15-Day India's Golden Triangle Trip from Delhi
Highlights
Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
Locations Covered
Agra, Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
15 Days
Easy
English, Hindi
Description
Embark on an incredible sightseeing tour to the Golden Triangle: Delhi-Agra-Rajasthan and visit famous monuments, temples and magnificent forts. See the highlights of Delhi, including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, before heading to Agra to witness the world-wonder, the Taj Mahal. Finally, reach Rajasthan and visit its famous forts and palaces including City Palace and Amber fort.
Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Delhi
- On arrival at Delhi Airport, meet your Indian guide, who will assist you during your hotel check-in. Overnight in Delhi. Accommodation is on the bed & breakfast plan.
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Day 2 - Delhi Monument Sightseeing
- After breakfast, proceed to visit Qutab Minar, a 73m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone.
- Later, drive past the Lutyens Building. It is an area in Delhi, specifically New Delhi, India, named after the leading British architect Edwin Lutyens.
- Later, visit the Humayun's Tomb, the first substantial example of Mughal architecture inspired by Persian Architecture. Return to the hotel.
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Day 3 - Delhi City Sightseeing
- After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Old Delhi covering the Jama Masjid, which is the last monument built by Shah Jahan in 1656. The Jama Masjid was designed to be a royal statement in many ways. It is located on a natural hill, south of Chandni Chowk, it was also called Masjid-I-Jahanuma (Mosque commanding a View of the world).
- After visiting Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride through the snaking narrow lanes arranged according to trades, which is a fascinating experience. Some of these are Dariba, the silver and Jewellery market; Kinari Bazaar, specializing in trousseau wear and theatrical costumes.
- Later, visit the Red Fort, which was constructed in 1638. The fort lies along the Yamuna River, and it was the residence of the Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years until 1857. It is located in the centre of Delhi and houses a number of museums.
- Later, visit the Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation on 31 January 1948. It is left open to the sky, and an eternal flame burns perpetually at one end.
- Proceed to visit Akshardham. Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex. Return to hotel.
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Day 4 - Delhi - Agra
- After breakfast, transfer to Agra.
- On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Agra. Accommodation is on the bed & breakfast plan.
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Day 5 - Agra
- Early in the morning, visit The Taj Mahal, known as the “Crown of Palace. " Shah Jahan built it as an eternal symbol of his love for his favourite and third wife, whom he called Mumtaz Mahal.
- Return to the hotel for breakfast.
- After breakfast, visit the Red Fort, which the Mughals made.
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Day 6 - Agra - Jaipur
- After breakfast, head to Jaipur.
- En route, visit The Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight stay in Jaipur. Accommodation is on the bed & breakfast plan.
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Day 7 - Jaipur
- After breakfast, proceed for a visit to Amber Fort, which is set in picturesque and rugged hills and is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
- Later, go to the Galtaji Temple. One of the jewels of Jaipur, the temple complex encompasses natural freshwater springs and seven holy 'kunds' or water tanks. Among these kunds, the 'Galta Kund' is the holiest one and is believed never to get dry.
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Day 8 - Jaipur
- After breakfast, visit the City Palace, built between 1729 and 1732, initially by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber.
- Later, visit the observatory, also known as Jantar Mantar, a collection of architectural astronomical instruments. The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemerides.
- The rest of the day is free.
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Day 9 - Jaipur - Jodhpur
- After breakfast, transfer to Jodhpur.
- On arrival, check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Jodhpur. Accommodation is on the bed & breakfast plan.
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Day 10 - Jodhpur
- After breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Jodhpur, starting with Mehrangarh Fort. It is one of the most splendour and impressive fort not only in Rajasthan but also in India.
- Then, visit the Jaswant Thada, which is towards the left of Mehrangarh Fort.
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Day 11 - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
- After breakfast, head to Udaipur.
- En-route visit The Ranakpur Temples. Visit these spectacular white marble Jain temples situated in the Aravalli hills.
- On arrival, check-in at the hotel.
- Overnight stay in Udaipur. Accommodation is on the bed & breakfast plan.
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Day 12 - Udaipur
- After breakfast, go to City Palace, which was built over a period of nearly 400 years. The City Palace was built in a kind of flamboyant style and is the largest palace of its type in Rajasthan.
- Continue your sightseeing by visiting Sahelion ki Bari, also known as the Garden of Maidens, built in the 18th century. All around, you will find gardens, pools, and a variety of flowerbeds.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 13 - Udaipur
- After breakfast, proceed to Ekling Ji Temple, one of the most famous temples of Lord Shiva in Rajasthan.
- Later, visit the Nagda temples, which were founded in the 6th century. They consist of various small and big temples, but the main temple is the “Sas & Bahu Temple” of the 10th century.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 14 - Udaipur - Delhi
- After breakfast, catch the flight to Delhi.
- Upon arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 15 - Departure
- Transfer to the Airport to board your return flight.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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