Jaipur, the ‘Pink City of India’, was named after Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who founded the city on November 18, 1727. Planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya on the basis of Vastu Shastra, the city was the first planned city in the country. Known across the world for its coloured gems, this capital city of Rajasthan stands at an intersection of its ancient heritage and a modern metropolitan culture. It was painted pink as a symbol of hospitality by Maharaha Ram Singh of Jaipur when the Prince of Wales visited India on a tour in 1876.
- Accommodation – 2 nights in Campsite
- Meals – Breakfast (except Day 1), Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing – Nahargarh and Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Victoria and Albert Museum
- Experiences/Activities – Hot air ballooning
Sawai Madhopur, known as the 'Gateway to Ranthambore', has seen many key historic episodes and reigns. Sawai Madhopur has partly plain and partly hilly terrain. Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I of Jaipur built Sawai Madhopur as a planned city on 19 January 1763, who named the township after himself. It is home to the Ranthambore National Park, which includes the historic Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Accommodation – 2 nights at Resort
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing - Ranthambore National Park, Ranthambore Fort
The lake city of Udaipur is a key centre for performing arts and crafts in Rajasthan and India. Situated besides the shimmering Lake Pichola, with the ochre and purple ridges of the wooded Aravallis, Udaipur has an unmatched romance about it. Fantastical palaces, temples, havelis and countless narrow and crooked streets add character to the city’s ancient and natural charms. Maharana Udai Singh II founded Udaipur in 1559 as a new capital of the Mewar kingdom. It is located in the fertile, circular Girwa Valley to the southwest of Nagda, which was the first capital of Mewar.
- Accommodation – 2 nights at Resort/Hotel
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing - City Palace complex, Bagore-ki-Haveli and Shilpgram
- Experiences/Activities - Walk through the old city and Bazar, Boat rides on the lake
Jawai dam is built across the Jawai river, a tributary of Luni river. Besides being a Winter paradise for migratory birds, it is the main water supply source for Jodhpur city and parts of Pali district. If there is sufficient water in the dam, then some villages of Jalore district and Pali district get water for irrigation from the Jawai dam, which was the main aim in making this dam.
- Accommodation – Overnight at Camp
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing – Leopard spotting
Jaisalmer or the “Golden City” is dotted by the sepia tint of its famous sandstone forts and havelis. Situated close to the Indo-Pak Border, the city used to be an important trading route in the medieval times. Positioned in the central part of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is one of the most beautiful destinations in Rajasthan.
- Accommodation – 2 nights at Campsite
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing - Jaisalmer Fort & Havelis, Gadisagar Lake, Sam/Khuri sand dunes, Kuldhara ruins
Jodhpur was formerly the capital of the Marwar kingdom. Today, its ancient palaces, forts and temples feature glorious architecture against the backdrop of the Thar Desert. Jodhpur was the largest state in Rajputana in terms of land area by the time of the British Raj, and it continued to prosper, as did the Marwaris, who were the merchants of that time. When India achieved independence in 1947, the state joined the union of India, and became part of Rajasthan. This Sun City sees the first rays of the sun every morning and enjoys scenic landscapes and a touch of royalty even in its most unassuming nooks and corners.
- Accommodation – 2 nights at Hotel/Resort
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing - Mehrangarh Fort, Mandore Gardens, Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Experiences/Activities - Ghantaghar and old city tour, Zipline at Mehrangarh Fort
Pushkar has a special brand of mystique that is all its own, unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan or India. An important centre of pilgrimage for Hindus, Pushkar is also one of the oldest cities in the country. It is situated around a holy lake that is said to have appeared when Brahma dropped a lotus flower. It has one of the world’s few Brahma temples. With 52 bathing ghats and 400 milky-blue temples, the town resounds with chanting of prayers and religious songs, drums and gongs. Musical, beautiful, spiritual and “happy” - all rolled into one, Pushkar is a paradise city like no other.
- Accommodation – Overnight at Campsite
- Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Sightseeing - Pushkar Market and Brahma Temple
After breakfast, you proceed back to the hub i.e. Delhi
- Meals – Breakfast and Lunch
PAYMENTS
1) A non-refundable deposit of 25% (twenty five percent) of the Trip Price is required from each Client when submitting the Booking Form to confirm the booking. This deposit will only be refunded if the Client cannot be accommodated.
2) The balance of the Trip Price due by the Client to the Company shall be payable not less than 45 (forty five) days prior to the date of a trip's departure.
3) If the full amount is not received in the due time, the Company reserves the right to treat the booking as a cancellation and the Client will be subject to the cancellation fees detailed below.
CANCELLATIONS
1) Any cancellations made by the Client must be in writing to the Company. The date on which the correspondence is received by the Company will determine the Cancellation Fees.
2) Fees applicable in the event of a cancellation will be as follows:
| Days Prior to Departure | % of Trip Price |
|---|---|
| More than 45 | 25 |
| 45 to 30 | 35 |
| 30 to 15 | 50 |
| 15 to 7 | 75 |
| Less than 7 | 100 |
3) Should the Client fail to join a trip, or join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion, no refund will be made whatsoever.
