Heritage Golden Triangle Tour
This is the perfect introduction tour itinerary to India's
three most popular destinations Delhi Agra Jaipur tour.
Heritage Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary
Delhi- Mandawa- Jaipur- Agra- Delhi
( 07 Nights/ 08 Days )
Day 1. Delhi
Arrive at the Delhi airport and receive a warm welcome extended by the Grand Travel Planner tour guide on day 1 of the Golden Triangle Tour Package. Check in at a hotel, freshen up and meet the tour representative who gives you a brief introduction about the Rajasthan Desert Tour. Set out on sightseeing tours to Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandini Chowk, Qutub Minar, Chattarpur Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Humayun's Tomb and the ruins at the Lodhi Gardens .Come back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2. Delhi
Full day enjoy city tour covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House, - The govt. Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial -- The memory of father of the nation. Also, you can enjoy the sound & light show in the evening at Red Fort, Beside these some other places to visit - Qutab Minar Complex, Purana Quila, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Rajghat. etc. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. Delhi - Mandawa:
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Mandawa. Reach and check
in at hotel. Take a walking tour of the painted 'havelis'
of some of the leading business families of the country.
Though they no longer live here, the local caretakers are
happy to show the visitors around. Chowkhani Haveli, Gulab
Rai Ladia Haveli, Lakshminarayan Ladia Haveli, Mohahanlal
Saraf Haveli and Bhagchandika Haveli are of special interest.
Spend the major part of the day looking into frescoes. Relax
for the evening. Overnight at Mandawa.
Day 4 Mandawa- Jaipur :
After Breakfast Visit mandawa.Later drive to Jaipur. Upon
arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel. Afternoon explore
the city. JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of
Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during
the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne
in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana.
In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still
retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion
of the yesteryears and modernity.
Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive
use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted
so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria.
Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts,magnificent
palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Overnight at
Jaipur.
Day 5 Jaipur :
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic
romantic 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 finds
its ultimate expression. At the foot of the hill you will
mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady
climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time
honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th
century, took over 100 years to build and now, although
deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle
of the Moghul ruling families.
Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 6 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikhri
- Agra:
After breakfast, drive to Agra & enroute visit Fatehpur
Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by
Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century.
Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the
world.
Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur
- check into the hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore
the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 Agra:
AGRA: Two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar
and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into
a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving
it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. Today
a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys
and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this
favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising,
that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most
conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of
the city will introduce the visitor to the wafting aroma
of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing.
TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about
this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre
for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan,
the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife
Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed
and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad
Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect
symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant
domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay
work ever seen.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Proceed to visit the Itmadullah's Tomb (also known as the BABY TAJ) Return to hotel and relax in the evening.
Overnight will be at Agra.
Day 8 Agra-Delhi:
After leisurely breakfast proceed for shopping.
Leave for Delhi after lunch.You will be transferred in the
evening to airport for flight with sweet memories of India..
TOUR ENDS
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