Golden Triangle with Pushkar Tour

Duration - 08 Nights / 09 Days 

Day 01 - Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival, after clearing immigration and custom’s, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (Hotel check in time is 1200 Hrs).

Overnight at Hotel

Day 02 - Delhi

After breakfast, visit Old Delhi : An ancient walled city. Here you will visit Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire: Jama Masjid – (Closed on Friday’s) It is the largest mosque in India. Rajghat :On the banks of the Yamuna, is the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Chandni Chowk : This shopping bazaar is the main street of Old Delhi. In spite of it being terribly crowded, irrespective of the time of the day or night, it is frequented by Indian and foreign tourists alike. (Chandni chowk market closed on Sunday’s)

Afternoon visit 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. Rashtrapati Bhavan : 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

Overnight at Hotel

Day 03 - Delhi / Agra 205 Kms / 4 Hrs 30 mins approx

Following breakfast leave Delhi for Agra by surface, on arrival check in at the hotel.

Afternoon visit 

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 ho high your expectations are, the Taj never lets you down - the unparalleled glory and beauty of the building surpasses beyond all human imaginations. At sunset 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. (Taj Mahal is closed on all Friday’s)

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 wall.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 04 - Agra / Jaipur 235 kms / 5 Hrs & 30 Mins, approx

Following breakfast leave Agra for Jaipur by surface enroute visit

Fatehpur Sikri: (ghost capital) for a tour of these magnificent and world heritage buildings, which are still in a state of perfect preservation. The city is divided into religious and secular sections. The profusion of sculpture is breathtaking. After visit, continue your drive to Jaipur.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 05 - 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.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 .   

City Palace Museum - In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles.

Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - A stone observatory, known as Jantar Mantar, was built by Jai Singh II, a great astronomer.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 06 Jaipur / Pushkar 145 Kms / 03 Hrs & 30 Mins

Following leisurely breakfast leave Jaipur for Pushkar by surface, on arrival check in at the hotel.

Pushkar lake and the Brahma temple (see picture) are the most important sites here. Pushkar is better known for the cattle fair. Pushkar is among the five dhams or pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (several rajas and maharajas maintained palaces here for pilgrimage) at one point. The Brahma temple is the most important temple here and is, in fact, the only Brahma temple of India. It is interesting to note that Brahma is not worshipped, even though he is one of the Holy Trinity of Hinduism. Brahma, it is said, had descended on earth to performa Yajna (fire-sacrifice).

Overnight at Hotel

 Day 07 Pushkar Fair Full Day Sightseeing

Pushkar Fair celebration: After breakfast we join the festivities at the Pushkar Fair ground. Depending upon the day we get to see the scheduled event. Few events are: classical and devotional music; animal decoration and race competitions (camels, horses and nagauri bullock); cow milking competition; turban tying andtilak competitions; Indian Bride competition; Art and craft Bazaar; folk songgs and dances; rural sports; tug-of-war and so on.

Overnight at Hotel

Day 08 - Pushkar / Ajmer / Delhi Train 1700 Hrs / 2215 Hrs

After breakfast, full day free for visit to Pushkar Fare

Evening drive to Ajmer to connect Shatabdi Express train to Delhi

On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel

Overnight at Hotel

Day 09 - Delhi Departure

After breakfast, Transfer to the international airport in time to connect flight for your onward destination (Hotel check out time is 1200 Hrs)

Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always