Pushkar Fair Tour Package

About Pushkar Fair Tour Package:
Pushkar is 11 Kms from Ajmer, along the picturesque Pushkar Lake lies the tranquil town with the deep religious significance. 'Nag Pahar' or Snake Mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar. The main Attraction is Pushkar Lake , The Lake with 52 Ghats and an array of temples along the banks is an important pilgrimage center of Hindus.

General Weather of Pushkar Fair:
In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min)
In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)
Rainy Season from July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%).

Pushkar Fair Tour Package
11 Kilometers from Ajmer , on the edge of the desert, lies the tiny tranquil town of Pushkar , long the bank of a picturesque Pushkar lake. It is an important pilgrimage spot. The Nag pahar or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar.

Pushkar is all about a semicircular lake with 52 'ghats'. The maximum depth of the lake is 10mteres. It is a holy place and is known as king of all 'tiraths'. A holy dip in this lake on Karthik Purnima is said to wash all the sins and leads to salvation. It is said that the one who bathes in this holy water during the brighter fortnight of the Hindu calendar month Karthik and sees a Varah (an incarnation of Vishnu), will not take a rebirth on this planet again and can enjoy the heavenly bliss forever. The Karthik Purnima holy dip in this lake gives one a blessing equal to hundred penances. There are many yojana spots which can not be counted by the teacher of gods, Brihaspati.How the name Pushkar came ahs a mythological story behind it. Once Lord Brahma was worried over the matter of not being prayed to on the earth like the other Gods. He had the desire to have a place on his name on the earth. So he threw a lotus flower which fell on three places and water sprang out from there miraculously. The first place where the flower fell is known as the Jyeshtha Pushkar, the second place is the Madhya Pushkar, and the third place is the Kanishtha Pushkar or Senior, Middle and the Junior respectively. Brahma threw the flower that is the 'Pushpa' with his own hands that is the 'Kar', therefore the name of this place became Pushkar.

There are 52 bathing ghats built around the lake. The water of each ghats is supposed to have special powers. Some of which are the Nag Kund for fertility, Roop tirath for beauty, Kapil vyapi Kund water helps cure leprosy and dip in the Mirakand Muni Kund grants the boon of wisdom.

Every year on the DAY of Karthik Purnima, that is the full moon DAY in the month of Karthik (somewhere in October - November), the famous Pushkar fair is held here. People from all over the country come to take the holy dip. The town comes alive with folk dancers and musicians who come from all the regions to show their talent. Joyful celebration, cultural variety and cattle market make Pushkar fair famous. This fair is one of the major cultural reflectors of the sate of Rajasthan. This is a five DAY affair when the small town comes alive with cultural activities and vibrant energy.

Apart from the religious rituals at the Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir, and other festivities, people participate in a number of sporting and cultural events. The great attraction of this fair other than the variety of folk dances and songs that fill the atmosphere is the camel race and the cattle fair. Cows, Buffaloes, Camels, Horses and even Donkeys are bargained for. This special fair attracts tourists from all over the world.

Pushkar Fair Dates

Pushkar Fair 2011 : 02 November 2011 - 10 November 2011
Pushkar Fair 2012 : 20 November 2012 - 28 November 2012
Pushkar Fair 2013 : 09 November 2013 - 17 November 2013
Pushkar Fair 2014 : 30 October 2014 - 06 October 2014
Pushkar Fair 2015 : 18 November 2015 - 25 November 2015

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Flight to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an Virtual Tours representative and transferred to your Hotel.

Day 02: Delhi
Morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. include red fort, old city, Jama Masjid, “Kutab Minar” which is 71 meter high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate, Government Buildings and Embassies.

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur Tour (260 Kms)
After breakfast, drive for Jaipur. ( 260 Kms. 5 hrs. drive ) Reach Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Evening city tour visiting City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal.Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur - Pushkar Tour (145 Kms)
After late breakfast, drive down to Pushkar, ( 145 kms. 3 hrs. drive ) the venue for the famous "Pushkar Fair". Reach Pushkar and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel / Tents.

Day 05: Pushkar Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast, day at Pushkar Mela. Spend the day walking through the traditional decorated fair ground and view various activities, like - dance, camel races and many more. Overnight at Hotel / Tents.

Day 06: Pushkar - Jaipur Tour
Early morning visit bathing ghats of Pushkar, where thousands of pilgrims take holy bath. Return back to Hotel / Tent for breakfast. Evening drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Jaipur - Agra Tour (250 Kms)
After breakfast, visit to Amer Fort ( enjoy ride on Elephant's back up to the Fort ). Afterwards, drive to Agra. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Agra - Delhi Same Day Travel (260 Kms)
After breakfast, visit to Taj Mahal & Red Fort. Afterwards, drive back to Delhi for journey to onward destination.