Pushkar Fair TourRajasthan with Pushkar fair Tour 13 Nights & 14 Days This tour covers India’s capital Delhi, Agra, the vibrant and colourful Rajasthani towns of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur, the heritage palace hotels of Samode and Narlai, and the famous Pushkar Cattle Fair.
The Pushkar Fair, or Pushkar ka Mela, is held annually some time in between the month of October-November, it is an annual five-day camel and livestock fair, held in the town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the world's largest camel fairs, and apart from buying and selling of livestock it has become an important tourist attraction. Please contact Hop Asia or your Travel Agent regarding package Inclusion, exclusion, package terms and conditions....... |
Cattle fair, Pushkar
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Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi. You will be met at the airport by our representative and taken to the hotel where you will be given a traditional Indian welcome – a garland, an "aarti" ceremony and a non-alcoholic welcome drink. Check into your rooms (check-in time 12 noon). Rest of the day will be at leisure.
Overnight: Delhi
Overnight: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
Humayun's Tomb
After breakfast explore India’s capital. Delhi with its Old and New parts - each with its specific charm and glory - makes a very interesting city for its sustenance to medieval and modern cultures at the same time and space. While Old Delhi, built by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in the 17th century, still retains its medieval character to a great extent and almost indubitably reminds one of the crowded old towns of the Middle East, New Delhi is like any other modern city with tall buildings and massive shopping complex. Today you will be taken to visit - Red Fort, Jama Masjid and will also enjoy rickshaw ride in the by-lanes of Chandini Chowk. Later in the afternoon you will be taken to explore New Delhi – including Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and drive past Lutyen's Delhi. Overnight: Delhi
Day 3: Delhi – Agra
Taj Mahal at Sun rise
After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel and driven to Agra (5 hours). Built in the early 16th century and the capital of mighty Mughals for a long time, Agra is famous for its beautiful monuments of the medieval times. The city was pampered by the Mughals for more than two centuries — an evidence of which is spread all over the city in form of various structures constructed during those days. However, with the fall of the mighty Mughals, Agra became a victim of rebels' assertion of power and the city suffered a series of plunders by the unruly rebellious forces. This afternoon you will be taken for a tour of Agra – visiting Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Overnight: Agra
Day 4: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Samode
Fatehpur Sikri
Early this morning you will be again taken to visit the Taj Mahal, which is a spectacular sight at sunrise. After breakfast, you will be driven to Jaipur (5 hour drive) – en route visiting the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri.
Overnight: Jaipur
Overnight: Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur
Hawa mahal (Palace of Winds)
Today you will be taken for a guided tour of the city. In the morning you will visit Amber Fort. The Amber fort is one of the more fascinating of Indian forts. It was the ancient capital of the erstwhile Jaipur state. Its construction began under Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and was subsequently added on to by successive rulers.
After visiting Amber Fort you will see Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds, which is one of the landmarks of the Jaipur city. Later in the afternoon you will visit the Palace and Jantar Mantar. Overnight: Jaipur
After visiting Amber Fort you will see Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds, which is one of the landmarks of the Jaipur city. Later in the afternoon you will visit the Palace and Jantar Mantar. Overnight: Jaipur
Day 6: Jaipur - Pushkar
Pushkar cattle Fair
This morning you will be driven to Pushkar (3 hours).
Pushkar, a sacred town for the Hindus, is famous for its annual cattle fair, the lake and the Brahma Temple, which is said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to this deity. This afternoon you may explore the Pushkar fair on your own.
Overnight: Pushkar
Overnight: Pushkar
Pushkar, a sacred town for the Hindus, is famous for its annual cattle fair, the lake and the Brahma Temple, which is said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to this deity. This afternoon you may explore the Pushkar fair on your own.
Overnight: Pushkar
Overnight: Pushkar
Day 7:: Pushkar
Rural Girl with Hand Tatoo
Today after breakfast, you spend the day at the colourful Pushkar fair.
The Pushkar Fair takes place for about a week in the months of October-November each year. Largely a cattle fair, mass trading of cattle, such as camels, horses, cows, goats, and sheep takes place during the fair. With over 25,000 camels traded, it is arguably the world's largest camel fair. To entertain the visitors, lots of fun games and cultural events are organised and stalls selling local handicrafts are set up.
Overnight: Pushkar
The Pushkar Fair takes place for about a week in the months of October-November each year. Largely a cattle fair, mass trading of cattle, such as camels, horses, cows, goats, and sheep takes place during the fair. With over 25,000 camels traded, it is arguably the world's largest camel fair. To entertain the visitors, lots of fun games and cultural events are organised and stalls selling local handicrafts are set up.
Overnight: Pushkar
Day 8: Pushkar – Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Today after breakfast, you will be driven to Jodhpur (4 hours drive).
