Golden Triangle Tour
Duration - 6 Nights/7 Days
Places
to See - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
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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