Pushkar Fair with Chandrabhaga Fair

Pushkar Fair with Chandrabhaga Fair 2024

Festival Dates – 13-16 November, 2024

08 Nov 2024, Friday
Arrive Delhi (By flight)
(Room envisaged from previous night to ensure immediate occupancy on arrival)
Meeting assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. After breakfast combined tour of Old & New Delhi.
Old Delhi: An ancient walled city. Here you will drive past Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire: Jama Masjid–(Friday’s Closed) It is the largest mosque in India. It was begun in 1644 and completed only in 1658. There are two minarets (40m in height), four angle towers and three gateways. Built during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan, the mosque is made of white marble and red stone. Rajghat :On the banks of the Yamuna, is the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948.
New Delhi : This city designed and built by the British in the 1920’s – a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, and official building in Connaught Place area. India Gate : This arch of triumph bears the names of several thousands of Indians who lost their lives during first world war. drive past RashtrapatiBhavan : Opposite India Gate is the official residence of the President of India. The building exhibits Mughal as well as Western architectural style. Surrounded by huge gardens, this was completed in 1929. Qutub Minar : 73m in height, this tower in Delhi tapers from a diameter of 15m to 2.5m. There are five distinct storeys, each of which has a protruding balcony. Humayun’s Tomb, 1564-1572 built by Haji Begum, the widow of the second Mughal Emperor, Humayun’s, nine years after his death and took eight years to complete. It is designed by the Persian architect Misak Mirza Ghiyaz. Octagonal in shape, raised on a plinth, with double domes, high arches, laid in the centre of a large walled enclosure, the monument is an imposing structure.
Overnight at the Hotel
09 Nov 2024, Saturday
Delhi / Sikandra / Agra (220 Kms. / 05 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Agra, on the way visit of Sikandra fort.
Sikandra: The Mughal Emperor Akbar, known as Akbar the Great, ruled an empire that stretched across North India from 1556 to 1605. Akbar’s tomb is located in the serene ambience of Sikandra 4 km away from Agra. Akbar began building it during his lifetime and his son, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, completed it. Some of its design features are similar to the design of the Taj Mahal built later in Agra. Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra has a large arched entrance and green lawns, on which deer can be seen grazing, surround the tomb.The entrance is decorated with marble inlay work around the arch, and the inner surface of the dome of the tomb is decorated with images of flowers, geometric designs and Islamic calligraphy. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra is a peaceful setting for a ruler who led an eventful life. Akbar came to the throne aged 13, following the death of his father Humayun. After visit proceed to Agra, upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for own activity.
Overnight at the Hotel.

