13 days tour

Colours Of Rajasthan - Pushkar Festival

$ 2,370 .00 USD

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Colours Of Rajasthan - Pushkar Festival

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Accommodation

During this trip, we spend 10 nights in hotels, all with en suite facilities. Accommodation for the two nights in Pushkar will be provided in en suite Swiss cottage tents with attached bathrooms.

Guide

Group normally 4 to 16, plus local leader and driver. Our Indian team of leaders have proved very popular with their incredible knowledge, passion and hospitality adding greatly to the experience. There is no better way to experience Indian culture than letting an Indian guide show you around their country. During the game drives each vehicle will be accompanied by a local Forest Guard (mandatory by the local authorities). The Forest Guards are part of a initiative by the national park authorities to generate employment opportunities for the local villages surrounding the area. They have excellent awareness of the local wildlife and skilled in tracking however, many have very limited English skills so will often communicate through hand signals rather than conversation.

Transport

We use a private air-conditioned bus for our journey. For the train trip from Jaipur to Delhi, we use air-conditioned chair class. Game drives in Ranthambore National Park: Due to restrictions enforced to limit the number of visitors, tiger spotting is from a large open truck called a canter that seats a maximum of 22. The canters are licenced and usually allocated by the National Park authorities and while our local contacts do their best to secure the most appropriate vehicles, we are unable to guarantee vehicle standards, maintenance or seat belts fitted across all vehicles.

Meals

All breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners are included. India is famous for its food and there is ample chance to try various curries such as the familiar tandoori, biriyani and rogan josh. But there are other specialities and Western dishes available too. In addition, there are wonderful deserts and excellent beers, soft drinks and Indian specialities such as lassi, a refreshing yoghurt drink. You should allow at least 1,650-2,900 Indian rupees (approximately US$20-US$35) per day for lunch and dinner. You can eat out very cheaply in India, but if you go to the more expensive restaurants most of the time, you will spend more than the suggested amount. In most of the towns there is a good choice of restaurants and a choice between Indian and Western-style food. If you are a vegetarian, India is probably one of the best destinations to travel to. Tea and soft drinks are very cheap. A (large!) bottle of beer is approximately 300-400 rupees (US$4-5). Mineral water is available in large containers in the bus, so please bring a water bottle with you to refill. Please note, service in restaurants can be quite slow.

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Insurance

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โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Visas and vaccinations โ€” Single supplement

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Itinerary of your trip Colours Of Rajasthan - Pushkar Festival

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Delhi; Free Time
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Delhi; Free Time

      The adventure starts at our hotel in Delhi. Your leader will leave details of your welcome meeting time in the hotel reception. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. Accommodation: Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Morning Sightseeing In Delhi; Afternoon Transfer To Ranthambore (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Morning Sightseeing In Delhi; Afternoon Transfer To Ranthambore (Breakfast)

      This morning we visit the walled city of Old Delhi; crowded, full of activities and still influenced by the great Mughals who once ruled from the ramparts of the majestic Red Fort. We visit the 17th-century Jama Mosque (the largest mosque in India) and Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. We also see India Gate and the vast colonial buildings as we navigate the city. In the afternoon we transfer to Ranthambore National Park (approximately 6 hours drive). Accommodation: Standard hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: Morning And Evening Game Drives (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Morning And Evening Game Drives (Breakfast)

      Today is more relaxed as we take two game drives in Ranthambore National Park. The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 became part of Project Tiger. Sadly, after initial success, poaching has drastically reduced the tiger population. However, Ranthambore is still considered one of the best places to spot wild tigers and many of our groups over the last few years have seen the elusive predator. Ranthambore is also home to a great variety of other wildlife, including several species of monkey, deer, crocodile and birdlife. Accommodation: Standard hotel

  • Day 4 Day 4: To Bundi Nestled Within The Beautiful Aravalli Hills, With Its Picturesque Hillside Lake; Visit Bundi Fort. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: To Bundi Nestled Within The Beautiful Aravalli Hills, With Its Picturesque Hillside Lake; Visit Bundi Fort. (Breakfast)

      Today we leave Ranthambore and drive to Bundi, a delightful town with a rustic setting on the Azavali foothills. It is best known for its palaces and the beautifully decorated stepwells that were used to collect water during the monsoon centuries ago. In the afternoon, we visit Bundi Fort, one of the most beautiful palaces in India and home to outstanding miniature paintings portraying the history of the palace and its royal family. The fort is high on a hill overlooking Bundi and its Krishna blue stonewashed houses. (Approximately four hoursโ€™ drive) Accommodation: Standard hotel

  • Day 5 Day 5: To Udaipur (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: To Udaipur (Breakfast)

      Today we set off on our 145mi (235km) journey to Udaipur. Known as the Pearl of Rajasthan, the City of Sunrise and Venice of the East, Udaipur is a beautiful place regarded by both Indians and travellers as the most romantic city in India. (Approximately five hoursโ€™ drive). Accommodation: Comfortable hotel

  • Day 6 Day 6: Full Day To Explore Udaipur, Including Visiting The City Palace And Jagdish Temple (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Full Day To Explore Udaipur, Including Visiting The City Palace And Jagdish Temple (Breakfast)

