Tour Essence Of Rajasthan During Pushkar Fair (06 - 17 November 2

Guide

English Speaking Local Guide in Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi during the sightseeing. At GeTS, we aim to support local guides who have specialized and comprehensive knowledge of the regions you visit. We provide English speaking local guides at each destination of your trip, the chosen local guide will strike a great balance between knowledgeable storytelling, humor, and giving you sufficient space and personal time to enjoy the awe-inspiring sites. He will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site, you can count on your assigned local speaking guide.

Meals

• Daily buffet breakfast during the tour in all hotels

Accommodation

10 Nights Accommodation in Standard (3-star) hotels or similar. • Check-in Time : Throughout the trip, we request all our hotels prepare rooms in time as per your arrival time, especially if you are reaching the hotel prior to normal check-in time. (In India, normal check-in is at 14:00 hrs, check-out is at 10:00 hrs). This may not be always possible to manage early check-in for you; in that case you won’t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, you can store your luggage and explore the new destination. • Pre/Post Accommodation : If you’ve purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights. Internet : Depending on the areas in which you travel, you may have limited access to the Internet. Hoteliers often charge for the connection (hourly or daily). • The style of accommodation indicated is a guideline. On rare occasions, if the suggested hotels are not available because of high demand, we book the alternate similar hotels for you.

Hygieneprotocol

In the wake of the ensuing COVID crisis, we have re-invented our hygiene protocols and have taken concrete steps along with training our guides, drivers, representatives and other staff at our destinations’ offices. So, we are fully prepared for your safe travel. •Hotels will conduct thermal screening of guests, baggage screening, maintaining kitchen hygiene, smooth check-in and check-out process along with daily cleaning of rooms. •Our drivers/representatives will be wearing masks, using hand sanitizers & gloves, and undergoing thermal screening before every assignment. The vehicles too will be sanitized on a daily basis. •Our guides will be wearing masks and using hand sanitizers, gloves, and undergoing thermal screening before every assignment. •All public places at Airports/Railway Stations/Restaurants and other assisting staff therein shall be governed by the regulations laid down for the prevention of COVID 19. •Extensive COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines recommended by the World Health Organisation shall be strictly adhered to. •All our partners will strictly follow the social distancing protocol as mandated by the Government. •Safety kits will be provided to all the guests, including a sanitizer, gloves, and a mask, before the commencement of the tour. •Our focus shall be on providing customized and private tours to ensure the safety and health of our guests. •E-Documents will be provided for the trip such as Confirmation Status/Hotel Vouchers/Itinerary/Invoice etc.

Others

Rickshaw ride in Delhi. Boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur. Sound and Light Show in Udaipur. Jeep ride to Amber Fort in Jaipur. Lunch in Jaipur. Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema in Jaipur. Turban Tying Session in Jaipur. ‘Mohabbat - E – Taj’ Show in Agra. One Mineral water bottle per person per day. Assistance during arrival and departure. All currently applicable taxes including GST.

Transport

• All transfers and sightseeing by an air-conditioned vehicle with an English speaking driver. Drivers of our private vehicles are experienced with good knowledge of the road conditions and well trained. The type of vehicles provided are as follows : Passenger Vehicle type • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Etios/Dzire or similar • 3-4 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar • 5-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Not included:

Others

• Any airfare (international or domestic) • Monument entry fees • Any item of personal nature viz. Laundry • Charges, telephone bills, drinks, shopping, etc • Any items that are not mentioned under Inclusions • Tips : Tipping is a common custom and we always suggest our travelers to comply. No tip is compulsory, however in case of good services rendered, it is advisable to pay by a few rupees (driver / guide). For example, 300 rupees can be left in restaurants (depending on the bill amount), between 300 and 500 rupees per day per person for a good driver.

Flights

The International flight tickets have to be booked on your own, once you book your international flight tickets, please share with us your schedule so that we can arrange your smooth pick-up and drop off from airport to hotel on your arrival day and hotel to the airport on the departure day. Passports and Visas : All travelers listed on the Participant Information form must be in possession of a valid passport and all relevant visas. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have valid travel documentation, including but not limited to passports and visas, which meet the requirements of immigration and other Government authorities at every destination. If your itinerary includes travel to any other country besides India, please check on visa requirements for each country that you will visit. Any fines, penalties, payments or expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements of those authorities will be your sole responsibility.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company. We recommend World Nomads, a company recommended by Lonely Planet.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Upon arrival, our representative will meet and greet you and transfer you to the hotel. On arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Delhi is the national capital of India for more than 100 years and is an idyllic symbol of the magnificent past and thriving present of India. This city fascinates its visitors with its blend of various nationalities, diverse culture and traditions, heritage of the bygone era as old as 4th century and modernized lifestyle and culture - all at once.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed with Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk – oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you and drive past Red Fort to reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial.