4) The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason more than 45 (forty five) days prior to the departure date. In this case the Client will be refunded any money they have paid to the Company and that will be the extent of the Company's liability.
5) The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip for reasons of Force Majeure less than 45 (forty five) days prior to the departure date. In this case the Client will be refunded any money they have paid to the Company, less reasonable expenses the Company has incurred, and that will be the extent of the Company's liability.
6) Some of our trips require a minimum number of Clients in order for it to run. If this number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the trip. The Company will endeavour to cancel this trip more than 45 (forty five) days prior to the departure date unless it is necessitated by the late cancellation of other passengers on the trip, in which case it will be cancelled less than 45 (forty five) days prior to the departure date. In each case, the Client will be refunded any money they have paid to the Company and that will be the extent of the Company's liability.
7) Should the Client fail to pay the balance of the Trip Price in the due time, the Company will cancel the booking and no money already paid to the Company will be refunded.
8) The Cancellation Fees detailed above are only in relation to the Trip Price and do not include any extra services booked like Airport Transfers and Accommodation. These cancellation fees may be as high as 100% (one hundred percent) and the Client is still liable for their payment.
TRANSFERS & AMENDMENTS
1) If the Client wants to transfer from one trip to another, the Company must be informed in writing. The Client must complete and sign a new Booking Form and, if necessary, provide an additional deposit (if more than 45 (forty five) days prior to the trip's departure) or balance of Trip Price (if less than 45 (forty five) days prior to the trip's departure.) The date on which the correspondence is received by The Company will determine the transfer charge.
2) Charges applicable in the event of a transfer will be as follows:
| Days Prior to Departure | % of Trip Price |
|---|---|
| More than 45 | 25 |
| 45 to 30 | 35 |
| 30 to 15 | 50 |
| 15 to 7 | 75 |
| Less than 7 | 100 |
3) Any non-recoverable expenses are not included in the Transfer Fee and the Client will still be liable for these.
4) The Client cannot transfer their trip to another person.
PRICES
1) The Company reserves the right to change their rates at any time prior to the contract being entered into. In the event that these rates are altered, the Client will be advised at the time of booking.
2) The Company endeavours not to increase the cost of the trip once the contract has been entered into. However, the cost to run a trip is calculated up to 18 (eighteen) months in advance and increases in running the trip like, but not exclusively, transportation costs, accommodation costs and fluctuations in the exchange rates, may make an increase unavoidable.
3) Should a surcharge be payable, the Company will immediately notify the Client of such.
4) The Company will not add a surcharge to a trip less than 30 (Thirty) days prior to a trip's departure.
5) The Company will not impose a surcharge of more than 20% (twenty percent) of the original Trip Price.
6) Should a surcharge be payable, the Client must pay said surcharge prior to joining the trip.
7) Different sales prices are calculated in various currencies in advance of printing the sales brochure. Due to fluctuations, prices in various currencies may vary as a result. The Company, and it's representatives will not be held liable to refund based on these variances, and the Client will be responsible for settling all outstanding amounts owed in the currency based on their booking origin, or that of their agent.
ITINERARIES
1) The documentation provided by the Company (e.g. Trip Dossiers, Brochures, Website, etc.) is set out in good faith as statements of intent only and changes to the itinerary, vehicle and equipment use, etc. may be made where deemed necessary by the Company.
2) Any additional expenses, incurred through deviations to the itineraries because of Force Majeure or reasons considered advisable by the Company will be for the Client's account.
3) The Client accepts that Force Majeure may preclude the Company from providing services or following the itinerary as detailed in the Trip Dossier.
4) The Company will not refund any money paid for unused services which are included in the Trip Price.
CHANGES
1) The Company reserves the right to make changes to the trip any time prior to the contract being entered into. In the event that any aspect of the trip is altered, the Client will be advised at the time of their booking.
2) The Company endeavours not to make changes to the trip once the contract has been entered into. However, because of the unpredictability of travel in many of the areas visited, changes prior to a trip's departure may be unavoidable. Where this alteration is significant (i.e. where a major deviation to the itinerary is made) the Company undertakes to inform the Client as soon as possible.
3) Due to the nature of the areas we travel through significant changes can and do occur after a trip's departure, over which the Company has no control. The Company will make alternative arrangements like changing the method of transport and/or the itinerary if Force Majeure, breakdowns, accidents, sickness, etc. necessitate such a change. The Company cannot be held responsible for compensation or additional expenses incurred due to any such change.
COMPLAINTS
1) If the Client has a complaint about the trip, such complaint must immediately be raised with the Trip Leader or the Company's Head Office so that, if possible, a solution can be found.
2) Failing resolution, the Client must make any complaint within 28 (twenty eight) days of the trip's finish date.
3) This complaint must be made in writing.