10 Nov 2024, Sunday
Agra
After breakfast visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal: Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal, perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. However, no matter how many pictures you have seen or no matter how high your expectations are, the Taj never lets you down – the unparalleled glory and beauty of the building surpasses beyond all human imaginations. At sun rise we visit the Taj Mahal to witness this spectacular monument built for love. Besides perfect symmetry in every aspect of its construction, the inlay work of semi-precious stones into marble in Pietra dura style is absolutely remarkable.
Agra Fort- On the shores of River Yamuna, to the northwest of the Taj Mahal, Emperor Akbar started a majestic fort, which gained Jehangir and Shah Jahan as its future benefactors who added rose-red sandstone and marble buildings to it respectively. Within 2.5- km-long and 20 feet high fortified walls, the premises of the fort houses many visionary palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Itmad-ud-Daulah: Itmad-ud-Daulah was buried in a tomb that resembles a jewel box and set in a garden. This tranquil, small, garden located on the banks of the Yamuna River was to inspire the construction of the Taj Mahal in the later years. The Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb is the first tomb in India built entirely in white marble. The tomb is also justly famous for the glorious pietra dura (stone inlay) decoration depicting cypresses, wine glasses, and an amazing variety of geometrical arabesque. The jali (net) screens set in arched recesses are splendid. Four small minarets rise at the four corners of the small tomb structure.
Overnight at the Hotel
11 Nov 2024, Monday
Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur (260 Kms. / 05 hrs.)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri: A fascinating ghost town, lies a little beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone is the marble tomb of the Saint Salim Chisti, enclosed by delicately carved marble screens and visits BulandDarwaza, Panch Mahal, The Jami Mosque, Birbals Palace, Sunhera Makan, Palace of Jodha Bai, Kahan-i-khas, Diwan -i-am.
After visit proceed to Jaipur, on arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel
12 Nov 2024, Tuesday
Jaipur
After breakfast, proceed to Amber fort the ascent to the Fort will be on Elephant back (Subject to availability)/ Jeep. Amber Fort At a short distance of 11 kms, from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture; it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh. Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-e-Khas or the “Hall of Private Audience” and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court inprivacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the “Temple of Vicotry”, with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating “Hall of Mirrors”.
Afternoon visit Jaipur City:Hawa Mahal:Also known as the Palace of Winds was built in 1799. It is a part of the City Palace and was commissioned by Sawai Pratap Singh. The Hawa Mahal was designed for the ladies of the royal household to watch the going on the street while themselves remaining hidden from public view. City Palace Museum – In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. A part of this palace is now a museum. The rest of the palace serves as the living quarters of the royal family of Jaipur. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works.
Jantar Mantar (Observatory) – A stone observatory, known as Jantar Mantar, was built by Jai Singh II, a great astronomer. It is located near the City Palace. It is the largest and the best-preserved observatory of the lot. By means of the instruments here, astronomers could measure the positions of the stars and calculate eclipses.
Overnight at the Hotel

