17th November 2015 6:00 am (265 Kms/ 6 Hrs approx.) : Delhi – Jaipur
The group shall assemble early morning at 5:30 am opposite Bal Bhawan , ITO,Delhi. After formalities the group members shall board the bus.The bus shall leave at 6:00 am for the first destination, the pink city of Jaipur.
En-route we stop over for tea & snacks at Behror.Later , by about 13:00 hrs we reach Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in into the hotel. After relaxing a while, enjoy your lunch.The group thereafter leaves to visit Hawa Mahal.
Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is one of the most distinctive landmarks of India. Being given a shape of the crown of Lord Krishna, this pyramidal palace is a red and pink sandstone construction which rises to five-storeys. From the top, one can
have an excellent view of Jaipur.
The name Hawa Mahal means palace of winds and the structure is famous for its open windows, which are named as Jharokhas in the local language. Designed as a beehive castle, the interiors of Hawa Mahal are divided into spacious courtyards with passages reaching to the top storey. Interesting fact of the interiors is that there are no stairs leading to the upper floors, rather, the storeys are connected with slopes.
After spending time at Hawa Mahal and shooting pictures of this lovely monument, the group shall leave for Chokhi Dhani.
Upon arrival experience the culture of Rajasthan - the villages, the paintings, Bani Thani art, the wall decorations, Dipak wall, the fresh air, the evening performances, the enthusiasm, the 'manuhar' (a delicate request to eat till your heart’s desire), the traditions, the costumes and at last but not least the Feelings.
Later reach back hotel.Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
18th November 2015 9:00 am (150 Kms/3 Hrs approx.): Jaipur - Pushkar
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Pushkar. Upon arrival, check-in into Bhanwar Singh Palace at Pushkar. After lunch, the group shall leave for the Mela ground where you would be surprised to see the largest congregation of livestock that you have ever seen in your life. Notable among the animals are camels & horses which are traded during the fair. Also noticeable are the local tribals who in their colorful attires and head gear are ideal subjects for portrait photography .
Click photos to your heart’s content even as our photography mentors share a few tips and tricks to further augment your photography skills.
In the evening, before leaving back to the hotel, visit the famous Brahma Temple and the Pushkar lake.
Later return back to resort.Dinner & overnight stay at resort.
19th November 2015 9:00 am (150 Kms/3 Hrs approx.):): Pushkar - Jaipur
For those who can wake up early & can take the extra stride, the bus will take you to the place from where you can climb the hillock to visit the Savitri Temple that looks over the Pushkar town.You can click a few pics of the sunrise from Savitri Temple.
Later , return back to hotel.Enjoy the breakfast after which the group shall check-out from the resort.
For those who wish to visit the temples, few of the famous temples they may visit are Aptaeshwar Temple, Raghunath Mandir, Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple and Old Rangji Temple. (Please note that a visit to any or all of these temples is subject to availability of time & no escorted tour is guaranteed to these temples.We would try to cover one or more of these temples as per the availability of time at our disposal.)
The group would once again visit the Mela ground between 9:00 am & 11:00 am and shall return back to the bus latest by 11:00 am.The bus will thereafter leave for Jaipur.
Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in into the hotel. After lunch, leave for a visit to Jal Mahal & Amber Fort .Enjoy the panoramic views of Jaipur city from Amber fort. Later enjoy the light & sound show at Amber fort . Later return back to hotel.Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
20th November 2015 9:00 am (265 Kms/6 Hrs approx.): Jaipur – Delhi
After breakfast, by 8 :30 am checkout from the hotel and leave for sightseeing tour to City Palace & Jantar Mantar . Later the bus will stopover berifly at the Johri Bazaar where you can visit the famous markets of Jaipur for about 1 hour, after which you would visit Jaigarh & Nahargarh forts.
After this, you would leave for your return journey to Delhi.Lunch shall be en-route to Delhi.
End of tour services upon arrival at Delhi.
Nirwana Hometel, Jaipur: The 3-star property from Sarovar Hotels & Resorts promises quality accommodations, great ambiance and excellent amenities at affordable rates. Occupying a strategic spot in the state capital Jaipur, it boasts of multi-cuisine restaurant, great lounge area with Chill Bar, impressive business facilities and well-equipped fitness centre. Well-appointed rooms, courteous staff, free Wi-Fi access and close proximity to major tourist attractions make it a favorite economy hotel in the city.
Bhanwar Singh Palace, Pushkar: The luxury spa resort is no less than an architectural delight and opens windows to the inimitable grandeur of Aravalli Hills. Its rooms and suites embrace royal lifestyle and the spa facility promises absolute rejuvenation through ayurvedic treatments and therapies, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and a lot more. Woth mentioning are the property’s multi-cuisine platters and cocktails and the refreshing swimming pool. Truly a paradise for those seeking solace and revival!
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