Duration - 7 Nights / 6 Days
Places to See - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Delhi
Day 01 : Abroad - Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, the guests will be met by our representative and transferred
to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power,
Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive
past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'rickshaw ride' for a unique
experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni 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
by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and 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 Humayuns 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.
Day
03 : Delhi - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (260 kms). 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 Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day
04 : 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 honoured fashion.
The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build
and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle
of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon drive to Pushkar (150 kms). Upon arrival
in Pushkar - check into the Deluxe Tents.
Deluxe tents which captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's
Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many
of the skills and crafts of Marwar.
The camp consists of tents, each with verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There
is a large dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open
reception tent with seating areas.
Pushkar ? is famous for its colourful annual fair during kartik poornima (full
moon) in the November each year.
At this time, this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy
Pushkar take 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.
Overnight at Camp.
Day
05 & 6: Pushkar
Full day at the fair. Built as 'an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter',
the fair 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.
Overnight at Camp
Day 07 : Pushkar - Delhi - Onward journey
Morning drive to Delhi (320 km). Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to International
airport for flight to back home.
Depart Delhi
Pushkar Fair Special Tour Reservation Form