Founded in 1459, Jodhpur was once the capital of the Marwar State and a major trade centre in the 16th century due to its location on the ancient silk route. Today, Jodhpur has grown to become the second largest city of Rajasthan without shedding its medieval character.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Founded in 1459, Jodhpur was once the capital of the Marwar State and a major trade centre in the 16th century due to its location on the ancient silk route. Today, Jodhpur has grown to become the second largest city of Rajasthan without shedding its medieval character.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Day 9: Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort
After breakfast you will be taken on a sightseeing tour of Jodhpur.
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort which is an impregnable fortress towering above a 10km wall with soaring archways leading into the center. Inside the walls are several palaces including the Jaswant Thada, so constructed from thin marble that sunlight filters into its rooms. In the afternoon visit a few important market areas for shopping. Jodhpur shopping is famous for elaborately engraved furniture, ethnic clothes in striking colors and attractive handicrafts and antiquities.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Visit the Mehrangarh Fort which is an impregnable fortress towering above a 10km wall with soaring archways leading into the center. Inside the walls are several palaces including the Jaswant Thada, so constructed from thin marble that sunlight filters into its rooms. In the afternoon visit a few important market areas for shopping. Jodhpur shopping is famous for elaborately engraved furniture, ethnic clothes in striking colors and attractive handicrafts and antiquities.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Day 10: Jodhpur - Narlai
Mehrangarh Fort
Today after breakfast you will be driven to Narlai (2 ½ hour drive).
Situated midway between Jodhpur and Udaipur, Rawla Narlai is an enchanting 17th century mansion. Formerly used as a hunting lodge, it is located in the heart of a typical Rajasthan village that is bustling with activity and bursting with colour. The mansion offers a splendid view of a gigantic 350 feet high single rock of granite dotted with caves and temples, crowned by a statue of a white elephant, which stands proud guardian to the open desert on one side and the crumbling Aravali hills on the other.
Overnight: Rawla Narlai
Situated midway between Jodhpur and Udaipur, Rawla Narlai is an enchanting 17th century mansion. Formerly used as a hunting lodge, it is located in the heart of a typical Rajasthan village that is bustling with activity and bursting with colour. The mansion offers a splendid view of a gigantic 350 feet high single rock of granite dotted with caves and temples, crowned by a statue of a white elephant, which stands proud guardian to the open desert on one side and the crumbling Aravali hills on the other.
Overnight: Rawla Narlai
Day 11: Narlai– Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur
Today after breakfast you will be driven to Udaipur (2 ½ hour drive). En route you will visit the majestic fort of Kumbhalgarh.
Located north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges, the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered. It also served the rulers of Mewar as a refuge in times of strife. The fort is self-contained and has within its amalgam almost everything to withstand a long siege. The fort fell only once that too to the combined armies of Mughal and of Amber for scarcity of drinking water. The fort's thick wall stretches some 36 kms and is wide enough to take eight horses abreast. The fort's large compound has very interesting ruins and the walk around it can be very rewarding. Kumbhalgarh is an ideal stop-over while traveling from Udaipur to Jodhpur. You will arrive in Udaipur in the evening and will be at leisure for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Udaipur
Located north of Udaipur in the wilderness, Kumbhalgarh is the second most important citadel after Chittorgarh in the Mewar region. Cradled in the Aravali Ranges, the fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha. Because of its inaccessibility and hostile topography the fort had remained un-conquered. It also served the rulers of Mewar as a refuge in times of strife. The fort is self-contained and has within its amalgam almost everything to withstand a long siege. The fort fell only once that too to the combined armies of Mughal and of Amber for scarcity of drinking water. The fort's thick wall stretches some 36 kms and is wide enough to take eight horses abreast. The fort's large compound has very interesting ruins and the walk around it can be very rewarding. Kumbhalgarh is an ideal stop-over while traveling from Udaipur to Jodhpur. You will arrive in Udaipur in the evening and will be at leisure for the rest of the day.
Overnight: Udaipur
Day 12: Udaipur
City Palace Udaipur
The day begins with a visit to the City Palace, which is largest in Rajsathan. You will also see lovely medieval Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari or the "Gardens of the Maids of Honour". The day will end with a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola. From the lake you will get unmatched views of the gardens surrounding the fascinating Lake Palace Hotel.
Overnight: Udaipur
Overnight: Udaipur
Day 13: Udaipur
White Palace Udaipur
Full day at leisure to explore this beautiful town and its vibrant markets on your own.
Overnight: Udaipur
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Udaipur
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Udaipur – Delhi – Onward Destination
Today you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport to board your flight to Delhi. On arrival you will be received and taken to your hotel where day room has been booked at a hotel near the airport.
Later tonight you will be collected and taken to the airport to board your flight back home
Day-use Room in Delh
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Later tonight you will be collected and taken to the airport to board your flight back home
Day-use Room in Delh
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