Pushkar is a bewitching but touristy a little town, like a beautiful mirage on the edge of the desert. It is covered with bathing 
ghats, temple, onion domes and chalk colored buildings clustering around its holy lake which is said to have appeared when God Brahma dropped a lotus flower. It's an important pilgrimage center where you will see plenty of Sadhus- the holy men. Pushkar is perhaps best known for its camel fair. This massive congregation of camels, cattle, livestock traders, pilgrims, tourists and filmmakers is most incredible. Pushkar is only 11 Kms from Ajmer - the holy city for Muslims. Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the biggest livestock fairs in India, the Pushkar fair features thousands of people, camels and horses. Buyers and sellers from all over northwest India come to negotiate deals over their prized animals.
fair. This massive congregation.
Program:
Day 01: Arrival Delhi: On arrival our representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. The remaining day is free for visiting important places with our office guide.
Day 02: Agra: Drive to Agra by Sikandra, the impressive 04 storied mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. After checking into hotel, we move out for the afternoon sight seeing of places like Agra fort, local bazaar and majestic Taj Mahal. (Delhi to Agra: 203 Kms. )
Day 03: Jaipur with Fatehpur Sikri: Drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted 16th century red sandstone capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Drive further to Jaipur - the Pink City of India. Evening visit to market. (Jaipur to Agra: 232 Kms)
Day 04: Jaipur- full day excursion: Morning excursion to Amber Fort and ascend the palace fortress on elephant back. The afternoon tour covers Jantar-Mantar observatory, the City Palace and Palace of Winds- the Hava Mahal.
Day 05: Nawalgarh: Drive to Nawalgarh in the morning and check into the hotel. Afternoon excursion and back to hotel. (Jaipur to Nawalgarh: 150 Kms)
Day 06: Bikaner: Drive to Bikaner- a desert city on the ancient caravan route. The 1587 built Junagarh fort is one of the accomplished Rajput monuments and consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples. During afternoon tour we visit fort and the camel-breeding farm. (Nawalgarh toBikaner: 174 Kms )
Day 07: Jaisalmer: Drive to Jaisalmer-the heart of Great Indian deserts. The city is a mass of intricately carved buildings, facades and elaborate balconies with its fort and palaces constructed of yellow stone. (Bikaner to Jaisalmer: 333 Kms)
Day 08: Jaisalmer- full day visit to Sand Dunes of Khuri: Khuri is about 54 Kms from Jaisalmer at the corner of this desert area, close to Pakistan borders. This is a small village with few houses and surroundings are decorated with golden sand dunes for miles distance. Evening back to hotel at Jaisalmer. If time allows, we can have an optional visit to Sam Sand Dunes too.
Day 09: Jodhpur: Morning drive to Jodhpur- the city that until today has preserved it medieval character. It was the erstwhile capital of Marwar state. Evening free to explore local market and cloth shops. (Jaisalmer to Jodhpur: 285 Kms)
Day 10: Jodhpur- full day excursion: Jodhpur is perched on the edge of the Thar Desert and dominated by its massive fort. Morning visit the Jaswant Thada- the white marble memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and the Mehrangarh Fort. Afternoon is free to relax
Day 11: Pushkar: Drive to Pushkar through Ajmer which is an important Islamic pilgrimage centre. Afternoon you reach Pushkar and explore this wonderful place in the evening for few hours with enough time in the camel fair. (Jodhpur to Pushkar: 212 Kms) Overnight in Camp.
Day 12: Pushkar- visits of Camel Fair. Overnight at camp.
Day 13: Bundi: Morning proceed to Bundi. You visit the Taragarh fort this day, which is still full with its battlements and bastions. It contains within beautiful wall paintings, sculptures and Royal cenotaphs. Overnight at hotel in Bundi. (Pushkar to Bundi: 173 Kms)
Day 14: Chittorgarh: Morning visit fort of Kota which is the hallmark of Rajput power. You visit the Durbar hall, which has
fine mirror work, ebony and ivory inlaid doors along with Rajput miniatures, royal cenotaphs and delicate frescos adorn the walls, proceed to Chittorgarh- the centre of Rajput resistance against Mughal rule. This is the place of Maharana Pratap Singh- the most powerful King of Rajasthan. (Bundi to Kota: 36 Kms, Kota to Chittorgarh: 158 Kms)
Day 15: Udaipur: Drive to Udaipur- the 09 story tower of victory adorned with sculptures of Hindu divinities is visited in the morning before proceeding to Udaipur. Arrival Udaipur and check into the hotel. Afternoon visit to city palace and evening free for individual activities. (Chittorgarh to Udaipur: 112 Kms).
Day 16: Udaipur- a full day sight seeing of Udaipur including major places of interest.
Day 17: Morning flight to Delhi, afternoon Delhi tour for half day with our guide and later transfer to international airport to fly home.
Group Price for the tour: 1090 USD per person
Single room supplement: 570 USD
Udaipur- Delhi air fare: as applicable on the date of booking this tour
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