Golden Triangle with Pushkar Fair

Duration of Trip: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Ajmer - Pushkar - Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra - Delhi

The Golden Triangle with Pushkar Fair tour presents you an unimaginable contrast of idea of happiness of the rich and poor. While the grand monuments at Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are marks of royal passion and indulgence, the gaiety at Pushkar Mark symbolizes simple joys of the common people. The largest camel and cattle fair of the world, the Pushkar Fair is known for remarkable jubilance of spirits and celebration of life by village folk. The folk dances, plays, puppet shows, acrobatic performances, bridal competitions, henna competitions as well as mustache and beard competitions will keep you busy and excited all day long. The unique highlights of the fair include the camel race and camel dance competitions.

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel. Jama Masjid, Delhi Tour Packages.

Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.

Day 02 : Delhi-Ajmer (Train), Ajmer - Pushkar (Road)
After breakfast, transfer to the railway station to board train for Ajmer at 0615 hrs. Arrive Ajmer at 1245 and transfer to Pushkar. On arrival checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Pushkar
Full day, visit the Pushkar fair.

Day 04 : Pushkar
Full day, visit the Pushkar fair.

Day 05 : Pushkar - Jaipur
Morning, visit the fair. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur , checkin at prebooked hotel. On arrival in Jaipur, checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the
foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, free for individual activities. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur.Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of Hawa Mahal.

Day 07 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 : Agra-Delhi
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Afternoon, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked hotel.
Buland Darwaza, Agra Travel Guide

Day 09 : Delhi
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple

Day 10 : Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home/ onward destination.

TOUR ENDS

THE TOUR INCLUDES:

1. ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
2. DAILY BREAKFAST AT HOTEL
3. SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,,
4. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES
5. PRIVATE CAR WITH DRIVER
6. CHANDNI CHOWK RICKSHAW RIDE
7. ELEPHANT SAFARI IN JAIPUR
8. BATTERY VAN RIDE IN AGRA
9. ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES
10. ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES,
11. ONE FAREWELL DINNER FROM TNS GROUP.

EXCLUDES:
Lunches and dinners are not included (except where mentioned in the inclusion list) along with personal expenses, camera, etc. tips, (if any) at places where applicable. All hotels are subject to availability and all flights are subject to confirmation. Airfare is included in the tour price. It is not separate.