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PUSHKAR
AND UDAIPUR 5 DAYS AND 4 NIGHTS
Day 01: Jaipur - Pushkar (k.M.150)
Arrival at Airport or Railway Station & Transfer
to Pushkar Hotel. Day at Leisure.
Day 02: Pushkar
Full day visit of Pushkar city with Lunch at Pushkar Palace.
Day 03: Pushkar - Udaipur
(k.M.307)
After having breakfast drive to Udaipur (via visit of Chittorgarh Fort).
Day 04: Udaipur
Full day sightseeing
of Udaipur City with City Palace, Sahelion
ki Badi, Jagdish Temple & Boat ride at
Pichola Lake.(Optional Dinner at Hotel Lake
Palace)
Day 05: Udaipur Airport
(K.M. 25)
After having breakfast drive to Udaipur Airport
or Railway Station to reach your next destination.
Transport Mode:
All transfers will be through NON
AC INDICA OR SIMILAR
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HOTELS |
Hotel Name |
No. of Nights |
Category |
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Pushkar |
Hotel Pushkar Palace [ Heritage ] Pushkar Palace
\ or Similar |
2 |
Heritage |
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Udaipur |
Jagat Niwas Palace \ or Similar |
3 |
Heritage |
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PUSHKAR
The picturesque little temple town of Pushkar is located at
350 Kms from New Delhi in the state of Rajasthan in western
India. It is one of the holiest centers of Hinduism. Each year,
it is a site of an astonishingly colorful Camel Fair, one of
the largest fairs of its kind in Asia. Situated around the
small lake, Pushkar is said to have nearly five hundred temples,
large and small, dedicated to various deities and fifty two
palaces, built by
The
fascinating old bazaar is a maze of narrow lanes
interspersed with little temples, ashrams and picturesque
old homes with archways and ornate balconies. The
most important of all the temples at Pushkar is the
temple of Brahma, the creator god of the Hindus,
only one in the whole world.
HISTORY OF PUSHKAR
It is said that in a battle, Lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh
with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth and landed in
three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up.
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several Kings from all
over India for their pilgrimages.
According to another legend, back in a legendary
time, Lord Brahma was flying over the Rajasthan desert on
his swan, when some petals fell from his hand and drifted
down. Miraculously, blue lakes sprang up where the flowers
had touched the soft sands. Just then, Lord Brahma realized
that this was the auspicious moment to perform a fire sacrifice
or Yagna. His wife Savitri was not with him at that time
and the Yagna would be incomplete without her. So Brahma
married a local girl and sat down for the Yagna with her.
Meanwhile Savitri landed on earth and upon finding this new
bride sitting next to Brahma, she was raged with fury and
cursed him that he would never be worshipped anywhere else
on earth. Ever since then, when the full moon shines on Purnima
during the autumn period of kartik, the desert tribes meet
to commemorate this epic event. It is interesting to note
that Brahma is not worshipped, even though he is one of the
Holy Trinity of Hinduism.
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A
very special attraction of the place is the world
famous
PUSHKAR FAIR. Most people
associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's largest
camel fair. But it is much more than that. It is
an occasion
for villagers from far and near to gather together
and enjoy a welcome break from their harsh life of
the arid
desert. And enjoy they do! In dazzling style and colors.
It is an occasion for Hindu pilgrims to converge for
a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake to "wash away
the sins of a lifetime" and pay obeisance at the
ONLY Brahma temple in the world. For the visitor, it is an unparalleled and unforgettable
experience to capture the vibrancy of the entire state
of Rajasthan in one place. This website attempts to
give you a glimpse of the magic of Pushkar. Of course,
you have to be there to truly understand it.
Places to see in and around Pushkar:
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JAGAT PITA SHRI BRAHMA MANDIR:
It is said to be the only temple in
the world dedicated to this deity. It stands on a high plinth
with the Marble steps leading up to it. A silver turtle is
set on the floor facing the Sanctum-Sanctorum or Girbha-griha.
Around the turtle the Marble floor is inset with hundreds of
silver coins. Coins engraved with donors names are also embedded
in the walls. Peacocks adorn the temple walls as they are supposed
to be the vehicle of lord Brahma's consort Saraswati. A small
image of the milkmaid Gayatri, flanks the four-faced image
of lord Brahma and is called Chaumurti The sanctuary has silver
doors inside a carved marble gateway
The
Holy Lake and its many Ghats:
Many Ghats run down to the Holy
Lake where pilgrims are constantly bathing in the
holy waters. Joining people at the ghats has to be
with
some respect for
their culture and privacy. And for this reason, removing shoes before approaching
the ghats, no smoking and restraining from photographing bathing people is
well avoided. The Pilgrims here are sensitive about
comments by non-Hindus. The famed
waters of the Pushkar lake wash away the sins of a lifetime. |
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UDAIPUR
One of the most romantic cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur is
also known as the city of lakes. The marble palaces,
beautifully laid out gardens and the lakes make Udaipur
seem almost like a mirage. The City of Dawn, surrounded
by the ancient Aravali Mountains and set on the edge
of three lakes, is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow
lanes flanked by bright stalls, gardens, lakes, palaces
and temples.
'Udaipur', known as the lovely lakeside
capital of Mewar. The kingdom of Mewar, with which many
legends of bravery
are associated, was considered the most respectable of
all Rajput princely states in Rajasthan. The Rulers of
Mewar are still remembered for their bravery & courage
they showed for protecting their motherland from external
invaders. Udaipur's beauty and its remarkable past blossoms
in the heart of the visitors for a long time.
Places to see in and around
Udaipur
CITY PALACE : A
majestic architectural marvel towering over the
lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls,
it is a conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions,
terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.
THE SURAJ GOKHADA : The
balcony of the sun, is where the Suryavanshi Maharanas
of Mewar presented themselves to the people in time
of trouble to restore their confidence. The 'Mor Chowk'
known for its exquisite peacock mosaics in glass and
the 'Chini Chitrashala' noted for its blue and white
ceramics are other attractions in the Palace.
FATEH SAGAR : A beautiful lake, overlooked by a number
of hills on the three sides and the Pratap Memorial on the north was built by
Maharana Fateh Singh. In the middle of the lake is Nehru Park - a lovely garden
island with a boat shaped café accessible by an enjoyable boat ride.
PICHHOLA LAKE : The lake
is surrounded by hills, palaces, temples bathing ghats and embankments. Two island
palaces, Jag Mandir and Nag Niwas (Lake Palace) on the lake are of breathtaking
magnificence.
SAJJAN GARH : Dominating the city's skyline is the
monsoon palace of Sajjan Garh. It offers a panoramic overview of the city's lakes,
palaces and the surrounding countryside.
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SHILPGRAM: Literally
meaning "Craftsmen’s Village" is
a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities
in craft, art and culture between various Indian states.
Shiplgram comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural
surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Mountains.
EKLINGJI (22 Kms from Udaipur) : Built
in 734 A.D. is the beautifully sculpted temple complex
with 108 temples within
its high walls. The temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva,
the presiding deity of Mewar rulers. The walled complex
encloses an elaborately pillared hall or 'mandap' under
a large pyramidal roof and has four-faced image of Lord
Shiva in black marble.
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