Rajasthan India Tour: 14 Days

with Katrina Ji & Imamddin, Rajasthani Caravan
February 10-23 2019
Have you ever dreamed of going to India? Well, this is your chance. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity. Our tours are planned but flexible so that we can take advantage of any special opportunities that may come up. They are also limited to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure that you get a unique, personal experience. This tour is suitable for anyone with an interest in Rajasthani Culture. Our tours usually appeal to dancers, musicians, artists and creative types. So you will be traveling with your new found tribe. This tour is as unique as the people who join us.
Save $250 if paid in full by June 1st
     Join Katrina Ji (Culture Shakti) & Imamddin, members of Rajasthani Caravan on a one of a kind journey through Rajasthan! We will dance with the Kalbelia Gypsies, learn music in one of the musicians villages, Desert Camel Safari, Lake Tour in Udaipur, shop for amazing Indian textiles, hang out and eat home made food with the locals and a whole lot more.  
Royal Rajasthan : 14 Days
February 10-23 2019
with Katrina Ji & Imamddin, Rajasthani Caravan

Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer

Arrive in Delhi (Sunday Feb 10, 2019)
Depart from Jaisalmer (Saturday Feb 23rd 2019)

See India from the perspective of a local and get the opportunity to hang out with some of the most world renown artists in India.

Who are we?
Katrina Ji (Culture Shakti) is a member of the International Dance Council CID - UNESCO based in Seattle, WA USA and Imamddin (Ustad Arba Music Group) is an international UNESCO musician based in Jaiselmer, Rajasthan INDIA. Together, they know all the best musicians and dancers in Rajasthan.

Our musician friends are Manganiar. Manganiars are Kings Court Musicians. Our dancer friends are Kalbelia Jogi (Snake Charmer Gypsies), Kamad (Tera Tali devotees of Ram Dev) and International Bollywood Celebrities.

What will we do?
We will visit Palaces, Forts, Temples and more. Plus a Desert Camel Safari where you will have the opportunity to race camels.

Not only will you be invited into peoples homes, you will be entertained by them in private intimate settings. You can either pretend to be a villager or a Maharaja/Maharani (King/Queen) as the artists entertain you!
Dance as much or as little as you desire. Dance Lessons are an additional fee paid to the artists directly.

In addition to our fabulous optional group classes, we can help arrange private lessons in music or dance.
Included in trip:
Meals
  • 13 Breakfasts
  • 1 lunch or dinner daily (drinks not included)
  • One large bottle of water daily
Transportation
  • 1 Flight within India
  • Tempo Traveler
  • Car
  • Organized Auto Rikshaw (Tuk Tuk)
  • 1 Airport Transfer to Hotel on day of arrival
Accommodation
  • 1 Night in super cool hipster hotel, Delhi
  • 6 Nights in quirky arty guest house, Jaisalmer
  • 1 Night Desert Tent, Thar Desert (not included in 2019 tour due to Desert Festival)
  • 3 Nights in cozy exotic guest house with rooftop view of Fort, Jodhpur
  • 3 Nights in regal hotel with rooftop view of lake, Udaipur
Delhi Hotel & Desert Tent are remote. Otherwise, all hotels are centralized and within walking distance to "all the things" (shopping & restaurants).

Music Lesson
  • 2 hours of music lessons included Khartal & Dholak
*Khartals (Castanets) & Dholaks (Drums) available to purchase.
*Private/semi private lessons available by request.

