Overview
India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit which connects the national capital Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a map.
Global Tour and Services offer exciting holiday to Delhi, Jaipur and Agra (Golden triangle). See the historical spots like Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Humayun Tomb before you embark on a drive to Agra. To make your road trip exciting, take a break at the majestic mausoleum of Emperor Akbar in Sikandra and Agra Fort. Visit the marvelous Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri, known for the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza. Revel in the history as you explore streets of Jaipur and visit Amber Fort.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE 5N/6D : Ex Delhi – Delhi (2N) – Agra (1N) – Jaipur (2N) – Ex Delhi
DAY 01: Delhi Arrival – Half Day Local Sightseeing
Today upon arrival at Delhi Airport / Station, you will be met by our representative -and transferred to the hotel . Delhi - this pulsating metropolis has a bigger population than Australia, and is one of the world's most populated cities. But woven into its rich fabric are moments of pure beauty: an elderly man threading temple marigolds; Sufi devotional songs; a boy flying a kite from a rooftop. So don’t be put off. Delhi is a city that has been repeatedly ravaged and reborn, with vestiges of lost empires in almost every neighbourhood. There's so much to experience here, it's like a country in itself. Check into your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure. Towards the evening we will take you on a drive around tour – here you will witness the country’s seat of power – the parliament house, president’s residence, and India gate – the war memorial, last top will be at Connaught place – the pulsating heart of Delhi. Return to the hotel. O/n at Delhi,
DAY 02: Delhi City Tour
Morning city tour of Old Delhi covering Raj Ghat - the memorial at the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Jama Mosque - the largest Mosque in India and the Red Fort - Once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.Afternoon tour of New Delhi covering Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, the QutabMinar, drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: Delhi – Agra Via Yamuna Expressway (Appx 210 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Drive from Delhi to Agra (203 Kms / 4.5 hours). Visit Sikandra . On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Agra city visiting the impressive Agra Fort, the local bazaar and of course, the most perfect architectural monument in the world – The TajMahal(Closed on Fridays) - one of the seven wonders of the world, this beautiful mausoleum in pure white marble, took 22 years and 22,000 craftsmen to build it. This monument was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved consort MumtazMahal. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 04: Agra – Jaipur (En-route Stop at FatehpurSikri) (Appx 240 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Early morning visit TajMahal in sunrise. Later return to the hotel ,havebreakfast , check out and proceed to Jaipur with a an enrouteexcursion to FatehpurSikri (35 Kms / 1 hour). - This magnificent fortified ancient city, 40km west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Earlier, Akbar had visited the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint Shaikh SalimChishti, who predicted the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne. When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his favourite wives – one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian (though Hindu villagers in Sikri dispute these claims). The city was an Indo-Islamic masterpiece, but erected in an area that supposedly suffered from water shortages and so was abandoned shortly after Akbar’s death. Post lunch continue onwards to Jaipur. Upon arrival check into the hotel. O/n at Jaipur .
DAY 05: Jaipur City Tour.
Today morning we begin exploration of Jaipur – Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state. The city’s colourful, chaotic streets ebb and flow with a heady brew of old and new.At the city’s heart, the City Palace continues to house the former royal family; the JantarMantar, the royal observatory, maintains a heavenly aspect; and the honeycomb HawaMahal gazes on the bazaar below. And just out of sight, in the arid hill country surrounding the city, is the fairy-tale grandeur of Amber Fort, Jaipur’s star attraction.Today we will explore all these attraction through the day and return to the hotel later in the evening. Towards the evening we can choose to visit ChowkhiDhani for a traditional rajasthani sit down dinner along with various folk activities. Return to the hotel . Overnight at Jaipur.
DAY 06: Jaipur – Delhi Departure. (Appx 240 Kms / 6 Hrs )
Today morning after breakfast, we will transfer to the Airport / station in time for onward connection. Tour Ends.
DELHI - Delhi officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.
AGRA- Agra is a city on the banks of the river Yamuna in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
JAIPUR- Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan.
JAIPUR-Jaipur is a vibrant amalgamation of the old and the new. Also called the Pink City, The capital of the royal state of Rajasthan.
