BOOK NOW at www.imaginative-traveller.com or CALL 0845 287 0769adin75Start FinishStart Finish201119 Feb 02 Mar09 Apr 20 Apr16 Apr 27 Apr15 Oct 26 Oct29 Oct* 09 Nov12 Nov 23 Nov24 Dec 04 Jan28 Dec? 08 Jan201214 Jan 25 Jan11 Feb 22 Feb10 Mar 21 Mar31 Mar 11 Apr07 Apr 18 Apr*Pushkar Festival departure?Wed to SunColours of Rajasthan 12 daysExperience the best of India's colourful desert stateTrip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: normally min. 7, max. 16, plus leader, driver and local guides. Transport: travel by air-conditioned private bus.Accommodation: 11 nights hotels.Meals: all breakfasts included.Start Day: Saturday End Day: WednesdayTour code: EAIKExotic Rajasthan, the 'Land of Princes' is blessed with awe-inspiring monuments to a fierce warrior past. The magnificent forts of Jodphur and Jaipur bear testament to the battles that once raged across this desert land, whilst the romantic palaces in Udaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and the world famous Taj Mahal offer a glimpse of a softer side to North India's rich history. There is also a chance to see Kipling's elusive tiger at Ranthambore. As well as visiting these magnificent sites we also travel through the countryside to discover the real India and the colourful people who make it so unique. We stay in the charming town of Bundi, exploring its blue alleyways, forts and hillside lake, and selected departures are timed to visit the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair.ItineraryDAY 1 / delhi Arrive Delhi; transfer to Agra; evening visit the Fort.DAY 2 / agra Sunrise at the Taj Mahal; to Ranthambore N.P. via Fatehpur Sikri.DAY 3 / Ranthambore N.P. Morning and evening game drives.DAY 4 / bundi To Bundi, nestled within the beautiful Aravalli hills, with its picturesque hillside lake.DAY 5 / bundi Visit Bundi Fort; transfer to Udaipur.DAY 6 / Udaipur Full day to explore Udaipur including visiting the City Palace and Jagdish Temple.DAY 7 / Udaipur - Jodhpur via Ranakpur and a visit to the Jain Temple.DAY 8 / Pushkar To the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pushkar.DAY 9 / Pushkar Morning sightseeing; afternoon drive to Jaipur.DAY 10 / Jaipur Sightseeing in and around Jaipur; including the Amber Fort, Palace of Winds, the Observatory and City Palace.DAY 11 / Jaipur to Delhi half-day to discover the capital's highlights including Qutub Minar and Raj Ghat.DAY 12 / Delhi Tours ends.

For detailed departures, itineraries and prices please visit our website76indiaJewels of the North 11 days The perfect introduction to India.The Golden Triangle 6 days A short but exciting trip capturing the 'must-sees' of northern India.The glittering jewels of the sub-continent continue to beckon travellers to this ancient and diverse land. Absorb the spiritual spectacle of pilgrims gathering around the bathing ghats along the Ganges River in Varanasi; marvel at the magnificent symmetry of the Taj Mahal; revel in the historic splendour of Rajasthan.A short but captivating trip covering the 'must-sees' of northern India. We explore full-on Delhi, the backstreet bazaars of Jaipur, the magnificent Amber Fort and the iconic Taj Mahal where our local guide in Agra takes us on an included excursion and recounts the fabulous but somewhat tragic tale of love that led to the creation of this beautiful mausoleum.Trip InfoTrip InfoDeparture DatesGroup size: Maximum 16.Grade: Culture Moderate.Transport: Bus, Local bus, Sleeper train, Taxi.Accommodation: 1 night historic hotel, 7 nights hotels/guesthouses, 2 nights overnight train.Start Day: Tuesday End Day: FridayTour code: GIJNGroup size: Maximum 5.Grade: Culture Easy.Transport: Bus, Taxi.Accommodation: 5 nights hotel.Other: This trip is designed for the independent traveller. You are met and locally escorted in each city, with the guide available from morning to evening. Thursday departures run on a reverse itinerary.Start Day: Daily End Day: DailyTour code: GIGTItineraryItineraryDay 1-2 / Delhi Day 3-5 / Varanasi Day 6 / Agra - Taj Mahal Day 7 / Tordi Garh Day 8-9 / Jaipur Day 10-11 / DelhiDay 1 / Delhi Day 2 / Agra - Taj Mahal Day 3-4 / Jaipur Day 5-6 / Delhi Start FinishStart Finish201111-Jan 21-Jan25-Jan 04-Feb08-Feb 18-Feb22-Feb 04-Mar08-Mar 18-Mar22-Mar 01-Apr05-Apr 15-Apr19-Apr 29-Apr03-May 13-May17-May 27-May31-May 10-Jun14-Jun 24-Jun12-Jul 22-Jul09-Aug 19-Aug06-Sep 16-Sep20-Sep 30-Sep04-Oct 14-Oct18-Oct 28-Oct01-Nov 11-Nov15-Nov 25-Nov29-Nov 09-Dec13-Dec 23-Dec27-Dec 06-Jan201210-Jan 20-Jan24-Jan 03-Feb07-Feb 17-Feb21-Feb 02-Mar06-Mar 16-Mar20-Mar 30-Mar03-Apr 13-Apr17-Apr 27-Apr01-May 11-May15-May 25-May29-May 08-Jun12-Jun 22-Jun26-Jun 06-JulDeparture DatesStart FinishTrip departs dailySee our website for detailsSee our website for a detailed itinerarySee our website for a detailed itinerary