Visit the Humayun’s Tomb - first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 3 Day 3: Delhi - Udaipur (By Flight)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi - Udaipur (By Flight)

After breakfast, drive to Delhi Airport to board a flight to Udaipur.

Udaipur:Udaipur is a beautiful historic city founded in 1533. It is named after its founder Maharaja Udai Singh. Within the city, you will discover azure water lakes and rich heritage including forts, temples mostly belonging to the Rajput era in Rajasthan. It is renowned for its incredibly-beautiful Lake Palace, City Palace located on the banks of Pichola Lake and the Udaipur Solar Observatory - believed to be the best Solar observatory in Asia.

On arrival, get on-time assistance and check-in at the hotel.Day free at leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.
Day 4 Day 4: Udaipur Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Udaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, you will go for sightseeing tour of Udaipur that begins with a visit to the wondrous City Palace.This palace is a splendid white marble architectural historical place of Rajput Rulers. In its vicinity, you will see notable places like Durbar Hall, Palace Museum, Crystal Gallery, Jagdish temple and the Sahelion Ki Bari or the ’Garden of the Maids of Honor’, a former leisure spot of royal women built between 1710-1734 by Maharana Sangram Singh II (a Rajput ruler). Also,visit the Vintage Collection Of Classic Cars Museum. This museum has gorgeous beauties in store for car enthusiasts. Next, visit the Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum that has a rare compilation ranging from traditional dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments and a lot more.Next in the evening, enjoy a spectacular boat ride in Lake Pichola that offers scenic views of the lake and the mountains in the city. Later, witness the spectacular Sound and Light Show that gives an insight of the royal past of Udaipur.

Overnight stay at hotel in Udaipur.
Day 5 Day 5: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur and en-route, visit Ranakpur Jain temples of 12th Century. Here are a bunch of temples made of white marble and intricately sculpted. The main temple is built out of marbles with 108 carved pillars and each pillar is carved differently from the rest.

After visit, continue driving to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Jodhpur:It is a land where the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort is located in the center of the city. This fort offers spectacular city views as it overlooks the houses painted in bright blue colors. These blue-colored houses are a stark contrast to the surrounding desert ambiance of the Thar desert.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jodhpur.
Day 6 Day 6: Jodhpur - Pushkar (280 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Jodhpur - Pushkar (280 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast at hotel, you will visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort, wonderful Jaswant Thada (Mausoleums of the great Rajput King: Jaswant Singh), Umaid Bhawan Palace and Museum Indias one of the most imposing and regal palaces built by Maharaja Umaid Singh and designed by of famous architect Edwardian and Henry Vaughan Lanchester.

Continue driving to Pushkar. Upon arrival, you will check-in at the hotel.

Pushkar:Pushkar is a city that is known as the King of Pilgrimage sites as it has a sacred lake flowing across the city. The water of this lake is said to have medicinal and curative healing properties and this is why, tourists and devotees halt for a holy dip into the water. Also, the ghats of this Lake comprise of around 400 Hindu and Jain temples. Apart from this, it is the only place with a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. Simply put, this city is of great religious and historical importance.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pushkar.
Day 7 Day 7: Pushkar Fair
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Pushkar Fair

Day free to explore the holy city "Pushkar" during the Pushkar Fair.

Pushkar Fair, an annual 5-day festival, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the vibrance, spectacle and carnival of one of the last great traditional melas (fairs) that hosts livestock, farmers, traders and villagers from all over Rajasthan. The city of Pushkar with the gaily attired local folks, the rich Rajasthani music, folklores of gallantry welcomes the Pushkar Fair with all the love. The major highlights of this fair is watching the decorated camelscompeting in a beauty contest and the best bedecked camel wins the prize. You can also see camels loping across the sand and throwing its riders off its back, amidst cheers of thousands of spectators.

Overnight stay at hotel in Pushkar.
Day 8 Day 8: Pushkar - Jaipur (145 Kms/ 03 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Pushkar - Jaipur (145 Kms/ 03 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast at hotel, Proceed for the local sightseeing of Pushkar visiting the only Brahma Temple in India; Brahma Temple is one of the main sites of Pushkar Pilgrimage. The legends associated with the temple of Lord Brahma, its uniqueness, its significance as a holy place, add to the beautiful settings of the temple. It is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in India.

