Classic Golden Triangle
Day 1
Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Delhi airport. You will be greeted at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi
Day 2
Delhi - Delhi City Tour and Rickshaw ride in Chandani Chowk
Today embark on a fascinating tour of the bustling city of Delhi. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Qutab Minar, built in 1193 A.D. It is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architecture style. Next stop is Humayun’s Tomb. Later in the afternoon, drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Old Delhi that includes visit to Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi
Note: Delhi sightseeing and shopping is closed on Mondays
Breakfast
Day 3
Delhi – Agra (Approximately 200 kms ; 4 hours by road)
This morning drive to Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit the enchanting "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble and the highlight of any journey to India. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort, a massive 16th century sandstone and Sikandara, where lies the Tomb of the Emperor "Akbar the Great" Overnight stay at your hotel in Agra
Note : Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
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Day 4
Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (Approximately 235 kms ; 6 hours by road)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur. Stop en route and visit Fatehpur Sikri. Abandoned due to lack of water supply, it remains an exceptional example of Mughal splendor. Proceed to Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of nose-pink colored stones that is why it is also called as "Pink City”. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jaipur
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Day 5
Jaipur – Elephant ride to Amber fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar
Today visit Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput Architecture. Afternoon enjoy a city tour of Jaipur visiting the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone which allowed royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from there without being seen. City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Also visit Jantar Mantar, magnificent stone observatory built in 1728. This is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument including a very accurate 90 feet sundial. You have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the bazaars of Jaipur. Jaipur is a city of vibrant colours and markets (bazaars) of Jaipur verify this fact. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for Handicrafts, antiques, jewellery, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork and leatherwear. Overnight stay at your hotel in Jaipur
Breakfast
Day 6
Jaipur – Delhi ( Approximately 5 hours by road)
Today drive back to Delhi. You have the rest of the day at leisure for some last minute shopping or ask for explore the street food with the food vendors of Old Delhi for an experience of authentic North Indian cuisine. Overnight stay at your hotel in Delhi
Breakfast
Day 7
Delhi – Departure to hometown
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Holiday Concludes!
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