JAIPUR LITERATURE FESTIVAL NAGAUR FAIR & SURAJKUND FAIR - JAN/FEB`20

Itinerary

Jaipur literature festival Dates : 23 to 27 Jan`20
Nagaur Cattle fair Dates : 30 Jan to 02 Feb`20
Surajkund Fair Dates : 01 to 15 Feb`20

21 Jan`20 (Tue) : Arrive Delhi
Today on arrival at Delhi, our representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to hotel. (Check in time at hotel is 1400 hrs.). Overnight at hotel.

22 Jan`20 (Wed) : Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Delhi, covering Red Fort from outside (Closed on Monday), Jama Masjid & Gandhi Memorial (Raj Ghat). Enjoy cycle rickshaw ride on the street of Chandini chowak market Also visit Humayun`s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Drive pass through Parliament House, Presidents house & India Gate. Overnight at hotel.

23 Jan`20 (Thu) : Delhi/Agra (210 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra, on arrival check in at hotel. Later proceed to visit the famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) - built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his queen Mumtaz Mahal, made out of white marble took 22 years to complete (1630-1652 AD). Also visit Agra Fort - which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Overnight at hotel.

24 Jan`20 (Fri) : Agra/Jaipur Via Fatehpur Sikri (250 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri - built during 1571 and 1585. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. After visit continue drive to Jaipur - the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building colour. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

25 Jan`20 (Sat) : Jaipur (Literature Festival)
After breakfast proceed for an excursion to Amer Fort - Ascend the fort on Elephants back. Later proceed to the venu of Jaipur literature festival - grown from a sober event to the largest Free Literature Festival in the world. Jaipur Literature Festival is an annual event and draws more than 1, 00,000 writers around the globe to embark the “Power of Literature”. Jaipur Literature Festival is highly popular in India as well as outside India. It is a great gathering where people can share their different viewpoints on the same or different topics. The festival includes various sessions related to readings, discussions, debates, questions and answers etc. Overnight at hotel.

26 Jan`20 (Sun): Jaipur (Literature Festival)
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Jaipur visiting the City palace, the Jantar Mantar (observatory), the Palace of Winds, photo stop at Albert hall museum. Later enjoy Jaipur literature festival. Overnight at hotel.

27 Jan`20 (Mon) : Jaipur/Pushkar (145 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Pushkar - one of India’s oldest towns. Pushkar is a famous destination for the Hindu devotees. It has a great number of temples and 50 bathing ghats. It’s believed that Brahma had dropped a lotus here, which resulted in the emergence of a holy lake. Upon arrival at Pushkar, check in at hotel. In the evening we explore the spiritual facets of this relaxed holy town Pushkar on foot. Latter visit Brahma temple & Pushkar lake. Overnight at hotel.

28 Jan`20 (Tue) : Pushkar/Mandawa (183 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Mandawa, on arrival checkin at hotel. Later proceed to visit Mandawa Fort - has painted archways that are decorated with interesting forms of paintings of Lord Krishna along with his cowherds. Thakurji Temple - a beautiful temple of Mandawa devoted to Lord Krishna. Decorated with breathtaking paintings, images, patterns and archways. Also visit Binsidhar Newatia Haveli -one of the famous haveli known for its curious paintings. The Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli - another haveli famous for its ruins erotic images. Overnight at hotel.

29 Jan`20 (Wed) : Mandawa/Bikaner (200 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Bikaner- "The camel City". Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later proceed to visit Raj Ratan Bihari temple, Junagarh Fort, Camel breading farm and the Karni Mata Temple. Overnight at hotel.

30 Jan`20 (Thu): Bikaner/Nagaur (115 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Nagaur - a historical town famous for Nagaur Fort & Glass Jain Temple. On arrival check in at hotel. Later enjoy one of the largest cattle fair of India. The Nagaur Cattle fair of Rajasthan is held once in a year between January and February. The small town of Nagaur comes alive with bustling activities and people who come here in massive numbers to take part in trading of livestock. The livestock includes not just cows but also, camels, goats and sheep. They are decorated beautifully by their owners who look absolutely dramatic dressed in their colorful attires. Overnight at hotel.

31 Jan`20 (Fri): Nagaur (Cattle Fair)
Breakfast at hotel.
Full day enjoy at Nagaur Cattle fair. Overnight at hotel.

01 Feb`20 (Sat): Nagaur/Jodhpur (145 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jodhpur- "The Sun City". The city is bestowed with mesmerizing and scenic landscapes. On arrival check in at hotel. Later proceed to visit Majestic Mehrangarh Fort - which is housing one of the biggest museum in Rajasthan with a collection of the weapons and many artifacts. Jaswant Thada - the cenotaph built in white marble. Also visit clock tower and local market of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.

02 Feb`20 (Sun) : Jodhpur/Udaipur via Ranakpur (287 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Udaipur, enroute visit Ranakpur for its astonishing Chaumukha Jain Temple which popular for magnificent carving on 1444 non replicable marble pillars, each one has been designed for represents its own different theme. After visit continue drive to Udaipur. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

03 Feb`20 (Mon) : Udaipur
After breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Udaipur, covering City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari (Garden of the Maids of Honor), Jagdish Temple, Pratap Smarak, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal & Shilp Gram. At evening enjoy the boat ride at lake Pichola- experience of which is beyond any comparison. Overnight at hotel.

04 Feb`20 (Tue) : Udaipur/Delhi (Flight)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

05 Feb`20 (Wed) : Delhi (Surajkund Craft Fair)
After breakfast proceed to visit Surajkund Crafts Fair - one of the largest crafts fair in India that is held every year in the Surajkund district of Haryana. Several tourists from the world over arrive at the Surajkund Crafts Mela every year to witness the glorious culture and heritage of India. The fair is aimed at bringing to light the enormous talent of artisans and craftsmen in India who display their exquisite handlooms and handicrafts before a large audience at the fair. Overnight at hotel.

06 Feb`20 (Thu) : Delhi (Departure)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to onward destination.

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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.