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Forts & Palace of Rajasthan with Pushkar Fair
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Forts & Palace of Rajasthan with Pushkar Fair ( 14 Days / 13 Nights )
Destination Covered Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Pushkar - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Sam Sand Dunes - Jodhpur - Udaipur Package Cost : 760.00 USD
Day Wise Breakup Day 1 - Delhi / Agra - drive in around 4 A½ hours time Morning after an early breakfast at the hotel proceed to Agra and check in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon met with your licensed English speaking local guide at the hotel lobby and proceed to visit the world famous Taj Mahal Sunset. Taj Mahal - built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal, whose death in childbirth in 1631 left the Emperor so heartbroken that his hair is said to have turned gray overnight. Construction of the Taj, begun in the same year, was not completed until 1653. In total 20,000 people from India and Central Asia worked on the building. The Taj Mahal is like a silent rhapsody that you will carry in your heart. Later visit Agra Fort, constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1695 on the banks of the Yamuna River. Initially the fort was a military structure, but during Shah Jahan' reign it had partially become a palace. Day 2 - Agra / Jaipur - Drive - 5 hours Morning after breakfast at the hotelproceed to Jaipur by car to reach in around 5 hours time enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri 40 kms (25 miles) before Agra - a cultural and imperial capital conceived and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti and Panch Mahal. Day 3 - Jaipur Morning after breakfast at the hotel visit Hawa Mahal - which was constructed in 1799, the Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, is one of Jaipur' major landmarks, although it is actually little more than a faƧade. This five storey building, which overlooks the main street of the bustling old city, is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, delicately honeycombed sandstone windows. Later proceed to Amber Fort - the ancient capital of the state until 1728. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir of the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and the Temple of Kali. You ride up to the ramp of this 11th Century Bastion atop a gaily decorated elephant. Day 4 - Jaipur / Pushkar Drive 3 hours (Pushkar Fair is taking place between 25 October and 2 November, 2009). Morning after breakfast at the hotel travel to Pushkar and check in at Tented camp on arrival. Afternoon visit to the Cattle fair ground to witness live trading of cattles. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the camp. Day 5 - Pushkar Morning after breakfast at the hotel visit Holy Lake, Brahma Temple and the town. Afternoon explore more of Cattle fair and see the local life from close. Meals and overnight at the Swiss Cottages Tented camp. Day 6 - Pushkar to Bikaner Morning after breakfast at the camp proceed to Bikaner in around 4 hours time and check in at the hotel on arrival. Day 7 - Bikaner / Proceed to Jaisalmer by car Afternoon breakfast at the hotel drive to Jaisalmer by car in around 6 hours and check in at the hotel. Rest of the evening is free to relax at the hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 8 - Jaisalmer / leave by car for Sam Sand Dunes After buffet breakfast at the hotel leave for Jaisalmer by car (6 hours). Morning sight seeing tour of Jaisalmer city visiting The Golden Fort of 99 Bastions, Manek Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Haveli (the old Mansions with lattice work done on the walls). Day 9 - Sam Sand Dunes / Jodhpur Breakfast at the camp. Drive from Sam to Jodhpur (6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur which will include a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort set on the top of the hill, Jaswanth Thada and a visit to the local market. Overnight at the hotel. Day 10 - Sam Sand Dunes / Jodhpur Breakfast at the camp. Drive from Sam to Jodhpur (6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur which will include a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort set on the top of the hill, Jaswanth Thada and a visit to the local market. Overnight at the hotel. Day 11 - Sam Sand Dunes / Jodhpur Breakfast at the camp. Drive from Sam to Jodhpur (6 hours). On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Jodhpur which will include a visit to the Mehrangarh Fort set on the top of the hill, Jaswanth Thada and a visit to the local market. Overnight at the hotel. Day 12 - Jodhpur / Ranakpur / Udaipur Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur enroute visit Jain Temple Complex at Ranakpur. Sprawling over 48,000 sq.feet, the temple is an astounding creation with 29 halls and 1,444 pillars - all distinctly carved. Continue on to Kumbhalgarh. Check in at Hotel on arrival. Day 13 - At Udaipur Morning tour of Udaipur city. The tour will cover the magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish temple, the pleasure gardens and a drive around the other nearby lakes. Afternoon explore this city of lakes on your own. Overnight at the hotel. Day 14 - Udaipur - Leave for Goa via Mumbai Morning after an early breakfast at the hotel transfer to airport to board flight for Mumbai or Delhi. Package Includes Package Includes : -
Rajashthan Tour with Pushkar Fair Visit Rajasthan with Discovery Full Circle Tours and enjoy world class hospitality and services. Enjoy watching live trading of cattles at famous Pushkar Cattle fair takes place once in a year. Pushkar Cattle & Camel Fair Enjoy world famous Camels or cattle fair held at Pushkar and holy lake, Brahma temple, forts, palaces, mansions, Lakes and Deserts with culture of Rajasthan, folk dances, music, Sunset view from the desert on camels back. Contact Us
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