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Golden Triangle Tour with
Pushkar |
Golden
Triangle Tour with Pushkar
Duration : 8
Nights / 9 Days
Destinations Covered :
Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Delhi
Day 01 : Delhi
Arrive: Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, the guest
will be met by our representative and
transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 02 : Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old
Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and
bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built
in 1648 and board the 'cycle rickshaw ride' for
a unique experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni
Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing the sights
and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west
from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the
greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658
by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and
the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma
Gandhi.
Afternoon visit New Delhi - drive past the
stately government buildings of the British Era
designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate &
the Presidential Palace, Akshardham Temple.
Continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the
Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj
Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of
Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival in
Agra - check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Red
Fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna,
almost in the heart of the town. It was built by
Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in
the finest architectural style. It has imposing
gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was
constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of
his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It
has been described as the most extravagant
monument ever built for love, for the emperor
was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years
of marriage, during the birth of her 14th
child.The central structure has four small domes
surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the
tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false
tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj
Mahal is closed on Friday). Overnight at Camp.
Day 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route
visit Fatehpur Sikri Fatehpur Sikri the
deserted, red sandstone city that was built by
Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the
16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the
largest gateway in the world. Thereafter
continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur
- check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
This morning after breakfast, you will be
proceed to Amer Fort on Elephant ride. In the
afternoon, visit the "pink city" so-called
because a great deal of the older part is built
of pink-colored stone. Visit the Hawa Mahal
(Wind Palace), a high and intricately carved
wall behind which women of the court were
sequestered while watching processions. Also see
the Observatory and the City Palace, which
houses an excellent collection of Rajasthani
costumes, miniatures and an armory of Rajput
weapons. Enjoy lunch at Local Rajasthani
Restaurant and see the largest turban museum in
Rajasthan. Enjoy dinner in the hotel. Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur - Pushkar
Morning drive to Pushkar (150 kms). Upon arrival
in Pushkar - check into the Deluxe Tents. Deluxe
tents which captures the luxurious nostalgia of
a bygone age of the Maharaja's Safari and Shikar
camps, combined with innovative design
demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of
Marwar. The camp consists of tents, each with
verandah, bedroom and bathroom. There is a large
dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani
cuisine and a large open reception tent with
seating areas. Pushkar ? is famous for its
colourful annual fair during kartik poornima
(full moon) in the November each year. At this
time, this otherwise peaceful and gentle village
on the banks of holy Pushkar take is thrown into
colourful confusion when the desert tribes and
camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels,
goat, sheep, clothes, jewellery and spices. Upto
200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town,
along with numerous festooned camels and
colourful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of
livestock dealing, camel racing and colourful
festivities, on the night of the full moon (Kartik
Purnima), everybody goes for a big holy dip in
the lake and performs religious rituals in its
waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk
music. Overnight at Camp.
Day 07 : Pushkar
Full day at the fair. Built as 'an explosion of
fun, frolic, games and laughter', the fair
provides some wonderful photographic
opportunities and is a rare change to see
Rajasthani women decked out in all their
traditional jewellery, dress and finery. It is
worth getting up early to see the camels and
tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the
dawn desert light. Temple music wafts through
the night, as the fires die down and the
Rajasthani melodies played on the stringed
ek-tara come to a close. Overnight at Camp.
Day 08 : Pushkar - Delhi (320 km)
Late morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in
Delhi, transfer to International airport for
flight to back home.
Day 09 : Delhi - Onward journey
Depart Delhi
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