Family holiday in India, Pappadoms & Palaces
| country: | India |
| location: | The Golden Triangle, Ranthambore |
| departures: | 2008: 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 20 Dec 2009: 3 Jan, 10 Jan |
| price: | From £1455 (12 days) per adult and £1335 per child (under 12 yrs) excluding flights, based on triple share. Min age 5 yrs & max 3 children per adult. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
the amazing things you'll be doing
With its history, diversity and colour, India is the ideal destination for families. The tour offers the highlights of this incredible country as well as plenty of excitement and activities for all ages. From fun rickshaw rides through Old Delhi and tiger spotting in Ranthambore, to the unique experience of staying in a sand dune camp, this tour is fun and family-friendly for parents and children alike.
Highlights include:
Rickshaw rides through Old Delhi’s narrow lanes Tiger spotting in Ranthambore Camel ride in Khimsar and sand dune camp Jeep safaris and horse riding (optional)
We use centrally located three star hotels where possible, as well as a palace hotel, fort hotel and sand dune camp bungalows. Travel is by modern air-conditioned vehicles, train and short jeep safaris. Our price includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 4 dinners, a tour leader and local English speaking guides, but excludes entrance fees (US$50 will be collected at the start of your journey).
Highlights include:
We use centrally located three star hotels where possible, as well as a palace hotel, fort hotel and sand dune camp bungalows. Travel is by modern air-conditioned vehicles, train and short jeep safaris. Our price includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches & 4 dinners, a tour leader and local English speaking guides, but excludes entrance fees (US$50 will be collected at the start of your journey).
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-2: | Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel, located near several great family restaurant options. Explore Delhi’s main sites including the Red Fort, Gandhi’s memorial and the Jama Masjid, Delhi’s impressive mosque. Take a tour around India Gate as well as the lively Sikh temple of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Enjoy an exciting rickshaw ride through the narrow and colourful lanes of Old Delhi brimming with activity, sights and smells. |
| Day 3: | Agra & Taj Mahal. Travel by road to Agra, home to the breathtakingly beautiful Taj Mahal. Explore the city of Agra itself including the impressive Agra Fort on the banks of the Yamuna River and visit a marble inlay workshop to learn about the intricate craftsmanship which went into the interior of the Taj. Rise early the following day to see the Taj at sunrise for some wonderful photo opportunities. |
| Day 4-5: | Ranthambore National Park. Continue onto the famous national park of Ranthambore by road and by train, visiting the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri en route. Go tiger spotting from your vehicle at dawn and at dusk. If you are lucky, you will be able to spot one of these exciting creatures amongst the lush jungle foliage of this beautiful park. |
| Day 6-7: | Jaipur. Visit the famous “Pink City” of Jaipur with its unique rose coloured buildings and pleasant atmosphere. With an afternoon city tour, you will be able to explore the City Palace as well as the famous Palace of Winds façade. Wander Jaipur’s lovely streets at leisure and you will be free to purchase some traditional Rajasthani handicrafts. Visit the imposing Amber Fort, the City Palace and the Observatory built by Jai Singh, famed for his intelligence. |
| Day 8-9: | Khimsar. Take a morning train from Jaipur to Ajmer and stop for lunch at the holy city of Pushkar en route to Khimsar. Arriving at Khimsar, enter this magnificent resort surrounded by sand dunes by camel cart. The following morning, enjoy a jeep safari to some nearby villages before exploring nearby Khimsar Castle. Here you will be able to relax and enjoy the pool facilities before a sunset camel ride on the sand dunes. |
| Day 10-12: | Rohetgarh (Nr Jodhpur). Drive to Jodhpur, referred to as the “Blue City” thanks to the regal blue roofs which characterise the city. Visit Meherangarh Fort and lively bazaar before heading out to the former royal retreat of Rohetgarh, around one hour outside Jodhpur. Use Rohet as your base for exploring the area’s Bishnoi villages by jeep. You can even participate in some horse-riding or just relax by the pleasant pool in this relaxed property. At the end of your tour, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. |
small group family adventure holiday
These family journeys have a maximum of 16 like-minded travellers which ensures that all travellers have an amazing overall experience with the destination and that they enjoy the flexibility that comes with the small group dynamic. On this trip you will stay at boutique accommodation with character. Our numbers are discreet enough for us to interact with local families in their homes and meet people in markets, bazaars and temples – something that’s just not possible when you arrive as part of a large tour group. Along with our unique combination of Western tour leader and local English-speaking guide this will ensure an unforgettable travel experience.how this holiday makes a difference
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We believe that travel should entail an exchange of knowledge and perspectives, a sharing of wealth, and a genuine appreciation of India’s beautiful natural environment. This philosophy underpins the heart and soul of our style of travel. We recognise that poorly planned itineraries or poorly informed tourists contribute less to cross-cultural understanding and less to the livelihoods of local people.
 This journey offers India’s highlights as well as plenty of excitement and activities for all ages. On this journey our local guides are trained to share their knowledge of cultural and other local issues in a balanced, informative way; in this journey alone you are likely to meet several local guides from different areas in India. They share real experiences from their own lives and insights into their family life, influences and beliefs, thus providing our travellers with a deeper understanding of the places they visit. This is what motivates our guides, not shopping commissions. |
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