Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India, Pushkar is also known by its great history The date of its actual founding is not known, but legend associates Lord Brahma with its creation. According to Padam Puran, the Hindu religious text, Lord Brahma was in search of suitable place for a Vedic yagna and reaches to Lord Vishnu, then Lord Vishnu solves the problem with a lotus and told that this lotus will goes to the best place of the earth, hence leaves the lotus from his hand. In other side Pushkar was already having the special holy affect or image on the earth because many sadhu’s did holy yagna and tapa here so Pushkar river attracts that lotus over itself and Brahma decided to perform his yagna over here. The name pushkar consists of two words “Push”-means flower(lotus) and “Kar”-means hand.Every year thousands of devotees throng the lake around the full moon day of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. Huge and colorful cattle fair "The Pushkar Fair", is also held during this time. Pushkar fair is well-known for it's Camel trading and other attractive activities.Dance music and colorful shops spring up during this fair. Also on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colorfully attired village folk enhance the fun of the occasion. A host of cultural event against the backdrop of this pretty setting is also organized including attractive puppet shows. Cattle auction and camel races are also a part of the festivities.
| Name of Program |
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Pushkar Festival, Rajasthan (PFR) |
| Places Visit |
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Delhi-Mukundgarh-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi Dep. |
| Duration |
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09 Nights/ 10 Days. |
| Best Time |
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Oct-March. |
Day 01 : Arrival India (Delhi):
On arrival meet to assistance drive to pre-booked hotel for rest of the night.
Day 02 : Old Delhi Sightseeing:
Morning leisure for relax, afternoon commence sightseeing of Old Delhi, visit Jama Masjid, Chadani Chowk, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial, & Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple. Overngiht at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi-Mukundgarh:( By road 5-6 hrs drive) :
Morning, after breakfast proceed to Mukundgarh, en route visit the region of Shekhavati - The typical HAVELIES in Shekhawati region, consist of two courtyards, an outer one for the men which serves as an extended threshold and the inner one, the domain of the women. Nawalgarh - founded in 1737 by Nawal Singh. Has some of the best preserved HAVELIES and finest frescoes in Shekhawati.
Mandawa - founded in the 18th century. Busy little market. It is the town which has been the more exposed to tourism. On arrival check in hotel, overnight at Mukundgarh.
Day 04 : Mukundgarh-Pushkar: (By road, 5-6 hrs drive):
After an early breakfast drive to Pushkar, en route visit typical Rajasthanin houses, specially from Shekhawati region, on arrival at Pushkar check in hotel. As Pushkar famous for the annual Pushkar Fair & unique Brahma Temple. Overnight at Pushkar.
Day 05 Pushkar:
Full day at Pushkar, witness the Pushkar Camel Annual Festival.
Day 06 Pushkar- Jaipur( By road, 3-4 hrs drive) :
Morning after breakfast, visit the camel festival at Pushkar, post lunch drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in hotel, rest of the time leisure explore the Pink City (Old City). Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur Full day Local Sightseeing:
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills. Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted with delicate screen sand carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world. Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening enjoy dinner at Chokhi Dani (an ethnic village resort) where you will have an idea of the village life of Rajasthan here you will also enjoy various traditional Rajasthani dances, puppet show and various other interesting activities. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 08 Jaipur - Agra En Route visit Fatehpur Sikri( By road, 5-6 hrs) :
Morning drive to Agra en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. The graceful buildings within this city are Salim Chisti's Tomb , Jama Masjid and Panch Mahal. Later drive to Agra 34 km, on arrival at Agar, visit Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Overnight hotel at Agra.
Day 09 Agra - Delhi( By road, 5-6 hrs drive )
Morning at sunrise visit Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Drive back to Delhi en route visit Sikandra the burial place of The Great Akbar. Later drive to Delhi. On arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 10 Delhi Departure:
After brearkfast full day New Delhi sightseeing visit, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Temb, Government Building (India Gate, Rastrapati Bhavan, and Raj Path) Rest of the time visit the most commercial market, Connaught Place. after dinner drive to International airport, take flight for onward journey. |
