Golden Triangle Comprising the Three Jewels of India Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights Destination Cover: Delhi/Jaipur/Fatehpur Sikri/Agra

Golden Triangle tour is a relax journey of contrasts. Merge in the rich history and dramatic scenery of India and delve into the country's cultures to admire the splendor of Taj, mughal architecture, royal palaces, traditional markets and the untold tales of romance and valor.

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Highlights:

• Received at the airport with traditional namesta, Indian manner of greeting a guest.
• Warm welcome at the hotel reception by garlands and tilak (red colour on your forehead) with a welcome drink followed by a sumptuous dinner.

Arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi. At the airport you will be greeted with a warm welcome by our representative and later assisted for transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi

Highlights:

• Entire day sightseeing tour of the capital city of Delhi.
• Visiting the historical monuments like Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, India Gate etc.
• Exploring the bazaars of Chandni Chok on an exclusive rickshaw ride.
• Involve into the great show of sound and light at Old Fort
• Most sumptuous dinner at Hauz Khas village restaurant.

Next morning after buffet breakfast, get ready for a complete sightseeing city tour of Delhi. A brief introduction about the ‘Golden Triangle Tour’ and the destinations cover will be highlighted.

Delhi, the capital of successive dynasties is now a flourishing capital city of India. Rightly called as historical city adorned with some of the most wondrous heritage sites, Delhi is a perfect gateway to delve into the treasures left by the bygone empires for forthcoming generations to cherish.

With us, you will be visiting the glorious monumental sites in New Delhi, the excitement includes Humayun's Tomb – a mausoleum of Humayun, the Qutub Minar – a colossal five - story tower minaret, still preserving the age old eminence. Till recently tourist were allowed to climb up to the first storey of the minaret, but it is stopped now due to restoration programs taken up by the government. Glance at the colonial architectural specimens - the stirring India Gate - the war memorial leading to Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President's Residence). The beautiful lawns at the India Gate will magnetize you to spend some more hours at leisure.

After lunch you will be taken to the most ancient part of Delhi, known as Old Delhi, still preserving the royal havellis (masons) and their traditions and culture. Awe at the majestic Red Fort – constructed by the Emperor Shah Jahan, completely tussled out of red sand-stone. Marvel at the exquisite marble palaces and the carvings, once embedded with precious jewels and stones, well preserved inside the fort. Just opposite the royal house is the renowned whole sale-shopping mart, the Chandani Chok. You will be doubtlessly bewitched by the bustling bazaar - once the shopping hub for the royal rulers of bygone era. Enjoy rickshaw ride in the narrow alleys of old Delhi through Kinari Bazaar and Dariba Kalan – famous gold market, up to Red Fort. Flavor your weary souls with chilled sweet buttermilk, the specialty of the Ghantewala Halwai – the oldest sweet shop in the area.

Also you will be visiting the Raj Ghat - a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

Later in the evening there is a ‘light and sound’ show at the Old Fort lawns, narrating the historical synopses of Delhi’s rich cultural past. Welcome dinner will be organised at Hauz Khas village Bistro Restaurant. Return to Hotel for over night stay.

Day 03 : Delhi – Jaipur

Highlights:

• Morning visiting the Lotus Temple, Akshar Dham Temple and also covering the traditional Birla temple of Hindus.
• Shopping at leisure at Connaught Place, Janpath, Palika Baazar.
• Arriving at the Pink City of Jaipur that holds the immense zest of the royal divinity.
• Shopping of the traditional art and crafts, dresses, exclusive blue potteries at Bapu Bazaar. Also visiting Johri bazaar (jeweller's mart).
• Dinner at the royal palace hotel serving the north Indian cuisine.

Half Day Sightseeing Tour of Delhi
There is much left for you in the stores of Delhi. After breakfast we will take you to the beautiful Lotus Temple of south Delhi, then proceeding towards east Delhi to watch the modern architectural splendor – the gorgeous Akshar Dham Temple, fairly a new temple completed in 2005, its carvings and sculptures will definitely leave an impact on your soul and body. Then heading back towards central Delhi, you will be visiting the famous Birla Mandir – one of the most distinguished city temple of Hindus, much famous for its exquisite carvings and lawns. Also enjoy shopping at Connaught Place - the popular shopping hub of Delhi, try bargaining at Palika Bazaars or pick some mirro-work long skirts from Janpath much known for the typical Indian handicrafts and imported goods. After lunch we will head towards Jaipur.

