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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

Royal Rajasthan

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

E TREASURES OF SOUTH INDIA

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.