Package Name :
Golden Triangle Tour
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi / Agra /
Jaipur / Delhi
An ideal trip
for a first time visitor to India. The renowned and popular Golden
Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, epitomizes in a way no other area can
match, a lyrical vision of romantic India highlighting some of the great
delights and most memorable sights of Mughal and Rajput India. The tour
starts in the bustling metropolis and India’s capital Delhi, and takes you
to the city of the Taj Mahal, Agra, the Pink City of Jaipur, famous for
its forts and palaces.
Day 01 –
Arrive Delhi - Your tour of
India’s Golden Triangle will begin with an arrival in to Delhi
International airport, where you will be met by our representative and
transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities.
Delhi
is the capital of India, and its third largest city. Delhi consists of two
parts – New Delhi, the city created in 1911 as the imperial capital of
India by the British and the Old Delhi, the Muslim capital of India
between the 17th and 19th centuries. In fact there have been at least
eight cities on the site of modern Delhi – the earliest known settlement,
Indraprastha, featured in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Though
not always the capital, Delhi has always been an important city of
northern region of the subcontinent.Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 – In Delhi
- After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a
guided sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi. Tour includes visits to the
following places of interest: Red
Fort: Derived from a Hindi word
Lal, which means red and Quila which means fort. It is laid out along the
river Yamuna as an irregular octagon, surrounded by a wall of about 2.4
kms in circumference and is built of red sandstone. Shah Jahan started
construction of the massive fort in 1638 and it was completed in 1648. The
fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate, which
faces the famed Chandni Chowk market. The fort has Diwan – e – Am (hall
for public audience); Diwan – e – Khas (hall for private audience); Rang
Mahal (a water-cooled apartment of royal ladies); Pearl mosque, built of
white marble.Jama Masjid:
In Old Delhi, an architectural extravaganza of Shah Jahan, is the
country’s largest mosque where thousands of Muslims offers prayers even
today. It was built in 1658. The flight of stairs and its large courtyard
are marvels of architecture.
Chandni Chowk (Silver Street):
It is the colourful main street and shopping bazaar of Old Delhi and is
today one of the country’s best known wholesale market for textiles,
electronic goods and watches. The entire area was designed by Jahanara
Begum, Shah Jahan’s favourite daughter and was then inhabited by the
well-to-do families of the time. Around the area is the famed Paranthawale
Gali, known for its delicious paranthas, Dariba Kalan, the gold market and
well-known sweetmeats shops.Raj
Ghat : On the banks of river
Yamuna, a simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1948. A
commemorative ceremony takes place each Friday, the day he was killed.Birla
Mandir: Close to Connaught
Place, it was built by the industrialist Raja Baldev Birla in 1938. The
temple is an important prayer site and contains idols of several deities.India
Gate: This 42 meter high, free
standing arch was built in 1931.It was originally called All India War
Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died
in World War I. The names of the soldiers are inscribed all along the
walls of the arch. In 1971, the eternal flame was lit here to honour the
Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier).Rashtrapati
Bhavan (President’s House): It
is the official residence of President of the country. Designed by Lutyens,
it was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.
