| Pushkar Fair - 15 days |
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This tour combines the legendary colour, sounds and smells of the camel fair with beautiful desert scenery and a heady religious atmosphere.
Hindus visit Pushkar all year to take a dip in the purifying waters of the lake, but the Kartika full moon night in November is believed to be the most auspicious day to do so. For eight days leading up to and including the full moon, Pushkar hosts thousands of celebrating devotees following prescribed rituals at the lakeside and in the Brahma Temple. |
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| To add to the flurry of colour and festivity, a large camel fair is held in the sandy flats west of the town for the start of the fair. In the days leading up to the full moon there is brisk trading and parading of camels, horses and cattle. Other highlights include cattle races, plays, a fun fair and a circus with performers such as tightrope walkers. Our departures spend time in Pushkar at the start of the fair, when there is a focus on the camel trading and there will thousands of animals in the plains around the town. |
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Day 1: DELHI
Arrive Delhi , check in to hotel. Afternoon tour of Delhi .
Day 2: SHEKHAVATI
Drive to the Shekhavati area of Rajasthan, renowned for its painted frescoes and ornate havelis. We spend the night in a heritage hotel. (B)
Day 3: MANDAWA
Walking tour of Mandawa followed by a camel ride to surrounding villages. Overnight in comfortable mud huts of the Desert Resort. (B)
Day 4: BIKANER
Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner . Afternoon at leisure to stroll through the bazaars of the old part of town. (B)
Day 5: BIKANER
Morning visit to the magnificent Junagadh Fort, afternoon excursion to the camel breeding farm. (B)
Day 6: JODHPUR
Drive to the temple at Deshnok where rats are worshipped. Then continue to Jodhpur . (B)
Day 7: JODHPUR
In the morning we visit the Meherangarh Fort, one of India 's most impressive. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 8: PUSHKAR
Departure to Pushkar, a delightful little desert oasis. (B, D)
Days 9 - 10: PUSHKAR
Two full days to attend the Pushkar Fair. (B,L, D)
Day 11: JAIPUR
Popularly known as the ' Pink City ', Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan. Afternoon visit to the splendid Amber Fort. (B)
Day 12: JAIPUR
Morning city tour. Free afternoon. (B)
Day 13: AGRA
Drive to Agra via the ancient Moghul capital at Fatehpur Sikri. (B)
Day 14: DELHI
Visit the Taj Mahal before boarding the evening express train to Delhi . (B)
Day 15: DELHI
Tour ends. (B) |
| Tour code / Name |
Tour cost |
Pushkar Fair
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US$ per person |
| Single supplement |
US$ per person |
| Note: All tour costs based on twin share basis. Individual (single) travel is also possible. Please contact us for details and costs. |
| Departures: private tour |
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Cost Includes |
- Twin share accommodation
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Monument entrance fees as per itinerary
- Guided tours with the services of an English speaking guide
- All domestic transfers as per itinerary, using car, bus, train or domestic flights as per itinerary.
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Cost Excludes |
- India Visa
- Airfare from your home country and back
- Airport taxes
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary
- Insurance & emergency rescue charges
- Any other services not specified in the above costs includes list
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