PUSHKAR FAIR WITH GOLDEN TRIANGLE
Duration:7 Nights / 8 Days
Places Covered :Delhi – Agra – Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur – Pushkar - Delhi
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon your arrival at Delhi Airport, You will be greeted by our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. Representative will assist to furnish the check-in formalities at hotel reception. Check-in at the hotel
Delhi is a perfect blend of ancient historic legacy and paced up life with modern lifestyle and treats its visitors with tempting Indian delicacies and desserts. Old Delhi is like an old reel playing before your eyes and New Delhi flashes your eyes with its modern lifestyle. Explore the nearby areas and enjoy the local food. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 2: City Tour of Old & New Delhi
This morning after breakfast proceed for an escorted combined City Tour of Old & New Delhi. We’ll start with a tour to Old Delhi. Visit the most famous Red Fort- the residence of Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years, Jama Masjid- the largest mosque of India and if time allows, quick-shop in the local markets of Chandni Chowk. Then we visit Qutub Minar- the tallest stone tower in India signifying victory, Raj Ghat- the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Jantar Mantar- the fascinating equinoctial sundial, India Gate- the central imposing pride of Delhi and the historical and intriguingHumayun's Tomb. During the tour, drive past the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), Parliament House and the Government Secretariat Buildings. Get back to the hotel in evening. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (Approx 205 kms)
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra. On arrival, check in to your hotel and catch a breather.
Thereafter proceed to visit the world’s emblem of love- Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Please note that Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday. Thus, in case your visit to Agra falls on a Friday, you shall visit Taj the next day in the morning.) Continue the tour with a visit to Agra Fort where Shah Jahan was deposed and restrained by his son, Aurangzeb. Visit its presidential palaces, Halls of Public and Private Audience, beautiful gardens and the famous Musamman Burj where Shah Jahan had died, a beautiful marble floored tower giving views of Taj Mahal. Later return to the hotel for a relaxed sleep. Stay overnight at Hotel in Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (250 kms, approx 5 hrs)
This morning after breakfast, leave by road for the pink city Jaipur. En-route, halt at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone Mughal town built by Emperor Akbar. Visit major city attractions like Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Tomb of Salim Chishti.
Further drive to Jaipur and check in at the hotel on arrival. Fill your evening with colours of Rajasthan with a visit to Chokhi Dhani, a fabulous Ethnic Village. Get introduced to rich and vibrant Rajasthani tradition and enjoy various games, Rajasthani dance and savour lip smacking Rajasthani cuisine like famous Dal Bati Churma. Later return to hotel after enjoying and eating to the fullest. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
Day 5: Full Day Jaipur Sightseeing tour – Pushkar (Approx 150 kms)
After breakfast at hotel in the morning, visit Amber Fort (11 Kms from Jaipur), a marvellous Rajput architecture built by Raja Mansingh-1 in 1592. Located on a hill overlooking Maota Lake at the forefront, you can reach the top of the fort on foot, by Jeep or on elephant back. The interiors of the fort are simply stunning where royal halls are decorated with intricate ivory work and exquisite wall paintings that are a delight to witness. Further visit to Jaigarh Fort (3 kms further to Amer Fort) and located 400 meter higher than Amber Fort built by Sawai Jaisingh-III. Witness Jaivana here, the largest wheeled cannon ever constructed.
Then we take a Jaipur City Sightseeing tour. We drive past Hawa Mahal- the five-storey Palace of Winds with spectacular pyramidal shape and intricately carved windows. Make a stop at City Palace, an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art built by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh-II and get awed with the architectural beauty of Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Maharani’s Palace and Sri Govind Dev Temple. Make a visit to City Palace Museum to see the fabulous collection of royal princes’ robes, carpets, armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions. We further our visit to Jantar Mantar- an accurate astronomical observatory built in 1726 AD.
Evening drive towards Pushkar (150kms) where the celebrations and camel trading is on. Overnight accommodation hotel or tent.
Day 6: Pushkar
Pushkar Fair celebration: After breakfast we join the festivities at the Pushkar Fair ground. Depending upon the day we get to see the scheduled event. Few events are: classical and devotional music; animal decoration and race competitions (camels, horses and nagauri bullock); cow milking competition; turban tying andtilak competitions; Indian Bride competition; Art and craft Bazaar; folk songgs and dances; rural sports; tug-of-war and so on.
Day 7 - Pushkar - Ajmer (Approx 15 kms) - New Delhi (by train)
Day free to witness Pushkar Fair celebration. Transfer to Ajmer for connecting train to Delhi, departing at 15:30hrs, on arrival at 22:15hrs. Stay overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: Depart Delhi
Day at leisure, in time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination
“TOUR END WITH PLEASENT MEMORIES”
Total Package Cost in USD:
| Per Person Cost in USD | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person cost based on Minimum 2 Pax | |||
| Per Person cost based on Minimum 4 Pax | |||
| Per Person cost based on Minimum 6 Pax |
Hotel Undertaken:
| Places | Standard | Superior | Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | |||
| Agra | |||
| Jaipur | |||
| Pushkar |
Package cost includes :
- Accommodation on twin sharing as per selected hotel category or similar in same category for the mention night
- Daily buffet / fixed Menu breakfast at Hotel
- All Meals in Houseboat
- Transfer and sightseeing tours by AC Vehicle as per mentioned in the Itinerary
- Boat ride at Periyar lake – in Thekkady
- All Hotel taxes & Service charges.
