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GOLDEN TRIANGLE IN LUXURY ( 7 NIGHT - 8 DAYS) |
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DELHI : JAIPUR : AGRA |
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For the first time visitor to India as
well as those who are short on time, a trip through the
Golden Triangle offers the best introduction to this nation
of a billion people from strikingly different backgrounds.
This tour makes an effort to summarize the essence of the
best that the country has to offer and takes the visitor to
the bygone period of the Mughals, the Rajputs and the
British. |
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This tour features the famous marks of history lying at the
Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Delhi had always
been the centre of various kingdoms in its history of 3,000
years. Agra was the centre of the medieval Mughal empire. It
has the gem of Indian architecture - the Taj Mahal. Jaipur,
the princely state capital is a city of grandeur, art and
culture. |
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Day 01
Arrive Delhi On arrival, you will be welcomed by our
staff at the airport and transfered to your hotel.
Overnight stay. |
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Day 02
Delhi In the morning proceed for a sightseeing tour of
Old Delhi - a multi - layered city. Our first stop is the
Red Fort built by the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan when
he shifted his capital from Agra. A short drive brings us
to the Great Mosque - the Jama Masjid. Drive on to see the
memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Afternoon
Sightseeing tour of New Delhi includes a visit to the
Qutub Minar - the tallest stone tower in India built in
1191 AD. Chhatarpur Temple - the most popular Hindu temple
with blissful tranquility and serene ambience. Continue to
Humayun's Tomb believed to have been designed by his
widow. Its plan is based on the description of Islamic
paradise gardens and is known to have inspired the Taj
Mahal and many other Mughal tombs built later. Also visit
the Bahai Temple – a lotus shaped structure which is open
to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and
obtaining peace and tranquility. Return to your hotel.
Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 03 Delhi / Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur along a modern Toll Highway which forms an
integral part of the Golden Quadrilateral project. It is a
pleasant drive of about 4 ½ hours and you have the option
to stop enroute at the 15th century Fort Palace at
Neemrana which has been converted to run as a Heritage
hotel. Upon arrival at Jaipur check in at hotel and
overnight stay. |
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Day 04 Jaipur Begin
your tour of the Pink city with an excursion to the Amber
Fort where an elephant ride is also provided (subject to
availability). Later proceed for a city tour of Jaipur
visiting the Observatory (Jantar Mantar), built in 1726 by
Jai Singh, a notable astronomer King. It houses
instruments of astronomy with astonishing accuracy, which
gives accurate predictions to this day. The City Palace is
a visitors’ delight, within the walls are several Palaces
and museums resplendent with collections of the princely
era. Drive to the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), a five
story high Palace having a facade of windows and latticed
screens which allowed the Ladies of the Court, in bygone
days, to sit and view the streets of the city. Evening at
leisure to explore the local market. Overnight stay at the
hotel. |
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Day 05 Jaipur / Agra
Drive to Agra visiting the abandoned Mughal capital of
Fatehpur Sikri en route. Arrive Agra by early evening and
check in at your hotel. Overnight stay at Agra. |
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Day 06 Agra Morning
proceed for the city sightseeing and visit Taj Mahal -
built by a grief-stricken emperor, Shah Jahan, as a
memorial of eternal love for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal,
Agra Fort which perhaps offers the most moving view of the
Taj Mahal from its octagonal tower situated across the
River Jamuna. Evening at leisure to explore the local
market. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 07 Agra / Delhi
Morning free at leisure. Late morning drive back to Delhi
visiting Sikandara (just outside Agra city)en route.
Sikandra - Emperor Akbar's tomb at Sikandra is a
magnificent gateway, covered with floral and geometrical
arabesque decoration in white and colored marble. Four
elegant Minarets surround the tomb. It is possible to
include a short visit to the birthplace of Lord Krishna at
Vrindavan and the Ghats at Mathura however that would mean
an early start from Agra. Upon arrival at Delhi check in
at your hotel for overnight stay. Farewell dinner on the
eve of your departure from India at your hotel. |
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Day 08 Departure Early
morning transfer to airport for your flight back home. |
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