GOLDEN TRIANGLE - 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
Day 01
Delhi
Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meet, assist at the airport and transfer to your hotel. India's capital & a major gateway to the country, Delhi is contemporary and a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02
Delhi
This morning after breakfast, proceed for a full day combined city tour of the old & modern capital of India. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Visit the massive Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat - the site where ‘Father of the Nation’ - Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Visit the Qutub Minar - a 72 meter high monument, and Humayun’s Tomb built in mid 16th century. Also visit the Lotus Temple. Drive past India Gate, the Presidents House, Safdarjung’s Tomb & the Parliament. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03
Delhi - Agra
This morning after breakfast drive to Agra (215kms/04/30hrs). On arrival check in at the Hotel. Afternoon t proceed for a half day tour of Agra visiting Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays). This beautiful monument was built by Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his beloved consort Mumtaz Mahal. Visit the Agra Fort, where Shah Jahan spent last days of his life watching the Taj Mahal. Also visit the mausoleum, Itmad-ud-daulah, which resembles a silver jewel box. Overnight at Agra.
Day 04
Agra - Jaipur
This morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur (232 kms/5hrs/30 mts) enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri which literally means “The City of Victory”. This sandstone city was built by Emperor Akbar to commemorate the birth of his son and was abandoned only after 16 years due to scarcity of water. Arrive Jaipur and check into your Hotel. Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. Evening take a stroll in the markets of Jaipur for the traditional dresses and shoes, curio shops, blue pottery etc. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05
Jaipur
This morning after breakfast proceed to Amber Fort which is located at a distance of 11 kilometres from Jaipur. The fort is built with white marble and red sandstone. Thereafter proceed for a half day tour of the “Pink City”, visiting the Maharaja's Palace which is known as “The City Palace” and now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts. Also visit Jantar Mantar the astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh, drive past Hawa Mahal – the palace of winds, its five-storey façade decked with no less than 593 finely screened windows and balconies. Also visit the Albert Hall Museum. Overnight at Jaipur
Day 06
Jaipur – Delhi
Morning after breakfast proceed for Delhi for onwards journey (240 Kms / 5 hrs).
TOUR ENDS
HOTELS USED:
| Places |
Nights |
Option 01 |
Option 02 |
|
Delhi |
02 Nights |
Shangri La |
Crown Plaza Today |
|
Agra |
01 Night |
Wyndham Grand |
Howard Plaza |
|
Jaipur |
02 Nights |
Le Meridien |
Country Inn & Suites |