Pushkar Travel

ROYAL PUSHKAR COLLECTION

Day 1:: Delhi - Agra
Drive to Agra, the city of world's most famous love story, Taj Mahal. Visit the Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Itamad ud Daula and local bazaars. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 :: Agra - Jaipur
Drive to Bharatpur and visit Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary, the largest concentration of exotic birds in Asia and nesting ground of thousands of egrets, Siberian cranes, waterfowls and other rare species. Proceed to Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted capital built by emperor Akbar. You will visit some fabulous palaces and a mosque dedicated to Muslim saint, Sheikh Salim Chisti who blessed Akbar with his only son, Salim. Transfer to Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 :: Jaipur
The "Pink City" is known around the world for its people and exotic palaces, its culture and arts. City Palace, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind), Jantar Mantar. An afternoon elephant ride will take you to Amber Fort and its sandstone palaces perched atop a hill. Within its precincts are Sheesh Mahal or chamber of mirrors reputedly the best in the world, Victory Hall and Pleasure Palace.

Day 4:: Jaipur - Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar. It is believed that Hindu God Brahma was pondering about a place to perform a Vedic rite when a Lotus flower fell from his hand and water gushed out from that spot in this desert. Lake Pushkar is considered to be the only one of its kind in India! Thousands of faithful assemble here every year on a full moon day to celebrate the occasion and pay homage to their lord. In a continuous celebration for three days and nights they turn this desert land into a colorful bazaar. The desert becomes alive with colors, music, sounds and excitement. Overnight in Deluxe Cottages.

Day 5:: Pushkar
Spend the day visiting the fair. View and participate in various festival activities and camel races. Overnight in Cottages.

Day 6:: Pushkar - Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, luxurious palaces, Jaswant Thada - a collection of royal white marble cenotaphs and Umaid Bhavan Palace. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7:: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer. One of the last bastions of princely India, Jaiselmer is famous for the Fort and colorful mansions known as Havelis. The stone carvers created some masterpieces with delicate pavilions, screen windows and beautiful balconies. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8:: Jaisalmer
After the city tour, you will take a camel safari to golden sand dunes. In the evening attend a cultural show with dinner. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9:: Jaisalmer - Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner. City tour visiting the Moon Palace, Flower Palace, Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Bhandeshwar Jain temple and National Camel Research Center. The Lalgarh Palace is a unique blend of oriental facade and occidental interiors. The royal family still resides in one part and the other part has been turned into a luxury hotel. The palace museum has an incredible collection of the former maharaja's personal possessions. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10:: Bikaner - Mandawa
Drive to Mandawa. Mandawa is a town in the Shekhawati region of northeastern Rajasthan. Shekhawati is famous around the World for the fresco-painted homes of its trading community. They offer fascinating insight into the skills and creative imagination of the artists who worked walls, covering lintels, ceilings and every conceivable corners of homes, temples, castles and palaces. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11:: Mandawa - Delhi
Drive to Delhi. End of Services.