Royal Rajasthan Tour: 14 Days

with Katrina Ji & Imamddin, Rajasthani Gypsy 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 11-24 2018
with Katrina Ji & Imamddin, Rajasthani Caravan

(Jodhpur, Jaiselmer, Udaipur) + Mumbai

Arrive in Mumbai (Sunday Feb 11, 2018)
Depart from Udaipur (Saturday Feb 24th, 2018)

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 an international dancer 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 Manganeer. Manganeers 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
  • 3 Nights in quirky arty guest house, Jaisalmer
  • 1 Night Desert Tent, Thar Desert
  • 4 Nights in cozy exotic guest house with rooftop view of Fort, Jodhpur
  • 4 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
  • Water / Meals / Transport
*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)

Optional Excursions*
  • Bombay Film City Tour
  • Elephanta Caves Tour
  • Bollywood Dresswala in Bombay
  • Vintage Auto Museum
  • Cooking Classes in Udaipur
  • Dance Lessons**

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.
"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 Occupany 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

Bombay Bollywood Tour

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Film City Tour with Nafe Khan
Bollywood Actor
Get a personal tour of Film City, where the best Bollywood Films in India are made!
Starred in Aahinsa. Mumbai Shooters and many more Bollywood Films!
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Bollywood Dresswalla
Go straight to the source! Our tailor makes costumes for the Bollywood Films in India! It's actually a Bollywood Costume rental shop. However, our tailor will let us purchase costumes too.
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Historical Sites


Enjoy a day trip to see some beautiful statues and more.
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Dance with Dhawal Doshi
Many of his clients are Bollywood stars and he also works closely with the legendary Saroj Khan!
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Folk Costume Dresswalla

The tailor with the best folk costumes available in Mumbai. Plus lots of props too. Including Bhangra and Indian Classical Dance Costumes.
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Dance with Sandip Soparrkar
Bollywood Film Dance Choreographer
TV Host for various India Dance Shows
Appeared in Bollywood Films / Music Videos
Choreographed Brittney Spears "Womanizer" Video etc
Please contact for custom tours based on your own dates as well. email

Choose between 14 days in Rajasthan or 8 day in Mumbai (Bombay)....Or do the whole thing in 21 days!

  • Bollywood Dance Lessons
  • Rajasthani Folk Dance Lessons
  • Historical Sightseeing
  • Bollywood Cinema
  • Bollywood Costumes
  • Bollywood Film City Tour
  • Camel Safari
  • Music & Dance Performances
  • Cultural Sight Seeing

We are connected with the best Bollywood Dance Instructors in India!

Please contact Katrina Ji for more information 206-322-9500 or email

We are working in partnership with Excelsior Travel to bring you the best price airfare to India! Accepting flight reservations now!
Call our travel agent Rosa Maria to book your travel now! (206) 325-4790 or email

Airfare is not included in the tour.

For discounted rates to India and beyond, mention discount code: Katrina