GOLDEN TRIANGLE 2

GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Day 01:     Arrive in Delhi
Delhi, the capital city, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries and gardens. It is comprised of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi. Late evening arrive in Delhi. On arrival, you will be welcomed by our staff and transferred to your hotel in Delhi (Rooms will be booked from 1200 hrs).

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 02:     Delhi
In the morning have sightseeing tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi, drive past Red fort, built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 Kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. It is India’s largest mosque where more than 20.000 people can kneel in prayer. You will visit Gandhi Smriti Museum, where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last 144 days of his life. A quiet and calm place to visit, it highlights various aspects of the life of Mahatma, his ideas, principles and values (Closed on Mondays). In New Delhi, visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara is a pilgrimage centre for both, Hindus and Sikhs. One can visit the main complex bare-footed only, covering one's head and wearing conservative clothes, covering legs and shoulders. Drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament, Government Buildings and India Gate. India Gate was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War. Also visit 12^th Century Qutab Minar. It is 238 feet in height, 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The tower is ornamented by bands of inscriptions and by four projecting balconies supported by elaborately decorated brackets.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 03:     Delhi - Agra 
In the morning drive to Agra, Agra, the city of Mughals offers you an opportunity to explore the massive monuments, majestic buildings, and the popular arts and crafts. On arrival in Agra, check in to hotel. In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal, a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. (Taj remains closed on every Friday). It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture of the Mughal period. Also visit Agra Fort; built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the centre of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 04:     Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Abhaneri – Jaipur    (250kms)
In the morning drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri. Fatehpur Sikri is a beautiful and deserted medieval city built by Akbar the Great in the 16^th century to serve as his capital. The Mughals later abandoned this city for lack of water. Once Akbar left it in 1585, it never regained its lost importance and has remained the most magnificent and well-preserved ghost city of India.  Abhaneri is popular for the amazing Step-wells locally the unique invention of the natives for harvesting rain water. Chand Baori is the most popular one and is one of India's deepest and largest step wells. This colossal step well is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple. Harshat Mata was raised during the 10th century, the wrecks of the temple still boast of the architectural and sculptural styles of ancient India. On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Jaipur was established by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743) and painted pink by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876. The Royal heritage of Jaipur lives in its architecture and culture. The city in pink is symbolic of the hospitality that reigned in the Rajput culture.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur
After breakfast, have excursion trip to Amber Fort with Jeep / elephant ride. Amber Fort is situated on the crest of a hill seven miles north of Jaipur is Amber, capital of the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1037 to 1728. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence. The city-palace is protected by towering outer walls; a further wall runs for miles along the hills surrounding the palace. In the afternoon have sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Make a photo stop at the Palace of Winds (Hawa Mahal), built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlined with white border and motif. You will visit City Palace, a combination of conventional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. City Palace is a huge complex, which houses many courtyards, gardens and buildings. The city palace houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the city palace museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, built between 1716. It is located within the city palace. Jantar Mantar contains a collection of instruments for observing the movements of sun, moon, planets and stars. It was built to develop the interest of the people in Astronomy. In the evening have Rickshaw ride in the local lanes of Pink city.

Overnight in the hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur – Delhi
After leisurely breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to airport for onward journey.
 

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