Jodhpur To Pushkar Short Trip, also known as The Sacred City, is a beautiful and holy town in Rajasthan. It is one of the most sacred cities of India. It is also known as the city of temples. The small pretty town has 500 Temples. It is well known for it’s annual fair and festivals. The World’s Largest Camel fair is organised in Pushkar. It is surrounded by hillocks on three side. i.e; The “Nag Pahar” , It is also know as “the rose garden of Rajasthan.” Hindus consider a journey to Pushkar to be the ultimate pilgrimage that must be undertaken to attain salvation.
Destinations: Jodhpur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi
Tour Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy full day sightseeing tour of Jodhpur, visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace and local markets of Jodhpur.
- A small visit to Ajmer Sharif Dargah and explore famous tourist places in Pushkar, visit Lakes, Ghats and temples.
- Explore the most famous tourist attractions in Jaipur – visit Amber fort, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal etc.
- Enjoy visiting the historical ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri.
- Visit Agra Fort and the world famous Taj Mahal, Agra.
- Sightseeing tour of old Delhi and new Delhi.
Day 01: Jodhpur Arrival
Upon arrival at Jodhpur airport warm welcome by your private driver and transfer to hotel relax and refreshed. Stay overnight.
Day 02: Jodhpur Sightseeing Tour
After a relaxed breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jodhpur. Jodhpur – the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, was founded in 1459 by Prince Jodha. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Stay overnight.
Day 03: Jodhpur – Pushkar (By Road 215km/05hrs)
Morning drive to Pushkar and enroute after stopping at Ajmer and Dargah reach Pushkar and check into your hotel. Pushkar is best known for its Brahma Temple built in the 14th century standing on a high platform near Pushkar Lake. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma – Creator of the Universe, is worshipped. While Pushkar is a city of pilgrimage with over 500 temples and ghats, it is also famous for its annual Camel Fair, held during October/November. Visit temples and stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Pushkar – Jaipur – City Sightseeing (140kms – 3 Hrs)
After having breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur – the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal and through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur Full Day Sightseeing
Morning visit Amber Fort with an Elephant ride (at extra cost subject to availability) till the main entrance of the fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. After photo stop at Jal Mahal, Visit Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Evening free for shopping on own. Return to hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 06: Jaipur – Agra via Fatehpur Sikri (240km – 5 hrs)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra en route visit Fatehpur Sikri, On arrival check in at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. If time permits later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Return back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Agra – Delhi (225 kms – 5 hrs)
Visit the Taj Mahal, symbol of eternal love; which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, with construction beginning in the year 1632, in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Later, visit Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. Finally visit the tomb of Akbar the Great located in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra.
Day 08: Delhi – Local Sightseeing – Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel. Visit to Qutab Minar, Himayun Tomb and Lotus Temple (Monday closed). At the end of your tour, you will be transferred to the Delhi Airport / Rly Stn for your onward Journey.