The gem of all tours – the Golden Triangle tour of North India. Visit the historical and cultural destinations like Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Contact us for best rates.
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Meet, assist on arrival in Delhi in the evening and transfer to Hotel. Check in followed by transfer of baggage to the Taj Mahal – Agrarooms. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 In Delhi
This morning you will take a tour of the capital city of New Delhi where you will visit the Qutab Minar, India Gate and the President’s Palace. The city is built in a typically British colonial style with tree-lined avenues, colonial bungalows, the Parliament House, the War Memorial Arch and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India. Then, go down to Old Delhi to visit the Jama Masjid and the Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You will drive past the Red Fort for a photograph opportunity. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon. Rest of the day is free to relax.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 Delhi / Agra – 203 Km
This morning depart by road for Agra, which is an interesting 4 hours drive covering a distance of 203kms. On your arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built in 1630 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The monument has been described as the most extravagant ever built for love, for the emperor was heart-broken when Mumtaz, to whom he had been married for 17 years, and who died in 1629 in childbirth soon after delivering her 14th child.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : In Agra
Morning visit Agra Fort -really a city within a city which embraces the Moti Masjid, the Diwan-i-Amor the Hall of Public Audiences, the Diwan-i-Khas or the Hall of Private Audiences,the Octagonal Tower, Jehangir’s Palace and many more monuments. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Agra / Jaipur – 221 kms
This morning you will drive to JAIPUR- the pink city and the capital of India’s most colourful state, Rajasthan. En route stop at FATEHPUR SIKRI, which is only 38kms (45 min. drive) from Agra. Spend an hour in this deserted capital which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned 15 years later due to a severe scarcity of water. You will visit the graceful buildings within such as the Jami Masjid, the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal and other palaces. Jantar Mantar – JaipurOn arrival check-in at hotel. After check in and relaxing for a while, visit the old (pink) city for its colourful and crowded bazaars. Spend time walking around in the by lanes, souvenir hunting and haggling. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 In Jaipur
A late breakfast followed by excursion to AMBER FORT, 11kms from city. This fort-palace was begun by Raja Man Singh and used by the Rajputs as their stronghold until Sawai Jai Singh II moved to the newly created Jaipur. You will visit the palace and its many intricate chambers and hallways, which has breathtaking views of the Jal Mahal (Water Palace) below. Elephant taxis will be reserved for you for a memorable ride upto the fort. Afternoon enjoy a tour of the city visiting the Maharaja’s City Palace, the Jantar Mantar Observatory and the Palace of Winds. Also, drive past the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 Jaipur -Delhi (258Km)
Morning drive back to Delhi & check in at hotel. Day at leisure for last minute shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 : Leave Delhi
Our services terminate with departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
