Golden Triangle

• City tour of Old and New Delhi.
• The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Taj Mahal.
• City Palace, Jaipur.

On arrival at New Delhi international airport you will be greeted by our representative and you will be transferred to the hotel to check-in. Remaining day would be kept at leisure.

Delhi is busting metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more mythological cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.  Overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast visit Delhi. Start with OLD DELHI – Visit Old Delhi- the former center of Mughal power which offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling markets. Visit the Red Fort built in 1648 by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan famous for his great edifice of love the Taj Mahal. Also see the biggest mosque in India the Jama Masjid, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1658. Raj Ghat – the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. The heart of Old Delhi lies in the area around Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest market areas in India and certainly one of the busiest. Drive through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk to get a feel of the royal life of the Mughal emperors.

To explore this area fully would take days, but a great way to get around and experience the vibrant atmosphere and array of sounds and sights on display is by traditional cycle-rickshaw.

NEW DELHI – An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast departs for Agra, houses one of Seven Wonders of the World, the marble symphony of Emperor Shah Jahan – “The Taj Mahal”. Discover the dazzling creations of their craftsmen in other architectural marvels in Agra, the quintessential Mughal City. On arrival in Agra check in to the hotel.

Afternoon visit Taj Mahal, during sunrise. The world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. This architectural marvel is a perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stands testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey,   France  and  Italy  and  who  took  17  years  to complete this ‘Love Poem in Marble’. (Friday closed).

Later visit the Agra fort containing the halls of private & public audiences & other palaces. Shah Jahan spent here years of confinement at the hands of his son Aurangzeb, looking wistfully at the Taj Mahal from the Fort. Overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast depart for Jaipur. En-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri, deserted, red sandstone city, built by Emperor Akbar, between 1570 and 1585, now glows in its magnificent past. Jaipur, popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. On arrival in Jaipur check in at hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.

After breakfast, visit the majestic hill top Amber Fort which is located 12 kms outside Jaipur. The original Palace was built by Raja Mansingh and later additions were made by Sawai Jai Singh. One of the finest example of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of Kachhawa rulers. Enjoy the ascent to the palace on the back of a brightly caparisoned elephant.

Afternoon, proceed for a city tour to visit the unique Jantar Mantar, which is a magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728 and drive past the Hawa Mahal, an intriguing “ Palace of Winds”. This was really a facade built in 1799, to allow royal ladies to view the city from the windows. Later visit the opulent City Palace, the former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal style which has grand museums displaying an excellent collection of miniature paintings, costumes and armory.  Overnight stay in hotel.

In time check-out from hotel and depart for Delhi airport to board flight for onwards destination.

• Accommodation in Double occupancy room as per above mentioned / similar hotels.
• Daily breakfast at hotel.
• Air-conditioned Medium Car with chauffeur during your transfer, sightseeing’s & long run as itinerary.
• Elephant Ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur
• Mineral Water bottles per person per day during the tour being provided in your car.
• Government approved guide services during sightseeing tours in every city.
• All interstate taxes, permits, parking, road tax, toll taxes and fuel charges etc.
• Driver’s allowances and all other expenses.
• All government applicable taxes and service charges.

• Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc.
• Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities.
• Does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
• Camera Fee & Entrance Fees to Monuments.
• Any International airfares.
• Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
• Visa, Insurance and Mediclaim.