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Pushkar Horse Safari

Duration : 19 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Luni - Jhalamand - Chandelao - Chandelo Garah - Khejrala - Nimaj - Ras - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi


The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the great historical and colorful events of India. For untold centuries tribesmen have met at the full moon to trade camels, cattle and horses. Of late years there have been some 200,000 people and 50,000 animals. The Nagaur Fair is smaller, less touristy and without the Brahma festivities.

The forts and camps were truly a glimpse of colonial India in all its faded glory, wonderful.

Day 01: Delhi
On arrival at Delhi international airport, welcome and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast leave for full day city tour visiting Qutub Minar, India gate (war memorial), Lakshminarayan Temple - modern Hindu temple, drive past President's House, Parliament House & Secretariat Building. Afternoon sight-seeing of Old Delhi visit Rajghat & Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru), Jama Masjid and drive past Red fort and Chandni Chowk. Overnight in hotel.

Day 03: Delhi - Mandawa
After early breakfast leave for Mukundgarh (268 Kms / 6 - 7 hrs drive approx). Arrive and check-in hotel. After lunch visit the painted havelis in this region covering Nawalgarh, Mandawa, Dundlod and Fatehpur. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04: Mandawa - Bikaner
After breakfast leave for Bikaner (164 Kms / 4 Hrs approx). On arrival check-in hotel. Later sight-seeing of Bikaner includes Karni Mata Temple, Junagarh Fort and city. Overnight in hotel.

Day 05: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
After early breakfast leave through the Thar Desert for Jaisalmer (330 Kms / 7 - 8 hrs approx), en-route visit Pokharan. On arrival check-in hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 06: Jaisalmer
After breakfast sight-seeing of Jaisalmer - throbbing in the heart of the thar the burnished sandstone, is an intricately moulded wonderland. a half day sight-seeing tour to visit this city of gilded magic. as the sun sets, the sky goes up in flames and night decends softly, creating a new monument every evening. people still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12 to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work all over. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 07: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur (308 kms / 7 hrs approx) On arrival check-in hotel Afternoon half day city tour visiting the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill, including Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Visit Jaswant Thada an imposing marble memorial built in 1899 and the Museum located in the Umaid public gardens. Overnight in hotel.

Day 08: Jodhpur - Luni
Breakfast at hotel drive by surface to Luni on arrival check in Fort chanwa Luni We will spend the first day riding around Luni and spend the night there. Dinner and overnight at hotel .

Day 09 : Luni - Jhalamand
Ride from Luni to Jhalamand Jhalamand a small rajput castle located just outside the city of Jodhpur is an ideal place to stay and it has been tastefully restored to its original glory.

The ride is in open country side . We can also visit some smaller villages nearby inhabited by other religious sects with very different customs, and may have a chance to visit local craftsmen.Lunch will be enroute , On arrival check in Jhalamnd Castle .

Dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Jhalamand - Chandelao
Ride starts from Jhalamand to Chandelao Garh today you will pass through marginal farm land, and stop for lunch near a small village. After Lunch we again continue ride till our next stop at Chandelao Garh entering into the majestic gateway of Chandelao Garh is like taking a journey into the past .Yu are taken back into time and the feudal splendour of the bygone era come to life .The rooms are furnished with period furniture and all the modern amenities.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 11: Chandelo Garah - Khejrala
Today you shall be riding through the villages and open desert farm land traversing several small villages on the way which give a wonderful sense of rural India. Water buffalo, cows, pigs, camels and poultry are everywhere. Sometimes one sees oxen turning wheels to bring up water. The villagers are extremely friendly and show the greatest interest in us , Lunch will be enroute on arrival we check in at the impressive Khejrala Fort stands out of the Marwar plains , The Forts imposing exterior and simple cosy interiors stand frozen in time. One can expect the rar experience of the genuine feel of Rajput " Thinaka" exactly as it existed in the years of Rajput rule.The Fort offers panoramic view of the stark semi desert marwar plains.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 12: Khejrala - Nimaj
Today you shall be riding through beautiful landscapes villages of Rabari settlement, getting a feel of their lifestyle. They are shepherds by profession lunch will be enroute on arrival Nimaj we check into Nimaj Fort . Nimaj is a village steeped in history, possessing temples going back to the 9th century. Evening jeep safari to Chattarsagar reservoir, home to ducks, waterfowls, for bird-watching and viewing the spectacular sunset.

Dinner and overnight.

Day 13: Nimaj - Ras
After breakfast ride through some beautiful ravines and along the desert .Overnight Ras a 17th century fort which was once an outpost of the former kingdom of Marwar is the home of Thakur Jisingh.It is one place where once can enjoy the hospitality of Rajput home.

Dinner and overnight.


Day 14: Ras - Pushkar
Breakfast Today ride passes through farmland and several villages and then we reach Pushkar the fair ground where we spend our night in Tents.

Evening visit the pushkar fair.
Dinner and overnight

Day 15: Pushkar - Jaipur
After breakfast drive to Jaipur (131 kms / 3 hrs approx). On arrival check-in Hotel. Afternoon proceed for half day tour of Jaipur city the capital city of the state of Rajasthan popularly known as "Pink City". The buildings in the old walled city are constructed in pink-colored sandstone. Overnight in hotel.

Day 16: Jaipur
After breakfast leave for excursion to Amber Fort, enjoy elephant ride up the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon free at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 17: Jaipur After finishing breakfast at the hotel drive out to the outskirts of jaipur.. Here the guests will be met by our safari staff and elephants. Start ride through the countryside ,along the way we will be stopping and visiting local tribals.

After a two hour ride we will stop for lunch( served under canvas). A short break, then resume safari for another three hours. Towards evening we will approach our camp set in the middle of the Arravali ranges. In the evening there will be folk entertainment and cocktails followed by a dinner ( guests are requested to put on semi formals for dinner ). Night in tents.

Day 18: Jaipur - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by emperor Akbar in 1569 and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. On arrival in Agra check-in hotel. Afternoon visit the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra fort & Tomb of Itmad - ud- daula. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19: Agra - Delhi - Onward Destination
After leisurely breakfast leave for Delhi. Afternoon free at leisure for last minute shopping, etc. Evening drop at international airport for flight to onward destination.

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