| country: | India |
| location: | Rajasthan |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2009: 5 Dec, 26 Dec 2010: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 27 Feb, 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 1 May, 19 Jun, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 2 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 4 Dec, 25 Dec 2011: 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 26 Feb, 19 Mar, 9 Apr, 30 Apr, 21 May |
| price: | From £965 (9 days) excluding flights. Domestic flights £195. We can arrange flights from the UK |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
the amazing things you'll be doing
The real magic of Rajasthan can best be discovered away from the popular tourist destinations. From the hectic capital, New Delhi, we travel to Agra and experience the marvels of the Taj Mahal before continuing to Jaipur. Our adventure includes Nimaj and we discover colourful and remote villages en route to Udaipur. After our sojourn in Rajasthan we return by air to Delhi.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | (Sat) Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 2: | Catch train to Agra. Visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. |
| Day 3: | Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route to Jaipur. |
| Day 4: | Visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and Jantar Mantar. Optional visit to City Palace. |
| Day 5: | Drive to rural Nimaj and indulge in the timeless splendour of the countryside. |
| Day 6: | Drive to Udaipur. |
| Day 7: | Visit City Palace and Jagdish Temple. |
| Day 8: | Fly to Delhi. City orientation, including India Gate and Janpath Bazaar. |
| Day 9: | Trip ends in Delhi this morning (Sun). |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. 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
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See northern India, including Rajasthan, through the eyes of a local, as your Indian tour leader gives you a first-hand insight into the exotic and colourful tapestry that makes up his or her amazing homeland. Discovering wildlife, wandering around historic cities and visiting magnificent Mughal tombs and palaces impart to travellers the magnificence of these valuable natural and historical gems and the importance of them being preserved and protected, so that they can be enjoyed and appreciated by future generations. The northern part of India also has a rich and enduring culture, which is unveiled on this trip. Equally important, your local tour leader helps you to understand the traditions of the proud people that live in this part of the world, ensuring you don’t commit any cultural ‘faux pas’.
To support tour programs in India this operator is training their tour leaders on a variety of issues, from environmental awareness to First Aid. This not only assists in the conduct of a tour but also provides leaders with important life skills. By only employing tour leaders born and bred in the regions they visit, they are supporting local economies. This operator prefers to give their patronage to small owner-managed hotels rather than those from international chains, as they feel these places offer quality and character and also directly benefit local people. Through offering employment and steady revenue, tourism can ultimately make a real positive difference to local communities. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |








