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The Golden Triangle is the most popular tourist route in India. It's named for the almost-equilateral triangle that the three cities make when plotted on a map, Comprising Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Roughly located an equal distance of around 125–155 miles from each other in northern India, the cities provide a classic and unforgettable introduction to the country and its charms.
The golden triangle covers the important sites including Humayun’s Tomb Delhi, Lotus Temple Delhi, India Gate Delhi, Jama masjid Delhi, Taj mahal, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra, City palace, Jaipur, Jal Mahal Jaipur, Hawa mahal Jaipur, Amber Fort, Jaipur, and Akshardham Temple Complex Delhi
Schedule
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival, after clearing your immigration & customs you will be met by our airport facilitation staff carrying placard of your name in visitor hall. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with necessary assistance.
A history which encompasses all the various kings and emperors who fixed their royal citadels here - Indraprastha, Lal Kot, QuilaRaiPithora, Siri, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad, Ferozabad, Dinpanah, Delhi SherShahi or then Shahjahanabad. But, combined and integrated into one, these 'new cities' have always been called Delhi and howsoever many names it may have acquired, Delhi has always been intrinsically identified with power and imperial sway.
Day 02 Delhi – Agra (220 Kms / Approx. 3 hrs drive)
Following breakfast proceed for half day city tour of Old Delhi.
Old Delhi - Visit the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the vast Red Fort, built in 1648, visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
After visit you will drive to Agra.
Upon arrival at Agra you will be assisted in check in at hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Agra – Jaipur (245 Kms / Approx. 04 hrs drive) Early morning visit Taj Mahal at sunrise.
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. (Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)
After visit breakfast at hotel. Later visit Agra Fort.
Agra Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
After visit you will drive to Jaipur en-route visit FatehpurSikhri
Continue your drive to Jaipur.Upon arrival you will be assisted and check in at Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Tour of the Pink City - Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal, "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air JantarMantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 Jaipur – Delhi (265 KMS / Approx. 5 hrs 30 mins drive) Following breakfast, drive to Delhi.
Upon arrival proceed for city tour of New Delhi. New Delhi - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyen’s, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun’s tomb of the Mughal era
& predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of QutubMinar.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Depart Delhi
Today you will be assisted to connect your flight back home.
FAQs
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
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Do you arrange airport transfers?
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Should I book pre/post tour accommodation?
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Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?
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