Agra & Taj Mahal Prepare to be amazed by the sights, sounds, hustle and bustle of Old Delhi’s narrow streets and hectic bazaars. Travelling by train to Agra you set out to discover what has been described as the world’s most beautiful building – the Taj Mahal. Sunrise here really is unforgettable – as the early morning mists clear, the delicately carved marble walls change from rose pink to dazzling white. Wildlife Safari & Pink City The pace slows as you journey to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri and Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. Then you’ll spend two exciting nights in Ranthambore National Park. On game drives you’ll go in search of crocodile, deer, leopard – and tiger! In Jaipur, originally painted pink by a maharaja to welcome Prince Albert, you’ll see the beautiful Palace of the Winds and visit the magnificent hilltop Amber Fort. Lastly you journey to rural Shekhawati where you’ll meet welcoming local people and learn about their traditional ways of life. Indian Summer Family Holiday Departures In the summer months we operate an amended itinerary visiting Swai Mansingh Park, near Ranthambore. Responsible Travel Adventure Travel use a local agent, restaurants and family hotels – meaning our money stays in the country. Our visit to Shekhawati reinforces in the local community the need to preserve their cultural heritage havelis. We have also developed a programme of school visits with our local agent in India. These schools are government funded but would benefit greatly from additional support; we have just started to fund pupils at one of our partner schools in Betalghat. You will have the opportunity to visit a school during your stay in Ranthambore. If you would like to offer your assistance by taking a gift they would be delighted to receive the following: clothes remember Indian children are smaller than those in the UK, exercise books, schoolbags, pencils and crayons, erasers and similar stationary. Although you can take things out with you, goods are available cheaply locally and your Group Leader will be able to advise on where to buy things. | 
