Pushkar Camel Fair - Delhi

Itinerary

1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi IGI airport and meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to hotel for overnight. After a relax breakfast leave for hald day Delhi city tour covering Humayun tomb, Birla temple, Lotus temple, Qutab Minar and drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and President’s Residence and end the tour with a drive through Diplomatic Enclave. Overnight at hotel.

2: Delhi – Agra

Drive from Delhi to Agra (203 Kms / 4.5 hours). Visit Sikandra . On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the impressive Agra Fort, the local bazaar and of course, the most perfect architectural monument in the world – The Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world, this beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22,000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight at the hotel.

3: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Samode – Jaipur

Morning drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri ( 235 Kms / 5 hours ) the deserted, sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Continue the drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in to your hotel.

4: Jaipur

Morning visit Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Afternoon visit the Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh’s observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening visit Chokhi Dhani for Rajasthani Theme evening including VEGETARIAN SIT DOWN (ON THE FLOOR) DINNER. Overnight at hotel.

5: Jaipur – Pushkar

Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar ( 135 K.ms/ 3 hrs). Enroute visit Ajmer the famous muslim pilgrimage centre -thew Dargha sheriff tomb of od a Sifi saint which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. On arrival check in to hotel / swiss tent. Afternoon visit the fair. Overnight.

6: Pushkar

Pushkar – located about 11km away and separated from Ajmer by ‘Nag Pahar’ ( Snake Mountain ) is the abode of Lord Brahma, the Creator. The Lake at Pushkar, situated on the edge of the desert and surrounded by hills on three sides, is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself and has the same sanctity for Hindus as the Mansarover Lake in Tibet . Legend has it that this is the first place on Earth that was created by Lord Brahma. The town clings to the side of the Lake with its many temples and bathing ghats. For Hindus, no pilgrimage to complete without a visit to Pushkar. During the month of Kartik (October/November), devotees throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake. Full day spend and enjoy the Camel fair. Overnight.

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