Golden Triangle Tour
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration : 7 Days - 6 Nights
Day
1. Abroad - Delhi
Arrive late night at Delhi International airport, you will be met by our representative
and transferred to hotel for an overnight.
Day 2. Delhi
This morning you will visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the
Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique experience
from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver Street, experiencing
the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later
visit the Jama Masjid and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon visit New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the
British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential
Palace. Thereafter continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era.
Overnight at hotel
Day 3. Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms), check into the hotel.
Afternoon
visit Red Fort - which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna. It was built by
Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died after 17 years of marriage,
during the birth of her 14th child. It has been described as the most extravagent
monument ever built for love, (Taj Mahal is closed for foriegn visitors on Friday).
Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for sunset, to see this true Wonder of the world
in gentle late afternoon light. Overnight at hotel
Day 4. Agra - Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted
red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital in the 16th
century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter
continue drive to Jaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day
5. Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside
Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned Elephant
for the climb to the main gate. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating
insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon tour of the Pink City - will include 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 housed here. Also visit the
Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar "Observatory"
to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful
bazaar before returning to the hotel for an overnight.
Day 6. Jaipur - Delhi
Drive to Delhi (250 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi - freshen up at hotel. Later
transfer to airport.
Day 7. Delhi
Depart Delhi
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