Golden Triangle with Pushkar Trip (8 Days)

Bordering the Thar Desert of India, Pushkar is a town in the state of Rajasthan and is quite popular all over the world for its annual Pushkar Camel Fair. The Pushkar Lake, on which the town is built is known for its 14th century Brahama Temple and is a sacred site for the Hindus. Every year, on the auspicious day or Karthika Purnima, pilgrims flock to this lake and its 52 ghats to dip in its holy waters. The whole festival spans over a week, and on the last day, the world-renowned camel fair is held.
The popularity of the Pushkar Camel Fair is immense. People from all over the state come with camels, and other cattle to trade and tourists from all over the world come over to see this mammoth event. It is the easiest way to get the most unadulterated look at rural India. The backdrop of the desert, the colourful lifestyle of the people, the vibrant clothing and the colourful turbans of the rural folks and especially the beautiful beast of the desert – the camel, all make this event popular with tourist and national and international photographers. The Golden Triangle with Pushkar trip is the best way to experience the best of rural Rajasthan along with some of the other tourist destinations of India including Delhi – the capital city, Agra – abode to the Taj Mahal and other UNESCO world heritage sites, Jaipur – the pink city of India and other famous tourist spots and historical monuments of India in and around these cities. An eight-day tour dedicated to visiting and exploring some of the most iconic and magical places of India, including experiencing the Pushkar Fair, this is one experience you won’t forget in a hurry!

Package Highlights

• Visit Delhi, the capital city of India and some of the most popular national monuments and historical sites in and around Delhi.
• Visit Mandawa, which is known for its beautiful buildings and the unique Marwari culture.
• Visit the Pushkar Lake and the town of Pushkar and experience the colourful and one-of-a-kind Pushkar Camel Fair.
• Visit Jaipur, the Pink City and tour some of the popular tourist destinations like the Amer Fort, Jantar Mantar, etc.
• Visit Fatehpur Sikri which is one of the prime examples of Mughal architecture.
• Visit the city of Agra and the Taj Mahal, which is considered to be one of the Wonders of the World.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi and tour some of the important heritage sites in and around Delhi.

You will arrive in Delhi and be met by our representative. Once you are shown to the pre-booked hotel and settle in, the tour will begin with visits to some of the popular attractions in and around Delhi. You will be able to visit Old Delhi, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, etc. all throughout the day. You will also drive through some interesting places like Chandini Chowk, the Red Fort, the residence of the Indian President, the Indian Parliament building, etc.

Day 2: Drive from Delhi to Mandawa and explore the city

The next day will start with a drive from Delhi to Mandawa. Once you reach the place, you will have the option to either rest, or you will have transport at your disposal to tour the place on your own.

Day 3: Visit Mandawa

With more than 50 forts and palaces, Mandawa is known for its colourful buildings and friendly people. The unique feature of this place is its Havelis (large houses that people live in) known for their frescos; this place has the largest number of frescos in the world. You will be able to visit the villages, buy souvenirs and see totally experience the place the whole day.

Day 4: Drive from Mandawa to Pushkar and visit the town of Pushkar

On the 4th day, you will start from Mandawa and reach the town of Pushkar by noon. The rest of the day is spent in visiting the various popular tourist destinations in and around Pushkar and enjoying the culture and the sights.

Day 5: Drive from Pushkar to Jaipur and visit the city of Jaipur

You make an early start in the morning from Pushkar to reach the city of Jaipur. Also known as the Pink City, it is known for its colourful bazaars and buildings. Here you will be visiting some of the popular tourist spots, historical monuments and some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Amer Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, etc.

Day 6: Travel from Jaipur to Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way

On day 6 you will be travelling from Jaipur to Agra. En-route is the popular Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar and known for its Mughal architecture, historical sites and Heritage sites. You will be able to tour Jama Masjid followed by Salim Chisti, the five-storied Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and much more. Finally, you will reach the city of Agra.

Day 7: Tour of the city of Agra

The 7th day is totally dedicated to the tour of the city of Agra. On this day, you will be able to experience the magic of the Taj Mahal-the symbol of never-dying love, the Agra Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and experience the culture and lifestyle of the people of Agra.

Day 8: Drive back to Delhi

The tour ends on this day, and you will be driven from Agra to Delhi. You will be directly dropped at Delhi airport where you can prepare for your departure.