Golden Triangle-
6 Days
Tour Ref
- TP0052 Delhi-Agr-Jaipur–Delhi
Day 1: Delhi - Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives will receive you on
arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the night
or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax. DELHI, the capital of
kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction
to the composite culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope
- that is India.Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel.Start a full-day
tour of Old and New Delhi. 
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting
the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once
the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. Enjoy the
cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing 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, Lotus Temple and would end with
a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave. Proceed to see the DANCES
OF INDIA show in the evening.Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra (By road 201 km in 4 hr)
After Breakfast, drive to Agrar (201kms).
En-route you will visit the SIKANDRA. Check in at hotel.
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah
Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second
capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul- Khilafat
{seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a
world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble,
narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that
this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising,
that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce
the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural
wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's
visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial
to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years
to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect
Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry,
the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately
carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Proceed
for visit to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Itmadullah's Tomb with
English speaking guide. Enjoy battery van ride. Return to hotel
and relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur (By road 221 km in 6 hr)
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive to
Fatehpur Sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor
Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century
is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and
its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard
to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of
it's grandeur. Also visit the Buland Darwaza, the largest gateway
in the world.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II
who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes
the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis,
it still retains its character and history - A beautiful fusion
of the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is popularly known as the
Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink
plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort
of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,
magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Proceed to Jaipur and check in at hotel.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur
Proceed for a morning excursion to Amber
Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic
Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh
I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding
exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal
and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.Continue sight-seeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and
traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over
one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra
Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi (By road 260 km in 5 hr)
After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch. Reach Delhi and you will be transferred
to airport for flight with sweet memories of India after FAREWELL
DINNER.
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