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Classic: Pushkar Camel Fair & Rajasthan Adventure (AHRC)
Countries Visited: India
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
  • Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences
  • Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character
  • Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience
  • All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
    Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
    Group Size: Max 15
    Meals Included: 1 breakfast
    Accommodations: Not Availaible

    Highlights
    See Delhi on a walking tour led by a former at-risk youth, Set eyes on the gleaming Taj Mahal, Join thousands of people to celebrate the Pushkar Camel Festival, Ride a cycle rickshaw to Agra Fort

    Description
    Take any local carnival you've ever been to at home. Now add thousands of extra people, cricket matches, longest-moustache competitions, and more camels than you can count. Voila! You've got Rajasthans wondrously bewildering Pushkar Camel Fair. This itinerary combines four days at the festival with time at Jodhpur, Agra, Udaipur, and Delhi.
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    Tour OperatorG Adventures
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1DelhiDay 1 Delhi
    There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Women on Wheels Transfer Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
    Day 2DelhiDay 2 Delhi
    Enjoy a youth-led walking tour of Delhi with G Adventures-supported project, City Walk. This tour offers a unique perspective of Delhi while supporting at-risk youth. Learn about the important work of local nonprofit Salaam Baalak Trust. Visit the famous Jama Masjid (Great Mosque), walk through Chandni Chowk, one of Indias oldest and busiest markets, and explore the history of the Sikh religion at the important Sikh Gurduwara SisGanj. Wander through the colorful spice market before visiting Connaught Place. Later explore on your own, opting to visit the markets and shops, the Gandhi museum, India Gate, or stroll through the peaceful Lodi Gardens. In the evening, head to the train station for an overnight train to Jodphur. Included Activities: City Walk Jama Masjid Visit Chandni Chowk Visit Gurdwara Sis Ganj Visit Transport: Basic overnight train (beds)
    Day 3JodhpurDay 3 Jodhpur
    Arrive early at Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan. Jodhpur is sometimes called the "Blue City" for the vast number of houses here that are painted blue. Take a short climb to the top of a hill on the outskirts of the city to reach the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. Wander around the Old City, with its clock tower and Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in India. Opt to head further afield and visit a Bishnoi tribal village. Included Activities: Sadar Bazaar Mehrangarh Fort Visit
    Day 4UdaipurDay 4 Jodhpur/Udaipur (1B)
    Continue on to Udaipur and take an orientation walk including a visit to the Jagdish Temple and Lake Pichola. In the evening, attend a Rajasthani Cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli Folk Museum on Gangaur Ghat. Included Activities: Bagore-ki-Haveli Cultural Show Orientation Walk Ranakpur Jain Temples Visit Transport: Private Vehicle
    Day 5UdaipurDay 5 Udaipur
    After exploring the City and Eklingji palaces, see more of Udaipur. Opt to journey out to the hilltop Monsoon Palace, the summer resort of the Maharajas. Sitting atop a hill with a panoramic view of the city's lakes, it a great place to watch the sunset. Included Activities: Eklingji Palace Visit City Palace Visit
    Day 6PushkarDay 6 Udaipur/Pushkar
    Travel through Ajmer and over Snake Mountain. Take an orientation walk around Pushkar, including the lake and ghats and also the 14th-century Brahma Temple. Pushkar is famous for the Brahma Temple, making it one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world. Accommodation during the fair will be in comfortable Swiss-style tents with en suite bathrooms. Included Activities: Brahma Temple Visit Pushkar Orientation Walk Transport: Private Vehicle
    Day 7PushkarDay 7 Pushkar
    Enjoy a full day to experience all the action of the colourful Pushkar Camel Fair. Included Activities: Pushkar Camel Fair
    Day 8PushkarDay 8 Pushkar
    Enjoy a full day to experience all the action of the colourful Pushkar Camel Fair. Included Activities: Pushkar Camel Fair
    Day 9PushkarDay 9 Pushkar
    Enjoy a full day to experience all the action of the colourful Pushkar Camel Fair. Included Activities: Pushkar Camel Fair
    Day 10PushkarDay 10 Pushkar
    Enjoy a full day to experience all the action of the colourful Pushkar Camel Fair. Included Activities: Pushkar Camel Fair
    Day 11JaipurDay 11 Pushkar/Jaipur
    This wide-avenued city is one of the most important heritage cities in India, and home to the Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of the Winds." Transport: Private Vehicle
    Day 12JaipurDay 12 Jaipur
    Stop and take a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before continuing on to the Amber Fort. After the tour, opt to visit the Anokhi Museum, established by the Anokhi Foundation to ensure the ancient traditions of hand block printing are maintained. With free time, opt to head out to the nearby village of Sanganer to see blue pottery, handmade paper, or more hand block printing being done. Choose to visit the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 1700s, or sip a cocktail in one of the luxuriously converted palaces. A visit Jaipur wouldnt be complete without checking out a Bollywood film in the spectacular Art Deco film house - the Raj Mandir Cinema. Included Activities: Amber Fort Guided Tour
    Day 13AgraDay 13 Jaipur/Agra
    Travel to Agra and visit the I'timad-ud-Daulah, or Baby Taj. Included Activities: Baby Taj Visit Transport: Private Vehicle
    Day 14DelhiDay 14 Agra/Delhi
    Visit India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Start out before sunrise for the best light in which to see this white marble masterpiece. Later, ride one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to visit the Agra Fort before travelling to Delhi. Included Activities: Agra Fort Guided Tour Taj Mahal Visit Transport: Private Vehicle
    Day 15DelhiDay 15 Delhi
    Depart at any time. Included Activities: Departure Day
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    Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

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