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Destination: |
Rajasthan, Central India |
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Jodhpur -
Thar Desert - Jaisalmer - Delhi |
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Starting Point: |
Delhi
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End Point: |
Delhi
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Duration: |
14
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You
will be greeted by our representative at the airport in Delhi and
driven to the hotel. |
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After
breakfast, Three hours of sightseeing in Delhi. Evening departure
on the night train (1st class) to Jodhpur. |
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Morning tour of the Mehrangarh Fortress in Jodhpur. A serpentine
street leads you to the fortress. Within its walls lies a museum.
After lunch we will leave Jodhpur and begin the interesting
journey to the desert camp. (Bhikodai). There the friendly
inhabitants of the desert will receive us. We will dine together
with music and dance by the bonfire. |
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For
the next few days, we will travel further into the Thar Desert on
comfortably saddled camels. There is the option, however, of
staying in the camp and riding out daily as it pleases you. In any
case, you can become acquainted with the unspoiled daily life of
the desert people. The distance, the light, the sunrises and
sunsets in the desert create an atmosphere you won't be inclined
to forget. You will enjoy the traditional music of the camel
drivers, played on a variety of instruments. We will sleep under
the stars (warm sleeping bag recommended). |
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We
start towards Jaisalmer where we will spend two days. Here you
will have two pleasant, relaxing days to wander alone, or if you
like, with an authorized guide through this fantastic city. |
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On the
way to Jodhpur we will go through several villages. Arrival late
in the evening. Lodging in the Jhalamad Castle Hotel (or
comparable hotel). |
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After
breakfast we will travel to a remote village (Osian), where we
will visit several temples. Late in the evening, we will leave
Jodhpur in the train (1st class). |
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Morning arrival in Delhi, a city of many faces. We will pay a
visit to the Red Fortress, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid and Humayun's
Tomb (considered to be the fore runner of the Taj Mahal). |
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We bid
you farewell at the airport. |
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All further information on request. |
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Feel free to
contact us for further details, costing,
and customized adventure trips. |
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