Pushkar Fair TourDestination : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Mt. Abu - Narlai - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Mandawa - Delhi. Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days Activities :
Day 02: Delhi - Agra Thereafter visit famous Taj Mahal- The Taj Mahal is the most famous Moghul monument, constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. Other attractions at Agra are the Red fort and the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah. Stay overnight at the hotel in Agra. Day 03: Agra - Jaipur Day 04: Jaipur In the afternoon a city tour of Jaipur follows. "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight will be at hotel. Day 05: Jaipur - Udaipur Day 06: Udaipur Late afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. Overnight will be at hotel in Udaipur. Day 07: Udaipur - Mt. Abu A pleasant retreat set amidst the lush forested hills, Mt. Abu is a green oasis in the barren desert of Rajasthan. Situated at the southern tip of the Aravali range the hill retreat owes its cool climate to its rich flora covering the entire hillside that includes coniferous trees and flowering shrubs. Mt. Abu offers a spectacular array of exquisite Dilwara Jain temples, beautifully carved temples built between 11th and 13th century A.D. are sheer elegance in marble, dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The Vimal Vasahi temple is the oldest of these dedicated to the first Tirthankara. Built in 1031 A.D. It is a superb example of temple architecture. Another is Lun Vasahi temple and Adhar Devi temple with its many stairs is a tourist attraction. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 08: Mt. Abu - Narlai Narlai is a royal hunting retreat, between Jodhpur and Udaipur. Situated amidst dramatic boulders and ancient temples, Rawla lies at a foothill of a stupendous 350 - foot single rock granite hill. Maharaj and Rani Swaroop Singh and their sons oversaw the careful restoration of this 15th century home of Marwar nobility. You will have rest of the day at leisure to explore the surrounding region. Overnight will be at hotel. Day 09: Narlai - Jodhpur Day 10: Jodhpur - Pushkar The Royal Camp which captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja's Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of Marwar. The camp consists of tents, each with verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There is a large dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open reception tent with seating areas. Pushkar is famous for its colorful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in the month of November each year. At this time, this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar Lake is thrown into colorful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Stay overnight at the Camp. Day 11: Pushkar Day 12: Pushkar - Mandawa Afternoon visit the enormous Havelis with fascinating murals and painted frescoes built by the wealthy Rajasthani merchants ("Marwaris") in the 19th century. The Havelis are mansion of a unique residential architectural style that evolved around courtyards to serve the purpose of family security, privacy for the women as also protecting the inhabitants from the long, harsh summers. Overnight will be at hotel Day 13: Mandawa - Delhi Day 14: Delhi
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Day 01: Abroad - Delhi