Private journey · Pushkar fair, November
Pushkar Camel Fair Tour: Rajasthan in November
Thirteen nights through Rajasthan timed for the Pushkar fair, with Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur and three nights in Udaipur.
- Duration
- 13 nights · 14 days
- Route
- Delhi · Agra · Jaipur · Pushkar · Jodhpur · Udaipur
- Best months
- November (lunar calendar dates)
- Hotels
- Luxury and heritage hotels, chosen with you
- Pricing
- Tailored to your choices
Why this journey
Why this Pushkar Camel Fair tour
This Pushkar Camel Fair tour times your Rajasthan journey to the great November fair, when traders and pilgrims gather at the sacred lake. Around it are Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur, over fourteen days. Like every Pushkar Camel Fair tour we plan, it can be shaped around your dates, pace and interests. For background, see our guide to the Pushkar fair.
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The Pushkar fair
Each November, thousands of camel and cattle traders, pilgrims and performers gather on the dunes around the holy lake.
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A full Rajasthan journey
Jaipur, the blue city of Jodhpur and the lakes of Udaipur are all part of the route.
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Ranakpur
The marble Jain temple at Ranakpur, with more than a thousand carved pillars, on the road to Udaipur.
The route
Your route
From Delhi you drive to Agra and Jaipur, then west to Pushkar and Jodhpur, south through Ranakpur to Udaipur, and fly back to Delhi.
Day by day
Your Pushkar Camel Fair tour, day by day
Day 1 Arrive in Delhi
You are met at the airport and driven to your hotel.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 2 Delhi
The Lotus Temple, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar, with time for Delhi’s markets and food.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 3 Delhi to Agra
Drive to Agra, around four hours. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, with its fine inlaid marble.
Overnight: The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Day 4 Agra to Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur, around five hours, by way of the Chand Baori stepwell and a Rajasthani lunch in Geejgarh.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Day 5 Jaipur
Amber Fort, the Jantar Mantar observatory and the Hawa Mahal.
Overnight: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Day 6 Jaipur to Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar, around three hours, and walk down to the lake as the fair gathers.
Overnight: Pratap Mahal, Pushkar
Day 7 The Pushkar fair
A full day at the fair: the camel grounds, the competitions and the traders, the Brahma Temple and the ghats of the lake, and an evening of Rajasthani folk music and dance.
Overnight: Pratap Mahal, Pushkar
Day 8 Pushkar to Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur on the edge of the Thar Desert, around four and a half hours. The evening is free for the market around the clock tower.
Overnight: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Day 9 Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and an afternoon visit to a Bishnoi village to look for blackbuck.
Overnight: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Day 10 Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur
Drive to Udaipur, around five hours, stopping at the Jain temple of Ranakpur. In the evening, a boat on Lake Pichola.
Overnight: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Day 11 Udaipur
The City Palace and its museum, Jag Mandir and the gardens of Saheliyon-ki-Bari.
Overnight: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Day 12 Udaipur
The Monsoon Palace at Sajjangarh, Bagore ki Haveli, the Shilpgram crafts village and Fateh Sagar Lake.
Overnight: Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Day 13 Udaipur to Delhi
Fly back to Delhi for a last evening in the city.
Overnight: Taj Palace, New Delhi
Day 14 Depart Delhi
Transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for your flight home.
Where you’ll stay
Hotels on this Pushkar Camel Fair tour
These are the hotels we usually suggest for this route. We confirm each one with you, and can suggest alternatives at a similar level if you prefer. Rooms in Pushkar during the fair are limited, so we reserve them early.
Taj Palace
New Delhi · 3 nights
The Oberoi Amarvilas
Agra · 1 night
Rambagh Palace
Jaipur · 2 nights
Pratap Mahal
Pushkar · 2 nights
Umaid Bhawan Palace
Jodhpur · 2 nights
Taj Lake Palace
Udaipur · 3 nights
Make it yours
Shape it around you
This Pushkar Camel Fair tour is a starting point. These are some of the changes our travellers most often ask for.
Questions
Questions about this Pushkar Camel Fair tour
When is the Pushkar fair?
It follows the Hindu lunar calendar and is held each year in October or November, ending on the full moon of Kartik. The fair follows the Hindu lunar calendar, so the dates move each year. We confirm the exact dates as soon as they are announced. We set your journey around the busiest days.
Is Pushkar alcohol-free?
Yes. Pushkar is a holy town, so meat and alcohol are not served there. Most travellers enjoy the vegetarian food; we tell you in advance so there are no surprises.
Where do people stay during the fair?
Hotels and tented camps near the fair grounds fill early. We will suggest the best options for your dates and preferences.
Is it crowded?
The fair is busy, particularly around the full moon. Your guide plans the day so you see the camel grounds early, when the light is best and the crowds are thinner.
Can we join the fair without the full journey?
Yes. The fair fits into any Rajasthan itinerary, including Rajasthan Royalty.
Pushkar Camel Fair Tour: Rajasthan in November
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