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For people with very little time, our famous Golden Triangle
tour allows you to see three of the most significant tourist
destinations India has to offer: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The
trip will provide you the opportunity to sample the Taj Mahal,
the magnificent architecture of Jaipur, including Amber Fort and
countless monuments in Delhi. This is only a quick introduction
to the subcontinent, and we are sure that you will return to see
more.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Namaste! We are welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands
clapped together. After immigration and custom formalities, we
are met and transferred to Our Hotel. In the evening we are
hosted to a Welcome dinner at Chor Bazaare Restaurant.
Overnight: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi
The capital of India is a true reflection of the old and new of
India. We start our morning tour with New Delhi and visit the
famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Co
naught Place and the Qutub Minar - a perfect minaret towering
102 meters / 112 yards into the sky. New Delhi is a blend of
Mughal India, Hindu India, British India and certainly of modern
independent India. After lunch at Local restaurant we visit Old
Delhi, starting with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan,
this was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire. Next
we visit another Mughal majesty, the Jama Masjid, India's
largest mosque, followed by the Raj Ghat, the cremation site of
Mahatma Gandhi.
Day 3: Delhi / Agra (Drive 220 kms / 140 miles)
This morning we pass interesting Indian scenery as we drive to
Sikandra. This is where lie the remains of Akbar the Great - one
of the greatest of the Mughal rulers. A very simple mausoleum
for a person of his stature. The mausoleum brings in a lot of
visitors and black-faced monkeys keen to grab food you may be
holding in your hand. We then proceed to Agra - the city that is
home to the most well known of the wonders of the world - the
Taj Mahal.
We leave for Agra visiting Akbar the Great's Tomb in Sikandra en
route. We are welcomed with a visit to one of the most well
known wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jehan
as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is
built of white marble, beautifully carved and inlaid with
semi-precious stones. Next we visit Agra Fort, where Shah Jehan,
was imprisoned by his son to prevent him from spending the
family fortunes on a black echo of the Taj Mahal.
Overnight: Agra
Day 4: Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur (Drive 235kms / 145 miles)
A short drive gets us to Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful capital
built in 1640 by the Mughal King, Akbar the Great. The city was
later abandoned for lack of water. A superb example of Mughal
architecture, it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. We
also visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty
who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading to the
birth of Salim Jehangir, the builder of the Taj. From here we
continue on a countryside drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital
of Rajasthan. Overnight: - Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur
A royal experience awaits us as we take an elephant ride uphill
to the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished example of 17th
Century Rajput architecture. After the tour and enjoying a
panoramic view, we return to Jaipur to visit the old
astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh the founder of the
city. We also visit the majestic Palace, which houses a rare
collection of Indian art, and the colourful bazaar. Jaipur is
noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work
and stone setting. Most of the buildings in the old city are
made of pink sandstone and one of the most beautiful is Hawa
Mahal, Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used
to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade.
Evening is free to enjoy both shopping and a cultural experience
in the bazaars of Jaipur.
Day 6: Jaipur / Delhi / Home
Completing The Golden Triangle, Today we drive to Delhi in time
to connect our flight to Home |