Humayun’s Tomb:
It was built by Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) in 1565 – 66, nine years
after his death. Qutub Minar:
This magnificent structure in the southern part of the capital was built
by the Muslim King; Qutab – ud – din Aibak in 1199 A.D. Minar (tower) is
72.5 meters high and has as its base a mosque.Bahai’s
Temple: It is a very recent
architectural marvel of the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots
in South Delhi. It is a lotus shaped and has rightly been given the
name.Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03 – Drive Delhi
- Agra
(220 kms/04 hrs) - After early breakfast, you will be met by our
representative and assisted with check-out formalities. You will then
start your drive to Agra, the next stop on your Golden Triangle tour
package. Agra, situated on the bank of Yamuna River, is home to India’s
most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of Mughal Empire
in the 16th & 17th centuries and its superb monuments date from this
era.On arrival at Agra hotel, you will be met by our representative and
assisted with check in formalities.Later in the afternoon, you will be
picked up from your hotel and taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Taj
Mahal and Agra Fort Taj Mahal:
The Taj Mahal was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Mumtaj Mahal who died during the birth of her child in 1631. The
construction is said to have taken 22 years to complete, starting from
1631, with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. Artisans and
experts were brought from France and Italy and the main architect was from
Iran. Agra Fort:
Construction of the massive red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna
River was begun by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and it was to be predominantly a
military structure until his grandson, Shah Jahan, added more palatial
accommodations. There are a number of exquisite buildings within its
portals such as Samman Burj, where Shah Jahan was held captive by his son,
Moti Masjid, a white marble mosque, Diwan – e – Am, Diwan – e – Khas,
Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.Overnight in Agra
Day 04 - Drive Agra - Jaipur
(250 kms/05 hrs) - After leisurely breakfast at hotel, you will be met by
our representative and assisted with check-out formalities. You will then
start your drive to Jaipur. Stop enroute at Fatehpur Sikri for guided tour
of this ancient capital. Fatehpur
Sikri: the deserted capital of
Emperor Akbar approximately 35 kms outside Agra. Built in the 16th
century, this city was abandoned 12 years later due to a scarcity of
water. The entire city of Red sand stone (sand stone palaces and temples)
is virtually intact and a site worth seeing is the 54 m high main entrance
-- The Buland Darwaza, The gate of victory constructed to commemorate
Akbar’s victory in Gujarat. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue your
drive to Jaipur, the next stop on your Golden Triangle tour.
Jaipur
- is the capital of Rajasthan, and known as the “Pink City” because of the
pink colored buildings in its old city. It is situated on a dry lakebed in
a somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts
and crenellated walls. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who was
careful to cultivate good favour with the ruling Mughals, he laid out the
city with rectangular blocks according to ancient Hindu architecture. It
is a wonderful city for shopping. On arrival at Jaipur hotel, you will be
met by our representative and assisted with check in formalities.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 05 – In Jaipur
- After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken for a
guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and Amber. Tour includes visits to the
following places of interest:
Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds):
Built by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of
Jaipur’s major landmarks, the facade of which is all pink windows and
filigree screens. It was originally built to enable ladies of the royal
household to watch the everyday life and processions of the city.City
Palace: It is still the home of
the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur housing an extensive
collection of art, carpets and old weapons.
Jantar Mantar
(Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. At first
glance, Jantar Mantar appears to be a curious collection of sculptures but
in fact each construction has a specific purpose such as measuring the
positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The
most striking instrument is the sundial with its 27 meter high gnomon. The
shadow this casts moves up to 4 meter an hour.Amber
Fort: The Amber Fort is situated
11 kms away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur
state. The Fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly
situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake, which reflects its terraces
and ramparts. The climb to the fort is on gaily-bedecked
elephants.Overnight in Jaipur
Day 06 – Drive Jaipur - Delhi
(250 kms/05 hrs) and depart Delhi - After leisurely breakfast at hotel,
you will be met by our representative and assisted with check out
formalities. You will then start your drive to Delhi's International
Airport in time for your flight home. If you have more time available, the
Golden Triangle tour, can also be combined with several other short and
long tours in India.
HOTELS
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
| Destination |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
Premium |
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| Delhi |
Connaught |
Claridges |
Taj Palace |
Imperial |
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| Agra |
Howard Sarovar |
Taj Gateway |
ITC Mughal |
Amar Vilas |
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| Jaipur |
Alsisar Haveli |
Golden Tulip |
Jai Mahal
Palace |
Raj Vilas |
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PACKAGE
INCLUSIONS
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Accommodation on twin sharing, bed &
breakfast basis at the selected categories of hotels.
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Ground transportation as mentioned in
the itinerary using an air-conditioned car.
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Sightseeing tours as per the above
itinerary alongwith an English speaking guide and including entrance
fees to the monuments.
