Golden Triangle Tour
Golden Triangle tour is one of the most sought-after tours of India, by which the traveler can experience the vast cultural diversity of the country. By going for this 3 nights and 4 days Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour (Golden triangle), you get a chance to explore, three of the most well-known cities of India. You not only visit some very popular monuments but you will also get to witness the best of the culture of the country. Delhi, the capital city will offer a perfect mix of everything from food to culture to religion. While Agra is a perfect city to view the Mughal glory, Jaipur is a specimen of the Rajputana grandeur.
Destination Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi
Best Time to Travel: September to March
Tour Highlights:
- Red Fort
- Raj Ghat
- India Gate
- Presidential Palace
- Humayuns Tomb
- Jantar Mantar
- Hawa Mahal
- Fatehpur Sikriis
- Bulund Darwaza
- Taj Mahal
On arrivingin Delhi late in the evening you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to the hotel. Check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
Guests will be taken for a morning sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. You will be made to visit Old Delhi famous for its red fort and street food delicacies. A powerful hub of Moghul era, Old Delhi offers ancient monumental architectures, narrow streetsand bustling bazaars. Here you will be visiting the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, one of the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal. You also travel to Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. On your way back you also get the glimpses of government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the famous India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continuing ahead you visit the beautifulHumayuns tomb of the Mughal era. In the afternoon you tour the city temples. Stopover at the Laxmi Narayan Temple, popularly known as the Birla Mandir. It is one of the largest Hindu temple built in 1938. This temple is open to people of all faiths who can enter and worship, but one must walk barefoot into the courtyard and further on. Visit the Baha'i Temple also known as Lotus Temple situated atop the Kalkaji Hill. This distinctive picturesque lotus shaped marvel, surrounded by a landscaped garden, has been labeled the Taj Mahal of the 21st Century. Visit the famous and beautiful Bangla Sahib Gurudwara temple, the most important site of worship for both Sikhs and Hindus in Delhi. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Jaipur
After having breakfast in the Morning you take a drive to Jaipur (260 km). On arriving in Jaipur you will be checking into the hotel.Spend the afternoon touring the city of Jaipur. Jaipur also called the "The Pink City" is spectacularly surrounded by rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. You will also be touring the beautiful City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are displayed here, including a collection of weaponry. Visit the famous Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air JantarMantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a walk through the colorful bazaar before retiring back to your hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 Jaipur
Your morning starts with a visitto the impressive Amber Fort, located on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will climb on top caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady journey on elephant back up to the main gate, making your entrance in the royal fashion. The Fort was completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although uninhabited now it offers a captivating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Spend rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur – Agra
In the morning embark on a journey to Agra (221 km). On your way visit FatehpurSikri.FatehpurSikriis deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the famedBulundDarwaza considered to be the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue ahead with your drive to Agra. Check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit the famous Taj Mahal. This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. People describe Taj as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The massive central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge dome in the middle. On top of the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a general practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Agra - Delhi
In the morning travel to the Red Fort. This fort lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the centre of the main town. Akbar built this fort as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has impressive gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat. In the afternoon take your journey back to Delhi (203 kms). On arriving in Delhi, check into your hotel. Relax overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Delhi
Spend the remaining day is at your own leisure. Later you will be transferred to International airport for flight to back home.
Day 08 Delhi - Onward Destination
Departure from Delhi to travel back to your destination.