Discover the Fairs of Rajasthan: Pushkar Camel Fair

ARRIVE IN DELHI (STAY AT TAJ MAHAL HOTEL)

Your luxury private journey of India starts on arrival in Delhi, where you will be met by a member of our team at the airport before being chauffeured to the Taj Mahal Hotel, which boasts glorious Mughal architecture, manicured gardens, and five excellent restaurants. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, going for a stroll through verdant Lodi Gardens or browsing the enticing fashion boutiques of Khan Market which are conveniently located almost next door. Depending on your flight arrival time you could just simply relax at the hotel and take a dip in the outdoor pool. You could venture out to one of the best North Indian restaurants in Delhi the Bukhara.

DELHI TO AGRA (STAY AT ITC MUGHAL SHERATON/RADISSON BLU)

Leave Delhi in good time this morning to be chauffeured to Agra, where you have a choice of hotels: ITC Mughal, a celebration of the Mughals with lofty interiors, water bodies and fountains or the brilliantly-located Radisson Blu. In the afternoon, visit the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, which was built as a monument to eternal love by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife who dies giving birth to their 14th child. Marvel at the interiors which have several different colored stones crushed and inlaid in the floral details on the marble spandrels on the gateways. At least 60 different semi precious stones were used to carve the pietra dura flower design. The Taj Mahal is known for reflecting pastel colored hues with the play of sunlight on its surfaces throughout the day. The afternoon visit is special as it radiates an orangey pink as the sun goes down. Evening to relax and reminisce and marvel at the beauty of the Taj. You could spend the evening at the Oberoi Amarvilas gardens.

Please note: you can start this journey on any day however the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

AGRA TO JAIPUR (STAY AT JAI MAHAL PALACE)

Travel by road for several scenic hours to Rajasthan’s vibrant capital, Jaipur and check into Jai Mahal Palace, one of the finest examples of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Built in 1745, the hotel offers 94 luxurious rooms and suites with lovely views over the leafy grounds. Spend the rest of the day at leisure (there’s a fabulous spa) or a live size chess set overlooking the lawns before dining in one of their excellent restaurants – we recommend Cinnamon which serves delicious Indian food or Giardino by the pool for Italian fine dining. There is also evening entertainment at the hotel and a multi cuisine menu in the verandah.

JAIPUR TO PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR (STAY AT ANANTA SPA & RESORT/ OR GREEN HOUSE RESORT) 

After a three-hour and drive, arrive in Pushkar, home to the thrilling Pushkar Camel Fair. Enjoy a tour of the town, taking in the holy lake, its many ghats, and the rare Brahma temple. Later on, check into a luxury camp or stay at a modern hotel. Choose between peaceful boutique hotel Green House Resort with its luxurious tents, surrounded by the Aravalli Hills or Ananta Spa & Resort Pushkar, set among lush greenery. Both are close to the Mela grounds so guests can go on a camel cart to the fair. Enjoy a trip to the fair just before sunset to immerse yourself in the colorful surroundings with the colorful people, animals and animal accessorises. After the scenic visit watch the sun go down and walk the lit up intertwined streets of Pushkar.

Please note: the last few days of Pushkar are very crowded so we recommend visiting Pushkar during the beginning or middle of the fair.

PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR TO NAGAUR (STAY AT RANVAS)

Return to the fair this morning. After lunch, journey deeper into rural Rajasthan as you’re driven to Nagaur for a stay in Ranvas, on the edge of the Thar Desert. Sitting within the high walls of the magnificent 12th-century Ahhichatragarh Fort, this heritage hotel is a superb restoration of the former women’s quarters with 27 stylish rooms. Meals are taken in the majlis, an open-sided pavilion where the queens would meet the Maharaja. Enjoy a day at leisure to relax at the hotel.

JODHPUR 

Today you will be exploring the best of Jodhpur. Weave your way with a private guide starting at the Clock tower and through the tangle of winding, colorful, medieval streets. Along the way, pick up some souvenirs from the shops and bazaars which sell everything from Jodhpur breeches and tie-dye textiles to lacquerware and temple decorations before visiting the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, an architectural masterpiece that towers 125 metres over the city. Mehrangarh has a scintillating collection of Rajput miniatures, palanquins and howdahs (elephant seats), the coronation throne and the armoury. Also visit Jaswant Thadacenetophs the resting place of the Maharajas.

UDAIPUR

Known as the ‘Venice of the East’, Udaipur is one of Rajasthan’s most romantic cities. Spend the morning with a local guide, exploring the magnificent City Palace, an impressive complex on the banks of Lake Pichola. In the afternoon, continue your private luxury tour through the narrow streets of the old city to the ancient bazaar, which buzzes with shops selling colorful clothing, silver jewelry, vibrant art, and leather-bound journals. Visit the Crystal Gallery and Saheliyon ki Badi gardens. 

DELHI

Today, your luxury private journey ends. Transfer to Delhi airport in time for your onward flight.