Golden Triangle Tour
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Golden
Triangle Tour
(08 Days
/ 07 Nights)
Cities Covered with Tour :
Delhi - Jaipur - Fetahpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
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| Tour Itinerary |
Tour Highlights |
Day 01. Flight
to India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and
capital Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by an
Rajasthan Ghumo representative and transferred to your Hotel. |
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Day 02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We
take a Riksha Ride parallel to the red fort through the old city
and famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi
includes also the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama
Masjid and the great mosque of old Delhi.Today We also visit the
famous “Humayun,s Tomb” which is the first substantial example of
Mughal architecture in India and “Kutab Minar” which is 71 meter
high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we
have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate,
Government Buildings and Embassies. |
Day 03. Delhi - Jaipur (about 270 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City, Jaipur, this city owes its name,
foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and
astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones.In the afternoon we visit the city palace
which is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in
a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum
of the city palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur
Mahrajas. We continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the
largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex
instruments reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy. |
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Day 04. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying
11 km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of
Kachhawaha dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly
created Jaipur. We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back
of an Elephant. Enroute to Amber we visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace
of the Winds), built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements
with each having its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to
circulate and the ladies to watch processions below without being
seen.In the afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar
of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing
work being done since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive
through the new city of Jaipur and visit “Laxmi Narayan Mandir”, a
Hindu temple made out of white marble. We might have an
opportunity here to observe a prayer ceremony. Today we have
dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance. |
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Day 05. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about 260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive
through a series of fields, small towns and villages to Agra.
Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an
imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in
the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand
stones was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been
generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply.
Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure. |
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Day 06. Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built
by three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this
massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued
till the time of his grandson's reign, Shahjahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra
Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually
fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving
birth to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take
this impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have
a look at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being
done in Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and
artists of the Taj Mahal. |
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Day 07. Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.
opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the
Hotel). |
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Day 08. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination. |
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Highlights of Tour:
Guided Tour in each city, One Rajasthani Dinner at Chokhi Dhani,
Painted Elephant ride at Amber fort, Morning Taj Mahal Visit with
Sunrise, Riksha ride at old Delhi. |
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