Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights
Places covered : Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi
Optional Tour : Ex. Delhi
Places covered : Delhi – Mussoorie – Rishikesh – Haridwar
Travelers from across the world have on their North India tour itinerary, the golden triangle tour of India. Comprising of the exotic Indian destinations like the Indian capital Delhi, the pink city Jaipur and the city that treasures the Taj, Agra offers a tour package to the Indian golden triangle that adds unforgettable moments to the Indian holiday.
Day – 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International/domestic airport by any convenient flight in the evening/night. Meet & greet on arrival by our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day – 2 Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for the full day tour of Old and New Delhi in the afternoon. Old Delhi was an ancient walled city. Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite talent, especially in architecture, created the seventh city and in the process brought about Delhi’s glorious renaissance. Here you will see Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan’s symbol of power and elegance, built by behind sandstone walls.
Its main gate (Lahore Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue heading west from the Red Fort, is filled with twisting lanes, small streets and crowded bazaars.
Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi; Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling and colorful market of the old city. Chandni Chowk was the commercial centre of Delhi in the old time and you will see it come alive in the morning as the trading day starts.
New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920′s – it’s a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. In 1911 King George V announced the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King’s architects, Lutyens and Baker, set in motion the Design and construction of Delhi’s eighth city – New Delhi. Lutyens designed an “Imperial City” having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and shallow pools. It took 20 years to complete this immense undertaking only to have the British pack up and relinquish the subcontinent in 1947.
You will visit two monuments from Delhi’s past – Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. Also visit the local Bahai Temple {Lotus Temple}.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day – 3 Delhi – Agra – 210 KMS & 04-05 HRS
After breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. Enroute visit the tomb of Akbar Sikandra. Later continue drive to Agra. On arrival check in to the hotel.Afternoon free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Note : Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday
Day – 4 Agra
JaiEarly morning visit the most beautiful monument of love the Taj Mahal. Return to hotel for late breakfast. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Agra city visit the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort which lies across the river Jamuna. Afternoon transfer to hotel Taj View for Lunch. Afterwards visit the Pearl Mosque and the Tomb Itamad-ud-Daula built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father. Optionally in the evening you may visit to the souvenirs market of Agra, one should visit Oswal Emporium where they have built a mini Taj Mahal inside their showroom and it took 10 years for the artists to complete the mini replica of the Taj.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day – 5 : Agra – Jaipur- 260 KMS & 05-06 HRS
MoAfter breakfast, drive to Jaipur (once the capital of Rajasthan province – now known as “the abode of Rajahs”). Everywhere you will see the monuments of its Rajput rulers. Jaipur is one of the main centers for shopping in India – especially with regard to textiles, jewellery, stones carpets, etc. On the way you will visit Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Ponder the mysterious desertion of this capital city that was dramatically abandoned a few years after it was built. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day – 6 Jaipur
After breakfast depart for a half day excursion to Amber Fort. 11 Kms. from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort on the back of a gaily caparisoned elephant, true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interior of the fort has various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work complemented by exquisite wall paintings. As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure, you will feel the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom never conquered. After your tour return to the hotel or to a city restaurant where you can relax or enjoy a lunch on your own.
At around 2 p.m. venture back into the city, for the tour of Jaipur. This afternoon you will visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) – a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day – 7 Jaipur – Delhi – Departure – 235 KMS & 04-05 HRS
Morning free in Jaipur. Afternoon drive back to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi transfer to Delhi airport to take flight for onwards destination.
End of services with happy memories.
Optional Tour- Ex. Delhi
DELHI- MUSSOORIE- RISHIKESH- HARIDWAR
Day 01 Delhi – Mussorie – Drive – 7/8 HRS
After An Early Breakfast Commence Drive To Mussoorie, En Route Stopping At Dehradun (The Capital Of Uttaranchal – A New State In India). Afternoon Arrive In Mussoorie And Check In Hotel. Rest Day At Leisure. Overnight At Hotel.
Day 02 In Mussoorie
Morning Visit Kempty Falls – The Largest Waterfall Of The Area. Afternoon Free For Own Activities. Overnight At Hotel.
Day 03: Mussoorie – Rishikesh Drive – 4 HRS.
Morning Drive For Rishikesh – The City Of Saints With En Route Visit Of Dhanolti And Chamba From Where One Can View Over 200 Miles of The Central Himalayan Range. Afternoon Visit Ghats And Temples. Overnight At Hotel.
Day 04 Rishikesh – Haridwar – Delhi – Drive – 7 HRS.
Morning Drive To Haridwar. Visit To Ghats And Temples And Mansa Devi By Ropeway. Continue Drive To Delhi. Tour Terminates On Arrival.
