(Nov) - Pushkar Camel Fair

Overview

Everything that makes Rajasthan a distinct place can be spotted in the fair including men dressed in colourful traditional clothes, women in mirrored skirts and vivid shawls, embroidered clothes, exquisitely designed jewellery, pots and ornaments. 

One of the holiest towns of India, Pushkar is known to be the only temple of the Divine Creator, Lord Brahma, it has over 400 temples and about 52 bathing ghats.

This ancient and busy town traces its roots and references to the holy ancient scriptures and revered and visited by thousands of devotees all over the year. It is a favourite not just for the religious reasons but also for another annual affair     , and that is the internationally famous camel fair; which is held every year for five days in the month of October. It is known as the largest exchange ground of livestock, cattle and the favourite camels.

It feels as if suddenly in between the religious rituals and formalities there is a sudden burst of colours and activities. People from all over Rajasthan come with their cattle and the fully decorated camels for sale and purchase. The camels are cleaned and decked up in a special way with ankle bells and neck pieces; after all they also compete for their master’s fashion sense in the competitions. There is a variety of competitions right from camel races to camel parades etc. Tattoo lovers have a blast here with the traditional tattoo artists showcasing their talent here.

There are silversmiths, block printers and tarot readers strewn all over the fair. Traditionally, Indian fairs are of busy, noisy, crowded and colourful and happening kinds so the main attraction though is the camel, there is lot more that happens in this lakeside town of Pushkar. So either you walk around rather meander through the curious native crowd or could even opt for a ‘camel’s eye view’ riding through on a camel in the fair!!

Your tour takes you to Jodhpur later, where you get a different flavour after a rather busy time in the camel fair!

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01 - Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet and transfer to your hotel. Later proceed for orientation tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar – the 239ft sandstone tower. Drive past the India Gate; Parliament House [exterior] and the President’s Palace. Visit Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi – The Father of Nation was cremated; drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

Day 02 - Jaipur

After breakfast, you will drive to Jaipur (6 hrs). Arrive Jaipur and rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 03 - Jaipur

After breakfast, you will take a private guided tour of Jaipur and Amber Fort. Later visit Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and Observatory. This afternoon is then free to relax or explore the markets.

Day 04 - Jaipur

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 05 - Pushkar

After breakfast, you will drive to Pushkar (3 hrs). Arrive Pushkar and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. This four-day long fair full of fun and frolic falls on the full moon of Kartik Purnima and offers a unique opportunity for a shopping spree while giving an edge to the consumer product marketing in rural Rajasthan. FULL BOARD

Day 06 - Pushkar

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Rest of the day enjoy the Pushkar Festival. This is perhaps, to westerners, one of India's most famous fairs, held every year in the month of November. Pushkar fair is the ideal occasion to witness the charisma of Rajasthan in full bloom. Everything that makes Rajasthan a distinct place can be spotted in the fair including men dressed in colourful traditional clothes, women in mirrored skirts and vivid shawls, embroidered clothes, exquisitely designed jewellery, pots and ornaments. FULL BOARD

Day 07 - Jodhpur

After breakfast you will drive to Jodhpur (5 hrs). Arrive Jodhpur and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure.

Day 08 - Jodhpur

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Later you will take a private guided tour of Jodhpur. Visiting sites like Mehrangarh Fort - The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Later visit Jaswant Thada – a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. Evening is at leisure.

Day 09 - Delhi

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Jodhpur airport to board your flight for Delhi 1215-1345. Arrive Delhi and rest of the day will at leisure.

Day 10 - Delhi

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Delhi International airport to connect with your homebound or onwards flight... or travel to your next destination if you would like to add to this tour.

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