Golden Triangle Tour | Jaipur Agra Delhi

Overview

All transfers by Swift Desire/ Innova/ Tempo traveller

Accommodation in a 3-star property on double occupancy

Daily breakfast and dinner

All mentioned sightseeing

KNOW YOUR DESTINATION

JAIPUR- the pink city is the largest and the capital city of Rajasthan and a major sightseeing destination in India which has a no of regal forts and palaces, offering magnificent views, a rich cultural history, luxury hotels and is a centre for shopping local artifacts and a great food junction as well. The city exudes a royal charm, also being one of the first planned cities in India and has earned UNESCO World Heritage status for setting an exceptional example of indigenous city planning.

AGRA is best known for the 17th century marvel- the TAJ MAHAL, a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s best examples of Mughal architecture.

DELHI is the capital city of India and holds great historical significance. The city has many historical monuments including the famous Red Fort and tourist attractions as well as lively marketplaces and great food.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Jaipur Arrival

Upon arrival at Jaipur Airport / Railway station, you will be welcomed and transferred to your place of stay. Check in and relax.
Later we shall accompany you for a sightseeing tour of the pink city.
We shall visit the Amer fort & palace– known for its artistic style elements and a great example of Rajput architecture. With its large ramparts and series of gates & cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace. We shall also visit the ancient stepwells- the Panna Meena ka Kund on our way back.
Next, we shall visit the City Palace which is a royal residence and former headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State. It is a unique & special complex of several courtyards, buildings, pavilions, gardens and temples. The most prominent structures in the complex include the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, City Palace Museum and the Gobind Dev temple.
Later, we shall visit Jantar-Mantar– a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur.
Spend your evening around the Hawa Mahal-(wind palace) a five storey building built from red and pink sandstone with many small glass windows that holds the distinction of being the tallest building in the world that has been constructed without a foundation. It has a curved architecture that leans at 87-degree angle and a pyramidal shape which has helped it stay erect for centuries.
You can shop here around the Johri bazaar for some local artifacts, accessories and hand block print clothes and home furnishings.
Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 Jaipur local

After breakfast, visit other attractions in the town of Jaipur. We shall first stop at the Albert Hall Museum. It is the oldest museum in the state and is a fine example of Indo- Saracenic architecture. The museum has a rich collection of artifacts including paintings, jewellery, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures and works in crystal. The collection also includes coins from the Gupta, Kushan, Mughal & British periods.
Later, we shall see the Jal Mahal– the water palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It was built by Maharaja Madho Singh in 1750 which offers phenomenal views.
Later, visit the Nahargarh and Jaigarh forts.
Nahargarh fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur. Designed in the Indo- European style of architecture, the fort features an imposing entrance, called Tadigate, and houses several impressive structures within its premises. Along with it, the Jaigarh fort which overlooks the Amer fort and the Maota lake. It was once the centre of artillery production for the Rajput’s.
Overnight stay and dinner at your place of stay.

Day 3 Jaipur – Agra

After early breakfast, check out and transfer to Agra city. After checking in, visit the iconic Taj Mahal.
An immense mausoleum of ivory- white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife Mumtaz on the banks ofRiver Yamuna, is considered as the ‘icon of love’. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations across the world and India.
Later, in the evening, go back to your hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4 Agra to Delhi

After breakfast, check out and we shall proceed to Delhi.
Before heading to Delhi, we shall visit the Agra fort also known as Agra’s Red fort. It is said that the Mughal emperor Humayun was crowned here. It was also the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.
On your way to Delhi, we shall stop at another historical town- Fatehpur Sikri (city of victory) which was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar and remained the capital of the Mughal empire for nearly a decade. It was the first planned city of the Mughals to be marked by magnificent administrative residential and religious buildings, palaces, public buildings, mosques and living areas.
We shall reach Delhi by late afternoon. Visit the Akshardham temple here which is a spiritual-cultural campus and is a fine example of tradition and modern Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture.
Later, check into your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay and dinner at your hotel.

Day 5 Delhi sightseeing

After breakfast, we shall take you for a tour of Delhi city.
We shall visit the Red Fort which is a historic fort in the old Delhi neighbourhood built by the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in the mid-17th century and a major landmark of the city. The Red Fort represents the brilliance of Mughal architecture, mixed with various local building traditions such as Persian, Timurid and Hindu architecture.
Later, we shall visit Humayun’s tomb which was the first garden-tomb of the Indian subcontinent built in the 16th century. We shall also visit the Purana Qila ruins – the medieval era fort built by emperor Humayun and his intercessor Sher Shah Suri.
Next, will be the Qutub Minar– which is a minaret and victory tower that forms part of the Qutub complex. It is a five-storeyed red sandstone tower built by Muslim conquerors in the 13th century to commemorate their final triumph over the Rajput rulers of Delhi.
In the evening visit the famous Connaught place market.
Overnight stay and dinner at your hotel.

Day 6 Departure

After breakfast, check out and you will be dropped at Delhi airport/ railway station for your return journey.

TRAVEL FACTS/ EXCLUSIONS

Any lunch, mineral water.
Any meals other than those specified. Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor, shopping etc.
Entrance fee, if any during sightseeing.
Vehicle will be provided on a point-to-point basis and will not be at disposal of the guest.
Any activity or sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary.
Certain sightseeing places may not be covered due to bad roads or unsuitable weather conditions and no refund is applicable in such circumstances.
The guests should adhere to hotel / home stay check in and check out timings. Late or early check in & check out is at the discretion of the property and Hill Gypsy does not guarantee it.
Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight / train /bus delay / any additional meals / weather conditions.

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