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Pushkar Fair and Golden Triangle India
DURATION: 09 Nights / 10 Days
DESTINATIONS: Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra -
Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI-AJMER (TRAIN), AJMER-PUSHKAR (ROAD)
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board train for Ajmer
at 0615 hrs. Arrive Ajmer at 1245 and transfer to Pushkar. On arrival checkin
at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 03 : PUSHKAR
The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest in India and the only one of
its kind in the entire world. During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural
India flock to Pushkar, along with Camel and Cattle for several days of
live stock trading, horse dealing, pilgrimage and religious festival. Full
day, visit the Pushkar fair.
DAY 04 : PUSHKAR
This small town, becomes a cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed
devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus
and tourists reach here during Pushkar fair. According to Hindu chronology,
it takes place in the month of Karti
ka (October or November) beginning on
ashtmi 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues till full moon (Poornima).
The Camel and Cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival
period. During the later half, religious activities dominate the scenario.
Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water
is known to bestow salvation. Full day, visit the Pushkar fair.
DAY 05 : PUSHKAR-JAIPUR
Morning, visit the fair. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur,
checkin at prebooked hotel. On arrival in Jaipur, checkin at prebooked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, free for
individual activities. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.Visit the City Palace
which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel
ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory
built my Maharaja Jai
Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 07 : JAIPUR-FATEHPUR SIKRI-AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city
of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital
of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 : AGRA-DELHI
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson,
Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst
many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by
Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the
day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653. Afternoon, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked
hotel.
DAY 09 : DELHI
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the
largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built
by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk
and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th
century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive
past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The tour ends with a
visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple
DAY 10 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home/ onward destination.
