Saturday, February 18, 2012

March 19 - April 2: Planned Rajastan Experience Itinerary -


This is an Intrepid "comfort" tour which offers 4 - 5 star hotels. The cost for this tour excluding lunch and evening meals is $1900 USD which includes breakfast, tours and transportation. Trip code is HHKR.

March 19:  Delhi - Dive straight in to the chaos of Delhi, India's pulsating capital. Ride the metro, walk through crowded bazaars and take a rickshaw tour of Old Delhi via Jama Masjid, India's oldest mosque.

March 20:  Agra - Visit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. Learn the tragic love tale behind this dazzling monument and then visit the Red Fort where the next chapter of the story unfolds.

March 21 -22:  Jaipur - Explore the deserted Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri. Feast on a traditional thali lunch before continuing to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Discover the enchanting Hawa Mahal and travel to the old capital of Amber to see the hillside palace complex. Don some diamante bangles and catch an animated Bollywood film or visit Jaipur's bustling bazaars.

March 23 - 24:  Shekhawati - Formerly home to merchants in the days of the great camel caravans, the beautifully decorated havelis make for a spectacular open-air museum. Gain an insight into rural life in India exploring Shekhawati and surrounding areas.

March 25:  Bikaner - Venture deep into the Thar Desert. See the holy rats of the Karni Mata temple and visit a nearby farm for an evening of Rajasthani food, music and dance.

March 26 - 28:  Jaisalmer/ Camel Safari - Travel through the Jaisalmer desert to this sandstone citadel, a trading centre for the nomadic people of the area. Explore the markets hidden among the twisting alleys and take an overnight camel safari out into the dunes.

March 29:  Jodhpur - Soak up fantastic views of India's 'Blue City' from the Mehrangarh Fort ramparts.

March 30 -31:  Udaipu - A vision of splendour with white marble palaces and a sparkling lake, Udaipur is Rajasthan's artistic heart. Visit the City Palace, enjoy a cultural dance program and cruise Lake Pichola by boat.

April 1 – 2: Delhi - The magical Rajasthani Experience comes to a close on return to Delhi.

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