Title: Rajasthan Packages - Golden Triangle Tour
1Rajasthan Packages - Golden Triangle
Tour Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Delhi (05 Days 04 Nights)
The package consists of a tour of the majestic
city of Delhi, the abode of Taj and the pink city
of Jaipur.
2- Day 01
- Meet and greet at Delhi airport or railway
station and proceed to hotel. Afternoon is free
for taking rest and other independent activities. - Day 02 / Delhi
- After breakfast, proceed for a tour of
Old Delhi, the administrative capital of Mughal
dynasty, founded by Emperor Shajahan in 1639.
First stop is the world famous Red Fort, former
residence of the royalty, standing regal along
the banks of the Yamuna river. Take a stroll
along ChandniChowk, one of Indias oldest and
busiest whole sale markets with its meandering
lanes, tiny streets and bustling bazaars. Visit
Raj Ghat, the resting place of Mahatma Gandhi on
the banks of Yamuna and Juma Masjid, the largest
mosque in India.
3Visit New Delhi, the city rated by National
Geographic as one of the Ultimate cities of a
lifetime to visit and explore! The city with its
tree canopied avenues, gardens and impressive
mansions is worth visiting. Also, visit Emperor
Humayuns Tomb which also encompasses the tombs
of many other Mughal kings. The tomb is an
excellent example of Mughal architecture with its
mesmerizing Persian style gardens. Next stop of
the day is QutabMinar, the tallest minaret in
India, an icon of Indo-Islamic architecture
constructed using red sand stone and marble.
Drive along Rajpath, the ceremonial avenue path
the India Gate and Parliament House. Last stop is
the enchanting Bahai or the Lotus temple, built
in the shape of a lotus. Back to the hotel and
overnight stay there.
4- Day 03
- After breakfast, check out and drive to
Agra which is a distance of 4-5hrs. Enroute visit
Akbar Sikandra, tomb of Akbar, another
masterpiece of Mughal architecture. Later
continue drive to Agra. On arrival, check in and
evening is free for independent activities. - Day 04 (Note Taj Mahal is closed on every
Friday) - After breakfast, proceed to TajMahal,
the world renowned symbol of love. Next stop is
the Pearl Mosque, which shines true to its name.
It is believed that Emperor Shahjahan built the
mosque for royal family members. Now on
toItmad-ud-Daula's Tomb, which is built on the
line of TajMahal with white marble? The tomb
stands on a huge garden with numerous water
courses and walk ways. The walls of the tomb are
studded with precious stones, which is a site to
behold. Will wind up with a visit to the souvenir
market of Agra! Overnight you can stay at the
hotel.
5- Day 05
- After breakfast, move forward to Jaipur,
which is 5-6hrs away from Agra. Jaipur, referred
to as the pink city is the capital of the Indian
state of Rajasthan. Jaipur is fringed with
monuments and palaces and so the richness and
imperial quality of the place can be felt as soon
as you set foot. Enroute visit FatehpurSikri,
built by Emperor Akbar and once the capital of
Mughal emperors. Now deserted city is a beautiful
blend of Indian, Persian and Islamic
architecture. Proceed to hotel and overnight stay
there.
6- Day 06
- After breakfast, on to Amber Fort,
this is 11 km from Jaipur and standing aloft on a
lush green hill. Overlooking the Maotalake is the
fort with its enormous fortifications, sequence
of gates and cobbled pathways. The palace was
home to Rajput Maharajas and their families. The
opulence and pomp of the royals can be seen in
the interiors of the palace and the gorgeous wall
paintings. On to the hotel or city restaurant for
your choice for a lunch. - Afternoon, the first stop is the City
Palace Museum which was once the abode of the
Maharaja of Jaipur. Most part of the complex is
still used for royal residence and the palace is
an interesting merger of Indian, Rajput, and
Mughal and European styles of architecture. The
museum houses a wide array of royal paraphernalia
including robes, carpets, weapons and paintings.
Next visit JantarMantar, an interesting
assemblage of architectural astronomical
instruments built by the King in the 1700s. Last
stop of the day is the entrancing pyramid modeled
HawaMahal, built of red and pink sandstone
flaunting more than five storeys and 950 windows
in the shape of a honey comb for the royal ladies
to see the world without being seen. The
structure is a striking fusion of Hindu Rajput
style and Islamic Mughal architecture. Back to
the hotel and overnight stay there.
7Day 07After breakfast, check out and drive
back to Delhi and on to the airport or railway
station, as per customer requirement.
- Package Includes
- A/C Car Transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All applicable taxes
- Package Excludes
- Any Air/Train fares
- Lunch and dinner at Hotel
- Personal expenses
- Portages
- Tips
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