Golden Triangle Including Taj Mahal Tour

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur

Major Attraction : : -

Delhi :- Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Rah Ghat, Jama Masjid, Laxmi Narayan Temple

Agra :- Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri

Jaipur :- Hawa Mahal, Amber Palace, Jantar Mantar Observatory

This tour featuring India’s most enchanting destinations Delhi, Agra (the Taj Mahal), and Jaipur is a must-do on every traveller’s list. At Heritage India Tour Travels, we believe this is perhaps the best way to be introduced to the underlying cultural thread seamlessly connecting these majestic cities. Everything from the architectural monuments to the legacy of the royal life to the cultural festivals to modern day high streets and buildings gets you closer to the special flavour of North India through the compact Golden Triangle Tour.

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi in the night and Heritage India Tour Travels representative will meet you at the airport and assist you to transfer to the hotel. Delhi beckons you with the remnants of its glorious past (it is one of the oldest cities in the world) which is equally complemented by the city's new skyline, new-age concept buildings, world-class recreation zones and green areas and avenues. Stay overnight at the Delhi hotel.

Day 2: Delhi – Jaipur: 272 km / 170 miles – 5 hours by car
In the morning, after breakfast, proceed for a guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Start with the monuments - the, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar, the all of which suggest the Mughal passion for ornate and grand features, landscaping and architectural excellence also visit Akshardham temple - a modern grand Indo temple. Visit the buzzing markets of Chandni Chowk, Janpath, state emporiums and National Museum. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and parts of central Delhi. Walk around India Gate, the 160-feet sandstone gate memorial of our martyrs in the First World War and Afghan War, amidst lush green surroundings. In the afternoon drive to Jaipur. Reach Jaipur in the evening and check into your hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Jaipur
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, leave for a sightseeing tour of the ‘Pink City’. Ascend the hilltop fortress at Amer on a painted elephant. This 16th century fort was built by Maharaja Man Singh and encloses palaces and a temple in marble dedicated to the goddess Kali. In the afternoon, tour the old walled city. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the city represents construction techniques and architectural elements based on the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Tour the unique Jantar Mantar Observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh, Sheesh Mahal, Palace of Winds and City Palace. The City Palace built by Kachchwah Rajput rulers of Jaipur is a classic example of the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The museum houses a collection of rare manuscripts, paintings, weapons, carpets and costumes, and Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures.

Explore medieval backstreets and bazaars for the best deals in leatherwork, woodblock prints, handicrafts, perfumes, jewelry and Jaipur’s traditional blue pottery. Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Naryan Temple can also be explored.

Evening visit to Chokhi Dhani, an ethnic village resort (optional) which offers a glimpse into the root of Rajasthani folk culture. Watch children, turbaned men and women clad in bright clothes entertain you with puppet shows, music performances and folk dances. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur - Agra: 249 kms/150 miles – 5 hours by car
In the morning after breakfast, drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri (old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty). Visit Jama Masjid, built in 1648, notable for its unusual dome/Buland Darwaza, Birbal's Palace that gave rise to the legendary Akbar-Birbal tales and palace of Queen Jodha Bai. Resume the drive and reach Agra in the evening. Check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Agra was established as the Mughal capital in 1526 and has several mausoleums, forts, palaces and historic temples worth visiting. The city life is characterised by a vibrant marketplace (chowk) lined with plenty of eager souvenir vendors. Agra is home to three designated World Heritage Sites - Taj Mahal, the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri and the red-sandstone Agra Fort.

Day 5: Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the breathtaking Taj Mahal that rises on the bank of the Yamuna River as poetry in architecture. The verses of Holy Koran are inscribed on it while the 22 small domes at the top of the gate signify the number of years the monument took to built. Inlay work using semi-precious stones add elegance to the monument. Rising 80 feet over the building is the dome under which is the tomb of Queen Mumtaz Mahal. In the afternoon visit the Agra Fort constituting the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Spend the evening at leisure or explore the city on your own, its marketplace where you can pick up souvenirs and other historical spots.

Day 6: Agra– Delhi: 205 kms/123 miles- 4 hours by car
Later in the day, check out from the hotel and depart from Delhi, en-route visit Sikandra. Visit Itmad – ul – daulah’s tomb, a pre-Taj era marble structure, often referred to as the ‘Baby Taj,’ as its garden layout and use of white marble, inlay designs and latticework presage many elements of the Taj Mahal. It was built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father, Ghias-ud-Din Beg, the Chief Minister of Emperor Jahangir. The mausoleum which is set on a base of about 50 meters square and is about 1 meter high is set in a large garden crisscrossed by water courses and walkways.
Directly proceed to the International Airport in Delhi to board the flight for your final destination. Your tour comes to an end here but we hope they will be among your most treasured memories.

Note:
This is only a suggested itinerary. We can customize it according to your arrival and departure flight schedule or as per your needs. Final itinerary & package detail will be provided after booking of package. Please go through our "Booking Terms & Conditions" section on our website page.

Package Includes

• Accommodation as per itinerary - Double room on twin sharing basis at all destinations.
• Breakfast at hotel.
• 01 air conditioned chauffeur driven deluxe car for all transfers, sightseeing and drives.
• Assistance on arrival and departure.
• Fuel charges and drivers’ allowances.
• Professional government approved English speaking guide at all destinations.
• Elephant ride at Fort Amer.
• One dinner at Choki Dhani: ethnic village resort*
• Tanga ride at Agra*
• One bottle of mineral water daily.
• Current government, hotel, road, toll and interstate taxes.
• Service tax and education cess.
  

• Lunches and dinners.
• Entry fees to the monuments.
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, insurances, camera fees, excess baggage, emergency, medical cost, tips to drivers, guides and hotel staff.
• Any services not mentioned above.
• Any increase in cost beyond our control such as fuel and airfare increase, government levies and taxes etc.

Note: - Final itinerary & package detail will be provided after booking of package. Please go through our “Booking Terms & Conditions” on our website page.