Description

Travel People India welcomes you on a special tour which is a mixture of the popular golden triangle and the colourful Pushkar Fair. The Golden Triangle covers 3 most renowned cities of the North India, Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. These are triangular cities on the map and they demonstrate the greatness of the Indian history, architecture and culture.

It is not just forts, palaces, and the Taj Mahal, on this tour. It also tours Pushkar, a sacred town which is vibrant once every year during the Pushkar Fair. It is a massive event at the fair where farmers offer camels and cattle. The visitors are amused with folk dances, music, competitions, handicrafts, and coloured stalls. The combination of the traditional culture with the atmosphere of celebration makes Pushkar Fair one of the most peculiar experiences in India.

In this 8 days tour visit old and new sites in Delhi, Taj Mahal in Agra, royal forts and palaces of Jaipur and lastly the beauty of Pushkar Fair. Each day is a day of sight seeing, relaxation, shopping and food.

Hightlight

• Explore the Red Fort, Jama Mosque in Delhi, India Gate, Qutub Minar tower and Lotus Temple.  
• Visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Shop in Agra and purchase sweets and marble.  
• Discover the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, and mix up into crowded markets of Jaipur.  
• Explore Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple and the popular Pushkar Fair full of camels, stalls and folk performances.  
• Attend entertaining events like camel racing, puppet performance, music and the sunset among the sand dunes.

Itinerary

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DAY 01 - Arrive in Delhi

Reach Delhi and get into the hotel. Take a short rest after which you can visit Red fort which is a large monument constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Go round the gates and look at its palaces and courtyards. The second place to visit is Jama Masjid, which is among the largest mosques in India. Then have a ride in a rickshaw in the Chandni Chowk market. Also try local delicacies such as chaat and jalebi. In the evening drive through India gate which is a war memorial with lawns and fountains. Relax and take photos. Delhi dinner and accommodation.

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DAY 02 - Explore New Delhi

New Delhi sightseeing after breakfast. See Qutub Minar which is the tallest brick minar in India. Then visit Humayun Tomb, a beautiful garden tomb which served as inspiration of the Taj Mahal. Then visit the Lotus Temple which is designed in the form of a white lotus flower. Spend some quiet time inside. Then later pass next to Rashtrapati Bhavan (President House) and parliament house. Conclude the day at Lodhi Garden which is a serene park filled with greens and tombs. Children are allowed to play and adults to relax. Delhi and an overnight stay at dinner.

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DAY 03 - Delhi to Agra

Breakfast and then drive to Agra. Upon arrival, go to see the world famous Taj Mahal constructed by Shah Jahan in the remembrance of his wife Mumtaz. Stroll through the marble statue, gardens and fountains. Later visit Agra Fort which contains palaces, halls and wonderful views of the Taj Mahal within. During the evening gaze in local markets of marble handicrafts and sweets such as petha. Evening and night stay at Agra.

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DAY 04 - Agra to Jaipur through Fatehpur Sikri.

Breakfast and leave Agra to Jaipur. Passing by, visit Fatehpur Sikri the ancient Mughal capital. On the red sandstone, see Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and red sandstone buildings. Enter Jaipur and enter a hotel. During the evening, go through Johari Bazaar which is a bustling market that specialises in jewellery, textiles and handicrafts. Overnight and Dinner in Jaipur.

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DAY 05 - Jaipur Sightseeing

Then start with Amber Fort which is a magnificent fort atop a hill. Excursion to its palaces and the Mirror Palace. Then go to City Palace and can visit royal collections and museums. Thereafter take a view of Jantar Mantar, which is an ancient observatory and possesses huge devices to study stars. Pullover at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) to take pictures. During the evening, you may go to the Chokhi Dhani cultural village resort. Have Rajasthani cuisine, folk dance, music and camel ride. Overnight and Dinner in Jaipur.

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DAY 06 - Pushkar via Jaipur

Breakfast and then Pushkar. Upon arrival, check-in hotel or tent in your accommodation close to the fairground. Pay a visit to the Pushkar Lake which is flanked by sacred ghats where pilgrims have a swim. Subsequently visit Pushkar Fair grounds. You will find camels, with their coloured ornaments, merchants, and the villagers in their old costumes. Stalls of handicraft, jewellery, textiles and toys are available. During the evening, one can see folk dances, puppet shows and music shows in the fair. Evening and stay at Pushkar.

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DAY 07 - Experiences of Pushkar Fair.

In the morning, have breakfast and spend your time on enjoying the fair. Attend camel races, cultural events and entertaining programs such as longest moustache competition or turban tying competition. The Brahma Temple is one of the few temples in the world that is dedicated to Lord Brahma. Visit local colourful markets around the temple and purchase souvenirs. At night, get a glimpse of sunset on sand dunes accompanied by folk songs and dancing. The ambience is energetic and memorable. Stay and dinner Pushkar.

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DAY 08 - Departure of Pushkar to Delhi.

Post-breakfast- Drive back to Delhi. You can also have a last minute shopping in Delhi markets depending on the time of your flight or train. This will be followed by visiting the airport or the railway station where you will continue your trip with the memories of the Golden Triangle and the colorful Pushkar Fair.