Golden Triangle Tour
Overview
The Golden Triangle tour is one of the most popular tours in India which comprises the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Delhi, moving on to the Pink City of Jaipur whose exuberance is reflected in its forts and palaces which take you back to the historical and extraordinary world of the Rajputs. And then moves on to experience another UNESCO World Heritage sites in Agra most notably the Taj Mahal monument of LOVE (Seven wonders of the world).
HIGHLIGHTS OF TOUR
Delhi: Old and New Delhi come to life during visit to the Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk by Cycle Rickshaw, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb
Jaipur: Amber Fort, City Palace and Romantic Palace of Winds
Agra: Admire monument of LOVE Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Fatehpur Sikri
Routing Map
Itinerary
Arrive at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal (T3).
After clearing the immigration and collecting the baggage, as you step into the “Meet and Greet Hall”, you will be met by our representative, who will escort you in a chauffeur-driven vehicle to you hotel and assist with check in.
(Hotel Check in time is 1400 hours and early check in is subject to availability)
Afternoon relax at hotel. Get some time to overcome jet leg.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi.
In Old Delhi visit The Masjid-i Jehan-Numa commonly known as Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosque in India. Drive pass Red Fort (Closed on Monday) a marvel in red sandstone. And then takes a glance at the unique local life on an exploration to the bustling and colorful bazaars of Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw. Also visit Raj Ghat memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
Continue to New Delhi sightseeing tour.
Drive past the Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the viceroy's residence),Parliament House & Government Secretariat Buildings. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand-carved for its entire height of 234ft, and the iron pillar, which has withstood the ravages of time and not rusted even after 1500 years. Also visit Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife Bega Begum in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen by Bega Begum.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Jaipur.
Upon arrival Check In at hotel.
Rest of he day at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight at hote
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Jaipur.
Morning excursion to Amber Fort (With a Jeep ride or Elephant ride up to the fort entrance). Amber is a classic, romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. The rugged, time-ravaged walls of the Fort may not look beautiful from the outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise. Miniatures painted on the walls depict hunting and war scenes, apart from festivals. Precious stones and mirrors are embedded into the plaster. Inside the Fort visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory. Inside the Jag Mandir is the famed Sheesh Mahal - a room with all the four walls and ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. Enroute to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal - the Palace of Winds.
Enjoy short bicycle rickshaw ride through colourful bazaars of Jaipur.
Afternoon city tour begins with a visit to the Maharaja's City Palace, the former Royal residence, part of it converted into a museum. A small portion is still used by the Royal family of Jaipur. Built in the style of a fortified campus, the palace covers almost one-seventh in area of the city. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion known as Armoury Museum housing an impressive array of weaponry-pistols, blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers. The royal families of Jaipur once used most of these weapons. Later visit the Jantar Mantar, which is the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Situated near the gate of the city palace, the observatory has 17 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.
Later in the evening return back to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast proceed for Agra. En route visiting Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri.
Abhaneri 88 kms from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra road is another attraction of Dausa, it is believed to be established by Raja Chandra. Originally named as Abha Nagri which means the city of brightness due to mispronunciation it is now called as Abhaneri.
One of the popular places to visit in Abhaneri is the Chand Baori (stepwell). Built back in the eighth century, it is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. The phenomenal structure is 19.5 meters in depth and features 1000 narrow steps, spanning 13 storeys.
Continue driver to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri a city predominantly in red sand-stone, situated at a distance of 37 kms from Agra, was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honour of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, the Tomb of Salim Chishti, & the other palaces.
Continue drive to Agra.
Taj Mahal is a vestige of a most beautiful and sacred love story that proves the so-called “Eternal Love”. Iconic, beautiful, and jaw dropping — words can never be enough to describe the beauty of this landmark of eternal love. Taj Mahal in Agra, one of the most-admired seven wonders in the world is a classic tale of declaration of love by a Mughal Emperor Shahjahan for his wife, Mumtaz. The artistic masterpiece was built by Shahjahan after the demise of his wife during child birth, as an apparent token of love in her memory. Taj Mahal, is India’s most famous monument and a shrine of timeless love. Its pristine white marble shines brilliantly through the sun rays providing for a visual masterpiece. It was was declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1983.
Upon arrival Check in at hotel
Overnight at hotel
Early morning visit one of the Seven wonders of the world Taj Mahal by Sunrise. The Taj Mahal is made of ivory-white marble and emits a warm golden glow when the sun rises. Taj Mahal was acknowledge as “JEWEL OF MUSLIM ART” by UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Taj Mahal Closed on every Friday)
After sightseeing tour Taj Mahal return back to hotel for breakfast.