Delhi - Jaipur - Pushkar Tour

Package Overview

Pushkar is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in the November each year. This peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar lake is thrown into colourful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Jaipur - “The Pink City” is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses.

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Delhi

  Upon arrival in Delhi, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
• Day 2 : Delhi

  Morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - former centre of Mughal Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 A.D., and board the \\\'rickshaw ride\\\' for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chowk” or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 A.D. by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, The Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
  
  Afternoon visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun\\\'s tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Qutab Minar, India Gate
• Day 3 : Delhi-Jaipur

  Morning drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel.
  
  Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - “The Pink City”is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal “Palace of the Winds”, and the open-air Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory) to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

  • Hotspots Hawa Mahal, City Palace
• Day 4 : Jaipur-Pushkar

  Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honored fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, now although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Rajput ruling families.
  
  Afternoon drive to Pushkar (150 kms). Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into O/N Hotel.
  
  Pushkar is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in November each year. This peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar Lake is thrown into colourful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Upto 200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous festooned camels and colourful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing and colourful festivities, on the night of the full moon (Kartik Purnima), everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake and performs religious rituals in its waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk music.

  • Hotspots Amber Fort
• Day 5 : Pushkar

  Full day at Pushkar. Built as \\\'an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter\\\', Pushkar provides some wonderful photographic opportunities and is a rare change to see Rajasthani women decked out in all their traditional jewellery, dress and finery. It is worth getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the dawn desert light. Temple music wafts through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close.
• Day 6 : Pushkar

  Full day at Pushkar. Built as \'an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter\', Pushkar provides some wonderful photographic opportunities and is a rare change to see Rajasthani women decked out in all their traditional jewellery, dress and finery. It is worth getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the dawn desert light. Temple music wafts through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close.
• Day 7 : Pushkar-Delhi

  Morning drive to Delhi. Arrival in Delhi, tour ends.

Inclusions

• Hotel

Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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• 66, Star Appartments, Sector - 9, New Delhi - 110085, Rohini, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110085
• 08069247161 (Ext : 592)
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