Duration : 07 Days/06 Nights
Destination Covered : Delhi - Pushkar - Agra - Delhi
Highlights :

• Sightseeing in Delhi
• Tour to world famous Pushkar Fair
• Watching puppetry, folk dances and cultural shows
• Exploring the handicraft items of Rajasthan
• Pilgrimage Tour to Brahma Temple
• Holy Bath at Pushkar Ghats
• Enchanting Taj Mahal visit – One of the 'Seven Wonders of World'
• Exploring Fatehpur Sikri
  

Tourist Information Guide on Pushkar Festival

Location : Pushkar city, Rajasthan India
Duration : 25 October to 02 November, 2009
Attractions : Camel Races, Trading of Camels, Puppet Shows, Camel Safari, Folk Cultural Performances, Antique and Traditional items of Rajasthan
Places to Stay : Pushkar Resorts, Pushkar Lake Palace, Hotel Pushkar Fort, Jagat Singh Palace Hotel, Tents on the outskirts of Pushkar city

How to Reach :

By Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur (138 km). Air India, Air Sahara, Spice Jet, Jet Airways and Go Airways operate their flights to Jaipur from Delhi, Maumbai, Ahmedabad, Kota, Udaipur, Aurangabad and Jodhpur.

Train Schedule : Ajmer is the the nearest railway station (17 km). It is connected with Ajmer Shatabdi Express, Rajdhani Express and Delhi-Ahmedabad Express from Delhi on daily basis and several other cities like Bangalore, Mysore, Jammu and Bhopal by Garib Nawaz Express, Ajmer Express, Jammu AII Express and Bhopal Ajmer Special, respectively on daily basis.

By Road : The nearest major city Ajmer is connected by a good network of roads from most cities of India like Jaipur, Jodhpur, Delhi and Ahmedabad. Luxury and ordinary buses by Rajasthan Roadways Transport Corporation and private operators ply to Ajmer from various big cities from time to time. From Ajmer, one can hire cabs / taxis to reach Pushkar or can also travel by local buses.

Introduction :

India is a country of fairs and festivals. One can feel the true smell of the land of India in its traditional fairs. Most of these fairs, which are directly related to the village life, paints the true picture of Indian tradition, rich culture and living style of its folks. Our 7 days Pushkar Fair Tour will enable you to experience the Indian folk culture and tradition, presented in its purest form at Pushkar Fair. Apart from this, you will be able to appreciate the architectural brilliance of some of the famous forts and monuments of India in Delhi and Agra.

Itinerary :

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi International Airport
Arrival at Delhi International Airport. On arrival, the guest will be received by our representative at the airport and transferred to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Attractions like of old Delhi and New Delhi like Red Fort, Purana Quila, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Cannought Place and India Gate will be covered. In the evening, visit to Purana Quila for light and sound show. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Visiting Pushkar
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar. On arrival at Pushkar, transfer to hotel or tent in the camp site.

Day 04 : Pushkar
After breakfast, move to Puskar Fair. Full day will be spent visiting various decorated stalls and shops with antique, traditional, handicrafts items. Attending various activities like Camel races, Puppetry, folk dances and cultural shows. One can also enjoy the Camel safari. Overnight stay at hotel or tent.

Day 05 : Brahma Temple visit at Pushkar
After breakfast in the morning, visit to various famous holy bathing ghats of Pushkar. Visit to Brahma Temple, the only temple devoted to Lord Brahma in the world. After this, a visit to Savitri Temple, Man Mahal and Pushkar Lake. Retiring back at hotel or tent for the night.

Day 06 : Drive to Agra – City of Taj Mahal
After breakfast, drive to Agra, the world famous city for Taj Mahal. On the way to Agra, visit to Fatehpur Sikri which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD. Some of the main attractions include Tomb of Salim Chisti, Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaja, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah and Panch Mahal. Retiring to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07 : Departure to the onward destination
After breakfast in the morning, visit to one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shahjahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal in 1630 AD. After Taj Mahal, a visit to Agra Fort. Some of the main attractions here include Halls for private and public audience and Pearl Mosque. In the evening, drive back to Delhi and transfer to International airport for catching flight back home.