Sightseeing
  • Mandore Gardens
  • Clock Tower
  • Shopping at fixed rate markets (No commission)

Additional small fee will be collected on first day for:

Cultural Tours*
  • Mehrangarh Fort
  • Mandore Gardens
  • Cultural Show at Bagore Ki Haveli
  • City Palace Tour
  • Lake Pichola Boat Tour
  • Ranakpur Temple
*Entry fees not included
NOT INCLUDED / OPTIONAL (Additional fees)

Private Music Lessons*
  • Algoza (Double Flute)
  • Morchung (Jews Harp)
  • Poongi (Snake Charmers Flute)
  • Tabla (Drum)
  • Singing (Rajasthani Folk Songs)

Dance Lessons will be organized throughout the tour.
Options are not limited to
  • Kalbelia Gypsy Dance
  • Tera Tali
  • Ghorband
  • Chari Dance
  • Bollywood
  • Queen Harish Style
Shipping service provided for a fee.
  • Courier will come to your hotel room in Udaipur to weigh and package your items for safe and quick delivery back home. We have negotiated the lowest fee and have been working with this courier for over 10 years. (Since we are starting in Udaipur this year rather than ending, we will try to find courier in Jaisalmer for same service if possible)
"Optional" adventures & services are not included in price.
Tour Staff
Katrina Ji (Tour Leader)
Local Guides
Driver(s)

Group Size
Generally 10-12
CANCELLATION POLICY:

All sales final. No refunds.

Credit will be given if there is a cancellation. Please read our cancellation policy:

a) Deposit is non refundable
b) 42-60 days before tour start date – 30% or loss of deposit if higher
c) 28-41 days before tour start date – 60%
d) 14-27 days before tour start date – 90%
e) Less than 14 days before tour start date – 100%

TRAVEL AND CANCELLATION INSURANCE:
You must have travel insurance when you travel with us. You and your belongings are at all times solely at your own risk. You are wholly responsible for arranging your own insurance. You must ensure that you have personal travel insurance with protection for the full duration of the tour in respect of at least medical expenses, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment, with adequate and appropriate cover including medical emergency helicopter repatriation.

PASSPORT & VISA REQUIREMENTS:
DEADLINE DEC 1st: Copy of passport must be provided by December 1st to avoid a late fee.
You are responsible for arranging, and must have, a valid, acceptable passport and any visas required for your entire journey and tour. We advise at least 3-4 months prior to departure date to apply for Visa to enter India.
http://www.travisa.com/ (This will get you a 10 Year Visa and quicker entry)
They now offer an electronic visa that may be applied for 30 days in advance of travel here: https://www.evisaindia.org/

VACCINATIONS:
We do not endorse the use of vaccines. However, here are some source's so you can make an informed decision.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/routine

Please allow for some spontaneous changes especially in the order of events.  We may also provide extra opportunities at an extra charge as they come up or make substitutions in the program if a special event is taking place.

Airfare to India is not included. However, we can assist with providing discounted airfare.
Call Katrina Ji 206-322-9500 or email

RATES:

FULL PAYMENT DUE Dec 1
$500 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your space
$1600 total if paid in full by June 1st
$1850 after June 1st
Some travelers may want to bring their partner or their children. We definitely welcome this as all of our adventures are family friendly. Also, we are aware that some of our travelers are not dancers and would just like to spectate.

Single & Triple Occupancy Rooms are higher than rates listed.
Please inquire for pricing. Otherwise, you will be sharing room with one other person.

Single Room Supplement
$400
(Please email)

Children Under 4
No travel fees, only single supplement
Email to register

Children Ages 4-12
$790 before June 1st / $990 after
Save $250 if paid by June 1st
Airfare is not included in the tour.
Katrina Ji is a member of the International Dance Council, CID - UNESCO 
Culture Shakti Dance School is a member of the International Dance Council, CID - UNESCO 
Chat with us
1 (206) 322-9500 Studio
1 (206) 617-4976 Whatsapp / Text
email

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Satisfied Clients

"Our office would like to thank you for putting on an amazing performance for International Dinner. We had great feedback from the audience and everyone enjoyed the show. Your group’s performance was praised by those who came to talked to me. We have not had a Bollywood performance at the International Dinner in several years and your group is truly the best choice.... Thank you once again for coming to perform at our International Dinner and our office will definitely recommend your group to other offices around campus."
   -Dolly Chan
Programming Assistant | International Student Center | Seattle University
Took belly dancing and can't wait to go back.  Great Instructors that are patient and reassuring!   Loads of fun and free spirited energy!  A must try!  Can't wait to return for round two of Belly dancing!
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