In 2018, Pushkar Fair the Pushkar Fair dates are November 15-23.
In 2019, the Pushkar Fair dates are November 4-12.
In 2020, the Pushkar Fair dates are November 22-30.
Held each November at the time of the Kartik Purnima (full moon), the annual Pushkar Fair is an experience that will make for a magical and an unforgettable sojourn to Rajasthan, a spectacle on an epic scale, attracting more than 11,000 camels, horses and cattle and visited by over 400,000 people over a period of around fourteen days. The fairgrounds reverberate with thousands of men and women covering the sand dunes and indulge in festivities, trade in livestock, handicrafts, participate in camel races, dances, drama and music competitions. For visitors it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the color, spectacle, carnival and people of all castes wearing their traditional dresses come from all over Rajasthan to enjoy and take part in this holy fair.
Meeting and assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed for short orientation tour of New Delhi visiting Presidents House (From outside) Lotus Temple (Closed on Monday) - this distinctive lotus shaped marvel is a symbol of peace, Explore the famed Humayun’s Tomb,, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and culminate the tour at Qutub Minar- the tower of victory started by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199AD upon becoming sultan of Delhi. Later proceed for Agra. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning visit Taj Mahal (Sun Rise). Taj Mahal glory and beauty of building surpasses beyond all human Imaginations. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). After breakfast visit Agra Fort, which has been the seat of Mughal rulers for several years. Later proceed for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, a city built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast excursion to Amber Fort on the back of the elephant like the Maharajas (Subject to availability of Elephant). Later visit Pink City which includes Hawa Mahal: the palace of winds (Photo-stop), Jantar Mantar: Science lovers will love Jantar Mantar an Observatory built by the founder of Jaipur in 1728 AD and the City Palace Museums which contains the original collection of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Evening enjoy Rickshaw ride through the old parts of pink city. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed for Pushkar, on arrival check in at tent. Afternoon enjoy walking tour of Pushkar visiting Bazaar and Brahma temple. Evening witness special pooja ceremony on the Ghats with a Hindu priest. Overnight stay at tented accommodation.
Spend the entire day enjoying the Pushkar Fair. See jugglers, puppeteers and open-air folk dancers kicking dust with their graceful foot and body movements. Eat traditionally cooked Rajasthan meals and ride a camel to the handcrafts stalls at the Pushkar fair. Overnight stay at tented accommodation.
Morning after breakfast proceed for Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the massive Meherangarh Fort, a symbol of the glorious history of the Maharajas of Marwar Kingdom and Jaswant Thada is a white marble memorial built by Sardar Singh in 1899 in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed for Udaipur enroute visiting the 15th- century Ranakpur Jain Temples over 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail, support the temple. The pillars are all differently carved and no two pillars are the same. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast proceed for city tour starting with the City Palace. The entrance to the City Palace Complex is through the 'Hathi Poll' (Elephant Gate) along the main street of the old city, past the Jagdish Temple. The paintings, mosaics, intricately carved 'Chhatries' and the architecturally brilliant façade all contribute to making a visit to the City Palace a truly memorable experience. Continue to Crystal Gallery, it has a rare collection of Osler's crystal ordered from England by Maharana Sajjan Singh in 1877. Also visit Sahelion-ki-Bari, the garden of the maids. Evening enjoy boat cruise on lake pichola. Overnight stay at hotel.
Morning after breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer directly to the international airport to board flight for your onward destination.