Reaching Historical City of Jaipur
It takes almost 4 hours to reach the city. Before noon you are in the city. Check in Rajmahal Palace Hotel, one of the heritage palace hotels of Jaipur. Stay royal, feel like a maharaja in your palace accommodation. After lunch at the hotel there is a leisure trip to the bustling markets of old Jaipur City. Awe at the shops selling traditional long skirts with embedded tops (ghaghra-choli), decked with mirrors and embroidery. Shop for hand made bags, embroidered shoes (jootis) and much more from any of these shopping arcades. Jaipur is also famous for its precious and semi – precious stones all over the world. You will be visiting the Johri bazaar (jeweller's mart), near Hawa Mahal famous for gems and jewelleries, pick up one for your delicate fingers or as a gift for your loved one. Go for a relaxing night stay at your heritage hotel after a delicious course of north Indian cuisine at the dinning hall.

Day 04 : Jaipur

Highlights:

• Complete city tour in comfortable luxurious buses accompanied by our expert guides.
• Visiting the royal castles of maharajas. Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, are on top of the travel itinerary of the day.
• Going for a royal ride on elephant’s back in maharaja style up to the dazzling Amber Fort.
• Visiting Jaipur’s traditional village at Choki Dani, enjoying the mouth watering rich Rajasthani cuisine.

Complete Day Sightseeing Tour
After unending buffet breakfast, there is a complete sight seeing tour of the Jaipur city. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is world famous as the ‘Pink City’. In 1727 AD this historical city was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh after organising his own religious map known as Shilpa Shastra. Swai Jai Singh was a man of much wisdom, entrusted with powerful knowledge of astrology, philosophy and unique vision of creating historical monuments. Our trained guides keep up dating you with the unending aroma of this luscious city of Rajputs.

The morning hours are engrossed in a visit to the Amber fort. Enjoy an elephant ride through a steep ramp up to the fort. Shish Mahal inside the fort premises is just terrific. Watch the array of thousand colors artfully plying on the glass walls when the golden charisma of sun falls on it. The gardens and pavilions within the fort premises offer enough scope for experiencing the medieval lifestyles at leisure. Also view the awe-inspiring panoramic vista of the entire Jaipur city from the fort top.

After lunch, we head for Jantar Mantar the 18th century astronomical observatory and the splendid Hawa Mahal. Mesmerize at this exquisitely proportioned delicate structure. The carved windows of the palace were exclusively designed for the royal ladies to enjoy the day to day activities of the road down the palace.

Next on our itinerary list is the royal City Palace treasuring some of the unique artifacts of Rajut rulers. Be amazed at the royal attire of Maharaja of Jaipur woven in gold thread weighing about 18 kg. Inside the palace, marvel at the collection of exquisite paintings, royal costumes, jewellery and arms and ammunitions.

Evenings, you will be driving to Choki Dani for a feel of a real village life of Rajasthan. A ride on the ship of desert amidst the rural arena will definitely be a fabulous one. Colour your palms with henna and watch the cultural activities dominating every nook and corner of this rural delight. The most sumptuous part of the village tour is its kitchen that can accommodate hundreds of guests with same courteous gestures. Enjoy the typical Rajasthani food with unending courses. You will muse the memories of this unique culture even after the completion of your holiday vacations.

Return to your hotel, enjoy all the luxurious of Maharaja’s at your lavish suit. Stay for the night at the palace hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Highlights:

• Exploring the forlorn capital of Mughals, the Fatehpur Sikri showcasing its monumental treasures.
• Continuing the journey to the historical Agra City.
• Hunting down the kaleidoscopic bazaars of Agra.
• Your stay and buffet dinner at Jaypee Palace Hotel

Reaching Fatehpur Sikri
Next day travel with us to explore the unexplored Agra, en-route we sojourn to one of the most dazzling capital city of Mughals, Fatehpur Sikri founded by Akbar in 1569 A D as a ceremonial capital, but unfortunately due to scarcity of drinking water this historical city was deserted and Akbar went back to Agra. By early afternoon we are in this abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. The city is a factual poetry written in red sandstone. You will be watching the colossal Buland Darwaza, the exquisite Panch Mahal, Diwani-aam, Salim Chisti’s Mausoleum and Joda Bai’s palace, all spurring amazement in you. After this memorable halt we continue our journey towards Agra.

