Golden Triangle Tour By Car from Delhi To Jaipur Via Agra In 5 Days
Highlights
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Locations Covered
Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
romantic, architectural, historical
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English, French, Spanish
Description
Experience India's rich heritage and amazing culture with this Golden Triangle Tour. Witness the splendour of India's magnificent historical monuments, such as Jama Masjid, the official residence of the President of India and the most beautiful Taj Mahal. Golden Triangle tour also comprises several World Heritage Sites, including the Hawa Mahal, the Amber Fort and the India Gate.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival In Delhi
- Pick up from your hotel after breakfast and visit Jama Masjid – one of the architectural gifts Shah Jahan gave. Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in Delhi and all of India. Completed in 1658, this mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. You can enter the mosque, but take precautions to take off your shoes and ensure that you are properly dressed. One can also go to the top of minarets. From here, you can have a bird's eye view of Delhi.
- Next, continue to India Gate. Situated at the center of the city is a 42 meters high stone arch, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers who fought & died in the campaign of the World War-1 & Afghan War campaign.
- See the President House, built in 1929, once the imperial residence of the British viceroys and now the official residence of the President of the Indian Republic.
- Head to Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum.
- Finally, pay a visit to Qutub Minar, also called Qutb Minar, at 72.5 meters, and it is the second tallest minar in India.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
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Day 2: Delhi To Agra
- After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra for 3 hours.
- On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and then, Visit the Taj Mahal. TajMahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his Empress Mumtaj Mahal. The construction is believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20000 craft men working round the clock.
- Next, continue to the Agra Fort, built at the Yamuna River, situated in the center of the town. Various styles of architecture are evident within the fort that demonstrate the love of the Mughal emperor for building beautiful monuments.
- Finally, see the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Itmad-ud-Daulah is often described as a “jewel box” sometimes called the “Baby Taj”. It is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
- After visiting Baby Taj return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
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Day 3: Agra To Jaipur
- After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaipur.
- On the way, make a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, situated 37 km from Agra. It is a deserted city of sandstone built by the emperor. The city is rectangular in shape with nine huge gates & inside there are palaces, meeting halls (public/private audience) and huge courtyards.
- After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, have lunch at a restaurant and continue to Abhaneri Stepwell, commonly known as Chand Bawri.
- Thereafter, head to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight.
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Day 4: Explore Jaipur Pink City
- After breakfast at the hotel, start your day with leisure.
- Visit Amber Fort. 11 km from Jaipur is Amber, the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The Palace was constructed in 1652 by Raja Mansingh and it was later extended & completed by Jai Singh before the move to Jaipur. Enjoy an elephant ride while climbing up to the Amber Fort.
- See the famous Jal Mahal- (6 km) on the way to Amber. This small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress.
- Have lunch at Restaurant and then continue your sightseeing at the City Palace. It was the principal residence of the former ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. It also includes museums, courtyards and gardens.
- Head to Hawa Mahal (Palace of the wind). It is a beautiful pink colour building having many small windows from where the royal ladies watched the annual procession of the kingdom. You can take photographs from outside only.
- Jaipur is a city of vibrant colours and the market (bazaars) of Jaipur verifies this fact. Jaipur’s colourful market offers a great break to stop and shop on your tour. Usually, tourists included shopping and visiting the lively markets of Jaipur in their itinerary.
- While moving through the market, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for handicrafts, antiques, jewellery, gems, pottery, carpets, textile, metal work and leatherwear.
- In the evening we will visit Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple). It is situated just below the Motinagri, known as Birla Temple.
- Return to the hotel for dinner & overnight stay.
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Day 5: Jaipur To Delhi Departure
- Have breakfast at the hotel in Jaipur then, drive to Delhi for 4 hours 30 mins.
- On arrival in Delhi, we will drop you at your hotel or the airport.
End of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
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This is a private tour |