Golden Triangle Tour

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Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destination : Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi

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Day 01: Delhi - Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.

DELHI, the capital of kingdoms & empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating blend of the past & the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite culture of an ancient Land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Start a full-day tour of Old & New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India & the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort & palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple & would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Proceed to see the DANCES OF INDIA show in the evening.

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By road 201 km in 4 hr)
Start for Agra early in the morning after breakfast.

En-route you will visit the Sikandra. Check in at hotel.

AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar & Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone & white marble, narrow galleys & quaint buggies, & that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder, which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed & was designed, & planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance & perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens & some of the best inlay work ever seen.

Proceed for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Itmadullah's Tomb with English speaking guide. Enjoy battery van ride. Return to hotel & relax in the evening.

Overnight will be at Agra.

Day 04: Agra - Jaipur (By road 221 km in 6 hr)

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.

The deserted, red sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital & palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city & its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the BuLand Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains its character & history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears & modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honorof the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples & lush gardens.

Proceed to Jaipur & check in at hotel.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, & completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal & Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.
Continue sightseeing.

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal & traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple & the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest & the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent Landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork & elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches & windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Relax in the evening or visit the markets.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi (By road 260 km in 5 hr)
After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.

Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach Delhi & you will be transferred to airport for flight with sweet memories of India after FAREWELL DINNER.

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