Golden Triangle
Tour
Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi –- Jaipur –
Agra – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Delhi DAY 01
: ARRIVE DELHI On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer
to pre booked hotel for overnight stay. ( incase if flight is arriving at day
time , sight seeing & meals will be provided as per that.)
Delhi :
India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi
is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient &
the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive
dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy
the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction
between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever
the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI After breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern
capital of India. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah
Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until 1658 ;
visit Red Fort ( from out side only, as it is not permitted to visit from inside
due to security reason ), which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort
was built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of
Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament.
Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal
architecture; Qutab Minar. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple
(Birla Mandir).
Breakfast : At Hotel
Lunch : at a Chinese restaurant
Dinner: at a Chinese restaurant
DAY 03 : DELHI - AGRA After
breakfast, transfer to Agra. Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel. Afternoon, city
tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions
were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall
of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structues; Itmad-uddaulah,
which was contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar
to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan;
the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan
in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was
not completed until 1653. Overnight stay at Agra.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
: at Hotel.
DAY 04 : AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR
After breakfast, leave for Jaipur. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls,
which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful
buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other
Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. After the visit, continue
drive to Jaipur - The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also know as “Pink
City” owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer
Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on
a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills
surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls. Arrive Jaipur in the evening and
check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
: at Hotel.
DAY 05 : JAIPUR After breakfast, excursion to
Amber Fort enroute witness the façade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds
which was built in 1799. Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727
when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site
on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh,
the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput
architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects
its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering
with mirrors, Jai Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill,
on which the fort is situated. Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar
Mantar – the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which
is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an
extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating
back to the 15th century.
Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Breakfast / Lunch
/ Dinner : at Hotel.
DAY 06 : JAIPUR – DELHI –( Departure
) Late breakfast at hotel, visit local markets of Jaipur and remaining
sight seeing . Back to hotel for Lunch . After lunch drive back to Delhi. On arrival
at Delhi dinner will be provided at a very good Chinese restaurant , after dinner
departure transfer to International airport for onward destination.
Breakfast
/ Lunch : at Hotel.
Dinner : at Chinese restaurant.
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