Golden Triangle Tour - Covering 3 Best Heritage Cities of India

This Triangle of three cities perfectly captures the pageantry of India. A gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture. The marble symphony of Shahjahan's Taj Mahal , the imperial elegance of Lutyens' New Delhi, the splendour of the Royal city of Jaipur with landmarks like Hawa Mahal know for its excellence in architectural designs.

Complete Itinerary for Golden Triangle Tour -

           

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrival New Delhi by air. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon in New Delhi for sightseeing. Overnight.

Delhi, the capital of India has a fascinating history and a stimulating present. Believed to be the legendary Indraprastha described in the epic The Mahabharata" Delhi has been the seat of power for a number of dynasties -the Rajputs, The Muslim invaders from the North, the Afghan dynasties followed by Tughlaqs, Sayyads, the Lodis and the Mughals, who continued the imperial line, untill British days

           

Day 02: DELHI - AGRA (203 KMS / 4.5 HOURS)

After early breakfast full day sightseeing of Delhi including Red fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Raj Ghat and Lotus Temple. Later drive to Agra. Upon arrival, Check in hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Agra attained its magnificence under the Emperor Akbar the Great. Once the capital of Mughal India in the 16th and 17th century, it depicts a gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and rich tradition of art and culture.

Day 03: AGRA - JAIPUR (260 KM/ 05 HOURS)

Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. After lunch drive on to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute. On arrival at Jaipur transfer to a hotel for overnight.

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. The Taj Mahal is a tear on the face of eternity - as described by the famous Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore and symbolizes eternal love frozen in white marble. Emperor Shah Jahan constructed this famous Mughal Monument (closed on Fridays) in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

FATEHPUR SIKRI was Akbar's capital for approximately 12 years. Akbar selected Sikri as the seat of his government believing it to be auspicious for himself. He experimented both with architecture and art and built a city expressing his ideals and vision. Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a deserted, phantom city. But the inner citadel is immaculately preserved. The finest monuments within this area are the Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza and the tomb of Saint Sheikh Salim Chishti, and the Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques In India).

           

Day 04: JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast visit Amer Fort. An elephant ride will show you this historic fort thoroughly. The sightseeing tour of the city, also includes a visit to the City Palace which covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is a now a museum, containing three wings of Armoury, Textiles and Artefacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. A part of the palace is still the house of the former Maharaja of Jaipur. Also visit to the famous Jantar Mantar Observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. It is an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the Sun Dial which is 90 feet high.

The rose pink capital of Rajasthan is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts and enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose-pink colour lending enchantment to the scene which is almost magical at sunset. Jaipur is aptly called the "Pink city of India" and is noted for its craftsmen skilled in the art of cutting precious stones and famed for its garnets and rubies.

Day 05: JAIPUR - DELHI (265 KM/ 5 HOURS)

Am half day sightseeing of Jaipur and visit Amber fort with Elephant ride- the ancient Capital of the State. Pm half day Sightseeing of City Palace, Hawa Mahal & Observatory. O/n at hotel.

           

Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi By Surface 265 / 5 hours

Morning in Jaipur. Later drive to DELHI. Upon arrival directly transfer to international Airport to connect with return flight.

Indeed, Golden Triangle Tour is one of the best India tours especially designed for those tourists who are willing to explore India through history and past and art & architecture.