13 Nov 2024, Wednesday
Jaipur / Pushkar (145 Kms /03 hrs.)
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar, on arrival check in at Camps, Every year during the Pushkar fair the camp in surrounded by sand dunes and flowers as well. The ground are maintained by the local villagers continue to use as old farming nurture the environment.
Afternoon witness of Cultural Fair at Pushkar
Overnight in Camp (Tented accommodation)
14 Nov 2024, Thursday
Pushkar
After breakfast, full day visit Cultural Fair at Pushkar. This is when all the government sponsored cultural activities will take place. There will be folk dance shows, music performances, and other similar activities..Stalls and Shopping, During the Pushkar Fair the numerous make shift stalls offer a variety of items for the cattle and humans. For cattle there are items ranging from saddles, saddle-straps and beads to strings of cowries. With so many women around at the Pushkar Fair can the jewellery and the garment stalls be far! Check out the colorfully clad women buying silver ornaments, bead necklaces from Nagaur and garments of patchwork, printed textiles from Ajmer and tie ‘n’ die. That is not the end of fashion at the Pushkar Fair; there are beautiful body tattoos that you can get made as per your choice! Recreation, The colorful culture of Rajasthan comes alive in the form of the folklores, music and dance performances besides the captivating turbans of the men. The bards and the poets enchant the audiences with the tales of gallantry. Cultural shows, exhibitions and movies add to the fun at the Pushkar Fair. The spectral evenings- ” Deepdaan” : The evenings are possessed with its own charm, Deepdaan creates a spectacular view on the scared lake. The silent night pierced by camel calls, folk lores, dramas and heart throbbing beats of folk music and dances
Overnight in Camp (Tented accommodation)
15 Nov 2024, Friday
Pushkar – Bundi (200 Kms / 05 hrs.)
After breakfast, drive to Bundi. Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Later visit Bundi: The Palace, A magnificent edifice has now been converted to a museum and presents the Rajput architecture where it holds within its confines some of the great Bundi murals. Sukh Mahal , Built as a splendid summer palace on the Sukh Sagar Lake, it is encircled by the lush greenery of the gardens. Chhattar Mahal or the Palace of Towers, A steep, paved carafe-way is the only way to reach the monument. The palace houses interesting things like the Hazari Polor Gate of the thousand, the Naubat Khana, the Hathi Pol with its old water clock and the Diwann-e- Aam.
Overnight at the Hotel
16 Nov 2024, Saturday
Bundi – Jhalawar – Bundi (130 Kms / 03 hrs. one way)
After breakfast drive to Jhalawar, upon arrival enjoy Festival activity.
Every year, the Chandrabhaga Fair in Rajasthan welcomes thousands of visitors and participants from all over the nation. It is held at Jhalrapatan, situated at a distance of about six kilometres from Jhalawar, in the month of Kartik (October and November). This fair attracts travellers, pilgrims and explorers alike with rituals and traditions practiced in this region. A lot of pilgrims assemble on the banks of river Chandrabhaga during the fair and participate in this gala event. The festival, named after the river Chrandrabhaga, is considered very sacred by the people of Rajasthan. People travel from far just for a dip in the river as they believe this will purify their souls. A huge cattle fair is also organised here, where livestock such as cows, horses, buffaloes, camels and bullocks are purchased from various parts for resale.
Later drive back to Bundi for overnight at hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
17 Nov 2024, Sunday
Bundi / Chittorgarh / Udaipur (265 Kms / 05 – 06 hrs.)
After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Udaipur en-route visit Chittorgarh.
Chittorgarh:Chittorgarh is located about 112 km from Udaipur in a country strewn with rocky cliffs, monsoon streams and pleasant fields. Chittorgarh fort stands about 180-metres high and at the summit it is 5 km long north to south, but only 3 km at its widest, east to west. The town known for its massive fort atop a hill, can be signaled out for its glorious past and valor unique of the Rajput tradition. A ruined citadel, where the royal past lies in its imposing forts, majestic palaces and spectacular chhatris. The Fort: Situated on a hill and spread over 700 acres, it is believed to have been constructed by Bhim, once of the heroes of Mahabharata. Vijay Stambh: Known as the victory tower, it is a 37 meter high structure with 9 stories. It was built by Maharana Kumbha in commemoration of his victory over the Muslim ruler of Malwa and Gujrat, in 1440, Rana Kumbha’s Palace: This is believed to be the place where Princes Padmini and other royal ladies committed ‘Jauhar’.Though only the ruins remain, the architectural wonders of the palace can still be perceived.
After visit proceed to Udaipur, upon arrival check in at hotel
Overnight at the Hotel
18 Nov 2024, Monday
Udaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Eklingji and Nagda.
Eklingji: 14 miles North-East of Udaipur is the village of Kailashpuri which is known for its 108 temples surrounded by a high fortified wall, the whole complex is known as Sri Eklingji temple and has been a holy site associated with Lord Shiva since ancient times. The present structure however, dates from the 16th century.
Nagda: Close to Kailashpuri down a rough country road is believed to have been established by Nagaditya the fourth Mewar king a descendant of the Guhadatta who was born in a cave in the Aravali Mountains. There are several temples dating back to the fourth century A.D.
Afternoon visit Udaipur City: In the most midst of this romantic fate ridden land you come Udaipur, beautiful city of lakes, palaces and fountain. In the shadows of dark green hills, Udaipur’s three lakes – Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar are shimmering jewels from the opal surfaces of which rise fairytale white palaces. Maharana Udai Singh sought shelter here from the Mughal hordes and then tarried to fashion a city out of the silent vale.
Visit the City Palace Museum – grandeur and intricacy stroked all over in Granite, Marble and Mosaic displayed in the sparkling white filigreed balconies and windows, ornate arches and cupolas atop magnificent octagonal towers, Jagdish Temple – built in 1651 A.D. Also visit Sahelion Ki Bari – the spectacular garden displaying the unique life style of the royal ladies who once lived in the palace.
Evening enjoy boat cruise on The Lake Pichola. LakePichola is the largest and the most beautiful of Udaipur’s lakes – it is overlooked by hills while palaces, mansions, bathing ghats, gardens and temples dot its banks. Jag Mahal and Jag Niwas are the two island palaces that add to the lake’s romantic ambience.
Overnight at the Hotel
19 Nov. 2024, Tuesday
Udaipur – Delhi (By flight)
After breakfast free time for own activity, Later In time transfer to international airport to board flight to Delhi. Upon arrival check in hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel
20 Nov. 2024, Wednesday
Leave Delhi (By flight)
In time transfer to international airport to board flight back to Home
Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always