Forts & Palace of Rajasthan with Pushkar Fair

Day wise Itinerary

• 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.

  • Hotspots : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

• 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.
  
  Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free to walk through the narrow streets of Jaipur. Evening proceed to Chokhi Dhani Ethnic village resort to see artificial local life from close. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

  • Hotspots : Fatehpur Sikri

• 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 façade. 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.
  
  Afternoon City sightseeing tour includes Maharaja' City Palace - which occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh, but other additions are much more recent, some dating from the start of this century. Today, the palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Also visit Jantar Mantar- an observatory, next to the entrance of the City Palace, begun by Jai Singh in 1728. Jai Singh' passion for astronomy was even more notable than his prowess as warrior and before commencing construction, he sent scholars abroad to study foreign observatories. Jantar Mantar appears to be just a curious collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a specific purpose, such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths and calculating eclipses.

  • Hotspots : Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, City Palace

• 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.
  
  Pushkar : Located just 11 kms from Ajmer, the holy lake of Pushkar is believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself. It is as important as Benaras or Puri. Devout Hindus believe that it is essential to visit Pushkar at least once in their lifetime. No pilgrimage is considered complete without a dip in the holy Pushkar lake. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats and the only temple in the country that is dedicated to Brahama is to be found here. While Pushkar is a heaven for the religiously inclined, it is also the venue of one of the country's most colorful cattle fairs - the Pushkar Fair and you are traveling during Pushkar fair time.

• 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.

  • Hotspots : Brahma Temple

• 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.
  
  Afternoon commence sight seeing tour of Bikaner covering Junagarh Fort - constructed between 1588 and 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, Bandh Sagar Temple - The 16th century Jain temple, Camel Breeding Farm - a unique experience where you can ride on a camel & have perhaps the first taste of camel' milk. Later in the evening take an excursion tour to Deshnok Temple situated in semi desert village at a distance of 30 kms, this place is famous for Karnimata Temple where you will see thousands of rats roaming freely in the temple complex and are held sacred.
  Overnight at hotel at Bikaner.

  • Hotspots : Junagarh Fort

• 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.
  
  Jaisalmer : The life within the citadel conjures up images of medieval majesty visible in its narrow lanes stewn with magnificent palace, havelis, temples and of course skilled artisans and ubiquitous camels. Folk dances, exciting competitions an contests, especially the turban-tying contest. Mr. Desert contest and camel races enliven the festivities.

• 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).
  
  Afternoon proceed to Sam Sand Dunes (1 hour drive). Check in at Swiss Cottage tented camp on arrival. Buffet lunch at the camp. Later commence Camel ride through the deserts and see beautiful Sunset view. Buffet dinner at the camp. Your evening will be entertained with folk dances, puppet show and music by the camp fire. Overnight at the camp.

• 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.

  • Hotspots : Mehrangarh Fort

• 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.
  
  City tour of Udaipur the romantic Lake City in Southern Rajasthan, famous for the stunning white marble Palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. It was the former Palace of the Maharana and now converted to one of the most glamorous hotels in India.

  • Hotspots : Lake Pichola

• 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.

  • Hotspots : Jagdish Temple

• 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.

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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.

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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.

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