Dear Photo Traveler:

Join me on a photographic journey through timeless Rajastan. Located in the western region of India, Rajastan is India at her colorful best.

Rajastan has been the land of the maharajas and their nobles. They gave their best attention to their residence by building palaces and forts, which have been converted into luxury hotels. One highlight of this photo tour is experiencing royal life by staying in several of these magnificent palaces and forts.

Tribal women wear beautiful and simply crafted jewelry and seem to shimmer in the sunlight with their colorful saris. Men too wear their share of ornaments in the form of chokers and earrings.

Much has been written about Jaisalmer, however, nothing can prepare the visitor for the sheer magic and brilliance of this desert city.  Here is a city that seems to rise out of the desert haze, its yellow sandstone walls and bastions taking on a golden hue in the afternoon sun.

This photo tour features the spectacular Pushkar Camel Fair.  The sand-dunes of Pushkar are covered with hundreds of thousands of colorful dressed Rajastani people.  They bring with them thousands of camels, cattle and horses for the 5 days of the fair.

Special care has been taken in designing this itinerary.  It offers a variety of interests, to both the traveler and photographer.  It is suggested that you give this photo tour your consideration as soon as possible as it will be limited to 6 participants.

Thank you.

Marty Malgieri

DAY 1, NOVEMBER 1, 2008

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to our hotel.
DELHI: SUNSTAR GRAND

DAY 2, NOVEMBER 2, 2008
DELHI-MANDAWA

DAY 3, NOVEMBER 3, 2008  
MANDAWA

DAY 4, NOVEMBER 4, 2008,
MANDAWA–KHIMSAR

DAY 5, NOVEMBER 5, 2008
KHIMSAR-JAISALMER

An early morning departure takes us to the walled citadel of Jaisalmer. Set in a sea of golden tinged sand, Jaisalmer is a vision of another world. The entire living area lies within the gigantic walls of the fort. Along our way, stops are made to visit and photograph small desert villages.  Our accommodations in Jaisalmer are in a magnificent sand stone palace.  
JAISALMER: MANDIR PALACE (B L D)

DAY 6, NOVEMBER 6, 2008
JAISALMER

DAY 7, NOVEMBER 7, 2008
JAISALMER-KHURI

DAY 8, NOVEMBER 8, 2008
JAISALMER-ROHET

DAY 9, NOVEMBER 9, 2008
ROHET

DAY 10, NOVEMBER 10, 2008
ROHET-PUSHKAR FAIR

This morning we we drive to one of the holiest sites in India, Pushkar. This small desert town clings to the side of a beautiful lake lined with many temples.  Pilgrims visit Pushkar to bathe in the lake’s holy water. Our travels are timed for the colorful Pushkar Fair.

The sand dunes, surrounding Pushkar, are covered with thousands of colorful dressed people bringing with them thousands of camels and cattle to attend the annual fair, the largest in India. Our accommodations at the fair will be in safari type tents with attached bathing and toilet facilities.
PUSHKAR: SAFARI TENTS (B L D)

Day 11, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
PUSHKAR FAIR

DAY 12, NOVEMBER 12, 2008
PUSHKAR-JAIPUR

Day 13, NOVEMBER 13, 2008
JAIPUR-AGRA

DAY 14, NOVEMBER 14, 2008
AGRA-DELHI

COST FOR THE ENCLOSED TOUR:

Please call (215) 969-1589
or Email: martysphototours@hotmail.com
for specific costs and details.

This tour is based on 6 participants. If the number is 4-5 persons, a surcharge of $400.00 will be necessary in order to run the tour.

NOTE; Any member occupying a single room, whether by choice or circumstances Will be charged the single supplement..

NOTE:  Since this special tour is offered to a very small group of travelers (6) and is offered as a special cost, therefore,   no group airfare is offered.   The traveler will be provided with air-fare information. Once this information is provided,  it is up to the  individual traveler  to make their own reservation.

TOUR COST INCLUDES

Accommodations at hotels mentioned or in similar class.

• Meals as listed.
• Transfers and sightseeing by air conditioned motor coach
• All hotel taxes and service charges.
• Tips and gratuities to porters, waiters and bellboys.
• The handling of one regular size piece of luggage per person
  
  

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

Departure taxes and visa fees (A VISA IS REQUIRED FOR INDIA)
Meals, other than those listed,
beverages such as mineral water, alcohol
or personal items such as laundry, telephone calls etc.
Entrance and photography fees to monuments visited
Tips and gratuities to driver and helper
(Suggested approx $7.00 per day for driver, $5.00 per day for helper), 
Services not mentioned in the itinerary.

CANCELLATION FEES (LAND ONLY)     

60 – days ------ $100.00         
59 - 45 days ----- $150.00 
44 - 22 days------ 35%            
21 - 14 days ----- 50%     
13 - 1 day ------- 100%

CANCELLATION: AIR PORTION
Subject to airline policy

CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED. YOU MAY USE ANY COMPANY THAT OFFERS THIS SERVICE. IN CASE OF A CLAIM, THE TRAVELER NEEDS TO CONTACT THE INSURANCE PROVIDER DIRECTLY.

Responsibility:

MARTY’S PHOTO TOURS, its officers and directors, and all of their agents act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and hotels and exercise every care possible.  However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, delay, loss, accident, or irregularity in connection with the services of any airplane, ship, motor coach or any other conveyance used in carrying out the arrangements of this tour.  We cannot accept any responsibility for the losses or additional expenses due to delay or change in air or other services, weather, strike, war, sickness, quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond our control.  All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, as tour rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated.  We reserve the right to cancel any tour prior to departure in which event the entire payment will be refunded with no further obligation or liability on our part.  The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour; to substitute accommodations, carriers or another qualified leader; to alter the itinerary of the program at any time when deemed appropriate or advisable without penalty or liability.  No refunds will be made for the unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time, in our sole judgment, to avoid penalties.  The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are on board.  The sole responsibility of any airline used for this tour is limited to that set out in the passenger contract evidenced by the ticket.  The services of any IATC or ATC carrier may be used in connection with this tour.
All costs are based on rates of exchange as of June 10, 2008 with a minimum 6 paying participants and subject to change.
The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for the “CASTLES, PALACES AND MUD-WALL VILLAGES OF RAJASTAN” November 1-16,, 2008 and recognizes and accepts any risks thereof.  The undersigned also understands and hereby agrees for and behalf of himself, his dependents, heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns to abide by the conditions set forth under RESPONSIBILITY above, and to release and hold harmless MARTY’S PHOTO TOURS.  from any and all liability for delays, injuries or death or for loss of or damage to his property however occurring during any portion, or in relation to, the “CASTLES, PALACES AND MUD-WALL VILLAGES OF RAJASTAN”  of Nov. 1 to 16th, 2008” .

RESERVATION FORM
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