Golden Triangle Tour
Duration of Tour Package: 06 Nights | 07 Days. Day 01 Arrival at New Delhi Day 01 Day 02 Exploring Delhi Day 02 Day 03 Delhi to Agra Day 03 Day 04 Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur Day 04 Day 05 Exploring Jaipur Day 05 Day 06 Jaipur-Delhi Day 06 Day 07 Departure from Delhi Day 07 Day 01 Arrival at New Delhi Arrival at New Delhi Afternoon/ evening arrival at “New Delhi Indira Gandhi International airport”. On arrival, meeting and greeting to our airport representative with a traditional Indian welcome “Garland”. Later drive to your hotel. On arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 02 Exploring Delhi Breakfast at hotel. Morning start sightseeing tour of old & New Delhi city with local guide. Visit Jama Masjid (Mosque)- It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi). It served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. After visit enjoy cycle rickshaw ride at old Delhi spice market. Red Fort of Delhi (Pass-through)- It is a historic fort in the Old Delhi neighbourhood of Delhi, India, that historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1639, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Raj Ghat and Associated Memorials- The first memorial was dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi where a black marble platform was raised to mark the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948 and consists of an eternal flame at one end. Located on Delhi’s Ring Road, officially known as Mahatma Gandhi Road, a stone footpath leads to the walled enclosure that houses the memorial. Humayun’s Tomb- It was built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Qutub Minar- It is a minaret and “victory tower” that forms part of the Qutub complex, which lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It consists of 399 steps, It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city, mostly built between 1199 and 1220. Lotus Temple- It is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its lotus-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í houses of worship. The Lotus temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides. Swaminarayan Akshardham- It is a Hindu temple, and spiritual-cultural campus. The complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by BAPS. It is the world’s second-largest BAPS Hindu temple, following Akshardham, New Jersey, in the U.S. Evening return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 03 Delhi to Agra Delhi-Agra (200 Km/ 3-4 Hrs) | Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Agra. On arrival check-in at hotel. After wash & change at hotel start sightseeing tour of Agra city. Visit Taj Mahal (Monument of Love)– One of the most recognizable structures in the world, attracts around four million visitors annually. This beautiful structure of white marble was built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took 20,000 workers to complete this monument in a period of 22 years from 1632 to 1653 (closed on every Friday). Great Red Fort of Agra– Built by the Mughal dynasty’s greatest Emperor Akbar in 1565. A number of the fort’s beautiful palaces, mosques and gardens were built by his successors in later years. Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned at this fort. It was later renovated by the Mughal emperor Akbar from 1565 and the present-day structure was completed in 1573. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 04 Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur (235 Km/ 4-5 Hrs) | Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Agra. On the way visit to Fatehpur Sikri. “Fatehpur Sikri”- It was founded as the capital of the Mughal Empire in 1571 by Emperor Akbar, serving this role from 1571 to 1585, when Akbar abandoned it due to a campaign in Punjab and was later completely abandoned in 1610. The name of the city is derived from the village called Sikri which previously occupied the location. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavation from 1999 to 2000 indicated that there was housing, temples and commercial centres here before Akbar built his capital. Later continue drive to Jaipur. “Jaipur”– The capital of Rajasthan. It’s popularly known as ‘The Pink City’ for the colour of the buildings in its wonderful old city. On arrival check-in at hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 05 in Jaipur | Elephant Ride at Amber Fort Breakfast at hotel. Morning start sightseeing tour of Jaipur city with local guide. Visit Amber Fort by Elephant ride- Known for its artistic style elements with its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace. It is a great example of Rajput architecture. Some of its buildings and work have influence of Mughal architecture. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam, or “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-e-Khas, or “Hall of Private Audience”, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace). Hawa Mahal (Palace of
