Overview

Golden Triangle Tour – Welcome to the most popular tourist circuit of India. Journey across the fascinating world of erstwhile Mughals and Maharajas and get a peek into some of the best architecture marvels, including Qutab Minar, Amber Fort and the famed Taj Mahal.

Itinerary

• Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival, after clearing immigration and custom, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel


• Day 02 Delhi
Following breakfast, Full day city tour of Old & New Delhi
Old Delhi: An ancient walled city. Here you will drive past Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire: Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful market of the old city (Red Fort Closed on Mondays)
Afternoon, visit New Delhi. Our tour of New Delhi includes visits to Humayun’s Tomb (1586): Built in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, wife of Humayun, the second Moghul emperor, this is an early example of Moghul architecture.
Visit the Qutab Minar 72 meters high and one of the most perfect towers in the Persian world. The Iron Pillar which has survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years. Continue with a drive through Embassy area and the Government buildings (1921-1930)
Overnight at hotel


• Day 03 Delhi - Agra
Following breakfast, drive to Agra
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Afternoon, visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Taj Mahal: Agra is the medieval city of the famous 17th century masterpiece Taj Mahal, which of course is the most splendid of all buildings – perhaps, the most perfect architectural monument in the world. It was built in the memory of Mumtaz, the beloved wife of Shah Jehan, one of the greatest kings of the Mughal Empire. (TAJ MAHAL CLOSED ON FRIDAYS)
Agra City: Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort. This impressive red sandstone fort was built by Akbar between 1565-1573 A.D. Replete with gateways, pillared halls, mosques, marble trellises and geometric gardens; the Fort represents Mughal architecture at its peak.
Overnight at hotel


• Day 04 Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Following breakfast, drive to Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri: (the City of Victory) for a tour of this magnificent and world heritage buildings, which are still in a state of perfect preservation. The city is divided into religious and secular sections. The profusion of sculpture is breathtaking. Also, the white marble mosque in the secular section is incredible. It is a very sacred mosque and pilgrims from far and near come here to pay their respects.
After visit, continue your drive to Jaipur .
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel


• Day 05 Jaipur
Following breakfast, visit Amber (Amer) Fort, ascent to the fort on Elephant, the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Few fail to be moved by the dramatic Rajputs grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11-km north of Jaipur.
Set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake, and its sprawling crenelated walls lattice the surrounding hills. We will ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years. Our guide will elaborate on the history of this architectural masterpiece with its mirror-studded alcoves, dazzling mosaics and water-cooled swings that delight today’s visitors as they did their former royal residents.
Afternoon, visit Jaipur City:
Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal woman could look down unseen by the world through its 593 stone screens. We proceed for a guided tour of the City Palace & Observatory.
The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The center of the palace is a seven storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens and the city. Next top the City Palace is the Solar Observatory – an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that gives accurate predictions till date.
Overnight at hotel


• Day 06 Jaipur - Delhi
Morning free at leisure
Afternoon, drive to Delhi
Upon arrival, transfer to international airport for your flight back home. (No Accommodation in Delhi)

Route Map

Inclusions

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Transport
• Tour Guide