Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi by flight . You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi for 02 nights.
It is believed that Delhi has been rebuilt seven times with the ruins of one city becoming the foundations for the next. The Mughals ruled here from 12th century. The British captured it in 1803 reducing the Mughal rulers to puppet kings, and in 1911 founded New Delhi, which became the capital of independent India in 1947. The sun warmed stones of ancient forts, tombs, mosques and palaces lie scattered across its sprawling expanse, a reminder of an almost continuous settlement along the Yamuna River.
Day 2: Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
After breakfast a full day City tour of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi (Shahjananbad) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan is a bustling city of crowded bazaars and winding alleys teeming with life. Visit the imposing Red Fort (Monday closed), Jama Masjid Mosque (the largest mosque in India) with a stunning example of Mughal architecture. Visit the famous Chandni Chowk bazaar with bustling streets. Also visit Raj Ghat (memorial of Mahatma Gandhi) situated on the bank of the legendary Yamuna River.
New Delhi, designed by British architects Edward Lutyens & Herbert Baker in 1911, with wide tree line avenues, landscaped gardens & stately monuments. Visit Connaught Place, the hub of the city mainly devoted to shops, banks and restaurants. Then on to Rajpath, visiting the India Gate and drive past the impressive President's house, the Parliament House and Diplomatic enclave. Visit Humayun’s Tomb, one of Delhi's finest Mughal historic sites, built in somber, Persian-style elegance. Also visit Qutub Minar built in 1199 at a height of 72.5 meters. It is still the highest, and one of the finest stone towers in India.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast depart by road to Agra, a journey of four hours. Afternoon city tour visiting the elegant Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with semi circular plan, 70 feet high walls and double ramparts. Taj Mahal, a New Wonder of the World, built by the Mughal King in the loving memory of his queen. You will remain here until Sunset. Overnight in Agra for 01 night.
Agra is a medieval city situated on the banks of the river Yamuna.The city finds mention in the epic of Mahabharata when it was called Agarbana (Paradise). Agra first gained prominence during the Mughal era in 16th and 17th centuries when it served as their capital, the city houses the finest monuments of the period, which bear testimony to the aura of grandeur. The Moghul passion for building endowed Agra with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. Agra with its crowded alleys and busy bazaars is much like any other north Indian city.
Agra Fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, is a masterpiece of design and construction. Within the fort are a number of exquisite buildings. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. The Emperor Shah was imprisoned by his son and later died here).
The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.It is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Ottoman, Indian, and Islamic architectural styles. In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and now a ‘Wonder of the World’. The Taj Maha, with a white marble tomb and four minarets, is actually an integrated complex of structures; building began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, and employed thousands of artisans and craftsmen.
Day 4: Agra - Jaipur
After breakfast depart by road from Agra to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute, a journey about 7 hours. Overnight in Jaipur for 02 nights.
Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri-built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, which was the old capital of the Moguls and was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces, which are still preserved in their original glory, credit of which goes to Lord Curzon.
Jaipur is the state capital of Rajasthan and owes its name, planning and foundation to the Maharaja Jai Singh II. In 1727, Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to the plains, and thus Jaipur was conceived. It is also know as the "Pink City", derived from the pink painted sandstone from which the buildings in the old walled city are constructed.
Day 5:Jaipur
Morning sightseeing tour of Amber Fort. Afternoon tour of Jaipur city.
Amber Fort, Seven miles outside the city in the rugged hills that surround Jaipur is the magnificent Amber Fort. This Rajput Fortress/Palace was constructed from 1592 by Raja Man Singh II, and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
A city tour takes you through the bazaars to the City Palace complex which includes the Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, built in 1799. The five-story buildings look out over the main street and were originally for the ladies of the royal household to watch life and processions of the city. Jai Singh built the Jantar Mantar Observatory still equipped with the ancient instruments including a very accurate 90-foot sundial, in 1728.
Day 6: Departure- Jaipur
After breakfast depart by road to Delhi IGI Airport; a drive of approximately 5 hrs.
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