Agra – The City of Taj Mahal
Agra, one of the most momentous city of Mughal reminds us of the medieval past and the sophisticated life style of the majestic rulers.

We will be reaching the city by early evening. Refresh at your Jaypee Palace Hotel accommodation, then you will be taken to the local market of Agra. Shop for some of the famous artifacts and miniature paintings. At Sadar Bazaar, Kinari Bazaar, buy handicrafts, brassware, rugs, leather items and jewelry at reasonable prices. Feel the charisma of lively city market, where to take every next step you have to be generous with the words like sorry or excuse me, but never mind this experience will open many folding paths of your heart that will develop the sense of patience and calmness, a perquisite of our hustle lives. Enjoy the most mundane dinner at Jaypee Palace Hotel followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 : Agra

Highlights:

• Visiting the 7th wonder of the world – The Taj Mahal, at the sun shine.
• Going for a life time photograph with the unforgettable Taj.
• Take Taj home. Visiting the handicraft emporium for some exclusive stone carvings.
• Proceeding for colossal Red Fort chiseled out of red sand stone and the Itimad ud Daulah tomb, a white marble architecture.
• Finally, sojourning Sikandra, the tomb of the Akbar.
• Over night at the hotel

Entire Day Sightseeing Tour of Agra City
The morning holds immense zest for you. You will be transferred at the vintage site of the glorious Taj in the battery-operated vans. Don’t carry much of your personal belongings with you, as there is strict checking rules followed at Taj. Get overwhelmed at the sight of the white marble saga of love the ‘Taj Mahal’ drenched in the golden rays of the morning sun. Shah Jahan, the 5th great Mughal Emperor built this marvel of love in the memory of the most beautiful, the Mumtaz Mahal his beloved queen. In 1627 A D the king lost his love, in order to manifest his pure love he gave it a shape of most precious monolith in white marble. You will be amazed to know from our expert guides that about 20,000 laborers worked day and night for 22 years to create this ‘World Heritage Site’, the white marble used in construction was transported from Makrana in Rajasthan by the help of elephants.

The exquisite inlay works the elegant domes and the perfect symmetries on both the sides of the monolith are all spellbinding. Go for some snap shots by the expert photographers available inside the mausoleum, they will frame you well with the glorious Taj. You will be taken to the exclusive handicraft emporiums famous for stone-carved furniture and miniature sculptures of Taj. Buy here, some of the master-creations for the long lasting memories. Lunch at one of the many eateries surrounding the entrance of the Taj, serving delicious Biryani (spice rice preparation flavored with saffron and meat), Kebabs and also mish-match of international street foods.

After lunch, get ready for another treasure trove hunt. We will be taking you to the colossal ‘Red Fort’, chiseled out of red sand stone, contrived by the three great Mughal Emperors, Akbar and Jahangir built it in red stone where as Shah Jahan raise some structures in white marble. It is just breathtaking to site the beautiful Taj from the premises of the fort complex. In fact, in the later years of Shah Jahn, when he was imprisoned in the fort by his son Aurangzeb, its from here he use to sight the Taj and remembered his love.

Travel with us to Sikandra, the tomb of the Akbar the Great. Relax in the well-maintained lawns of the mausoleum. What’s next?? The sight of pristine beauty, this time absolutely soaked in silver aroma with thousand stars studded over her head. Yes, its Taj indeed!! Once again a visit to the gracious in moon light night, capture this delicate figure into your heart forever. You are back in your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 07 : Back to Delhi

Highlights:

• Reaching back to Delhi.
• Departing to Delhi Airport, flying back to your onwards destination.

The last day of your tour, mornings, after breakfast, you will be flying to Delhi. In one hour we will be reaching Delhi airport, from there you will take your onward flight back to your country.

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