History comes alive in the serene ambiance of desert as one witness the huge
gathering of camels from all over the Rajasthan. The grand festival is
organized by Department of Tourism, Art and Culture, to lay emphasis on the
importance of ship of Rajasthan. At the end of December, the deserts of
Bikaner turns out to be lively with upcoming grand camel festival.
The festival begins with the procession of decorated camels. Three days of
extravaganza displays exciting events, where open competition is held for
best decorated camel, best fur-cutting style on the camel, camel best breed
and fastest running camel. Other interesting attractions of the festival are
camel dance, tug-of-war contest, acrobatics and folk dances. Apart from
that, feed your hungry belly with mouth watering traditional dishes of
Rajasthan. Relish at thalis of Daal-Baati, Choorma and other vegetarian
cuisines. Also enjoy the unique flavor of sweets prepared by camel milk.
Destinations: Delhi – Jaipur – Jodhpur –
Bikaner– Delhi
Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
Highlights:
Jaipur: Hawa Mahal, Amber fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
Jodhpur: Forts, Palaces and havelis
Bikaner: Junagarh Fort, Lalgadh Palace, Ganga Government Museum.
Activities: Bikaner camel festival, sightseeing and shopping
Tour Brief:
Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Jaipur
Day 3: Jaipur
Day 4: Jodhpur
Day 5: Bikaner
Day 6: Bikaner
Day 7: Delhi
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi
On arrival, a warm welcome by our staff and then transfer to hotel for
relaxation. Rest half of the day, a small tour to the popular heritage sites
of Delhi including Red fort, India gate and Raj Ghat.
Day 2 : Jaipur
Next day after finishing with breakfast, get ready to drive to Jaipur.
After five and half hour journey you will be reaching Jaipur. Enjoy the
leisurely moments by visiting the busy streets of Jaipur. Relax your body
with a night stay in hotel.
Day 3: Jaipur
Explore the beauty and charm of 'Pink City' in its majestic forts and
monuments. Firstly you will be ushered to the remarkable historical
monuments – Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a five storeyed building
in the form of semi-octagonal shape, consisting of sandstone windows.
Another place of tourist attractions includes Amber fort and city Palace.
Once finished with Jaipur tour you will drive to Jodhpur and check in at
hotel.
Day 4: Jodhpur
Next day we will guide you to some fascinating attractions of Jodhpur like
Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Phool Mahal (flower Palace) and Sukh Mahal.
During your stay in Jodhpur you can also shop for the exquisite handicrafts
articles like embroidered shoes, metal curios, tie and die fabrics and
beautiful paintings. Night stay in hotel and next morning drive to Bikaner.
Day 5: Bikaner
After having your breakfast in the morning, you will proceed to visit
fascinating forts and palaces in Bikaner famous for their marvellous
architecture, showcasing the rich culture of the city. The other sightseeing
includes Junagarh Fort, Lalgadh Palace and Government Palace. Once you have
finished with your whole day sightseeing tour, get back to the hotel for a
night stay.
Day 6: Bikaner
The next day after freshing up, get ready to witness the grand camel
festival of Bikaner. See the glimpse of colorful cultural performances and
huge numbers of decorated camels participating in various competitions. Once
finished with all events, get back to hotel.
Day 7: Delhi
After a night stay at Bikaner, next day drive Back to Delhi. Once you reach
Delhi you will be transfer to the Indira Gandhi Airport, so that you can
catch the flight to onward destination. The tour will surely leave you with
some pleasant memories.
