Golden Triangle Budget Tours
Duration: 06 Days
Places Covered: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi
Day 01 Arrive – Delhi
Arrive: Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative
and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Moghul
Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars.
Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘cycle rickshaw’
for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk”
or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue-heading
west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India
and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the
Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately
government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the
India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the towering minaret
of Qutab Minar. Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Delhi – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival in Agra – check into the
hotel.
Afternoon visit the famous Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was
constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the
lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument
ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after
17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure
has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of
Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums.
(Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at the pristine Taj Mahal till sunset, to see this Wonder of the World
is the gentle late afternoon light. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Agra – Jaipur
Morning visit Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the
heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73
in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red
sandstone and a moat.
Thereafter, drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor
Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund
Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur – check into the hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside
Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant
for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in
the time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating
insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - "The Pink City" is spectacularly
set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses.
Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja
although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and
artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection
of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds",
and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Jaipur – Delhi – Onward journey
Morning drive to Delhi (250 kms). Upon arrival in Delhi – transfer to
the airport for your onward journey.
Depart: Delhi
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