4) The Company will not be held liable for the loss of enjoyment due to unfulfilled expectations of the Trip due to the nature of adventure group travel; each trip is unique and reliant on client interaction and participation.
COMPANY RESPONSIBILITY
1) All information in documentation provided by the Company (e.g. Trip Dossiers, Brochure, Website, etc.) has been set out with reasonable care and is published in good faith. Where the Company is acting as an agent on the Client's behalf (e.g. when booking facilities/services used before, during the course of or after the trip), it does so on the explicit condition that it cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, injury, additional expenses or breaches of contract resulting directly or indirectly from the actions or omissions of the suppliers or independent parties with whom these arrangements have been made.
2) The Company cannot be held responsible:
a) If there has been no fault on the part of the Company or its suppliers and the cause was the Client's fault or the fault of someone not associated with the trip whose actions were not foreseeable.
b) If the cause was the fault of unforeseeable circumstances beyond the Company's or its suppliers control, the results of which were unavoidable even though every caution was taken.
c) If the cause was the fault of the Client having taken part in any activity or optional activity which does not form part of the original trip arrangements, even though they may be supervised, arranged or recommended by the Company or its representatives (e.g. bungee jumping, rafting, ballooning or other such activities of a risky nature.)
d) Where a disease or illness is contracted during or after the trip. Should the Client need to leave the trip because of such, no refund whatsoever will be forthcoming and the Client will be responsible for all expenses incurred for the treatment of their illness and as a result of having to leave the trip.
e) For any information or advice provided by a travel agent unless such information has been provided to the travel agent by the Company. In the case of such information and advice not having been provided by the Company, the responsibility must lie with the travel agent.
f) For a travel agent not providing or providing incorrect advice, information or documents, which the Company has given to the travel agent, or in the case of negligence by the travel agent.
g) Where the Company has provided advice and information on travel documents, visas, climate, spending money, clothing, equipment, etc. This advice and information has been set out with reasonable care and is published in good faith, but without responsibility on the part of the Company.
h) For any advice or information provided by the Company's crew. This advice and information has been given in good faith, but without responsibility on the part of the Company.
i) For any Client's luggage or personal effects.
3) The Company, its employees and agents cannot be held responsible for expenses, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment or anything else caused by the Client's non-compliance with any of responsibilities listed below.
CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY
1) The nature of the Company's trips may involve an element of personal risk and potential hazard not normally associated with holiday tours. The Client must accept these risks and hazards.
2) The Client must accept that safety standards of suppliers of accommodation, local transport and other operators in most of the countries visited will not be of the same standard as in their home country.
3) The Client must make themselves aware through the various government agency warnings and advisories (e.g. British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, US Department of State) with regard to the safety of countries and areas through which they'll be travelling and to make their own decisions accordingly.
4) The Client must arrange suitable adventure travel insurance with benefits that cover personal accident, medical expenses including repatriation and loss and damage to personal effects. It is suggested insurance is also taken out to cover any expenses related to the cancellation or curtailment of any trip. Should the Client not have adequate travel insurance, they may not be allowed to join the trip.
5) The Client is to get professional medical advice before travelling and to take all necessary health precautions and preventative measures.
6) The Client is responsible for informing the Company, at the time of booking, of any known disabilities or medical conditions, or, if not known at the time of booking, as soon they become known. Any Client found to have failed to disclose this information, may be directed to leave the trip. No refund whatsoever will be forthcoming and the Client will be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of having to leave the trip.
7) The Company's crew have authority to make difficult decisions. Should the Client present a medical condition, the crew may insist they seek medical advice. If the Client refuses to act upon this advice, thereby putting the other members of the trip in danger or at risk, the Client may be asked to leave the trip. This includes physical, mental and behavioural conditions. No refund whatsoever will be forthcoming and the Client will be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of having to leave the trip.
8) The Client must check the documents issued for trips and services booked through the Company and should there be any mistakes, immediately notify the Company of such.
9) The Client must adhere to the trip joining instructions given to them.
10) The Client must comply with all current passport, visa and health requirements needed for each of the countries the trips travel through.
11) The Client must abide by the laws and customs of the countries visited. The Company has absolute discretion to direct the Client to leave the trip if they disobey such laws and customs. No refund whatsoever will be forthcoming and the Client will be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of having to leave the trip.
12) The Client must not put the welfare of the group, individual member, members or themselves in jeopardy. The Company has absolute discretion to direct the Client to leave the trip if this is found to be the case. No refund whatsoever will be forthcoming and the Client will be responsible for all expenses incurred as a result of having to leave the trip.
13) The Client must reimburse the Company for any expenses incurred on behalf of the Client.
14) The Client must be aware that the Company's crew, agents and representatives may take photographs and film footage throughout the trip. The Company reserves the right to use such media for marketing purposes without obtaining consent from the Client. The Company also reserves the right to use any Client comments, either verbal or written, for marketing purposes without obtaining consent from the Client.