Gangaur Festival in 2024 comes on Mon, 25 Mar, 2024 – Thu, 11 Apr, 2024 according to the predictions by Rajasthan. The festival of Gangaur is the one of the most auspicious occasion that from a tourist point of view is the most charming event one should attend. This festival is unique and celebrated with women centric theme where prayers are offered to Goddess Gangaur who is believed to be the incarnation of Goddess Durga, the deity who is a mark of power, love, forgiveness, motherly care and enlightenment from all sorrows. In the month of March, this festival is celebrated among every strata and community of the society with a lavish celebration that gathers large population across Rajasthan.
After your arrival at Delhi airport, you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Relax for a while and then visit Red Fort built using red sandstone and is one of the legacies of Mughal, Lotus Temple surrounded by artificial pond where you can enjoy boat ride, India Gate made to honor martyrs soldiers and Rajghat made in memory of Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi. Later on, head towards Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak and where you will witness mosque at the foot of the minaret. In the evening explore the vibrant markets of Chandni Chowk. Return back to the hotel and enjoy your dinner.
Post breakfast you will be escorted to the land of Mughals-Agra. On arrival, check into the hotel and relax for a while. After that visit Agra Fort lying parallel to River Yamuna and comprising many palaces like Jahangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, audience halls and two mosques. It is the place where Shah Jahan was held prisoner by his son Aurangzeb and he took his last breathes viewing the symbol of love he made for his wife. Next visit Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah made completely of marbles reflecting Islamic architecture with Persian touch at pillars and Mehtab Bagh surrounded by lush green meadow. Return back to the hotel and enjoy your dinner.
Early in the morning, enjoy the sunrise tour of Taj Mahal. Later, You will begin your journey towards Jaipur by touring Fatehpur Sikri on your way that was once the former capital of Mughal before they get shifted to Agra.
Afterward, continue driving towards Jaipur and stay relaxed at your pre-booked hotel.
After breakfast, visit Amer Fort situated on hilltop which offers spectacular views of the city and enjoys Elephant ride. It overlooks Maota Lake and you will be spell bound by the glimpse of the fort. Next, visit Hawa Mahal with many Jharokhas and was built for royal ladies so that they can view the street happenings. Later on, halt at City Palace situated on the heart of the city and in houses Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. Chandra Mahal offers stunning views of the city and Mubarak Mahal has been converted into museum where you can see many costumes, crowns and many other stuffs used by the former kings. Next visit Jantar Mantar which is a great place for astronomy lovers and Birla Mandir dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi. Return back to the hotel and enjoy your dinner.
The most awaited day of the tour will arrive with the morning of Gangaur festival where you will depart for the old walled city with the help of driver to become part or can watch the Gangaur precision that begins from premises of City Palace where the joyous celebration of couple ie; Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is celebrated with full enthusiasm.
You will find every married woman in colorful dress (saari & traditional jewelry with poshak) and it is also of great importance for unmarried girl so that they can find a desired life partner with the blessings of Goddess Durga.
Entire day in Jaipur is going to be a full of life experience and before the end of the day the idols of the couple get immersed in water with joy and love and in expectation of blessings for a happy life.
Later in the evening you will come back to the hotel for overnight stay.
The tour will come to an end with the transfer at Delhi airport with the help of driver. We will love to be at your service for your next India trip.
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