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ABOUT Pushkar ::
Pushkar is 11 Kms from Ajmer, along the picturesque Pushkar
Lake lies the tranquil town with the deep religious
significance. 'Nag Pahar' or Snake Mountain forms a natural
boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar. The main Attraction is
Pushkar Lake , The Lake with 52 Ghats and an array of
temples along the banks is an important pilgrimage center of
Hindus.
General Weather of Pushkar ::
In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto
90%).
Introduction ::
Located just 11 kms from Ajmer, the holy lake of Pushkar is
believed to have been created by Lord Brahma himself. It is
as important as Benaras or Puri. Devout Hindus believe that
it is essential to visit Pushkar at least once in their
lifetime.
No pilgrimage is considered complete without a dip in the
holy Pushkar lake. Pushkar has as many as 400 temples and 52
ghats and the only temple in the country that is dedicated
to Brahama is to be found here. While Pushkar is a heaven
for the religiously inclined, it is also the venue of one of
the country's most colorful cattle fairs - the Pushkar Fair.
Pushkar being one of the most religious places for Hindus
has the atmosphere of an ancient religious town. The only
temple of God Brahma is in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an
important pilgrimage city for Hindus. Pushkar has become
famous in the world due to its Pushkar Festival which takes
place in the month of November when the whole of Pushkar is
transformed into a spectacular fair ground where thousands
of pilgrims come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake
and the biggest cattle and camel markets take place here.
DETAILED ITINERARY OF PUSHKAR
FESTIVAL TOUR
Pushkar Festival Tour :: Day 01.
Flight to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met
by an Virtual Tours representative and transferred to your
Hotel.
Pushkar Festival Tour : Day 02.
Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi.
include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “Kutab Minar” which
is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199.Before we
proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where
we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.
Pushkar Festival Tour : Day 03:
Delhi - Jaipur Tour ( 260 Kms.)
After breakfast, drive for Jaipur. ( 260 kms. 5 hrs. drive )
Reach Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Evening city tour
visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa
Mahal.Overnight at hotel.
Pushkar Festival Tour :: Day - 4 :
Jaipur - Pushkar Tour
( 145 Kms.)
After late breakfast, drive down to Pushkar, ( 145 kms. 3
hrs. drive ) the venue for the famous "Pushkar Festival".
Reach Pushkar and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel /
Tents.
Pushkar Festival Tour :: Day - 5 :
Pushkar Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, day at Pushkar Mela. Spend the day walking
through the traditional decorated fair ground and view
various activities, like - dance, camel races and many more.
Overnight at Hotel / Tents.
Pushkar Festival Tour :: Day - 6 :
Pushkar - Jaipur Tour
Early morning visit bathing ghats of Pushkar, where
thousands of pilgrims take holy bath. Return back to Hotel /
Tent for breakfast. Evening drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur
and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Pushkar Festival Tour :: Day - 7 :
Jaipur - Agra Tour
( 250 Kms.
)
After breakfast, visit to Amer Fort ( enjoy ride on
Elephant's back up to the Fort ). Afterwards, drive to Agra.
Overnight at hotel.
Pushkar Festival Tour :: Day - 8 :
Agra - Delhi Same Day Travel ( 260 Kms. )
After breakfast, visit to Taj Mahal & Red Fort. Afterwards,
drive back to Delhi for journey to onward destination.
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