Pushkar Lake; Pushkar Lake is one of the major tourist attractions in Rajasthan and features on the itinerary of each and every visitor.

Later drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Jaipur Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for an excursion to the splendid Amber Fort by a Jeep ride. This fort was built in the 15th Century by Rajput King Man Singh. The major highlights of this fort is spectacular view of the fort overlooking the Maota Lake and the renowned Sheesh Mahal, a palace consisting of beatuifully-decorated rooms adorned with mirrors of various size, shape and colors. Next, you will halt at the Hawa Mahal, also known as the "Palace of Winds". It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, with the concept that thewomen of royal families will speculate the royal ceremonies and festivals being hidden from the public eyes.

Today, enjoy Lunch with at a very fine restaurant in Jaipur. Also, get an opportunity to learn how to tie a Turban.

In afternoon, explore the beautiful pink city and visit the City Palace and Armory Museum and Jantar Mantar - innovated and constructed by Jaipur King Swai Jai Singh. Amongst the 5 observatories built by him, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the most significant one.

You will also visit the Rajmandir Cinema and enjoy a Bollywood movie. This opulent cinema looks like a huge pink cream cake, with a meringue auditorium and a foyer somewhere between a temple and Disneyland. It offers a typical environment where you can cheer along while watching Bollywood Masala entertainers.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 10 Day 10: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur and enroute, visit Abhaneri Stepwell. Abhaneri is a small village of the Dausa district in northern Rajasthan; located 95kms from Jaipur. The present name of the village, ’Abhaneri’, was originally named as ’Abha Nagri’ or the ’city of brightness’.

Also, visit the old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty Fatehpur Sikri built in the honor of Saint Salim Chisti. This magnificent fortified ancient city, also called the City of Victory, was built in the second half of 16th century by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Later, it became the blooming capital of Akbar for around 10 years until it became abandoned. It was the first planned city during the Mughal rule comprising of magnificent administrative, residential and religious buildings.

Later, continue driving to Agra. Upon arrival, you will check-in at the hotel.

Agra:Located on the right-side banks of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The citys historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveler seeking the wonders of India, Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
Day 11 Day 11: Agra - Delhi (220 Kms/ 04-05 Hrs Approx.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Agra - Delhi (220 Kms/ 04-05 Hrs Approx.)

Your day begins with an early morning to visit the Worlds most popular and beautiful monument: Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fabulous sunrise views. This stunning monument proudly counts itself as the 7th wonder of the world. This symbol of eternal love showcases a perfect blend of diverse architectural styles. Enjoy a Tonga (horse-pulled carriage) ride.
You will now return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast and then visit the Agra Fort built in 1576 AD by great Mughal Emperor Akbar. Here, you will find the splendid Pearl Mosque and various other classic examples of art: Jahangir Mahal, Moti Masjid, Macchhi Bhawan, Nagina Masjid, Diwan-i-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-e-Am, and Meena Bazaar.
Later you will head to Delhi and en-route, you will visit Sikandraa tomb of the 3rd Mughal emperor, Akbar (3rd Mughal emperor) and an important Mughal architectural masterpiece. Akbar commenced the construction of his own tomb around 1600 A.D. As per folklore, Akbar himself planned the design of the tomb and selected a suitable site for it. After his death, Akbar’s son Jahangir completed its construction between 1605-1613.
Next, you will continue driving to Delhi. Upon arrival, you will check-in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
Day 12 Day 12: Delhi Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Delhi Departure

After breakfast, you will transferred to the Delhi airport for your onward destination.

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Essence Of Rajasthan During Pushkar Fair (06 - 17 November 2

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Rajasthan During Pushkar Fair (06 - 17 November 2

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

Day 3: Delhi - Udaipur (By Flight)

Day 4: Udaipur Sightseeing

Day 5: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)

Day 6: Jodhpur - Pushkar (280 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)

Day 7: Pushkar Fair

Day 8: Pushkar - Jaipur (145 Kms/ 03 Hrs Approx)

Day 9: Jaipur Sightseeing

Day 10: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (260 Kms/ 06 Hrs Approx)

Day 11: Agra - Delhi (220 Kms/ 04-05 Hrs Approx.)

Day 12: Delhi Departure

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