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Golden Triangle Tour India highlights Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three iconic cities that reflect the supreme excellence of Indian art and culture. The name Golden Triangle is due to the geographical position of three grand Indian cities and it allows to experience the harmonic cultural heritage and dive into the world of royalty. The interesting fact is that this Golden Triangle India Itinerary runs in a triangle of British, Rajputana and Mughal culture all in a nutshell.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Golden Triangle Tour India highlights Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three iconic cities that reflect the supreme excellence of Indian art and culture. The name Golden Triangle is due to the geographical position of three grand Indian cities and it allows to experience the harmonic cultural heritage and dive into the world of royalty. The interesting fact is that this Golden Triangle India Itinerary runs in a triangle of British, Rajputana and Mughal culture all in a nutshell.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Agra ( 220 Km 3 Hour Drive)
Pass By: IGI Airport Terminal-3, Delhi, 110037, India
Pickup on arrival at airport in Delhi and transfer to hotel for fresh up and get ready guided tour on Delhi inclusive of India gate, parliament house and president Building. Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, Qutum Minar.
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate is located at the heart of India’s capital city, New Delhi. About 2.3 km from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it is located on the eastern extremity of the ceremonial boulevard, Rajpath. India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to honor the soldiers of the Undivided Indian Army who died during World War I between 1914 and 1921.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parliament Of India, Sansad Marg, Gokul Nagar, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India
Drive Pass : – Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan is one of the most impressive buildings in Delhi. Located at the end of Sansad Marg the Parliament 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
Drive Pass : – The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India and is a rambling mansion with breath taking architecture. Spread over 320 acres, the vast grounds of the Rashtrapati Bhavan are home not only the head of state, but also staff quarters, stables, offices and the beautiful and famed Mughal Gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Shah Jahan’s last architectural extravagance, the Jama Masjid towers over Old Delhi and is India’s largest mosque. Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1650 the mosque took six years to be constructed and was completed in 1656. The massive courtyard of the Jama Masjid can hold up to twenty five thousand worshippers and houses many interesting relics, including an ancient copy of the Quran inscribed on deer skin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
The Lotus Temple was consecrated and opened to the public in December 1986. It was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba, who won acclaim for the project even before the temple was completed. It subsequently received several awards.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After Delhi Sightseeing drive to Agra. on arrival in Agra Check-in hotel. overnight Stay.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 5 Star Hotel / 4 Star hotel
Day 2: Agra – Jaipur (270 Km, 4 hours drive)
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After breakfast, get ready to Agra guide tour inclusive of The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The Taj Mahal is an enormous mausoleum complex commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the remains of his beloved wife. Constructed over a 20-year period on the southern bank of the Yamuna River in Agra, India, the famed complex is one of the most outstanding examples of Mughal architecture, which combined Indian, Persian and Islamic influences. At its center is the Taj Mahal itself, built of shimmering white marble that seems to change color depending on the daylight. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, it remains one of the world’s most celebrated structures and a stunning symbol of India’s rich history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort is a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After lunch, drive to Jaipur city. on arrival Check-in hotel. overnight stay in hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: At hotel
Accommodation included: 5 Star / 4 Star hotel in Jaipur
Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast, get ready to Visit Jaipur city inclusive of Amber fort, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jal Mahal, City palace and Jantar Mantar.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Drive Pass : Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women’s chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, who was the founder of Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Maratha Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5 Star / 4 Star Hotel in Jaipur
Day 4: Jaipur – Delhi (270 km, 4 hours drive)
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast, checkout and drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to airport
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
