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Pushkar With Golden Triangle Tour 2005
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur
- Pushkar - Delhi 6th of November 2005
Sunday
Day One Delhi: Arrival
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport
in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
DELHI, the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with
a fascinating blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope
- that is India.
Overnight will be at Delhi.
7th of November 2005
Monday
Day Two Delhi:
Start a full-day tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the
Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid
- the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort
and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Enjoy a Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a
visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar and a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and the Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic
Enclave.
Spend night at Delhi.
8th of November 2005
Tuesday
Day Three Delhi - Agra:
By road 201 km in 6 hr
Transfer to station by Compass Executive for train to Agra.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed
the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire
- giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor
to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone
and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible
charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising,
that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A
walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor
to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built
by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol
of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan's second Wife).
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort
is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced
within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered
better than the Taj.
Shopping or relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
9th of November 2005
Wednesday
Day Four Agra - Jaipur:
By road
221 km in 6 hr
Breakfast will be at hotel.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital
and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable
fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's
not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of
its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
Continue drive to Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent
palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts
and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA
warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes.
However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority
locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus,
many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the
British Raj that followed.
The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated
founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal.
Literally translated this would mean 'one and a quarter', suggesting that
the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just 'one'. Jaipur
is known as the 'Pink City' on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings.
This did not, however, form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856,
when the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince
Albert.
This evening, visit the Birla Temple to learn more about the fascinating religious
life of Jaipur. The marble structure, built as recently as 1985, houses ornate
statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan
dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury. Carvings
in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images
of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis
of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony, which involves
oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the deity. Enjoy
the experience and spend night at Jaipur.
Overnight will be in Jaipur.
10th of November 2005
Thursday
Day Five Jaipur:
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort after breakfast. Elephant ride
ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace.
Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his
descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where
a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City
Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The
palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal
was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the evening or visit the markets. Overnight will be at Jaipur.
11th of November 2005
Friday
Day Six Jaipur - Jodhpur:
By Road 280 km in 06 hrs
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur and check into
hotel.
Set at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with
tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the
Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the RATHORE
clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the
RAMAYANA. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of
a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by
a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the evening and overnight will be at Jodhpur.
12th of November 2005
Saturday
Day Seven Jodhpur:
Breakfast will be at the hotel.
Morning sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of
the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp,
built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long
sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers.
In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room.
After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.
Visit the BISHNOI VILLAGES and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and
true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the
great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.
Relax at the hotel. Overnight will be at the hotel.
13th of November 2005
Sunday
Day Eight Jodhpur - Pushkar:
By Road
150km/03hrs
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Pushkar.
PUSHKAR - Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem
- Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a search for his abode
on earth, performed the supremely spiritual VEDIC YAGNA at Pushkar. It is
thus the site of the only Brahma Temple in the world. Blessed with cultural
blends, it is the venue for the famous Pushkar Fair, with people coming from
all over Asia to buy and sell cattle of breeds from across the world. The
consecrated mausoleum of Khawaja Moinuddin Chisti at Ajmer attracts pilgrims
from all over the world. A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over
500 temples and Ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage.
Pushkar radiates an ambience of peace and spirituality that casts a lure to
visit again and again. The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest cattle fairs
in the world and amongst the oldest cities in India, with references in mythology
and the Mahabharat. There are 52 bathing Ghats, which are linked to the lunar
calendar, enclose the lake. Each Ghat has its own miraculous qualities and
powers of healing and this city of temples has over 500 temples built over
different eras with varied architectural styles. The rose garden of Rajasthan
- the essence of the famous Pushkar rose is exported the world over.
Spend the enjoying in PUSHKAR FAIR and in the evening visiting the GHATS and
the local market.
Overnight will be at PUSHKAR.
14th of November 2005
Monday
Day Nine Pushkar:
Breakfast will be at the camp.
Day will be free to explore and experience the fair. This will be the FULL
MOON NIGHT and the festivities will reach its crescendo.
Overnight will be at Pushkar.
15th of November 2005
Tuesday
Day Ten Pushkar - Delhi - Home:
Breakfast will be at hotel. Spend the morning visiting BRAHMA TEMPLE and the
Pushkar Fair.
Start for Delhi after lunch and reach by evening. Drive to airport as per
your flight schedule and end tour with sweet memories of India.
TOUR ENDS
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Ensconced
within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
