PUSHKAR FAIR AND FESTIVAL TOUR
Pushkar is approx.12 kms from Ajmer (Rajasthan). The land of the kings, Rajasthan well known for its rich culture, history, splendid garrisons and palaces, folk and classical dances with multicolored attires, camel & elephant rides. The Pushkar fair attracts people not only from India but from other countries also.
Pushkar, being the only place in the Indian subcontinent to have the Brahma temple, the only temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Brahma God of creation, Pushkar will give you a glance into the vibrant mythology of the Hindu religion. Rajasthan Pushkar Festival is a time of amalgamation of the sadhu-saints and the normal mortals, who all come simultaneously from various places around the world to take bath in the holy lake of Pushkar and visit the enthralling beauty of many temples and Camel fair of Pushkar.
Rajasthan Pushkar Festival Tour highlights the magnificent blond land observers decorated camels, garlanded cattle, camel race and other adventures competitions, amazing events, and overloaded deserter ground with people, meditating saints and sadhus, holy bath, flamboyant stalls, exotic fair, rich desert. Pushkar Festival is also well known for its complicated affair, as vacationers and cattle traders from all over the world throng this desert land during this festival. And the best part of this Pushkar Festival is to see the dealers bargaining deals over their prized cattle, such as horses, camels etc. but on the concluding day holy men take a bath on the banks of the lake while chanting mantras it becomes lively for the tourists. Rajasthan Pushkar Festival Tour will also cover the Taj Mahal, located in Agra as it is made for love by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Lake city of India, Udaipur one of the enthralling cities of Rajasthan. From poetry in red sandstone and marble in Delhi and Agra one gets the opportunity to witness the pink city of Jaipur.
| Arrival: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi |
Langauge: English, Spanish, German, Italian, French |
Highlights
- Guided tour of Delhi including India Gate, Raj Ghat, Govt. Buildings
- Explore historical sites in Delhi like Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, Red Fort and Qutub Minar
- Visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and enjoy Tonga Ride
- Guided tour to Jaipur including Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
- Enjoy Elephant or Jeep ride up to the Amber Fort
- Visit the well-known Pushkar festival, Dance music and colorful shops spring up during this fair.
- Guided tour of Jodhpur including Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada
- Guided tour of Udaipur including City Palace, Sahelion ki Bari , enjoy Boat ride on Lake Pichola and Jag Niwas Island.
Tour Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Connecting flight from various airports to Frankfurt. At noon scheduled flight with Lufthansa to Delhi. Arrival in the midnight and subsequently transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 02 - Delhi
After breakfast visit Red Fort* – the 17th century imposing fortress, the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque), India's largest mosque where more than 20,000 people can kneel inprayer and Raj Ghat –Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial. In the afternoon visit New Delhi. You will drive past President's Palace and India Gate (42m high), built to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. Later visit Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Minar, the highest sands stone minaret in the world (73 meters).
* Red Fort is closed on Mondays
Day 03 - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra. On the way you get to see the authentic routine village life. Little before Agra we stop at Sikandra to see the mausoleum of great Mughal King Akbar (1556-1605). On arrival check in at the hotel. Later in the evening visit Taj Mahal (1631-1653), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. Alos enjoy Tonga ride.
Overnight at the hotel.
* Taj mahal remains closed on Friday.
Day 04 - Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast visit Agra Fort (Fort and Palace) situated on the West Bank of the river Jamuna. Later drive to Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05 - Jaipur
After breakfast, half-day excursion trip takes you to Amber Fort with Elephant ride. En route, make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal). In the afternoon visit the "Pink City" of Jaipur. You will visit City Palace, and Royal Observatory ( Janter Manter-1728-34).
Dinner in a nice local restaurant with dances will be organized for the guests.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06 - Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast drive to Pushkar.
The small and beautiful town of Pushkar is surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other. Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual.
Day 07 - Pushkar
Today visit the well-known Pushkar festival, which is marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are highlight of this event. Visit Dance music and colorful shops spring up during this fair.
Dinner & Overnight in the tents.
Day 08 - Pushkar - Udaipur
After breakfast drive to Udaipur. Udaipur is known as the Venice of the East. It has to its credit some beautiful temples and gardens. It lies in the Girwa Valley amidst the Aravali hills of South Rajasthan. The City is considered a Romantic city with its lakes, gardens, temples and –an Oasis in the Thar Desert.
Arrive Udaipur and transfer to the Hotel.
Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel
Day 09 - Udaipur
After breakfast enjoy the sightseeing of Udaipur.
Visit the City Palace built on the bank of the Pichola Lake, by Maharana Udai Singh in 1570. The Impressive complex of several palaces is a blend of Rajput and Mughal influences. Half of it is still occupied by the Royal family, and part converted into a museum.
Next visit Sahelion ki Bari an ornamental pleasure garden specially made for the ladies of the palace in the 18th century. It has beautiful fountains, trees and flowers. The welcome fountain from the gate leads to the rain fountain, which has a center fountain with beautiful black marble.
Later in the afternoon enjoy Private Boat ride on Lake Pichola. Lake Pichola derives its name from Pichola.
Dinner & Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 10 - Udaipur
After a leisurely breakfast check out at 1200 hrs and transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the Gurgaon Hotel for Day use room.
In time transfer to the airport to board the flight back home.
Day 11 - Delhi - Fly out
In time to the International Airport to board the flight to for onwards journey
