Golden triangle of India
Trip at a Glance
Trip duration : 6 days tour
Grade : Moderate
Activities : Sightseeing
Accommodations: In Hotel 6 Nights
Journey Highlights
- In Agra visit Taj Mahal and Red fort
- Fatehpur Sikri; The City of ghost
- In Delhi; 16th century Humayun Tomb
- The Pink city of Jaipur
Tour Inclusions
- Local guide during the tour
- All transfers and tours in private vehicle
- Twin sharing accommodation
- Monuments entrance fees
Tour Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Tipping
Meals: B= Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive In Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, you will be transfer to the hotels.
Standard Hotel
Day 2 In Delhi
Today we will be spend the day taking in the many highlights of Delhi, comprises of conspicuously contrasting Old and New Delhi. We begin with Humayun Tomb, which is believed to have been designed in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Humayun. Its design and layout is based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs. Later we visit one of the highest minar in India, known as Qutab Minar which is considered as the earliest Islamic monument in India. The minar is decorated with the Arabic inscriptions and pillars also has Brahmi inscriptions. This is a 12th century monument and is listed as UNESCO world heritage site. We also spend some time in New Delhi Jan-path market, which is Delhi shopping destinations, with an extremely electric array of local artisan specialities along with other crafts from across the India.
Standard Hotel (B)
Day 3 Drive to Agra / 210km
We depart to Agra and in the afternoon we visit Agra Red Fort, built in between 1565-73, with its grand courtyards, royal pavilions and palaces. The Agra Fort is a fitting testimony to the Great Moguls Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan during the era, when Agra was the capital of the Moguls Empire.
Standard Hotel (B)
Day 4 Drive to Jaipur / 240km
Early morning we visit Taj Mahal to watch as the sun rise over this extraordinary building, built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the beauty of this structure is unmatched almost 22 year to complete it in 1653. On the death of his beloved wife, in wild extravagance, Shah Jahan built her this memorial. Later we heading to Jaipur the Pink City the capital of Rajasthan and evening explore Jaipur local market or bazaar.
Standard Hotel (B)
Day 5 In Jaipur
Begin our sightseeing with the Amber Fort, the honey coloured fortress-palace in the Aravalli hills just north of the town centre. It has been described as "the sleeping beauty of Rajasthan". On the way we have view the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) an elaborate building encrusted with delicate honeycomb screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies, confined to their quarters, could view the world outside. Jai Singh Observatory built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who, besides being a prince was also soldier, astronomer and builder. We conclude at the City Palace, now a museum that contains fine Rajput and Mughal paintings, rare manuscripts and an armoury, old carpets, and even amazingly embroidered clothes of the Maharajahs and the Maharanis.
Standard Hotel (B)
Day 6 Drive to Delhi / 270km
We are heading to north, where we conclude our tour in Delhi. (trip concludes).
Standard Hotel (B)