North India Golden Triangle

Enjoy the breakfast at the hotel, then our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. This tour includes the following places: Red Fort, The Lahori gate, and both these gates face the renowned Chandni Chowk. Jama Masjid which is one of the country’s major mosques where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. Chandni Chowk, is well-known for its flamboyant streets with the famous shopping spots of Old Delhi. It is also has the country’s best known extensive market for textiles, electronic goods and watches. Entire Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was then populated by the well-to-do families of that time. The famous Paranthawale Gali, known for its mouthwatering Paranthas (The Indian Chapati made in butter) is also positioned in Chandni Chowk.

Raj Ghat: An elementary square platform of black marble on the banks of Yamuna River, symbolizes the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated followed by his assassination in 1948. A dedicatory ritual takes place each Friday, in his memory.

Birla Mandir: Birla Mandir is a major prayer site and comprises of idols of numerous divinities. It is situated close to Connaught Place. Birla Mandir was constructed in 1938, by an industrial Raja Baldev Birla.

India Gate: India Gate is a free standing, 42 metre high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the ’All India War Memorial’ in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army martyred in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by Lutyens, and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.

Humayun’s Tomb: Nine years after the death of Humayun, Haji Begum (widow of Humayun) built this tomb in 1565-66 in his memory.

Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque.

Bahai’s Temple: It is a very new architectural marvel of the Bahai cult. This temple is visible from quite a lot of spots in South Delhi. This temple is molded in the shape of a lotus and has precisely been given the name.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi

Our representative will assist you with the check-out formalities. You will then start your journey to Agra. The drive from Delhi to Agra will be via the new Express way, one of India’s finest highways.

Agra is situated on the bank of Yamuna River. It is the dwelling place to India’s famous monument, the #Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries.

Upon reaching Agra, check-in at your pre-booked hotel.

Late afternoon, leave for guided  tour of #Taj Mahal and the #Agra Fort.

Taj Mahal: Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. The construction of this famous monument is said to have taken 22 years, starting from 1631. Over 20,000 artisans were working day and night for the construction of this landmark. Crafts-persons and whizzes were brought from France and Italy. And the chief architect was from Iran. The visit to the Taj Mahal, will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your golden triangle tour.

Agra Fort: Emperor Akbar started the construction of this huge red sandstone Fort on the bank of Yamuna River in 1565. It was mainly constructed for the soldiers until his grandson, Shah Jahan, added more opulent accommodations. There are a number of attractive buildings within its porches such as Samman Burj, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son. Moti Masjid, a white marble mosque, Diwan–e–Am, Diwan–e–Khas, Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.

Evening return back to your hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Agra

Post breakfast and check-out, embark on a journey to Jaipur, the Pink city, en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.

Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted capital of Agra at that time, which is close to 45 kms away from Agra. This city was built in the 16th century, and was abandoned for 12 years due to the paucity of water. The entire city is still intact, and a sight of this city is worth remembering. The Buland Darwaza, is the main entrance to this city. It is 54 m tall. This gate was constructed in the honor of Akbar’s victory in Gujarat.

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue drive to Jaipur, the third destination that forms India’s Golden Triangle.

Jaipur It is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink tinted constructions in the old city. It is situated on a dry lake bed, bordered by barren hills vanquished by forts and broken walls. The city was found in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who wanted to be in the good books of the then ruling Mughals. He positioned the city with rectangular blocks according to early Hindu architecture.

On arrival in Jaipur, meet and greet by our representative check-in at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur

Begin your guided tour of Jaipur and Amber which includes:

Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main landmarks, the front of the Mahal has pink windows and latticework screens. This palace was initially constructed for the ladies of the imperial household to watch the ordinary life and parades of the city.

City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.

Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is 27 meter tall. The shadow this casts moves up to 4 meters an hour.

Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 kms away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Jaipur

Morning have your breakfast at the hotel, and then drive towards Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you may either take a walk to local market for picking up souvenirs or straight leave for Delhi International Airport for catching your flight back home.

Tour concludes here!