New Delhi Trip Overview
Our short 4 days’ luxury golden triangle India tour offers a fascinating adventure for those travelling to India on a tight schedule. On this tour you’ll cover all must see attractions so you can get the experience of a lifetime. Meet the driver and seat in on your comfortable private vehicle and begin your tour visiting Humayun’s Tomb and Akshardham in Delhi. In Agra, witness the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal. Discover the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri – a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the beautiful palaces and bustling bazaars in Rajasthan’s Jaipur.
Tour Highlights:
Witness the iconic Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Enjoy an authentic Rajasthani food at a local family’s home in Jaipur.
Explore the historical ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri
Take pictures of one of the most alluring sites – Hawa Mahal
Walk around the local bazaars of the Pink City
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Our short 4 days’ luxury golden triangle India tour offers a fascinating adventure for those travelling to India on a tight schedule. On this tour you’ll cover all must see attractions so you can get the experience of a lifetime. Meet the driver and seat in on your comfortable private vehicle and begin your tour visiting Humayun’s Tomb and Akshardham in Delhi. In Agra, witness the beauty of the iconic Taj Mahal. Discover the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri – a UNESCO heritage site. Explore the beautiful palaces and bustling bazaars in Rajasthan’s Jaipur.
Tour Highlights:
Witness the iconic Taj Mahal at sunrise.
Enjoy an authentic Rajasthani food at a local family’s home in Jaipur.
Explore the historical ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri
Take pictures of one of the most alluring sites – Hawa Mahal
Walk around the local bazaars of the Pink City
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi Sightseeing, Later Drive to Agra By Comfortable Private Vehicle.
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
You’ll be picked up from your location as per the schedule, and your tour starts. Drive past the city, make a photo stop at the iconic India Gate, an arch gate made using sandstone, is a war memorial. This imposing structure is one of the largest war memorials in the country with the names of over 13,000 soldiers written on it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Continue to Rashtrapati Bhavan, built as the British Viceroy’s residence, is now where the President of India resides. The building is the highlight of Lutyen’s New Delhi and was completed in 1929 with the palace having 340 rooms. Marvel at the grandiose of the place from the outside.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Parliament House is one of the most impressive buildings in Delhi. The Building was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This iconic building was inaugurated in 1927 by Lord Irwin, the then Governor-General of India. It is the place where the Indian Constitution was drafted.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Visit The Tomb of Humayun, is considered one of the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It was commissioned by Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian-born wife in the memory of her deceased husband, nine years after the Emperor’s death.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
Head off to Akshardham Temple. Also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple and is one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in India. Its history and facts reflects 10,000 years old India’s culture, spirituality and architecture. The temple has been made in the memory of Jyotirdhar Swaminarayan Bhagwan. It consists of 350 feet long, 315 feet wide and 141 feet high monuments, which are very attractive. The structure of the temple was designed in such a way that it can last for at least 1000 years more. After the Visit, drive to Agra (approx. 3 and a half hour drive). On arrival check-in to your room. Tonight, stay at a five star hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 5-star Hotel
Day 2: Sunrise Visit to Taj Mahal, Later Visit Agra Fort & Drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Today, your early start to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, worth the day. One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Learn about its history and interesting facts from your local expert. Built by the famous Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, till date this monument attracts visitors from all around the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
You’ll then, explore the grand Agra Fort. Agra Fort is a beautiful fort with a history of its own. The fort was rebuilt in the 16th century by Emperor Akbar and it gets it architectural style from it. Due to the fact that this served as the residence at least once for all the emperors of the Mughal era until the year 1638. The fort was endowed with countless gold and gemstone ornaments, intricate etchings, wonderful floral inlay work and other regal decorations.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After the tour of Agra Fort, you will continue to Jaipur (approx. 5 hours drive). On arrival check-in and relax at your five star accommodation.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5-star Hotel
Day 3: Explore Jaipur! Visit to Grand Palace of Amer. Eat Lunch with a Local Family!
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
This morning after breakfast, drive to Amer Fort. Enroute, make a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. One of the most alluring sites in Jaipur, The Hawa Mahal means ‘Palace of the Winds’, the building was constructed as an extension to City Palace and to enable ladies of the royal household to watch everyday street scenes of Jaipur and the various processions on festivals without being seen.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Next, visit the Amer Fort, nestled on a rocky hillock just outside the Jaipur town overlooking water-filled Maota Lake mirrored its beautiful facade. The fort is made using of pink sandstone and white marble, With its large complex consisting of a series of four courtyards, palaces, halls, gardens and temples.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Before heading off to Jantar Mantar, you’ll visit a local family, where you have a home-cooking lunch (Veg.) experience, enjoy chatting with the family while learning about the traditional Rajasthani cooking recipes.
Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory, which features the world’s largest stone sundial. Built in the early 18th century, by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, who not only was the founder of Jaipur, but he was also a scholar in physics, mathematics, and astronomy.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Visit Jaipur’s the impressive City Palace. The palace was originally built by Sawai Jai Singh in the 1720s and was enlarged and adapted over the centuries by his successors. A striking blend of Indian architecture with Rajput, Mughal and European styles, it is one of the most revered attractions among the places to visit in Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: You’ll visit a local family’s home for lunch (Veg.) and can also learn about the kitchen secrets – A Unique Experience!
Accommodation included: 5-star Hotel
Day 4: Departure! Transfer to Delhi by private vehicle for your onward journey.
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Today your wonderful trip of Golden Triangle India is coming to an end. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Delhi by private vehicle from Jaipur for your onward journey.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
