Villages of Rajasthan – Nagaur Fair Special

Meet and assist at the airport and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you will start the tour of old Delhi, the magnificent and the historically rich old part of Delhi which you will not believe still exists, narrow lanes, seas of people and buzzing life of every individual who contributes to his daily life while making the place most memorable for a visitor. You will visit the Juma mosque, drive past the Red Fort for a photo stop, ancient temples and Gurudwara (temple for Sikh religion) and fun ride a tricycle rickshaw to the oldest mosque of Fatehpuri, also witness Asia’s biggest and still active spice and dry fruits market. Post your entertaining day at old Delhi you can either retire at your hotel and enjoy or experience as an optional tour the "Delhi Food Walking Tour" to discover the art of making Indian street food.

Breakfast at the hotel. After an amazing day at old Delhi, today you will witness the exact opposite, New Delhi, which includes parts of Lutyens' Delhi from the British Era and the image of new modern progressive India. Today you will visit Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb and drive past Lutyens' landmarks like India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s House and Connaught Place. Optional experiences include visiting a Sikh Temple to witness the community kitchen, attending Qawwalis at Saint Nizamuddin Dargah, or a walking tour of Lodhi Gardens. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will be driven from Delhi to Mandawa (about a 5-hour drive). Known for its very popular Mandawa Fort, Mandawa is a mosaic of history, art and culture. Popularly known as the Open Art Gallery, the town is replete with paved archways and magnificent havelis and fortresses. Visit famous havelis like Saraf haveli, Harlalka haveli and the Thalia haveli, and enjoy the evening in Mandawa with an overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will be driven to Bikaner (about a 4-hour drive), a city in the Indian state of Rajasthan known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bikaner.

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Junagarh Fort and Karni Mata Temple of Deshnoke. The temple is renowned internationally as the "Temple of Rats" due to the numerous rodents known as kābā which are considered holy and treated with utmost care. Optional experience: visit the Camel breeding and research farm to see why Bikaner is often referred to as Camel country. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, you will be driven to Khimsar (about a 4-hour drive). Upon arrival, check-in at the fort/palace. In the evening, enjoy a jeep ride to the dunes where you will enjoy local dances and food at the camp based on the private dunes. Return to the fort/palace for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Take a day visit to Nagaur to attend the Nagaur Fair (Ramdeoji Cattle Fair), the third-largest cattle fair in Rajasthan. The fair is a rare opportunity to see rural Rajasthan with colorful traditional dresses and turbans; folk dances and songs entertain the visitors. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day visit to Nagaur to attend the Nagaur Fair. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day you will be driven to the blue city of Jodhpur for a visit of Mehrangarh Fort and the colorful market. Later, you will be driven to Pushkar, the holy land of Rajasthan, for an overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day in Pushkar visiting the lake and Brahma Temple. Pushkar is among the oldest existing cities in India and home to one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma. Optional experience: take an evening walking tour with a Fire Ceremony (MahaAarti) at the lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Driven to Jaipur (about a 4-hour drive) and check-in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a rickshaw ride in the old Pink City. Optional experience: dinner and cooking experience at an Indian home of a Royal family. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning visit of the Amber Fort and Monkey Temple. Optional experience: visit an elephant village to interact with elephants in an ethical environment. In the afternoon, visit the city palace and Hawa Mahal. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel. Driven to the Delhi airport by surface in connection with your international flight.