Golden Triangle Tour
Duration: 06
Nights / 07 Days
Places to Visit: Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Day 01: Abroad - Delhi Arrive late night at Delhi
International airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred
to hotel for an overnight.
Day 02: Delhi This
morning you will visit Old Delhi - Former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi
offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past
the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the 'cycle rickshaw' for a unique
experience from the Red Fort, through "Chandni Chowk" or Silver
Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading
west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid and the Raj Ghat, the simple
memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Afternoon visit New Delhi - drive
past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by
Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Thereafter
continue onto the beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era. Overnight at
hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Agra Morning drive to Agra
(203 kms), check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit Red Fort -
which lies on the bend of the river Yamuna. It was built by Akbar as his
citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed
by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died after 17
years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. It has been described
as the most extravagent monument ever built for love, (Taj Mahal is closed
for foriegn visitors on Friday).
Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for
sunset, to see this true Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur Morning drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en
route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted red sandstone city that was built
by Emperor Akbar as his capital in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund
Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue drive to
Jaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05:
Jaipur Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a
ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your
caparisoned Elephant for the climb to the main gate. The Fort, completed in
the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although
deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul
ruling families.
Afternoon tour of the Pink City - will include
City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are
now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling
family are housed here. Also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds",
and the open-air Jantar Mantar "Observatory" to see the vast
astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before
returning to the hotel for an overnight.
Day 06: Jaipur -
Delhi Drive to Delhi (250 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi - freshen up
at hotel. Later transfer to airport.
Day 07: Delhi
Depart Delhi
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