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Golden Triangle Tour India (03 Nights/ 04 Days)

Destinations: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi

Overview

The Golden Triangle India Tour is a private tour & can be started any time of year / month . The Medium AC car, English Speaking guides will be exclusively for you only. The Golden Triangle India Tour is based on private departures , whereby you can benefit from having a private air-conditioned car, stop en-route for breaks or photo opportunities.

  • Itinerary

    Day 01: Arrival Delhi

    Upon arrival meet and greet by representative and followed by drive to hotel. Delhi is one of the most important cities of India, as it is the National Capital Territory, which is also the location of the major administrative and legal offices of the country. It is a popular destination amongst tourists, who wants to have a look at the heritage of India and the cultural ethnicity, though you will also get to see the traces of an emerging economy, and business state. Upon arrival our check into the hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

    Day 02: Delhi- Agra ( By road Approx 4 Hours)

    After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi :

    OLD DELHI SIGHTSEEING – From historic monuments to traditional markets to spicy street food, Old Delhi tour is a journey full of unexpected sights and surprises..

    CHANDNI CHOWK are “Silver Square” is the most famous and historic street of Delhi, built around 300 years ago when the walled city of Shahjahanabad was established in the 17th century. Don’t let the word “old” mislead you. The energy of vibrant streets of Chandni Chowk is simply irresistible. This part of Delhi includes street food, vibrant bazaars where you can shop for some ancient artifacts and jewels.

    JAMA MASJID is the last work of Emperor Shah Jahan. Its construction began in 1650 and was completed within six years. You can relive the Mughal or Mogul history of Delhi passing through the splendid corridors of this ancient mosque. The Jama Masjid stands across the road in front of the Red Fort.

    RED FORT is the most magnificent ancient building of Delhi which was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638. Designed by the Mughal architects Ustad Hamid and Ahmad, Red Fort is an important symbolic monument in India even today. Some of the captivating building it encloses is Diwani¬am, Diwani¬Khas, Rang Mahal, The Pearl Mosque etc.

    NEW DELHI – NEW Delhi, India’s national capital is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. The fascinating city reflects a rich culture, boasts of amazing architecture and is seeped in history. It is also a vibrant metropolis, with modern, well-planned office, commercial and residential complexes and colourful bazaars.

    Humayun’s Tomb was built by Humayun’s widow, Hamida Banu Begum. Designed by a Persian architect named Humayun’s Tomb was built by Humayun’s widow, Hamida Banu Begum. Designed by a Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the structure was begun in 1562 and completed in 1565. The tomb established a standard for all later Mughal monuments, which followed its design, most notably the Taj Mahal . We are quite close to Humayun Tomb also.

    Qutub Minar: The tall minaret was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The soaring conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture.

    India Gate: A memorial inscribed with the names of the valiant Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I.

    Parliament House of India: The elegant circular design with 144 pillars, Parliament House flaunts excellent architecture by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. There are chambers of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the library inside the sprawling building.

    Rashtrapati Bhawan: Residence of the Royalty Modern New Delhi, or New Delhi as it is called, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. Evening drive to Agra & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Agra.

    Day 03: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur via Abhaneri (250 km, Approx 6 Hours)

    After breakfast sightseeing tour of Agra:

    TAJ MAHAL- 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 and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.

    AGRA FORT- Fort built in red sandstone with its magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and the beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shah Jahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from across the river Jamuna. Continue drive to Jaipur enroute visiting FATEHPUR SIKRI -the deserted red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and 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. Afterwards visit ABHANERI – The Rural village to experience the rural culture of India. Walk through the village. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.

    Day 04: Jaipur-Delhi ( By road Approx 5 Hours) Departure

    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, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it’s ultimate expression. Continue sight- seeing.

    CITY PALACE- A delightful blend of Mughal and 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 and the City Palace Museum.

    JANTAR MANTAR- This is the largest and 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 and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

    Afternoon drive to Delhi & transfer to airport to board the onward flight.