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FAMILY
GROUP TRIPS
TAJ, TIGERS & TEMPLES FAMILY HOLIDAY
11 days
Tripcode: FID
Exciting game drives in search of the elusive tiger The magnificent
Taj Mahal at sunrise Holy Pushkar where we take a sunset camel ride
Independent family trips available
Northern India conjures up colourful images including Agra, home
to the most famous of India's monuments and arguably the most romantic
building in the world, the Taj Mahal. We explore mystical Pushkar,
a Hindu pilgrimage site most famous for its annual camel fair. Here
we embark on a sunset camel ride, passing through timeless villages
on the way. We also visit 'The Pink City' of Jaipur, home to the
wonderful former Maharaja palace and splendid hilltop Amber Palace.
In contrast to these monuments we explore Bharatpur bird sanctuary
on traditional rickshaws and venture into Ranthambore National Park,
which has a healthy tiger population, an abundance of prey animals,
monkeys and bird life - a truly wonderful spectacle, especially
if you see an elusive tiger.
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart London.
Day 2 Arrive Delhi; afternoon sightseeing in New and Old Delhi including
Red Fort and India's largest mosque.
Day 3 Early morning train to Agra; sightseeing including Red Fort;
afternoon free to relax, go handicrafts shopping or explore.
Day 4 Sunrise visit to the incredible Taj Mahal; to Fatehpur Sikri,
16th century Moghul capital; to Bharatpur; visit the bird sanctuary
at dusk.
Day 5 Morning explore bird sanctuary by cycle rickshaws - the park
has more than 360 species of bird; to Ranthambore N.P.; evening
village tour if time permits.
Day 6 Morning and evening game drives in search of wildlife and
of course tiger!
Day 7 To Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, stopping at rural villages
on the way.
Day 8 Sightseeing day including City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber
Palace; evening visit a traditional style village for a cultural
show and Rajasthani meal.
Day 9 To Pushkar, site of the famous camel fair; late afternoon
camel ride to sunset view point.
Day 10 Morning free to explore holy city of Pushkar; afternoon train
from Ajmer to Delhi; arrive Delhi in the evening.
Day 11 Fly to London.
Dates & Prices
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2008
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21st March
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31st March
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£1,319
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17th Oct
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27th Oct
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£1,423
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19th Dec
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29th Dec
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£1,823
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2009
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13th Feb
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23rd Feb
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£1,419
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10th April
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20th April
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£1,429
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The family trips are designed to appeal to
children with lots of varied activities. There are usually
4 - 6 families and they work well for single parents. Many
of the groups have special teenage dates, so please ask
for these.
All prices include air fares from London.
Footloose can book these trips for
you, at no extra cost, and give you the benefit of our personal
advice and service. We can also organise different flights
and add-on excursions.
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