Overview
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 bathe, 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 bathe on the
banks of the lake while chanting mantras it becomes lively for the tourists.
Rajasthan Pushkar Festival Tour will also cover the Tajmahal, located
in Agra as it is made for love by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his
beloved wife Mumtaj 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.
Pushkar Festival Date
18 - 21 November 2010
Package
Inclusions:
. Single room. Double room on sharing basis
. Daily breakfast
. All transfer and sight seeing by air-conditioned transport
. Services of local English speaking guides for the sightseeing
. Elephant / Jeep Ride at Amer Fort, Jaipur
. Tonga ride in Agra
. 01 dinner with dances in nice local restaurant on complimentary basis in
Jaipur
. Camel ride in Jaisalmer
. Public boat-ride in Udaipur
. 2.575% Service tax
Package
Exclusions:
. Any airport taxes
. Any airfares
. Any new tax imposed by the Government
. Any expenditure of personal nature such as tips, drinks, telephone charges,
laundry etc.
. Entrances to the monuments
IMP
- Elephant ride in Jaipur is subject to
availability of Elephants
- Check in and Check out time is 1200 Hrs.
- Day room use will be provided maximum till 1900 Hrs.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Flight to Delhi. On arrival in India you will be greeted and escorted by Indo
Asia Tour's Executive to your hotel.
Check in time 1200 hrs noontime.
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 in prayer 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 (By Surface 205 kms /5 hrs)
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 (By Surface 232 Kms / 5 hrs)
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 (By Surface 140 Kms / 3 hrs)
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 (By Surface 290 Kms / 6 hrs)
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 (9W 708 Dep time – 1530 Hrs / Arr time – 1640 Hrs)
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
End of Services
TOUR LODGING INFO:
10 Nights Hotels
| Places |
Nights |
04
Star Hotels & A* in Leh/Ladakh |
|
Delhi |
02 Nights |
Crowne Plaza / Similar |
|
Agra |
02 Nights |
Clarks Shiraz |
|
Jaipur |
02 Nights |
Clarks Amer |
|
Pushkar |
02 Nights |
Swiss Tents |
|
Udaipur |
02 Nights |
Fatehgarh |
|
Delhi |
01 Night |
Crowne Plaza Today - Day use * |
Tour Prices
| Category |
Currency |
04
star & A* |
| Per Person on twin sharing basis |
USD |
On Request |
PRICE INFO AND VALIDITY:
* The above quote is valid for the mentioned paying persons only
* The above rates are based on presently prevailing taxes and entrances to the
monuments. If there is any change, prices will also change
accordingly.
* Given rates are based on present rate of exchange and incase of fluctuation
they may change.
* In case of waitlisted booking we have to hold the
alternate, for which we will advise the supplement OR reduction accordingly.
