Golden Triangle Tour India

One of the most sold out tour packages in India is Golden Triangle Tour which is a combination of three historically significant cities of India such as Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These three are most prominent of all the cities in north India. It is one of the most popular tourist circuit in India as it includes Delhi-capital city of India, City of Taj-Agra and the Pink City of Rajasthan- Jaipur.

It is considered as an introductory tour to the first time travelers to India. It is usually a 5 to 7 days tour but can be customized according to the guest request. Major attractions of Golden triangle tours are Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Qutab Tower, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Jama Mosque, Amber Fort, City palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa mahal and observatory.

Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

ITINERARY FOR GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR:

DAY 01: ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival in Delhi. You are met and transferred to your pre-booked hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 02: DELHI
After breakfast at Hotel, Morning sightseeing tour of Delhi including the visits of Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Later come back to the hotel for overnight stay .Overnight stay in Delhi hotel.

DAY 03: DELHI - JAIPUR (260 KMS - 05 HRS)
After breakfast, Morning drive towards Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 04: JAIPUR
Today Morning visit Amber Fort with an Elephant ride till the main entrance of the fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Rest of the day is free and optional visit to Chokhi Dhani resort - built in ethnical rajsthani style and specially in the evening they organize lot of activities like, camel ride, Puppet show, Snake charmer and handloom cloths etc. alongwith specialised Rajasthani/continental Dinner as well. Return to hotel for the overnight stay.

DAY 05: JAIPUR - AGRA (245 KMS - 05/06 HRS)
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri (Abandoned city) lies 40 kms before of the city of Taj, Agra built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Continue drive to Agra and upon arrival check in at your pre-booked hotel. Evening free at leisure and stay overnight at hotel in Agra.

DAY 06: AGRA - DELHI (206 KMS - 04 HRS)
Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 in the memory of his late wife Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Also visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noorjehan in memory of her father.

After completion of sightseeing tour of Agra, drive back to Delhi international Airport to board flight for onward journey.