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CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

ABOUT JAUNTY ROADS .......................................................................................................................................................... 3

AN INTRODUCTION TO MARWAR .......................................................................................................................................... 4

DESIGN A CUSTOM TRIP ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

SCHEDULED FIXED DEPARTURE .............................................................................................................................................. 5

Itinerary………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

Inclusions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...8

Exclusions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8

DISCLAIMERS………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9



ABOUT JAUNTY ROADS

We believe Travel goes beyond checking the boxes. Where you go, with whom, how, where you stay, the people you meet

and interact with, the things you choose to see and do and the quality and quantity of time you spend all contribute to

making a trip an experience to remember and cherish.

Jaunty Roads attempts to enable people get more out of their leisure travel. Our specific areas of focus are Road Trips,

Adventure and Outdoors and Special Interest Travel. Our services are as follows:

1. Travel Planning and consulting to equip travellers with relevant and accurate information so they can travel on their own

and be flexible.

2. Customized Trips for small groups of people for a memorable vacation with family, friends and/or common interest groups

executed through trusted partners

3. Pre - Planned Trips in small groups to extend some unique travel experiences we've had during our own travels to the

wider community. These trips are led by Jaunty Roads’ Travel Specialists.

The team behind Jaunty Roads is composed of MBA’s from premier institutes in India who have many years of corporate

experience behind them. What’s more significant though is that we have spent a lot of our time outside work exploring the

length and breadth of India - driving, hiking and exposing ourselves to a lot of different places, activities, cuisines, cultures

and many diverse experiences, some of them life altering.

We realise Travel has the power to help us discover our own true selves, if only we are willing to let it. BACK



AN INTRODUCTION TO MARWAR

‘Marwar’, literally the land of death is the name given to large swathes of the Thar Desert, west of the Aravali Mountains. In

this arid land of extreme climate, annual rainfall can be as little as 10cms, maximum temperatures in summer touch 50

Degree Celsius and the minimum plummets to freezing point in winter.

The Gurjara Pratiharas established a kingdom at Mandore, about 9 kms from Jodhpur in the 6th century AD. By the end of

the 12th century, Mohammed Ghori, the Afghan conqueror, had defeated Prithviraj Chauhan – the last Hindu ruler of Delhi.

He proceeded to capture the Rajput kingdom of Kannauj (in present day Uttar Pradesh), bringing large parts of Northern

India under Muslim rule for the first time. The Rajputs of the region are understood to have fled west, establishing a Rathore

kingdom around present day Jodhpur in the 13th Century. The Kingdom became part of the Mughal Empire in the mid-16th

century when Akbar’s army defeated Rao Malladeva of Jodhpur.

This arid, sparsely populated region is home to many interesting communities, including the Bishnoi tribe that worships

animals. This has ensured the survival of endemic wildlife, including the Chinkara(Indian Black buck), the desert fox and the

Nilgai(an Indian Gazelle). The few oases and man-made lakes are also home to a number of migratory birds in winter with

local communities, like those in Kheechan helping their migrant visitors with grain. Locally available sandstone that varies in

colour from brick red around Bikaner to golden yellow at Jaisalmer provides excellent construction material, lends itself well

to carving, and obviates the need for paint and plaster. Little wonder then that this otherwise barren land houses some

architectural marvels and buildings within a town while architecturally distinct, appear rather uniform.

The region gave the World Marwari horses – India’s finest, Maharana Pratap’s famous steed, Chetak was one specimen. Long

pants called Jodhpurs are still used across the world by horse riders. The Marwari people were amongst India’s first and

finest business communities and their capital, acumen and risk appetite continue to drive the Indian economy today. BACK



DESIGN A CUSTOM TRIP

Based on your interests, time available, budget, preferred travel dates, traveller composition and preferences, Jaunty Roads

can craft a personalised trip for you that can include any of the following:

1. A travel Plan including an itinerary, recommendations on accommodation, food, sights, unique experiences and tips.

2. Private car and driver for transport

3. Accommodation in handpicked resorts and hotels including boutique heritage properties, home stays and special

places

4. Reliable guides for monument visits in the towns selected

5. Private guided heritage walking tours of colourful old towns, markets, havelis and temples led by experts

6. An all taken care of Private Tour, led by a Jaunty Roads Travel specialist

SCHEDULED FIXED DEPARTURE

Based on our own travel in the region, we’ve also hand crafted a special, ‘all taken care of’ 8D/7N tour of Marwar, starting

and ending in Jaipur. The tour is scheduled from 25th December, 2012 to 1st January, 2013. The tour will be conducted in a

small group, with a strict limit on the maximum number of participants. It’s open to everyone on a first cum first served basis.

The itinerary and other details are contained further in this document.