- Should there be any further levy of Govt. / statutory taxes / charges, the same shall be chargeable extra as and when applicable.
Tour Cost does not include :
- Any domestic or international airfare
- Items of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, Room service, Lunch / Dinner, etc.
- Any Service not mentioned in Inclusions.
- The payments for additional services taken at the hotel are to be settled directly at the hotel.
- Weekend or Holiday Surcharge (if applicable)
Booking of Tours:
As soon you are ready to proceed with the reservations, you will be required to send 25% of the total tour cost as an advance payment to make the booking. Apart from the 25% of the tour price, you would also need to pay us the full amount for air/train tickets to be issued.As soon as the advance is received, we will initiate the bookings for your hotels reservations, book your tickets and start making necessary arrangements for your trip and keep you updated. Once this is done, a reservation status will be sent to you. You will then be required to pay another 25% of the tour cost at this point.
Balance 50% of the tour price can be paid 1 week prior to your arrival or upon your arrival in India by cash, but before the commencement of the services.
Alternatively you could pay by bank transfer before your arrival. Please note that the prices quoted are as per the prevailing foreign exchange conversion rates. The final price will therefore be subjected to fluctuations, if any, and will be accordingly adjusted at the time of receipt of payment.
** During peak season of Christmas and New Year (20 Dec to 05 Jan), the complete payment is required to be sent in advance.
** For Special Luxury Train Journeys , 25% of the fare is to be paid at the time of booking. Balance is to be 75 days prior to departure date.
Amendment to a Booked Tour
We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain minimum amendment / administration charges.
Cancellation of a Booked Tour
We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to India, however we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen. Cancellation must be notified in writing and will take effect the day it is received by Loyal Tours
The following cancellation charges will apply: -
- If cancellation is 90 days prior to arrival- 50% of the deposited amount towards 'Tour cost" shall be refunded.
- If cancellation is between 90 days to 60 days prior to arrival - 30% of the deposited amount towards "Tour Cost" shall be refunded
- If cancellation is between between 60 days to 30 days prior to arrival - 20% of the deposited amount towards "Tour Cost" shall be refunded
- If cancellation is within 30 days prior to arrival - No Refund Cancellation of Luxury Train Journeys:
- If cancellation is 75 days or more prior to departure :10% of the total ticket price shall be the cancellation charge
- If cancellation is 74 to 25 days prior to departure: 25% of the total ticket price shall be the cancellation charge
- If cancellation is less than 25 days prior to departure: No refund. 100% of the total ticket price shall be the cancellation charge .
Cancellation of Flight Tickets:
Flight Tickets booked are non refundable. Name change and date change can be considered as per the rules stipulated by the airline.
Cancellation of Wildlife Safaris:
Wildlife safaris booked into any of Indian Wildlife National Park/Sanctuaries are non refundable. Even date change request will be considered as cancellation and no payment can be be refunded/ adjusted against it.
Please note that the prices quoted are as per the prevailing foreign exchange conversion rates. The final costing will therefore be subjected to fluctuations, if any, and will be accordingly adjusted at the time of receipt of payment.
Advance Payment Options
- Secure Online Payment Gateways
- Payment through “Authorisation”
- Bank Transfer
Online Payments via Gateway
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Payment through “ Bank Transfer”
Payments can be made through direct Bank remittances to our Bankers. Details of our Bank accounts will be provided by our Sales representatives.
(Further details on the above payment options will be provided upon knowing your choice of remitting payment).
BALANCE PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR TOURS
- For guests arriving in Mumbai, Kochi, Trivandrum, Madurai, Banglore, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Coimbatore, Kolkotta, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur and Bikaner, balance payment is to be made in cash only in only in the following currencies - USD, GBP, EURO, AUD, Canadian Dollar, Singapore, Dirham, Malaysian Ringett, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, Bahrain Dinar, Dannish kroner, Egyptian Pound, Hong kong Dollar, Kuwati dinar, Newzealand dollar, Norway Croner, Omani Rial, Qatari Rial, Saudi Rial, Sweedish Kroner, Thai Bhat, UAE Dirham, South African Rand For guests arriving in places other than stated above. Balance payment is to be made one week prior to start of the tour.
For guests arriving in Delhi, following options are available:
- Cash In currencies - USD, GBP, EURO, AUD, Canadian Dollar, Singapore, Dirham, Malaysian Ringett, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, Bahrain Dinar, Dannish kroner, Egyptian Pound, Hong kong Dollar, Kuwati dinar, Newzealand dollar, Norway Croner, Omani Rial, Qatari Rial, Saudi Rial, Sweedish Kroner, Thai Bhat, UAE Dirham, South African Rand
- Traveler's cheques issued by AMEX only In USD, GBP and EURO . Should be in the name of the guest. The documents essentially required are photo copy of Passport and VISA.
- Through "Authorisation" only if itinerary is of more than 5 days and provided stay in Delhi is more than 2 days.