Duration: 14
Days/13 Nights
Destinations Covered: New
Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
Pushkar
Fair: The tranquil Pushkar is transformed into spectacular fair ground for
12 days in the month of Kartik. Trading of cattle, camel races and dazzling
displays of bangles, brassware, cloths, camel saddles and halters are the major
attractions of this colourful event. Devotees come in their thousands to take
a ritual dip in the lake on the day of Kartik Purnima and to worship at the
one and only one Brahma temple in the world.
Fairs dates this year: The Pushkar Fair is divided into two parts - Cattle
Fair & Religious Fair. The total Fair duration is 9 nights 10 days. This
year, the Cattle Fair would start from Kartik Asthmi, Thursday (18 Nov) till
the Kartik Ekadashi, Monday (22 Nov). The second part, which is Religious Fair
when the people take holy bathe in the lake, would be from Ekadashi (22 Nov)
till the full moon of Kartik Purnima, Friday (26 Nov). As such, the Fair dates
are from 18- 26 November'2004 of which the first four days would be for animal
trading and second half, i.e. five days for the Religious Fair.
Significance and Attractions: Pushkar is sacred to Hindus. The lake at
Pushkar is believed to have been created by lord Brahma himself and has the
same sanctity as Manasarover in Tibet. The lake is situated on the edge of the
desert and surrounded by hills from Ajmer by “Nag Parvat” . No pilgrimage
is complete with out a visit to Pushkar. There are 400 temples and the lake
is circled by 52 Ghats built over the years by several kings and nobles.
Day 01:New Delhi:
Arrival at the International airport. You will be received by our representative
and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening to enjoy the
sound & light show at the Red fort.
Day 02: New Delhi:
Move
out for sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes visit to Chandni
Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Kutub Minar, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's
House. Evening to shop around the illuminated streets of Connaught Place.
Day 03: Agra:
In the morning you will be transferred to the railway station to board the
train Shatabdi express for Agra. On arrival check-in your hotel and move out
to see the Agra fort and the magnificent Taj Mahal during sunset. Book now/Tour
Enquiry
Day 04: Jaipur:
After breakfast drive straight to Jaipur-the Pink city of India. On arrival
check-in your hotel. Evening to enjoy at Chowki Dhanii, it will give you an
opportunity to taste the spicy Rajasthani food.
Day 05: Jaipur:
In the morning move out for the full day sight seeing and visit the Huge Amber
Fort on the elephant's back, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar (an observatory
made by astronomer king Jai Singh).
Day 06: Pushkar:
Drive straight to Pushkar after the leisurely morning. Reach Pushkar in the
noon and check-in the hotel/ Tented accommodation. Move out to see the people,
camels,trading of cattle,camel races and dazzling displays of bangles, brassware,
cloths, camel saddles and halters at Pushkar fair.
Day 07: Pushkar:
Morning
visit to the one and only one Brahma temple in the world and the sacred Pushkar
Lake. Rest of the day at your discretion to enjoy the colourful fair at Pushkar.
Day 08:Udaipur:
Morning arrival at Udaipur -(Known as Venice of the east & city of Lakes),
you will be received and transferred to your hotel. Experience a wonderful Boat
ride over the lake Pichhola in the evening.
Day 09:Udaipur:
Move out for sight seeing of this beautiful city and visit the Magnificent
City Palace which is an architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill.
Also visit Saheliyon -ki-bari (the garden of maids of honour with numerous
fountains which shows the unique life style of the royal ladies who once strolled
here). Evening free to walk down the busy streets of this wonderful city.
Day 10:Jodhpur:
Drive straight to Jodhpur-the blue city. En-route visit Ranakpur (80 Km from
Udaipur) to see the 500 years old uniquely carved Jain temples which are made
of Marble and are situated in a quite and picturesque valley which runs into
western slopes of Aravellis hills. On arrival at Jodhpur check-in your hotel.
Optional Dinner at the Glorious Ummaid Bhawan Palace.
Day 11:Jaisalmer:
After
the sight seeing of Jodhpur which includes the massive Mehrangarh fort (This
massive Mehrangarh fort came first and around it grew the city of Jodhpur protected
by a high stone wall with seven gates and countless bastions) proceed for Jaisalmer-
the city that rises from the heart of the Thar desert like a golden mirage.
On arrival proceed for the 'Sam Sand Dunes" the perfect place to enjoy
& experience a desert life. Enjoy the sun set on the back of Camel &
experience the night campaigning in the desert.
Day 12:Jaisalmer:
Morning drive to Jaisalmer city and check-in the hotel. Proceed for the sight
seeing which includes the golden-hued Jaisalmer fort , Nathmaji ki Haveli, Patwon
ki Haveli, Salim singh ki Haveli. Evening free to walk down the street of this
fairly tail city.
Day 13: Jaisalmer:
Morning drive to Jodhpur through desert landscape with brief halts at Kheechan
(haven for migratory Demoiselle Cranes) and Osian village (ancient trading
town famous for its superbly carved temples) and on arrival you will be transferred
to the airport to board the flight for Delhi. Reach Delhi and you will be
transferred to the hotel.
Day14: Departure:
Morning at leisure. At an appropriate time you will be transferred to the
international airport for your onward journey. The Tour Ends.
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