Press Release Digest 25th June 2007

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INDIAN FAMILY OVERLAND
OCTOBER HALF TERM

Instead of capricious weather, bored kids and frustrated adults, why not order an Indian breakaway? Dragoman Overland’s 10-night Indian Family Adventure offers camel riding, tiger safaris, elephant riding, rickshaw tours, a unique farmstay, plenty of cultural explorations and enough comfort in the form of mini palace accommodation to take the rough edges off an overland tour and keep the children entertained! Departs Delhi 17th October and 21st December 2007.

Begin the adventure in the colourful heart of India with a city tour amongst the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi and the leafy boulevards of Delhi. Leaving the hustle and bustle of city life behind, Dragoman heads for the Rajasthan Desert, where two nights are spent at the Mandawa Desert Resort, a village of mud brick cottages. Enjoy camel rides through spectacular desert scenery and village walks in local Rajasthani communities, and back at the resort, there’s an inviting pool to cool off in. Experience the ‘real India’ during a unique farmstay in the countryside surrounding Jaipur, with Dragoman’s local Rajasthani guide and his family. A city tour of Jaipur is next up, followed by a traditional evening with music and an overnight stay in a small Maharajah’s palace in the centre. A guided visit to the mighty Amber Palace, a classic fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, situated outside of the city, is also included. The next three nights focus on Agra and its surrounding areas, featuring a guided rickshaw ride through sleepy Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, overnight near the sanctuary, a two-night hotel stay in Agra with a rickshaw city tour, guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Red Fort plus a visit to the royal city of Fatehpur Sikri. For the last leg of the journey Dragoman heads through Uttar Pradesh to the Himalayan foothills and Corbett National Park. During a two-night stay in one of the park’s charming cottages, exciting tiger and wildlife safaris by jeep and elephant back, top the itinerary. The tour finishes back in Delhi with a celebratory Indian feast for the entire group – saag aloo included!

The tour costs £450 p/p (adults) £382 p/p (children 7-15 years) plus kitty USD$470 (~£235) including transport aboard Dragoman Overland’s rugged but comfortable customised Mercedes Benz truck, accommodation in fun small hotels, small palaces, cottages and farm camp, all chosen with families in mind, some meals and the expertise of Dragoman Overland’s two person crew.

International flights are not included but are available through Dragoman Overland.