Annual Pushkar Fair 2007

17 Nov 07 Khajuraho/Orcha/Agra Shatabdi Express 1805/2035 Hrs.

Breakfast at Hotel. Later we will leave for Orcha. A beautiful city that is located 160 Km of Khajuraho. We will enjoy this small city of that region where they still keep all their traditions. Many tourists that visit India have not discovered this place. After a short tour of the city we continue our drive for Jhansi from where we would board our Shatabdi Express train for Agra. Assistance on arrival at Agra and transfer to your Hotel Mughal Sheraton. Overnight at Hotel. 

18 Nov 07 Agra




Breakfast at hotel, and then we will leave for half-day tour of the Taj Mahal . The Taj Mahal, the mausoleum of Empress Mumtaz Mahal, the beloved spouse of Shah Jahan, who died in 1630. The Taj complex comprises a forecourt, a lofty entrance, a charming formal Mughal garden with canals and a central courtyard with a series of fountains, the tomb proper, and an attached mosque on the west and its symmetrical counterpart on the east. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportions and rich pietra dura, with minute details executed with great skill. The building, often styled "a dream in marble" is said to have taken at least 22 years (1631-1653) to build. Agra Fort -which lies on the bend of the River Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town; Akbar built his citadel it over the years 1565-73 in the finest architectural style, it has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.

Overnight hotel Mughal Sheraton 

19 Nov 07 Agra / Fatehpur Sikri/ Jaipur 250 Kms

Breakfast at hotel. Later check out and drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri: 30kms.from Agra into the barren west is Fatehpur Sikri, which still echoes a great victory whisper in its ruins. Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins” are in pristine condition it’s not hard imagine to what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Continue your drive to Jaipur also known As the Pink City. Jaipur today epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana.In spite of growing into



Bustling metropolis, it still retains it’s a character and history… Long called the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces exquisite temples and lush gardens. Sightseeing in Jaipur includes a visit to the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Amber Fort Palace etc Our hotel will be the Jai Mahal Palace

20 Nov 07 Jaipur 

Today we will visit the Ambar Palace Ambar is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort place. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh II, Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

 

21 Nov 07 Jaipur 

22 Nov 07 Jaipur /Pushkar

This morning we will visit the Hawa Mahal, Jantar mantar and City Palace Hawa Mahal  The ornamental façade of this “Palace of Winds” is a prominent Landmark in Jaipur, its
five-story structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trellis work and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Later visit the City Palace and the observatory. Drive past the busy shopping area. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Hotel.

After Breakfast at hotel drive to Pushkar. The day free to explore the Pushkar fair. The Pushkar fair, a major tourist attraction draws people from all over the globe to the ancient and secluded environs of Pushkar town. Devotees throng to its Ghats to bathe and cleanse their sins in the sacred Pushkar Lake to attain a place in heaven. We will stay two nights at the Hotel Pushkar Palace

 

Day free to Explore Pushkar Fair.

The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide. The fair grounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array items. Body tattooing is yet another favorite activity. The profusion of colors that run riot in the desert sand, the glee and the contagious enthusiasm of the village folk are a unique experience for every visitor. The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with its own identity, named after the famous dance of Rajasthan. Overnight at Hotel Pushkar Palace.