Pushkar Fair with Varanasi

19 Nov.        ARRIVE DELHI

Assistance upon arrival. After arrival transfer to the Hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

20 Nov.        DELHI

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Morning: sightseeing of Old Delhi takes you to Jama Masjid, – The largest mosque in India. Drive past Red Fort & Chandni Chowk, once an imperial avenue of Mughal Royalty which today is the busiest commercial area of the city. Rickshaw ride in the bustling bazaars of Chandani Chowk. Also Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi).

Afternoon: sightseeing of New Delhi including the visit to the 12th century Qutab Minar. Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the president’s residence – formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, – an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th century architecture. Overnight at hotel.

21 Nov.        DELHI – AJMER BY TRAIN 12015 – 0610/1255 HRS.

 AJMER – PUSHKAR BY SURFACE 15 KMS / 40 MINS,

In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the train for Ajmer. After Arrival leave to Pushkar by surface. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Later visit Brahma Temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near Pushkar Lake. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma – Creator of the Universe, is worshipped. While Pushkar is a city of pilgrimage with over 500 temples and Ghats, it is also famous for its annual Camel Fair, held during October/November.

Overnight at hotel.

22 Nov.        PUSHKAR {PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR, LARGEST CATTLE FAIRS IN THE WORLD}

Pushkar fair is well-known all over the world and thousands of devotees take plunge in the sacred lake of Pushkar on this occasion.

The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) or locally Pushkar ka Mela 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. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. Competitions such as the “matka phod”, “longest moustache”, and “bridal competition” are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists. In recent years the fair has also included an exhibition cricket match between the local Pushkar club and a team of random foreign tourists. The Imperial Gazetteer of India mentions an attendance of 100,000 pilgrims in early 1900s.

Thousands of people go to the banks of the Pushkar Lake where the fair takes place. Men buy and sell their livestock, which includes camels, cows, sheep and goats. The women go to the stalls, full of bracelets, clothes, textiles and fabrics. A camel race starts off the festival, with music, songs and exhibitions to follow. Between these events, the most waited for is the test of how the camel is able to bring the items. Overnight at hotel.

23 Nov.        PUSHKAR – JAIPUR BY SURFACE 146 KM/ 03 HRS

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free for leisure activities. Later drive to Jaipur.

Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel.

Evening visit the Birla Temple to attend the Aarti Ceremoney.

Overnight at hotel.

24 Nov.        IN JAIPUR

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Morning: visit of Amber Fort riding on elephant back. Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal – a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds.

Afternoon: – city tour of Jaipur which begins with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Overnight at the Hotel.

25 Nov.        JAIPUR /FATEHPUR SIKRI / AGRA BY SURFACE 260 KM/ 05 HRS

Post breakfast drive to Agra. Enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri the imperial city of the Mughal dynasty built by Akbar. Upon arrival check in at hotel.

26 Nov         AGRA

Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast Taj Mahal undoubtedly one of the most romantic buildings of the world. Renowned for its architectural magnificence and aesthetic beauty, it counts among man’s proudest creations to commemorate his love (Friday Closed). Also visit Agra Fort. The fort is really a city within a city, which embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-I-Am or the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-I-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences, the Octagonal Tower, Jahangir’s Palace and many more monuments”. Overnight at hotel.

27 Nov.        AGRA – JHANSI BY TRAIN SHATABDI EXP. 12002 – 0755/1045 HRS

JHANSI – ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO BY SURFACE 180 KMS/ 05 HRS.

In time transfer to the Railway Station to board the Train for Jhansi. After arrival transfer to

Orchha. Visit Orchha amongst the various imposing monuments important ones are the Jehangiri Mahal the Raj Mahal and Ram Raja Temple.

Continue drive to Khajuraho. On arrival proceed for city tour of Khajuraho visit the most important and fascinating western group of temples. The temples of Khajuraho have been declared a ‘world heritage site by UNESCO in order to preserve the rich legacy of architecture, bequeathed to future generations by the Kings of the Chandela dynasty.

28 Nov.        KHAJURAHO – VARANASI BY SURFACE 400 KMS/ 08 HRS.

After breakfast drive to Varanasi. On arrival transfer to Hotel.

Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

29 Nov.        VARANASI

This morning an early start for a dawn boat ride on the Ganges River. Ritual is a very important aspect of Hinduism and there is no better place to observe it than at the Ganges. You will view the thread ceremony, head shaving and food being offered to the departing souls. A walk through narrow twisting lanes will give you a chance to witness the various rituals of the pilgrims and followed by city tour including Bharat Mata Temple, Shanta Durga Temple and Banaras Hindu University.

Drive back to hotel for breakfast.

Afternoon excursion to Sarnath (9 kms). This is where the Buddha preached his first sermon after getting enlightenment. Evening rickshaw ride till the river front to witness Aarti Ceremoney at River Ganges. Overnight at the Hotel.

30 Nov.        VARANASI  – DELHI by FLIGHT AI405 – 1245/1425 Hrs.

Breakfast at the hotel. In time transfer to the Airport to board the flight for Delhi.

Upon arrival remain in transit to board the flight for onward destination.

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