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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