This program is flexible. You can add more cities/days, change the hotels and start the program any day you wish. The road travel is by private chauffer driven cars. more...
» Golden Triangle
This triangle of three cities perfectly captures the pageantry of India. A gorgeous panorama of majestic
architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture.
Here you can see some of the images that epitomize India. The marble symphony of Shahjahan's Taj Mahal,
the imperial elegance of Lutyen's New Delhi, the splendor of
the desert city of Jaipur. Every city
offers its unique blend of sights, sounds and experiences. From the opulence of the Mughal empire
to the vibrant life of modern India.
We would recommend that you start your tour at Delhi, which is connected to most cities
in the world. From Delhi, Agra is 200 km and Jaipur 250 km away.
Day 01 Delhi: Arrive and transfer to Hotel for overnight stay Day 02 Delhi – Agra: Morning half-day city tour of Old Delhi visitingRaj Ghat the Mausoleumof Mahatma Gandhi,
Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort. you may take a tricycle tour of Chandini Chowk. Afternoon proceed to Agra (4 hrs. drive). Upon arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Agra – Jaipur: After breakfast half day city tour visiting the World famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in the year 1652 as a memorial for his beloved wife MumtazMahal. The grandeur called the Taj is perhaps the most photographed, filmed, described and sketched building of the world. Taj Mahal is where fantasy coincides with reality in perfect harmony. An inspiration for innumerous artists over the centuries, the Taj is an ode to love. It took 22 years to create this jewel. Agra Fort built and renovated over the centuries, this massive fort gained recognition only during the Mughal reign. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daullah- built by Empress Noorjehan in the memory of her father.
After lunch drive to Jaipur (05 hrs. drive) - the pink city of India. The capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink, a century ago in the honour of a visiting Prince, ever since it has retained the pink colour. En-route visit Fatehpur - Sikri (40 kms. From Agra) - once the capital of Mughal Empire and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Its fortifications and Palaces are in a wonderful state of preservation.
Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in at Hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04 Jaipur Morning visit Amber Fort - remarkable for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. Climb up to the fort on the back of an Elephant or by jeeps.
Afternoon city tour visiting City Palace - where the former Maharaja still resides in a part of it, but rest now serves as a Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by a great astronomer Sawai Jai Singh onto drive past through Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds). Overnight stay at hotel
Day 05 Jaipur – Delhi After breakfast leave for Delhi (05 hrs. drive). Arrive at Delhi and afternoon half day city tour of New Delhi visiting drive past President House, Parliament House (House of Representatives) and India Gate - War Memorial (stop for photography). Visit the Qutub Minar , 72.55 meters, high Victory Tower and proceed onto Bahai Temple (lotus temple). Also visit the Humayun's Tomb built of red sandstone, the first substantial example of the Mughal architecture and Laxmi Narayan Temple - a modern Hindu temple built by the Birlas, leading Indian industrialists.
Late evening, departure transfer to international airport to fly back home / onward destination.