      On the east side of Lake Pichola, the main palace commands an unsurpassed view across the shimmering lake to the dusty Aravalli Hills. The lake has two islands, each with a palace to rival that on the mainland; Jag Mandir and Jag Nivas (the latter is now the Lake Palace Hotel) rise out of their own reflections in the lake waters. Udaipur is surrounded by a massive bastion with five gates and dominating the town is the City Palace of the Maharana. The sumptuous apartments are decorated with multi-coloured mosaics, elaborate mirror work and inlaid tiles; half of these can be visited as the current Maharaja still occupies the rest of the palace. We spend the morning visiting the City Palace and Jagdish Temple, with a huge black-stone image of Jagannath, an aspect of Lord Vishnu. If time allows, it may be possible to visit the gardens of Gulab Bag or take a boat trip on the lake. The afternoon is free to enjoy this evocative city. Accommodation: Comfortable hotel

  • Day 7 Day 7: To The Hindu Pilgrimage Town Of Pushkar (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: To The Hindu Pilgrimage Town Of Pushkar (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Today we have an early start and head to Pushkar, pilgrimage town and home to the annual Pushkar Camel Fair. Steeped in mysticism and surrounded by the desert this little town is a holy site on the fringes of a lake. This is a great place to relax and soak up the atmosphere. The drive will be approximately six to seven hours in total. Accommodation in Pushkar during the festival departure will be provided in en suite Swiss cottage tents (canvas tents designed to emulate Swiss cottages) with attached bathroom. The facilities are basic and on occasion hot water and electricity can be limited but your leader will assist with any issues if they occur. All meals will be included. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 8 Day 8: Pushkar Camel Fair (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Pushkar Camel Fair (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      We have a full day to enjoy one of the most vibrant festivals in Asia. The normally peaceful oasis of Pushkar is transformed into a bustling meeting place when the tranquil desert becomes a colourful blanket of camels, fires and tents with stall holders, musicians and comedians plying their wears amid the high-spirited festivities. Accommodation: Full-service camping

  • Day 9 Day 9: Morning Sightseeing; Afternoon Drive To Jaipur (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Morning Sightseeing; Afternoon Drive To Jaipur (Breakfast)

      In the morning, we do some sightseeing; in the centre of town is the holy Pushkar Lake surrounded by several temples, including a Bramha temple said to be the only temple in the world dedicated to this deity. A dip in the lake waters and worship at Bramha temple ensure salvation. In the afternoon, we drive to Jaipur. (Approximately three hoursโ€™ drive) Accommodation: Standard hotel

  • Day 10 Day 10: Sightseeing In And Around Jaipur; Including The Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, The Observatory And City Palace. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Sightseeing In And Around Jaipur; Including The Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, The Observatory And City Palace. (Breakfast)

      A day of sightseeing. The Pink City of Jaipur is one of the most attractive and colourful cities in India. Rajah Jai Singh abandoned his nearby fortress and palace at Amber in 1727 and laid out a planned city of broad avenues, built of sandstone and painted pink at a later stage. In the centre of Jaipur is the City Palace. Formerly the residence of the Maharaja, it is now a fine museum containing rare manuscripts, paintings, royal garments and weapons. Close to the palace is one of the most intriguing sights in India, the observatory of Jai Singh. This is an assembly of immense astronomical instruments made of marble and brass set in a pleasant garden. We also see Jaipurโ€™s impressive landmark, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds. A few miles from the main city is the splendid Amber Palace, rising above a lake. The imposing hilltop fort contains large courtyards and interiors with fine decorations including inlaid alabaster panels and a Chamber of Mirrors. Jaipur is a centre of many handicrafts, such as durries (woven rugs), carpets, printed cloth, semi-precious stones and leatherwear; it will be difficult to leave a workshop without buying anything! Accommodation: Standard hotel

  • Day 11 Day 11: Drive To Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon Visit Agra Fort (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Drive To Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri. Afternoon Visit Agra Fort (Breakfast)

      This morning we transfer to Agra (approximately four and a half hours). On the way, we visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted royal city of Emperor Akbar. This impressive and well-preserved citadel became his capital in 1571, after the blessing of a local Moslem holy man correctly predicted the birth of a longed-for son, his successor Jehangir. The mosque, designed to hold 10,000 worshippers, the palaces, residences and halls of audience, are constructed of decorative red sandstone. But this magnificence only lasted 14 years; Akbar left Fatehpur Sikri in 1584 to secure his outlying territories, leaving this city much as we see it today. This afternoon we will visit the imposing Red Fort of Akbar, whose mighty sandstone walls enclose the beautiful white-marble Pearl Mosque and the palaces, halls, courtyards and fountains of his sons and successors, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Accommodation: Standard hotel

  • Day 12 Day 12: Sunrise At The Taj Mahal; Train To Delhi (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Sunrise At The Taj Mahal; Train To Delhi (Breakfast)

      We have a very early start to see the incredible spectacle of the sun rising over the Taj Mahal. The Moghul emperor Shah Jahan built the beautiful white-marble building in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. This is often the highlight for many guests and no trip to the region would be complete with out seeing this impressive feat of architecture and history. Later, we will take the train from Agra to Delhi. Depending on the train schedule, we will arrive into Delhi early afternoon or early evening. Your Leader will advise the journey times with you. Itโ€™s your last night together so your tour leader will help arrange a group for dinner if you would like to attend. Accommodation: Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar)

  • Day 13 Day 13: End Delhi. (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: End Delhi. (Breakfast)

      The adventure ends after breakfast. If youโ€™d like to spend a bit more time exploring this magnificent city, speak to your sales representative about extending your stay.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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