Tour Highlight
The most captivating program of North India, which offers both variety & flavor both in terms of time & value. Backed with splendor of culture, decor & history, it's also the most popular tourist circuit due to its accessibility. Delhi offers a plethora of sites including its medieval Sultanate and Mughal architecture, labyrinthine bazaars & immaculate new city built by the British rulers, now the seat of government. Capital of the princely state of Rajasthan, Jaipur, boasts of several enormous and awe inspiring Forts & Palaces rich with history, pride, chivalry and bravery. Agra, is situated on the banks of River Yamuna, where the Taj Mahal, the most beautiful marble monument, stands majestically banks reciting the Eternal poetry of Love. Golden Triangle is ideally suited for first time visitors to India as its fabulous destinations offers many more connecting tourist destinations especially within North India.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Late evening arrival at New Delhi International Airport. On your arrival you will be met by our representative who will welcome and escort you to your hotel in a chauffeured car. He will hand you our India travel kit that contains all your hotel and transport vouchers, air/rail tickets, a welcome letter and a list of do' s and don't s while travelling in India.
Meals included - None
Overnight at the hotel
Day 02: In Delhi
Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. In fact, more legendery cities are believed to be here, like the city of Indraprastha from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, founded around 5000 BC. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad
Later in first half of 20th century much of New Delhi was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who laid out a grandiose central administrative area as a testament to British rule in India. The division in the walled city & New Delhi also marks the division in life styles.
This Morning after breakfast visit Red Fort (photo - stop) – massive sandstone fort built by Shah Jahan on the banks of river Yamuna. Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and stands across the road from the Red Fort, built in 1656 by Shahjahan. About 20,000 people can pray here at a time, Rajghat - the cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi where you visit Qutub Minar- the tower of victory started by Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak in 1199AD upon becoming sultan of Delhi, India Gate (the war memorial) and Presidents House (From outside).
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. Further we drive past India Gate, memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India. We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals included - Breakfast
Overnight at the hotel
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
Today after breakfast we drive to Jaipur (262km - 5hr), popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colorful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colorful past, resplendent with tales of valour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Evening will be free to explore the markets.
Meals included - Breakfast
Overnight at the hotel
Day 04: In Jaipur
After breakfast proceed for city tour of Jaipur.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic example 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 of architecture finds its ultimate expression.
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.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is the most recognized landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Meals included - Breakfast
Overnight at the hotel
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
Today after breakfast we drive to Agra, en route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri (260 km - 6 hr) (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. We visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chisti.
Further we continue our drive to Agra, situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628.remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Meals included - Breakfast
Overnight at the hotel
Day 06: Agra - Delhi via Mathura & Vrindavan
Early morning proceed to the Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays). Taj Mahal is perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. Taj Mahal regarded as the epitome of immortal love all over the world is no less than a magnificent love story carved in marble. Taj Mahal’s glory and beauty of building surpasses beyond all human imaginations.
Return to your hotel for breakfast.
En route Mathura & Vrindavan
Later we drive back to Delhi, en route visit Mathura & Vrindavan, places related with the birth & childhood of Lord Krishna. In Mathura we visit Shri Krishna Janmabhumi temple, a stone slab marks the original birth place of Krishna. In Vrindavan we visit Bankey Bihari Temple, built in the year 1864. Temple is famous for the black statue of Krishna, also called as Thakur Ji. ISKCON Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Vrindavan. Temple is devoted to Krishna, his brother Balaram & Krishna's beloved Radha.
Further we continue our drive to Delhi, upon arrival in Delhi Transfer to Airport for onward Destination.
