Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Have your camera at the ready as you hit three parks in 14 days for the best chance to see the elusive tiger in its natural habitat. From the scrublands of Ranthambore to the beauty of Bandhavgarh, your expert CEO and handpicked local guides will lead you through a wilderness home to the most exotic of wildlife. The world famous Taj Mahal and the rugged forts and palaces of Jaipur provide an intriguing blend of culture so that you come away with the essence of India. Along the way, our certified CEO will share with you the hidden gems that will have your camera's shutter working overtime.
Search for tigers in their natural habitats, discover forts and palaces, revel in the beauty of Agra's Taj Mahal
Hotels/guesthouses (11 nts), sleeper train (2 nts).
6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Train, local bus, charter bus, auto
rickshaw, cyclo.
TRAIN
The best way to see India is at ground level on the Indian Railway System. In fact no visit to India would be complete without the experience of travelling on a train and negotiating the busy railway station. Indian trains are not merely a conveyance they are an odyssey so sit back relax and enjoy the show.
G Adventures uses a combination of AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier and sleeper class (for overnight journeys) and AC Chair car or second class seats for day journeys.
There are no restaurant or buffet cars on Indian Railways, but on long distance trains an attendant will appear in your coach and ask you if you would like to order food. Regular stops are made at stations where food is also available and on some trains many vendors board the train selling chai, cold drinks and crisps and biscuits.
Whilst not at western standards, but you will find AC2, AC3 and AC Chair class pretty comfortable by Indian standards, with both western
style and squat toilets. Sleeper Class and 2nd class toilets may be a different matter! Bring your own toilet paper and hand wash soap or liquid.
ROAD
Traveling by road in India or Nepal is exciting and not quite what many of us are used to. Rules are it would appear arbitrary, speeding, do not stay in their lanes, overtake in seemingly dangerous situations, spare use of lights. Travel time can be long in comparison to Western countries, short distances taking a lot longer than at home.
Chief Experience Officer (CEO), local guides.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15
20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10
15kg/22
30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Details
Duration: 14 Days
Trip Style: Classic
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 3 - Average
Group Size Notes: Max: 15
Nights 2 & 5 overnight train
14 day Classic tour
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