Day 01 : ARRIVE DELHI – PUSHKAR

Early morning, arrive Delhi. Meet & assist by our representative and transfer to the hotel for freshen up. After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Pushkar. (400kms/06hours). On arrival, checkin at the camp. Rest of the day at leisure. OR Visit Lord Brahma Temple and Holy Pushkar Lake. Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 02 : PUSHKAR

After breakfast, enjoy Pushkar Fair Activities. Pushkar Fair ~ Easily the most identifiable of Rajasthan's many fairs, Pushkar has come to symbolize the febrile heartbeat of the people of the state. Held in November in Pushkar, the temple town close to Ajmer, where an 8th century temple of Lord Brahma draws the faithful, it is located on the banks of a lake. Pilgrims bathe at the "Ghats" and pray at the temple, while the actual fair is held in the vast stretching desert around it. Here, traders set camp to strike deals at India's and probably the words largest camel fair, though horses are sold. It is also a time for friends and families to get together, camp in desert entertain each other with folksongs and dances, cook meals over camp fires, and wander through the exuberant melee of people looking for handicrafts, or merely to stand in a queue for giant Marry go round wheel... "Special Tented Camps" are set up on the occasion for visitors but such is the draw of this fair internationally. Pushkar Fair comes alive with ornately clothed folk dancers and musicians, camel races, camels bedecked with ornamental saddles and back cloths adorned with mirrors, cowrie shells and prismatic embroidery, attractive puppet shows, camel and cattle auction, shops offering traditional colorful attire, jewels, house hold goods and aperitive traditional delicacies. The most fascinating fact of the Pushkar Fair is the mass trading of camels. Cattle and other livestock are also traded, but camels dominate all attention at Pushkar. Traders and villagers from miles away congregate Pushkar with their humped beasts in quest for the best bid. Over 25,000 camels are traded; giving Pushkar Fair the prestige of being the world's largest camel fair. A traveler could not ask for a better introduction to the stark beauty of this place otherwise more famous for its spiritual activities. Undoubtedly, a visit to Pushkar would be incomplete without a camel safari. Overnight stay at the camp.

PUSHKAR FAIR ACTIVITIES
* The first five days of the fair is dedicated to buying and selling of cattle. This process normally takes a lot of days as initially the sellers lure customers by praising their animals and when there is a deal there are lots of negotiations that take place. After the cattle are sold it is decorated and ornamented.
* One of the major attractions especially for women is shopping. Some of the most exquisite and awesome varieties of ornaments, accessories and other jewelry is available at different stalls. These craftsmen engage in this craft for the whole year and wait for the fair to make some profits. Numerous stalls of trinkets, silver ornaments, chains, nose rings, necklaces, waistbands, anklets, toe rings, hairpins and the ivory bangles worn from wrist to shoulder are what attract the women in the fair. Garments and tattoos are also very popular among womenfolk.
* On the last two days of the fair many cultural and amusement activities are organized for the visitors to have loads of fun and frolic. Camel Races, Musical Chairs for Camels, Camel Beauty Contest and Laadoo Oonth are some of them. These activities are for every age group and indeed there is something to enjoy for every visitor to the fair. * The main ceremony of ritual bath in the Pushkar Lake is done on the Full moon day of Kartik punima. Pushkar Lake is believed to posses some medicinal properties.
* Camel races are very popular among visitors from across the world. On the full moon days, a tented city is created around the Pushkar Lake, where these races are held. Spectators and participants both have a gala time during the races.
* Necklaces of glass beads from Naguar, pottery, printed textiles from Jodhpur and Ajmer are all on sale here
* Pilgrims flock from all over India to be in Pushkar at this auspicious time. They also believe that all the 330 million Gods and Goddesses are present at Pushkar Lake during the occasion.
Main activities are:
* Flag Hosting * Dance competitions * Dance performances * Camel race * Sports matches * Camel Decoration * Local Artist’ performances * Safed Chithi (Buying and selling of cattle) * Camel dance competition * Horse Dance competition * Pushkar Parikrama (spiritual walk) * Shilpgram- exhibition for traditional handicrafts * Turban tying competition * Moustaches Competition * Desert Symphony (Best of Rajasthani art form performances) * Cultural performances by some of the renowned artists, etc…..

Day 03 : PUSHKAR

After breakfast, enjoy Pushkar Fair Activities. Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 04 : PUSHKAR

After breakfast, enjoy Pushkar Fair Activities. Overnight stay at the camp.

Day 05 : PUSHKAR - jhalawar

After breakfast, checkout from the camp and drive to Jhalawar. On arrival, checkin at the hotel. Rest of the day enjoy Chandrabhaga Fair activities. Overnight stay at the hotel. Jhalawar or the Land of the 'Jhalas', is situated on the banks of the holy river Chandrabhaga. A three day long fair is celebrated every year in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) when an air of celebration pervades the whole area. Chandrawati, located on the river bank is considered the most sacred spot by the devotees. Thousands gather on the full moon night of Kartik Purnima to take a holy dip in the river. A big cattle fair which blends religion with commerce is held here. Livestock include Cows, Buffaloes, Camels and Bullocks. The fair provides ample opportunity to the tourist to acquaint themselves with the people of this region, their culture and traditions.

CHANDRABHAGA FAIR ACTIVITIES Thousands of pilgrims take a holy dip in the river Chadrabhaga which nourishes this region. It is considered a holy place by the people residing in this region, which is known as Chandravati. People move towards the holy river to take a dip into it and offer prayers pertaining to the popular belief that their souls will be purified. Organized in the month of October and November, Chandrabhaga is considered as the holiest river in this part of Rajasthan. Chandrabhaga fair attracts tourists and pilgrims from all over India and helps them mingle with the locals and their customs and rituals. Similar to the internationally acclaimed Pushkar Mela, this fair also organizes a huge cattle fair in which livestock such as cows, horses, buffaloes, camels and bullocks are purchased from various parts for re-sale. Traders from distant parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra meet here and smooth trading of animals takes place.

Day 06 : jhalawar

After breakfast, enjoy Chandrabhaga Fair activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 07 : jhalawar – Jaipur – fly to delhi

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and drive to Jaipur for your flight to Delhi. Flight details: Jaipur to Delhi On arrival in Delhi, meet and assist by our representative and transfer to the hotel for checkin. Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel. DAY 8: depart delhi After breakfast, morning at leisure. Later in time, you will be transferred to the International Airport for your onward journey.

Day 08 : depart delhi

After breakfast, morning at leisure.

Later in time, you will be transferred to the International Airport for your onward journey.