Pushkar Camel Fair Tour Package

Duration : 13 Nights/ 14 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra

Day 1: Delhi
Feel special with the warm welcome accorded to you by the Rajasthan Holiday representative on arrival at the Delhi airport. Check into a hotel for rest and set out on guided tours to the Delhi tour attractions. See the Qutab Minar, Salimgarh Fort, Shah Alam Tomb, St. James Church, Sultan Ghari Tomb, William Fraser Bungalow, Amusement Theme Parks In Delhi, Rajghat, Parks And Gardens In Delhi, St. Stephens Church, Telegraph Memorial, Old Fort, Parliament House, Rajghat, Razia Sultan Tomb, National Children Museum, Mirza Ghalib Haveli, Moth-ki-Masjid, Lodi Gardens, Meena Bazaar, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Indira Gandhi National Center, Cathedral Church Of The Redemption, etc. Come back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Mandawa
Today you drive to Mandawa as a part of the Pushkar Camel Fair Tour package. Check in at a hotel on arrival and embark on a safari to the havelis located in the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan, India. Stay overnight at the hotel in Mandawa, Rajasthan, India.

Day 3: Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner and check in at a hotel on arrival. Embark on a guided tour to the Bikaner tour attractions. Visit the Camel Breeding Farm and tour Lallgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort and Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.

Day 4: Jaisalmer
Today you drive to Jaisalmer located in the middle of the imposing Thar Desert. See the Jaisalmer Fort, Gadisisar Lake and other local tour attractions before retiring at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Jaisalmer
Tour Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Nathmalji ki Haveli. Enjoy the enthralling Thar and ride a camel to local hutments and celebrate golden Jaisalmer as a part of the Pushkar Fair Rajasthan .

Day 6: Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur today and check in at a hotel on arrival. Relax and set out on a full day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. See the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan and Mandore Gardens.

Day 7: Udaipur
Today you drive to Udaipur as a part of the Pushkar Camel Fair Tour. Check in at a hotel on arrival with assistance from the Rajasthan Travels Guide and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8: Udaipur
Tour the Fatehsagar Lake and visit the Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, City Palace, and Lake Pichola. Stay overnight at the hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Day 9: Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar and check in at tented accommodation. Relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 10: Pushkar
Spend the entire day enjoying the Pushkar Fair Rajasthan. See jugglers, puppeteers and open-air folk dancers kicking dust with their graceful foot and body movements. Eat traditionally cooked Rajasthan meals and ride a camel to the handcrafts stalls at the Pushkar fair.

Day 11: Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in the hotel. Later in the day explore Hawa Mahal, City Palace and countless other monuments of historical importance. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Day12: Jaipur
Post breakfast enjoy an excursion to the Amber Fort. See the City Palace, Royal Observatory, Hawa Mahal and the bust Jaipur markets as a part of the Pushkar camel fair tour. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Day 13: Agra
Today you drive to Agra in Uttar Pradesh, India. Check in at a hotel on arrival. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city. See the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and other historic monuments. Stay overnight at the hotel in Agra, India.

Day 14: Agra
See the Taj Mahal early in the morning and drive to Delhi on the concluding day of the Pushkar Delight Tour Package.

Pushkar Information Guide

Nestled between spectacular mountain ranges and trespassed by a scenic lake, the city of Pushkar is home to a number of tourist attractions. Known as a 'pilgrim city', Pushkar is renowned for Pushkar Temples and serene surroundings that combine to present a perfect holidaying experience.

With The Rajputana Experience, travel to Pushkar becomes all the more interesting and lucrative. The various tourist attractions of Pushkar are straddled around the beautiful Pushkar Lake.

Some major Tourist Attractions In Pushkar :

Pushkar Lake : One of the most sacred sites for Hindus, Pushkar Lake is the most famous tourist attraction in the holy town of Pushkar. It's a beautiful semi-circular lake with 52 lovely ghats surrounding it. According to beliefs, a dip in the Pushkar Lake on the auspicious occasion of Karthik Poornima brings salvation to devotees.

Brahma Temple : It's the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe according to Hindu temple, in all over India. The beautiful marble temple is famous for its four-headed idol of lord Brahma. It's decorated with silver coins and a silver turtle on its black and white chequered floor.

Savitri Temple : Dedicated to goddess Savitri, the first wife of Lord Brahma, it's the second most important temple in Pushkar. Located just behind the Brahma Temple on a hilltop, it provides a panoramic view of the scenic Pushkar Lake and exotic sand dunes nearby.

Rangji or Rangnath Temple : Rangji Temple is known for its gracious south Indian style of architecture. The temple houses a huge image of Lord Vishnu. It has a high rising 'Gopuram' (large gate) and Garuda pillars studded with a mythical bird styled in gold.