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Itinerary

DAY 1- Arrive in Jaipur early morning. Spend the day soaking in the pink city, a guided private heritage walk through the old

walled city to get a rare glimpse into a bygone era and meet locals whose families have lived in the city for generations. Enjoy

authentic local cuisine and sample some signature street food of the pink city.

DAY 2 -Head to the forgotten medieval town of Nagaur in the heart of Rajasthan. Spend quality time at Ahhichatragarh, an

off- the- map desert citadel, replete with tales of the valour of Amar Singh Rathore, its most famous son and ruler, who took

on the mighty Mughal emperor, in a fit of rage. The fort is also remarkable for its unique rain water harvesting system. Most

recently though it hosted the wedding of modern day royalty – Liz Hurley and Arun Nayar!

DAY 3-Sights, sounds and smells of Jodhpur: take in the Majestic Mehrangarh, and the opulent Umaid Bhavan Palace. Round

off the day with a private guided heritage walking tour of its medieval markets. Shop for curios, gifts and mementos

produced by the master craftsmen of the Blue city.

DAY4-Move deeper into the Thar, to the frontier town of Jaisalmer. Drive out for an evening on the dunes deep inside the

Great Indian Desert, and enjoy your first ride on the ship of the desert in its preferred terrain.



DAY 5-Experience the golden city of Jaisalmer – the living fort, the spectacular havelis(mansions) of its rich & famous. Walk

through the bazaars and savour some authentic food. Set off for Bikaner, late in the afternoon.

DAY 6 - The best preserved and rarely visited Junagarh, the interesting palace museum, the havelis of the walled city and the

authentic snacks and savouries – Bikaner’s claim to worldwide fame, make for an interesting day. For the willing there’s the

option of a night in a desert camp, away from the crowds and noise of the city.

DAY 7-Head out towards Jaipur pausing in the Shekhavati area, from where some of India’s biggest business men &

industrialists hail. Its India’s open air art gallery with beautiful frescoes on the walls in natural colours that depict scenes from

the Hindu epics as well as contemporary life in the British Indian port cities, where the former residents made their fortunes.

DAY 8 - An expedition to the hilltop forts on the outskirts of Jaipur. Amer – the capital of the Kachwahas before Jaipur came

up, Jaigarh - home to the World’s largest cannon on wheels and Nahargarh – the Tiger fort that watches over Jaipur.

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Inclusions

1. Comfortable Air-conditioned Cab/SUV/Van for transport

2. Accommodation on twin sharing basis at handpicked hotels/resorts/serviced apartments

3. All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) starting with Breakfast on day 1 and ending with Lunch on day 8

4. Monument entry fee, toll, parking charges

5. Camel Safari near Jaisalmer

6. An experienced travel specialist from Jaunty Roads will lead the tour and be with the group throughout

Exclusions

1. Air/Rail/other transport to and from Jaipur

2. Camera/Video camera fee where applicable

3. Drinks and snacks, other than those served as part of scheduled meals

4. Any extension, repeat or up gradation of meals, activities, or accommodation

5. Personal expenses including shopping and miscellaneous

6. Desert camp stay in Bikaner, if chosen

7. Any other expenses not listed under ‘inclusions’

Pls. note the INCLUSIONS and EXCLUSIONS highlighted above are for the Scheduled Fixed Departure from

December 25, 2012 – January 1, 2013 only.

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DISCLAIMERS

1. Jaunty Roads (the Organisers) reserve the right to change any part of the plan without prior notice.

2. While all possible care shall be taken, Jaunty Roads shall not be responsible for any delays, injuries, damages, or losses

caused to any traveller in connection with any event including (but not limited to) terrorist activities, social or labour

unrest, mechanical or construction failures or difficulties, diseases, local laws, climatic conditions, criminal acts or

abnormal conditions or developments, or any other actions, omissions, or conditions outside organisers’ control.

3. Travellers own complete responsibility for their own health, well - being and medical fitness and that of any

minors/dependents travelling with them. In case of any prevailing health/ medical condition, special cases or situations

(including special diet, exercise, mobility or other needs) pls. consult a doctor and discuss with the organisers before

booking.

4. Jaunty Roads reserves the right to accept and reject reservations at its discretion.

5. No refunds are applicable in case of force majeure events or cancellations of trip bookings after the last date.

6. Travellers may have the option of skipping certain scheduled activities at their discretion; however no reimbursement

of expenses shall be made for such activities. Any activities undertaken in lieu of, or in addition to such scheduled

activities shall be paid for directly by the traveller(s) concerned based on actuals.

7. Bookings shall only be confirmed on receipt of the full amount in advance. The organisers reserve the right to cancel

the trip if conditions turn non conducive.

8. Refunds on cancellation will be subject to amounts actually refunded by associated hotel, transport and other vendors.

Jaunty Roads reserves the right to retain an additional amount to recover any losses incurred due to cancellation.

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