Pushkar Fair Group Tour

Arrive at New Delhi, to be received by our representative. You will be transferred to your hotel. The sightseeing tour will commence soon after getting relaxed. The bustle of the streets and Mughal architecture of the old town contrast with the formal splendor of New Delhi. Visit the highlights of the capital city: the Gandhi Smriti and museum, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, India Gate, Chandani Chowk neighborhood and the Sikh temple. Later in the evening, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Having breakfast in Mandawa hotel, depart to Mandawa, once inhabited by wealthy merchants who built their massive havelis, adorned with colors and mural. Visit the entire village consisting of havelis, still inhabited today. Overnight stay is scheduled in Mandawa.

Having breakfast in Mandawa hotel, depart for Bikaner, known as India’s citadel. Bikaner is a former princely city located on the old caravan route. Visit the Junagarh Fort, labyrinth of corridors and Shri Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple), magnificent marble temple dedicated to the worship of rats. Overnight stay is scheduled in Bikaner hotel.

After enjoying breakfast in Bikaner hotel, drive to Pushkar, the holy city on the banks of Lake Pushkar. Visit Jagatpita Brahma Mandir situated at the lake, the temples of Savitri and Pap Mochani. Every year in autumn, the Pushkar festival takes place in this small holy city. This is one of the biggest gatherings and one of the largest cattle fairs in northern India. It will be a unique experience! Overnight stay has been scheduled in tented camp.

The fifth day of the tour reserved for Pushkar Fair with your guide. There are around 200,000 people and 50,000 camels who settle near the small town. Many traditional activities are organized: camel races, horses and cattle competition. The fair also has religious aspect: numerous pilgrims gather here these days to worship Lord Brahma, the creator god among the Hindu Trinity. To purify themselves, Hindu pilgrims take dip into the Pushkar Lake and perform religious rituals at the gahts. Overnight stay is scheduled in the camp.

After breakfast, depart to the pink city of Jaipur. In 1876 AD, in anticipation of the advent of the Prince Albert, the city of Jaipur was painted in pink, the traditional color of welcome. Since then, it has been nicknamed the Pink City. On arrival, you will be transferred to Jaipur hotel. Late afternoon, explore Baapu bazaar and local markets. Overnight stay is scheduled in Jaipur hotel.

The sightseeing tour will commence right after breakfast. Proceed to visit the elephant village where you watch how elephants are decorated. Then, excursion to Amber Fort, fortress perched on a hill, is planned. Climb to the Fort on elephant back or in a jeep. In the afternoon, visit City Palace, Hawa Mahal & Jantar Mantar. In the evening, attend the ceremony Aarti at the Birla temple. Overnight stay will be in Jaipur hotel.

Have breakfast and depart for Jaipur. En route, discover the Baori in Abhaneri, carved deep basin for storing water and religious functions. Continue to Agra. About 40 kms prior to Agra, halt at Fatehpur Sikri to see a Mughal era desolated town with gargantuan red sandstone buildings in a vast complex. Thereafter, proceed for Agra. On arrival, you will be transferred to Agra hotel for overnight stay.

With the first rays of the sun, visit the Taj Mahal, monument emblematic of India. Thereafter, visit the great Red Fort of Agra which reflects the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. Monument is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then drive to Delhi International Airport. End of the trip.