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Golden Triangle Tour for travellers

Experience the culture, the history, the old and the new in India with the Golden Triangle Tour! The trio of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur represent three most important eras of India's glorious history as its reigns slipped from the strong hold of lion-hearted Rajputs to the Great Moghuls and finally, to the clutches of the clever British. The warm traditional welcome and royal dinners served in the grand palaces of Jaipur recreate the Rajputana splendour while the delicious Mughlai cuisines and views of majestic Taj at all times - right from your hotel room – at Agra bring Mughal wonders to life.

Duration : 07 Days 
Destination : Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi

Day 01 Delhi

Arrive at Delhi. 

You will be greeted on arrival at the International Airport. 

Our representative will help you with your transfer to your hotel where you can relax. 

Spend the night at your hotel in Delhi.

Delhi: Delhi is the capital of India and its third largest city. Delhi, the seat of one of the world's largest democracies is a combination of "Old Delhi"- the capital of Muslim India and "New Delhi" the imperial city created as the nation's capital by the British. There's a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Here one can see mingling of many cultures, languages, traditions and people in complete harmony. 

Overnight will be at Delhi.

Day 02 Delhi - Varanasi

Breakfast will be at hotel.

Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting,

Red Fort: Red Fort or Lal Quila as it is more popularly known is a masterpiece of architecture and one of the most haunting spots for tourists from both India and abroad. This colossal fort on the banks of the river Yamuna, built by Shahjahan as the citadel of the 17th Century Delhi is a significant link between the past and the present, for it is from here that the prime minister of India addresses the people on the Independence Day (August 15th). Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started construction of the Red Fort in 1638, which was completed in 1648. 

Raj Ghat: The mortal remains of Mahatma Gandhi were cremated on this spot on the west bank of the river Yamuna on the evening of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform inscribed with the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees.

Jama Masjid: It is the largest mosque in India. Located in Old Delhi, the mosque has the capacity to accommodate 25000 devotees. Jama Masjid was completed in 1656 AD and it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece. Close to some 5000 craftsmen were involved in the construction of the mosque. Jama Masjid is also called the Friday congregational mosque. 

Kutub Minar - The tallest Stone tower in India

India Gate: An imposing structure and a venue to the annual military parade on India's Republic Day

The Parliamentary Building

The Rashtrapathi Bhavan - The President's Residence

Come back to your Hotel for a good night's sleep, to let the amazing day's visits sink in.

Day 03 Delhi - Jaipur

By Road 

Distance 260 kms / 5 hrs

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. 

Later we head to the Pink City Of Rajasthan, Jaipur. 

Briefing (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 and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. 

In the evening, we will take you to the Birla Temple to know more about the fascinating religious life of Jaipur. 

Briefing (Birla Temple): The marble structure, built as recently as 1985, houses ornate statues including one of Lakshmi (goddess of Wealth and Beauty) and Narayan dressed in gaudy robes, representing a Hindu vision of heavenly luxury. Carvings in the temple and on pillars supporting the covered walkways include images of the Hindu pantheon, as well as Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Francis of Assisi. Your visit will coincide with the AARTI Ceremony, which involves oil lamps being lit and waved, in order to awake and invoke the deity. Enjoy the experience and spend night at Jaipur. 

This evening spend your night at Jaipur

Day 04 Jaipur

This morning have a heavy break fast as we start the day's excursion with Amber Fort Palace: 

Briefing (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 its ultimate expression. 

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. It is a five-storey structure 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.

This afternoon is free for you to relax, shop or explore independently. Shopping is superb in Jaipur, particularly for gold and silver jewellery, pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden handicrafts and carpets.

While you cherish your memories, spending your night at the hotel, we will be ready with new places tomorrow morning.

Day 05 Jaipur - Agra

By Road

Distance 240 kms/5 hrs

Have a sumptuous breakfast at the hotel and later proceed for Agra, en-route Fatehpur Sikri. 

Briefing (Fatehpur Sikri) - Fatehpur Sikri is 37 km west of Agra. Jajal-ud-din-Muhammad Akbar, Humanyun's son, accessed the throne at the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. Akbar, who was without a male heir heard about Saint Salim Chisti and visited him in the year 1568. 

Continue your drive to Agra 

Briefing (Agra): The overwhelming is the exquisite beauty and presence of this marble mausoleum that centuries later today, even the very land where it has been located - Agra - has been immortalized as the City of the Taj. Yet, it doesn't take much for the roving eye to discover that there's more to Agra than just the fabled Taj Mahal. . The older city of Agra has impressively retained much of its resplendent history… captivating every visitor with fond memories to take back home. 

Spend your night in the town of the most amazing wonder of the world - THE TAJ MAHAL

Day 06 Agra

Have a comfortable morning at the hotel and enjoy a sumptuous break fast. 

Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Sikandara. 

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 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 - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

SIKANDRA – This beautifully maintained monument is where EMPEROR AKBAR was buried. It is a very low profile monument but it has one of the most awe – inspiring tombs. It is surreal how one of the greatest emperors has been put to rest. The manicured lawns has spotted and other varieties of deer roaming in them. 

Spend night at Agra.

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