Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Royal Rajasthan ACROSS INDIA’S LEGENDARY DESERT KINGDOM

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

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

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

DAVE BARTRUFF

ON OURWEBSITE TREASURES OF SOUTH INDIA Tropical landscapes, ancient spice ports, legendary cuisine. Jan 8-21, 2018; Jan 8-21, 2019. From $7995. Villages of Rajasthan: Explore less-traveled realms where traditional cultures flourish, plus romantic Udaipur. 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

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

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