A Taste of India & Pushkar Camel Fair
Delhi, then Pushkar for the world's largest camel fair; plus the pink city of Jaipur, Agra & the Taj Mahal
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Festivals | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking, and reaches high altitudes requiring that you be in good physical condition to fully enjoy the trip. This tour also includes long scenic drives between destinations and may have limited rest stops. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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India, one of the world's hottest destinations for savvy travelers, entices all the senses with exotic sights, sounds, colors and fragrances. Temples, tradition and colorful festivals dominate the landscape. This special tour transports you to the famed Pushkar Camel Fair, a spectacle attracting thousands of people and lavishly bedecked camels. Explore the "Golden Triangle" of India—from fascinating and exotic Delhi, to Agra and the Taj Mahal, the world's most famous and lovely monument, to Jaipur, the "pink city," full of lavish mansions and palaces.
At this price, you can't afford to miss the chance to see India for yourself!
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip airfare from New York JFK including fuel surcharges and taxes and fess
- Intra-India ground transportation
- 8 nights in superior hotels and luxury tent with private bath
- 13 meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Comprehensive guided touring program including all entrance fees to places visited
- Participation in the Pushkar Camel Fair
- Special opportunity to meet an Indian family and enjoy High Tea together
- Experienced, English-speaking tour director
Optional add-ons
- Nepal post-tour optional extension
Why you'll love it
- Each November, during the Kartik Purnima full moon, thousands gather to participate in camel trading and religious traditions at the Pushkar Camel Fair. Spend two days indulging in the colors, traditions, and culture of this extraordinary carnival!
- Visit one of the first major Hindu places of worship open to the lower caste Harijans, the Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as the Birla Temple.
- Tour Pushkar, a small town full of thousands of people, lavishly decorated camels and bazaars selling their specialty goods during the festival.
- Walk through the streets and bazaars of the 'Pink City' of Jaipur.
- Rise early in the morning to see the Taj Mahal and its surrounding gardens.
- Experience High Tea with an Indian family, a special treat where you engage with locals and gain and insider-look into life in India.
Itinerary at a Glance
Nepal Extension
- 10 Agra & Delhi
- 11 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- 12 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional Excursion: Mt. Everest Flyover (purchased locally) , $205
- 13 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- 14 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
Detailed Itinerary
Notice: The Taj Mahal is currently undergoing renovations. Some scaffolding has been erected on sections of the building and some of its surrounding spires.To see full details, click the button to the right.
Day 1 Depart USA
- Your exotic journey to India begins today as you depart the USA
Day 2 Arrive Delhi
- Arrive in Delhi, India's capital. Following customs and immigration formalities, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similar
Day 3 Old & New Delhi
- Full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Ride by bicycle rickshaw to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
Shangri-La Eros Hotel or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Delhi, Ajmer & Pushkar
- Early this morning, transfer to the railway station to board the Shatabi train to Ajmer in Rajasthan
- Upon arrival transfer to the luxury campsite in Pushkar, in time for a welcome reception
- In the afternoon, enjoy a tour of the bustling town of Pushkar
- Return to the camp, and enjoy an afternoon at leisure
AWX Luxury Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 Pushkar
- Enjoy a full day to immerse yourself in the Pushkar Camel Fair
- Visit the famous Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake
AWX Luxury Camp or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Pushkar & Jaipur
- After breakfast, travel to Jaipur and check into your hotel
- The balance of the day is at your leisure to rest or explore
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast
Day 7 Jaipur
- The morning's tour takes you to the imposing Amber Fort, ancient capital of Rajasthan
- En-route to the Amber Fort, stop briefly to see the Hawa Mahal, the "Palace of Winds"
- In the afternoon, tour the city of Jaipur, including the City Palace
ITC Rajputana or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Jaipur, Abhaneri Village & Agra
- Visit Abhaneri Village and see the Chand Baori stepwell
- Learn the art of tying colorful turbans and odhanis/chunnis (long scarf that a woman wears around her head or shoulders)
- Continue to ancient Agra, once the capital of a sprawling Mughal kingdom
- Check into your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
ITC Mughal or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 9 Agra
- Rise early for a morning tour of the Taj Mahal
- After breakfast, visit the splendid Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- In the afternoon, you may visit the local marble and leather markets
- This evening, enjoy High Tea, a special treat arranged exclusively for Friendly Planet
ITC Mughal or similarBreakfast
Day 10 Agra & Depart Delhi
- After breakfast, return to Delhi via motor-coach
- Enjoy a farewell dinner, then board your return flight home
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA
Breakfast & dinner
Nepal Extension
Take advantage of your already included airfare and add an optional extension to mysterious Nepal. The Nepal Extension includes 1 night in Delhi, round trip flights from Delhi to Kathmandu, 3 nights in Kathmandu with a full touring program, transfers, buffet breakfast daily and a farewell dinner and performance. Passengers taking the Nepal Extension will return to the U.S. 5 days later than the return dates shown.
Note: Due to the earthquake in April 2015, some of Nepal's stupas and other sites are under ongoing renovations.
To see full details, click the button to the right.
Day 10 Agra & Delhi
- After breakfast, return to Delhi via motor-coach
- Enjoy a farewell dinner, then check in to your hotel
Breakfast & dinner
Day 11 Delhi & Kathmandu, Nepal
- Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Kathmandu, Nepal
- You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel
- Welcome drink will be served on arrival at your hotel
- Later, visit Boudhanath, one of the world’s largest stupas
Breakfast
Day 12 Kathmandu, Patan City & Swoyambhunath
- Optional morning flight over Mt. Everest
- After breakfast, travel to Patan City south of Kathmandu
- In the afternoon, visit the National Museum and Swoyambhunath, the ‘monkey temple’
Breakfast
Day 13 Kathmandu & Bhaktapur
- Enjoy a morning visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- This afternoon visit Kathmandu Durbar Square at the heart of the old city
- In the evening, enjoy a Nepalese farewell dinner and performance
Breakfast & dinner
Day 14 Kathmandu & Depart Delhi
- Enjoy the morning at leisure in Kathmandu to shop and explore independently
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi
- Bid farewell to India & Nepal as you board your overnight return flight to the USA
- Your memorable journey ends tomorrow when you arrive in the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 12 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about India?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Nepal?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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