Duration: 08 Nights 09 Days
Location: India
Price: US$ 849 20% Off : US$ 679
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Golden Triangle Tour (05 Nights /06 Days)
Golden Triangle Tour (05 Nights /06 Days)
Tour program goes as under:
Duration: 5 Night 6 Days
Location: India
Price: US$ 624 28% Off : US$ 449
Enquire Now!Tour program goes as under:
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Our company representative will greet & meet you at the Delhi International airport outside the arrival lounge. Delhi the administrative center of India has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires in the past. Along with rich cultural heritage and political center it is also a fastest growing industrial town, an ideal destination for business and investment. You will be transferred to your hotel. He will brief you about your tour and will provide you your travel documents. He ensures your smooth check in at the hotel.
Stay overnight at your booked hotel.
Day 02: Delhi — Agra [210 km/ 4-5 Hrs]
Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Pack your luggage and check out from the hotel. Drive to Agra” Taj city of India” (approx.4-5 hrs drive).
Enroute make a stop at Sikandra to see the Akbar’s mausoleum- A great Mughal Emperor. Then proceed to Agra. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Take a short rest and be ready to see another monument known as Itmad-ud-daulah. This mausoleum was constructed between 1622 and 1628 by Nūr Jahān, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirzā Ghiyās Beg, who had been given the title of Itmad-ud-Daulah (pillar of the state). It resembles the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jahangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.
Agra is also well known for its marvelous marble inlay work like the Pietra Dura work on the Taj incorporating precious and semi-precious stones, pietra dura items, leather products, handicrafts and jewellery. In the evening, you will have time to visit marble inlay workshops. They will demonstrate on how they make those marble cuts. Then they will show you their finished products & incredible works of art. You may collect wonders of same inlay work for your interiors.
OPTIONAL: In the evening you may watch “Mohabbate the Taj” a cultural show at Kalakriti Cultural & Convention Centre in Agra.
Stay overnight at your booked hotel.
Caution: Taj Mahal closed on Fridays.
Day 03: Agra –Fatehpur Sikri- Jaipur [260 Kms/5-6 Hrs]
Early morning enjoy sunrise with fabulous and world famous Taj Mahal which is one of the seven wonders of world. It was built by Shahjahan for his beloved wife. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632 and was completed in 1653.
Return to the hotel. Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Check out from the hotel with your luggage loaded in the car. Make a visit to magnificent Agra Fort located at the right bank of Yamuna River. It was built by Emperor Akbar from 1565 to 1573. His grandson Shahjahan also made some additions to it.
Now, proceed to Jaipur ” Pink City of India” (approx. 250 Kms/ 05 Hrs drive). Enroute make a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, to honour Saint Salim Chisti who forecasted the birth of 3 sons to Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri- planned as the capital of the Mughal Empire, was later abandoned after a time span of 15 years due to the paucity of water.
The whole complex is made up of red sand stone in Indian and Persian style which consists of Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public audience), Diwane –e – Khas(Hall of Private audience, Panch mahal- Five storeyed building & other Palaces still reflects the unique architectural influences with original glory. Later continue for Jaipur. Arrive and check in at the hotel.
Stay overnight at your booked hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
Early in the morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. After breakfast, get ready to visit the visit Amber Fort situated in Amer at a distance of about 11 kms from Jaipur. It was the old capital of Rajasthan before Jaipur. It is set high on a hill and you can go there by enjoying Royal Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Fort built with red sandstone and marble overlooks Maota lake. Fort was constructed by Raja Man Singh I in 1592, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. It consists of many pavilions and halls which highlights the wonderful carvings and mirror work – designed in Indian and Mughal architecture.
Afternoon, enjoy the city tour of Jaipur by covering the miniature of City Palace-a landmark of Jaipur consists a rich collection of costumes, textiles armory and weapons. A major part of the palace has been turned into a museum now which is home to unique handcrafted products, Jantar Mantar – a largest astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1728.
Drive past the Hawa Mahal also known as ‘Palace of Winds’ It was originally built for the ladies of the royal family to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort.
Jaipur well known as Pink city (as almost all the buildings of Jaipur are painted pink) treasures with in the pride of jewellery and handicraft making. Your visit to gems, jewels and carpet weaving workshops will make you feel special. Its unforgettable experience to watch wonderful creations being made by the artificers. You may collect some unique products for yourself or for your home decor.
Optional: For dinner in ethnic environment you may visit the Hotel Pride – serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Return to the hotel.
Stay overnight at your booked hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur –Delhi [265 kms / 5 Hrs]
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. Check out from the hotel with your luggage loaded in the car. Drive to Delhi (approx.5 hrs drive). Arrive and check in at the Hotel. After some relaxation, you may go for Dinner at some Local restaurant as suggested by the chauffeur.
Stay overnight at your booked hotel.
Day 06: Delhi
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel’s restaurant. After breakfast , be ready for your remarkable city tour of Old & New Delhi i.e. the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India was built by Shah Jahan (who also built the world famous Taj Mahal ) from 1644- 1658 , Raj Ghat, A memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Qutab Minar (Tower of victory)- built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak the first Muslim ruler of Delhi who defeated Rajput king Prithviraj Chauhan in 1192 AD, Humayun’s Tomb- built by Banu Begam in 1569 after 9 years of the death of Humayun, Lotus temple- Its a Bahai’s temple in the shape of lotus flower allows everyone to meditate in the peaceful environment. Also drive past the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan-The President’s residence, The Parliament House-the Government Headquarters & other Government buildings.
After the tour, you will be dropped at the airport to catch your flight for onwards destination or your hometown as per your decided program.
***End of the tour***
Golden Triangle Tour India
Golden Triangle Tour of India incorporates the three beautiful and
enchanting cities- Agra famous for Taj Mahal, Jaipur - The Pink city
and Delhi- the capital city and administrative centre.
Each city is at a distance of approx. 5 hrs drive from each other.
Golden Triangle tour is very popular among the tourists. Those who are
short of no. of days also can visit Golden Triangle. It can be covered
in 4 to 6 days time. Each city attractions showcases the real flavour of
India's rich cultural and historical glory.
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