Varah Temple : One of the most sacred temples in Pushkar, Varah Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has an image of Vishnu in the incarnation of wild boar. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu visited the earth in the incarnation of a Varah (Wild boar) to kill an atrocious demon Hirnayaksh.

Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple :
The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the universe's creator, is housed in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Standing on a high pedestal, this 14th century temple can be reached through marble steps.

Pushkar Camel Fair :
One of the biggest fairs in India, the cattle fair of Pushkar attracts buyers and sellers from all over the country who travel to Rajasthan to participate in this annual event.

Held in October or November on Kartik Purnima, the five-day Pushkar Fair is the ultimate showcase of the Rajasthan. Cultural performances, folk music and dance, camel and horse races, etc light up the festivities during the fair. It is indeed a boon to travel to Pushkar during the peerless Pushkar Fair.

Apteshwar Temple : Another important temple in Pushkar, this 12th century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Saraswati Temple : Saraswati is the wife of Brahma. Literally her name means 'the flowing one' . In the Rig Veda she represents a river deity and is connected with fertility and purification.

Ramavaikunth Temple : The Ramavaikunth temple is an intricately carved Hindu temple dating to the 1920 and has images of 361 deities.

Bathing Ghats In Pushkar : Pushkar town is setup around a tiny little lake that has 52 bathing ghats around it and is surrounded by three mountains.

Man Mahal : The Man Mahal palace is very close to the Pushkar lake and Pushkar Temples, as well as within walking distance from here.

Pushkar Palace : Pushkar Palace was built about 400 years ago by the Maharaja of Kishangarh. Situated on the edge of the lake it offers a panoramic view of 400 temples, banks, sand dunes and the Aravalli hills.

How to Reach Pushkar :

By Air : The nearest airport to reach Pushkar is Jaipur Airport, which is about 138 kms from Pushkar. One can get direct flights from /to Delhi and other cities in India.

By Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station (about 11kms) and is connected to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur and Jodhpur by regular trains. Two of the best trains of the Indian Railways, Pink City Express and Shatabdi Express connect Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur.

By Road : Pushkar has two bus stands--The Marwar bus stand which has buses to some long distance places including Delhi, Jodhpur and Bikaner while the Ajmer bus stand is located east of the Pushkar town and offers bus services to Ajmer and Jaipur. There are regular buses from Pushkar to Ajmer.

Pushkar Travel Guide

Location	Ajmer District, Central Rajasthan, 140 Km from Jaipur, Jaipur is the nearest Airport
Must Visit	Pushkar Camel Fair(Oct-Nov), Brahma temple and Ghats
Temperature	Max 45 º C, Min 25 º C (summer); Max 22 º C, Min 8 º C (winter)
Languages	Hindi, Rajasthani and English
Ideal Time	October to March is the ideal time to visit Pushkar
Pushkar STD Code	0145
Clothing	Light tropical (cotton) for summer and woolen for winter.

Pushkar travel & tourism is mainly famous as one of the most famous and revered pilgrimages of India. Pushkar city is regarded to be the abode of Lord Brahma. Brahma is one of the three Hindu gods forming the great Hindu trilogy. Lord Brahma symbolizes birth and is regarded as the creator of the world. He is also supposed to be a storehouse of knowledge and is depicted with four hands, a book of Vedas (knowledge) in each hand. Lord Brahma's wife is known as Savitri and a swan serves as his vehicle. Read on this Pushkar City Guide to know more about the holy city:

There is a great legend behind the city of Pushkar. The word Pushkar means a pond created by flower. The city along with the lake was created when Brahma released a Lotus from his hands on Earth, for the purpose of deciding the venue for his yagna. It is believed that Lord Brahma had to perform the yagna at a very short notice, the time of the yagna being very auspicious. The presence of his wife was very much required and necessary for the performance of the yagna. However, Savitri did not turn up on time and kept Lord Brahma waiting. He got so much angry and annoyed that he married a local milkmaid, Gayatri and sat with her for the yagna.

Savitri, incensed and enraged on seeing someone else take up her place, cursed Lord Brahma that he would not be remembered and worshipped by the people on Earth. On hearing her curse, other gods pleaded to Savitri to take back her curse. She conceded and said that Lord Brahma will be worshipped only in Pushkar. This is believed to be the reason why there is only one Brahma temple in the whole world.

Apart from the famous Pushkar Lake and numerous temples in the city of Pushkar, it is also famous for the Pushkar fair. The fair is held annually and holds much religious significance. Also, organized at the same time, is the largest Camel fair of the world. Pushkar is a much loved tourist destination, many who visit there just fall in love with the place and overstay. Alienated from Ajmer by the Nag Parbat (the snake hill), the city of Pushkar holds mystical allure for the numerous tourists and pilgrims visiting it every year.