commended

This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.

Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.

how this holiday makes a difference

This trip is for those who want to see the a huge area of Northern India on a trip that caters for adults and children alike. It is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your children to India's extreme cultural diversity, and to gain greater insight into this chaotic, colourful, soulful, developing part of the world.

Our India Family Adventure leaders have a wealth of knowledge about the country and will give travellers a fantastic introduction to this fascinating place. All travellers are encouraged to learn about and show respect for cultural differences. Small groups assist this process and allow for greater interaction with local people. In true Intrepid style we use some local transport to enable travellers to experience cultures at first hand, offering greater opportunity for cross-cultural understanding.

Travellers are each given a "Responsible Travel" bag of information including trip specific guidelines for minimising impact, a language sheet, general information on responsible travel issues in India and information on worthwhile projects that Intrepid supports in India. The bags are made by members of Karm Marg, a movement for street children and young adults in Delhi.

In the Rajasthan desert travellers participate in an overnight camel safari, a great opportunity to learn about these unique creatures and the people who work closely with them. In Sanganer we support a variety of local industries, including paper making, pottery and block printing. We may also be able to visit the Help in Suffering shelter for animals.

Travelling out to Ranthambhore National Park is an opportunity for travellers to support one of the original Project Tiger Parks, and to appreciate some of what is left of natural India. At the end of the journey travellers may donate any unwanted clothing, medicine and bandages, which are distributed to appropriate local charities.

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