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Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
This morning we take you to visit the legendary Taj. Sunrise is the best time to visit the monument when the touch of light just begins to ignite the passion of Taj. Early morning offers you the best Kodak moments as it’s also very less crowded. Return to the hotel after the visit to pack and depart. Check out after breakfast and continue to drive to Jaipur, the pink city (6hrs/ 260 kms). En route visit the famous deserted city of the Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri founded by great mughal emperor - Akbar. Late afternoon arrive Jaipur and check in at the hotel. The evening you have an option to take a heritage walk into the illuminated bazaars of the pink city and enjoy a rickshaw ride and the treasure hunt organized especially for you. Overnight at the hotel.

(Jaipur THE splendid Fort / Palace of AMBER was wrested by the Kachhwaha Rajputs in the mid-12th century. The Kacchawahas dominated the surrounding area for the next six centuries. Amber was also the prime site of the alliance between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The astronomer - King, Sawai Jai Singh II, famous for his Jantar Mantar ascended the throne in 1699. He soon decided to build a new city in the plains: JAIPUR was designed according to the principals of the Shilpa-Shastra (Architecture) and the capital shifted here in 1727, the city attracted merchants and crafts-people that over time shaped its irresistible bazaar).

Day 05: Mandawa – Bikaner
This morning you take a ride on an elephant back as your personal guide takes you to the majestic Amber fort. You ascend the fort, the royal way. The sight seeing of Jaipur includes the visit to the most distinguished astronomical observatory and the royal city palace complex. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 06: Jaipur – Pushkar
This morning we drive to the highlight of our tour. Pushkar , undoubtedly a feast for the eyes. The accommodation at Pushkar would be in luxury tents with all meals. Our stay here offers us an opportunity of lifetime to witness the fair programme and feel the vibrant and vivid colours of the life of the rural India. Next three days we have multiple visits to the fair ground on decorated camels and do the excursions around.

(Pushkar Fair Pushkar, an important religious place for Hindus, is located only 11 kms from Ajmer in Rajasthan. This little town is known for "Pushkar Fair', "the Lord Brahma Temple", a "picturesque lake' and "camel fair". An ancient religious town its fair is a great tourist attraction. People from around the globe come to the Pushkar which is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik. People bathe, worship and delight in the dazzling wares of roadside stalls. Camels are bought, sold, beautified, raced and parade. Most unusual are the small groups of men and women seen busy tattooing their hands and other parts of the body.

The fair is predominantly a rural gathering. Villagers come from different parts of the state and bring their cattle with them. Camel, horse and bullock races on sand dunes are great crowd pullers. All roads lead to the lake, which is flooded with pilgrims. The movement of the crowd is like a tide of colours. Dance, music, gaily-attired men & women, various cultural events add to the fun and charisma on the occasion. The phenomenal camel races are the most interesting part of the fair augmented by cattle auction and colorful shops exhibiting beautiful handicrafts. Evenings at the Pushkar Fair have their own charm. The silent night is pierced by calls of camels. Ballads are sung by actors in passionate tones. Folk dramas, skits and folk dance are organized for the entertainment of the tourists.

Every ingredient that makes Rajasthan a distinct place can be spotted in the fair including men dressed in colorful traditional clothes, women in mirrored skirts and vivid shawls, embroidered clothes, exquisitely designed jewelry, pots and ornaments. This four-day long fair full of fun and frolic falls on the full moon of Kartik Purnima and offers an unique opportunity for a shopping spree while giving an edge to the consumer product marketing in rural Rajasthan. Improved accommodation facilities have made it an International event A large camel fair in which traders from all over Rajasthan participate to parade, race and trade their camels, horses and cattle give it a fascinating touch. The acrobats, jugglers, snake charmers and fire-eaters will leave you mesmerized with their skilled performances. Take a camel safari and get the real flavor of the fair).

Day 07: Pushkar
After taking breakfast at hotel, the day is free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Pushkar

Day 09: Pushkar – Udaipur
Today we drive another stretch of 5 hrs to reach the city of romance, lakes and gardens. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

UDAIPUR
UDAIPUR is perhaps a unique pre-modern capital with no fort. Coming to life after the final sacking of Chittaur , Udaipur saw an explosion of building activity- temples, Palaces and Havelis. Lake Picchola with its two islands- Jagniwas (now the Lake Palace Hotel) and Jagmandir defines Udaipur. The City Palace towers over the lake. The artificial Jaisamand Lake was created in 17th century by damming the Gomti River. There are beautiful chhatries (Cenotaphs) around the embankment. Late evening, around sunset we offer you a romantic boat ride on the placid waters of lake Picchola . Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Udaipur
Udaipur: The day starts with a visit to the Jagdish temple, Sahelion ki Bari garden complex and the royal city palace complex. Return to the hotel around lunch. Early evening we have a boat ride for you on the placid waters of Lake Picchola, the most romantic site to be. Late evening we host you a farewell dinner at the splendid Bagore-ki-Haveli. The dinner includes cocktails and a dance performance from the locals. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Udaipur – Delhi / Mumbai
A late morning departure to the airport to catch a flight to Delhi or Mumbai. Upon arrival we provide you the day rooms, till your further departure.