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A Royal Rajasthan Ride - November 2012
Ride the mighty Marwari horses, experience a colourful camel festival and stand in awe of the magnificent Taj Mahal
Highlights : Riding safari escorted by a Royal Rajput * Ride the mighty Marwari Horses * Visit villages and desert hamlets of different tribes & communities * Enjoy a bullock-cart safari followed by step-well dinner * Spend a colourful day at Pushkar Camel Festival * Cultural safari escorted by a Nobleman * Stand in awe of the magnificent Taj Mahal * Experience a rich diversity of scenery, from semi desert, to rocky hillsides to grasslands
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15-29 November 2012 |
Duration :
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14 nights/15 days (ex Delhi)
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Priced from :
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AU$8,990 per person, twin share (single supplement available)
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Min & Max :
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Min 10 - Max 14
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Safari Styles
    
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Areas of Interest
 
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Brief Itinerary Outline
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Dates |
Itinerary in Brief |
| 1 |
15 Nov |
Arrive Delhi. Imperial Hotel - 2 nights |
| 2 |
16 Nov |
Tour of Old and New Delhi including Humayuns Tomb |
| 3 |
17 Nov |
Fly to Jodphur. Jodphur tour. Start of horse safari. Evening trail ride. Mihir Garh - 2 nights |
| 4 |
18 Nov |
Morning ride through desert terrain and picnic lunch |
| 5 |
19 Nov |
28km morning ride. Lunch at Palace. High tea at lakeside. Sardar Samand Palace - 1 night |
| 6 |
20 Nov |
Drive to Rabaria village. Ride 15kms. Kotri Raola - 1 night |
| 7 |
21 Nov |
Morning ride through grasslands and rocky hills. Bullock cart safari and step-well dinner. Rawla Narlai - 1 night |
| 8 |
22 Nov |
Morning ride to Bird Lake (12km). Picnic lunch. Jeeps to Ranakpur. Fateh Bagh - 1 night |
| 9 |
23 Nov |
Meet horses. Ride past tribal villages to wildlife sanctuary. Ride 18km up steep trail climbing 2000ft for lunch. End of horse safari. Drive 6hrs to Pushkar. The Orchard Tented Camp - 2 nights |
| 10 |
24 Nov |
Full day at Pushkar Festival |
| 11-12 |
25-26 Nov |
Jaipur. City tour, visit Amber Fort and City Palace. Rambagh Palace - 2 nights |
| 13 |
27 Nov |
Drive to Agra. Visit Fatehpur Sikri. Oberoi Amarvilas - 1 night |
| 14 |
28 Nov |
Sunrise at Taj Mahal. Tour of Agra city and Agra Fort. Transfer to Delhi. The Leela Gurgaon - 1 night |
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29 Nov |
Transfer to airport for flight home |
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Inclusions :
- Accommodation 14 nights on twin-share basis
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Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
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Meals as per itinerary
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Transport by air conditioned coach
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Porters' fees at airports only
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Services of English speaking Guide for sightseeing mentioned in itinerary
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Entrance fees (single entry) to monuments as per itinerary
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All currently applicable taxes
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While on riding safari:
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* Trained Marwari horses with personal grooms
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* 4 x 4 vehicle for road transport
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* Escort - Royal Rajput riding expert
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* Picnic lunch at lakeside
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* High tea at lakeside
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* Bullock-cart safari and step-well dinner
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While on cultural safari:
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* Escort - Indian Nobleman (expert culturalist)
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Exclusions :
- International airfares, visa fees, airport tax
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Travel insurance
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Personal items - laundry, drinks, telephone, tips, camera fees
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Meals not mentioned in itinerary
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