6-Day Cultural Tour of India's Golden Triangle Cities from Delhi
Highlights
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri
Locations Covered
Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Fatehpur Sikri
architectural, cultural, sightseeing
Private Tour
6 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on an incredible vacation to India's Golden Triangle cities- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. See the highlights of Delhi, including India Gate and Jama Masjid, then head to Agra to see the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Lastly, reach Jaipur to explore the magnificent architecture of its famous forts and palaces such as Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Jal Mahal.
Itinerary
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Day 1- Arrival in Delhi
Connect with your tour representative at Delhi airport and get transferred to the hotel (Can be adjusted as per your schedule).
After breakfast, start a sightseeing tour of old Delhi.
In Old Delhi, visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, etc., with your India tour guide.
Enjoy lip-smacking lunch in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Delhi.
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Day 2- Delhi Sightseeing
On the second day, post breakfast, get ready to explore the beautiful sights of Old and New Delhi.
Start with the beautiful Laxmi Narayan Temple and proceed to India Gate, a cenotaph commemorating Indian martyrs.
Then, head to Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque.
Visit the towering Qutab Minar, historical Purana Qila (Old Fort), Humayun's Tomb and Jantar Mantar observatory.
Pay homage at Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial.
Later, witness the vibrant Sound & Light Show at Red Fort, a striking beauty in red sandstone.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 3- Delhi - Agra
Today, begin your trip to Agra by road.
Take a halt at Sikandara en route for a brief visit.
Then, proceed to Fatehpur Sikri. The dynastic architecture of Fatehpur Sikri was modelled on Timurid forms and styles. The city was built massively and preferably with red sandstone. Gujarati influences are also seen in the architectural vocabulary and decor of the palaces of Fatehpur Sikri. The city's architecture reflects both the Hindu and Muslim forms of domestic architecture popular in India at the time.
Reach Agra and proceed to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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Day 4- Agra Sightseeing
After breakfast, check out of your Agra Hotel early in the morning.
Head to visit the symbol of Love "Taj Mahal" during Sunrise as it is considered to be the best to see this piece of art. It is an iconic 17th-century monument, which the 5th Mughal Emperor built-in Memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It takes around two and a half hours to wander this one of the seven wonders of the world.
Later, you can wish to visit some finest marble inlay work nearby.
Eat lunch and proceed to the imposing Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb, whose designed elephants even outshine the Taj Shop around for exclusive specialities at the Local Bazaar.
Transfer to the hotel for a night stay.
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Day 5- Agra - Jaipur
Today, embark on a road trip to Jaipur after having breakfast.
On the way, take a halt at Fatehpur Sikri and tour the sandstone city of Emperor Akbar.
Cover Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, and the world's largest gateway, the historical Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Bhavan and Panch Mahal, Abhaneri stepwell in Dausa are also masterpieces of Architecture.
Reach Jaipur in the evening, where you will check into your hotel of the same category.
Later in the evening, it's time to have some fun. You will be taken to Chowki Dhaani-a cultural attraction (entrance prices are included in the itinerary). Here, you will find the Rajasthani culture and heritage at its best, by some cultural performances, which will again be a different experience for you.
Overnight at your Jaipur hotel.
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Day 6- Jaipur - Delhi
Take a tour of Jaipur after breakfast.
Witness the striking beauty of Amber Fort. Be awed at the perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture in the palace-fortress.
Later, visit Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds, the stunning five-storied pyramid-shaped palace with numerous small windows and screens.
And later part of the day, start your road journey towards Delhi.
After arriving, head straight to the airport/railway station to board the onward flight/train for your next destination or home.
Tour ends.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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