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Fascinating desert tribes, princely fortresses,
camels painted with henna, and airy palaces
of marble and onyx are among the many
reasons we love Rajasthan. We bring you
into this colorful world with a camel ride
and sunset dune walk amid herders’ camps
at the legendary Pushkar or Nagaur fairs, a
rickshaw ride through the markets of elegant
Jaipur, an exquisite sunrise at the Taj Mahal,
and game viewing in Ranthambhore National
Park, a former maharaja’s hunting ground
and a great place to search for elusive
Bengal tigers in the wild. From the hilltop
forts and timeless bazaars of Jaipur, where
we overnight at a maharajah’s palace, to
the tangled lanes of the blue-hued medieval
city of Jodhpur, this journey brings you an
unforgettable taste of India.
Days 1-4 Delhi / Agra / Fatehpur Sikri /
Ranthambhore In Agra, we see the Taj Mahal
bathed in sunrise’s soft light, explore Fatehpur
Sikri’s exquisite palaces and courtyards,
and head to our deluxe tented camp at
Ranthambhore to search for royal Bengal tigers
in the wild.
Days 5-6 Jaipur In Jaipur, an 18th century city
of pink sandstone, our explorations include the
ornate Palace of the Winds and the ethereal Amber
Join our journey to meet nomads at a legendary camel fair, see the Taj Mahal
at sunrise, and look for tigers in the wild. PHOTO: GAVIN HELLIER
DAVE BARTRUFF
ACROSS INDIA’S LEGENDARY DESERT KINGDOM
HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy the songs, dances, and colorful
camel races at the Nagaur or Pushkar
camel fair
• Search for the remarkable wildlife of
Ranthambhore National Park, including
majestic Bengal tigers
• Explore the markets of Jaipur, see the
sunrise at the Taj Mahal
• Extend your adventure to Rajasthan’s
villages on our WT leader-led journey
into ancient cultures
DETAILS
• 11-day trip begins and ends in Delhi
• 2 nights maharajas’ palaces, 4 nights
first-class hotels, 2 nights tented camp,
2 nights deluxe tented jungle camp
• All meals included except 4 dinners
DATES
Feb 15-25, 2018 Nagaur Fair
Nov 12-22 Pushkar Fair
Feb 4-14, 2019 Nagaur Fair
TRIP COST
FALL 2017 / SPRING 2018
$7295 (13-16 members)
$7595 (10-12 members)
$7995 (7-9 members)
Single supplement: $3250
Internal airfare: $335 (subject to change)
Villages of Rajasthan extension:
from $3395
TRIP LEVEL
1+ 2 3 4 5 6 7
Overland travel with walking tours, cultural
explorations
ON OURWEBSIT
Tropical landscapes, ancient spice ports,
legendary cuisine.
Jan 8-21, 2018; Jan 8-21, 2019. From $7995.
Fort, a 16th century Rajput stronghold. Our hotel,
the Rambagh Palace, former home of the Maharaja
of Jaipur, gives us a taste of royal life.
Days 7-8 Pushkar or Nagaur Fair Rajasthan’s
flamboyant camel and cattle fairs are a feast for
our senses and a riot of color, song, and dance.
We enter the festival by camel and enjoy sunset
walks through the dunes among the traders and
camel camps. Our overnights are at a superbly
comfortable and elegant tented camp.
Days 9-11 Jodhpur We explore the great monolith
of the Mehrangarh Fort, a walled city of temples
and palaces, and roam Jodhpur’s spice and
textile markets. Depart on Day 11, or join our
special Villages of Rajasthan extension.
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE
Villages of Rajasthan: Explore less-traveled
realms where traditional cultures flourish,
plus romantic Udaipur.