The brightest India festival when every city town and village is turned into  a fairy land with millions of electric light, candles and oil lamps illuminating homes and public buildings. A special feature of the festival is the worship of Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity.

Pushkar & Diwali Festival 2004
16 Nights / 17 Days Package      Group Size: 10-15
Day 1 Nov 11 USA - Delhi:
Meet & Greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. overnight

Day 2 Nov 12 Delhi:
Morning tour of historic city of Old Delhi to include the magnificent Red Fort, The Jama masjid, India`s largest mosque, Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon sightseeing in New Delhi to include Qutab Minar, Birla Mandir, Huyamun`s Tomb, India Gate, Bhai Temple and Government buildings. overnight

Day 3 Nov13 Delhi - Agra:
Morning at 0700 hours drive to Agra, arrive at around 1100 hours and rest then full day sightseeing of Agra visiting magnificent Agra fort and World famoud building Taj Mahal, marble cutting center old city and bazaars etc. overnight
Day 4   Nov14  Agra - Jaipur:
Morning after breakfast drive to Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. This was emperor Akbar`s capital designed and built in Red stone the city is another architectural wonder. Later drive to Jaipur enroute 2 hours Cycle Rickshaw safari in Bharatpur National Park. Evening arrive in Jaipur. overnight

Day 5  Nov 15 Jaipur:
Morning excursion to Amber Fort with Elephant ride, afternoon city tour of the famous "The Pink City" which reminds of a glorious past and with so much to see and Enjoy here. It is also famous for its blue - art pottery and inlaid brasswork. overnight
Day 6  Nov 16 Jaipur - Mandawa:
Morning drive to Mandawa, afternoon sightseeing in the Shekhawati region, often called the open air art gallery of Rajasthan.  overnight

Day 7  Nov 17 Mandawa - Bikaner:
Morning drive to Bikaner, afternoon sightseeing in Bikaner include Junagarh Fort an imposing fort with beautiful palaces that are made out of a mix of marble and red sandstone, The city`s dity Karni Mata, the temple dedicated to her provides sanctuary to mice in the belief that those who serve the Goddess are reborn as mice. overnight

Day 8 Nov 18 Bikaner - Jaisalmer:
Morning visit the camel breeding farm and drive to Jaisalmer, enroute visit desert village. overnight

Day 9  Nov 19 Jaisalmer:
The Rich and beautiful palaces and "Havelis"  of Jaisalmer shimmer against the relentless monotony of the Thar desert. Its Rulers were known for their valour, their beautiful havelis and glorious temples. For close to ten centuries Jaisalmer has assumed the air of a virtual art museum.

Sightseeing in Jaisalmer include, Sonar Kila, Patwon ki haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli Nathmalji Ki Haveli and afternoon excursion to Sam for short camel ride in the sand dunes of thar desert. overnight
Day 10  Nov 20 Jaisalmer - Jodhpur:
Morning drive to Jodhpur, aftaernoon sightseeing in Jodhpur. Gateway to the Thar desert, the city is known for its striking Forts, stately palaces and gracious buildings. Some of these are now India`s finest hotels. The city was built in 1459 by Rao Jodha of The Rajput clan.

Sightseeing in Jodhpur includes Mehrangarh Fort built by the city`s founder five centuries ago, Jaswant Thada, museum and bazaar. overnight

Day 11 Nov 21 Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Rawla Narlai:
Morning optional visit the Bishnoi villages, later drive to Narlai enroute visit Ranakpur temple complex (open at 1200 hours). Ranakpur the 15th century Chaumukh Jain temple, one of the most beautifully crafted and sculpted temples in India. overnight

Day 12  Nov 22 Rawla Narlai - Udaipur:
Wake up to the sounds of this 17th century village, and take in the spiritual energy from the fresh air descending down from the Shiva temple, stroll through the small bazaar, bustling with activity and bursting with colour, perhaps pausing to see rich handicraft or even design your own silver Tabiz, an ancient lucky charm for women and men worn around the  neck. Later drive to  Udaipur. Overnight

Day 13 Nov 23  Udaipur:
Udaipur is the most romantic city in Rajasthan. With its hilltop fortesses, fairytale palaces,  exotic legends and its urban and industrial center, the city is proud of its heritage as a center for performing arts, painting and crafts. Most of the marble palaces and fortification have now been transformed into palace hotels.

Sightseeing of Udaipur include, City palace museum, Bharatiya Lok Mandal, Sahelyon Ki bari, Partap memorial and afternoon boat ride on the lake pichola to visit Jagmandir. Overnight 

Day 14 Nov 24 Udaipur - Pushkar:
Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar, a quiet little town on the edge of a small and beautiful lake in eastern Rajasthan. A city of 500 temples and 52 bathing ghats, Pushkar prides itself of being the site of the only temple of Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation and is therefore believed to be the centre of the creation on the World. Afternoon city sightseeing in Pushkar. Overnight

Day 15  Nov 25  Pushkar:
Morning visit world famous building Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, afternoon drive to Delhi and transfer to pax at International Airport for your onward flight.

Day 16 Nov 26 Pushkar - Delhi:
Morning drive to Delhi, evening arrive. Overnight

Day 17 Nov 27 Delhi - USA:
Early Morning transfer to airport for your onward flight

Tour cost : 16 Nights / 17 Days
* Per person cost for the above program minimum based on 10 pax will be:
10 Pax
15 Pax
SGL Room supplement
Entrance fee supplement
Dinner supplement
 usd = 1325.00 per person
usd = 1079.00 per person
usd = 569.00
usd = 100.00 per person
usd = 179.00 per person
Hotels used :
Hotel Siddarth / Oberoi Maidens - Delhi, Clarks Shiraz - Agra, Clarks Amer - Jaipur, Castle - Mandawa, Gajner Palace - Bikaner, Rawal Kot/ Gorband Palace -Jaisalmer, Ajit Bhawan - Jodhpur, Castle Narlai - Narali, Shikarbadi - Udaipur, Swiss tents - Puskhar

Services Include :
    • Accommodation on twin sharing as per the above mentioned hotels or similar on Bed & Breakfast basis except in Pushkar
    • 2 Nights accomodation in Pushkar will be on Full board basis
    • Arrival/departure transfer and sightseeing as per the above program with a/c Deluxe coach
    • Excellent English speaking accompanying guide
    • Elephant ride in Jaipur
    • 2 hours Cycle Rickshaw ride
    • Short Camel ride in Jaisalmer
    • Boat ride in udaipur
    • Welcome with Flower Garlands at the airport
    • Welcome drink on arrival in hotel (non alcoholic)
    • Assistance at airport and hotels
Does not include :
Above mentioned cost does not include any air fare, airport tax, unspecified meals, table drinking, telephone calls, laundry, camera fee, tips, insurance, Entrance fee and any other expenses of personal nature and not mentioned above.

*Above rates are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability.

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