Mini Golden Triangle
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Delhi |
Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, India Gate, President’s House, Humayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar |
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Jaipur |
Elephant ride to Amber Fort Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) |
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Fatehpur Sikri |
Abhaneri, Akbar’s Residential complex, Mosque & Tomb of Salim Chishti. |
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Agra |
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, & Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb. |
DAY 1
ARRIVAL DELHI BY INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT – TBA @ TBA
Upon arrival, you will meet our representative outside the airport. Our representative will be holding a placard with the guest’s name.
Delhi, the capital of India, has a population of 16 million people, making it the third largest city in India. Its strategic location has made it a prime target for invading armies, leading to its status as the capital of numerous empires that ruled over India. Many of these empires left behind impressive monuments, with the most prominent being the Mughal and British empires. As you drive through the city, you can see ruins from earlier capitals, some dating back to the 12th century.
Upon arrival, Check into the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi.
Hotel Check in time 14:00
DAY 2 DELHI
JAIPUR – Drive (260 Kms/06 Hrs).
Breakfast at the hotel, after breakfast check out from the hotel then followed by a city tour of Old Delhi. Visiting Jama Mosque, Raj ghat and drive past Red. The tour will begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. He is also famously known as the “father of the nation”.
Continue your tour to Jama Masjid by bicycle rickshaws, one of Asia’s largest mosques. People stream in and out of the mosque continuously and the presence of a nearby bazaar means that the area is rarely quiet. Enjoy the rickshaw ride at Old Delhi peddling through the narrow by lanes of Chandani Chowk.
After noon sightseeing of New Delhi including Qutub Minar, and drive past India Gate, the parliament buildings and drive past Presidential house.
Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India. Qutub-Minar in red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India. It has a diameter of 14.32 m at the base and about 2.75 m on the top with a height of
72.5m. Qutbu’d-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Minar in AD 1199 for the use of the mu’azzin (crier) to give calls for prayer and raised the first floor, to which were added three more floors by his successor and
Son-in-law, Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish (AD 1211-36) All the storeys are surrounded by a projected balcony encircling the minar and supported by stone brackets, which are decorated with honeycomb design, more conspicuously on the first floor.
Later drive to Jaipur
Arrive hotel in Jaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur
Jaipur – A labyrinth of fascinating bazaars, opulent palaces and a futuristic observatory, Jaipur was the inspiration of the ruler Sawai Jai Singh, who moved the capital from Amber in 1727. Jaipur was designed by a young architect from Bengal and together they planned a city along the ancient Hindu treatise of “Shilpa Shastra”, a science similar to the better known Feng Shui. Jaipur is laid out in a geometric grid of streets and squares making it one of the earliest planned cities in India. In honor of the visit of the Prince Edward, then the Prince of Wales, the City was painted in rich terracotta, a tradition which has continued through the years. This is the reason why Jaipur is often called the “pink city”. Today it serves as the State capital for Rajasthan
DAY 3
JAIPUR - AGRA – DRIVE (200 Kms/ 5 Hrs).
Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast at the hotel start a sightseeing tour of Jaipur.
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur visiting Amber fort, City palace, Observatory and Windsor palace.
You will also be experiencing Elephant ride while ascending the Amer fort.
(Elephant ride is subject to availability failing Jeep ride will be provided)
Amer Fort Palace – Amer is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
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.
Jantar Mantar or Observatory – This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Hawa Mahal or Windsor Palace – The ornamental facade of this “Palace of Winds” is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. It is a five-storied structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine.
Trelliswork and elaborate balconies, the palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Later drive to Agra, upon arrival transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Agra.
DAY 4
AGRA –DELHI DRIVE (200Kms/04 Hrs) - DEPARTURE.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast visiting Taj Mahal and Fort Agra.
Agra – This was the seat of the mighty Mughal Empire before it shifted its capital to Delhi, and it is home to some of their most inspired architectural creations including the Taj Mahal. In the 16th and 17th century, the Mughal Courts were at their most powerful, and were great patron of the arts, and Agra attracted artisans, poets and musicians from across India as well as Persia and Central Asia, transforming Agra into a cultural and architectural paradise.
Taj Mahal– Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist’s visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately vehicleved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen (Taj Mahal Closed on Friday)
Agra Fort – The red sandstone structure is surrounded by chahar-bagh, a four-square formal garden. Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture-perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Later drive to Delhi, upon arrival transfer to airport for own destination
End of the arrangements
Prices on request.
Prices Include: -
- Accommodation for 03 Nights on Twin/Double Sharing Basis at hotels mentioned above or similar.
- Daily Breakfast at the hotel where guests are staying.
- Transportation in Air-Conditioned Vehicle as per the above itinerary.
- : For 01-02 Pax – Air-conditioned Medium Car
- : For 03-04 Pax Air-conditioned Toyota Innova car
- : For 05-08 Pax Air-conditioned Tempo Traveller
- Services of accompanying English-Speaking guide as per itinerary.
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort (one way while ascending) (Subject to availability)
Prices DO NOT Include:
- International/Domestic air fare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover
- Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees etc.
- Any other meals than those mentioned in the itinerary.
- Prevailing one-time monuments fees as per itinerary (Same is on Direct payment basis)
- Rickshaw Ride in Delhi to explore the local market.
- Car at disposal or any sightseeing on leisure days ‑ unless specified above
- Early check‑in or a late check‑out room (s) at any hotel (s) ‑ unless specified above
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, etc
- Any other item not specifically mentioned above as ‘INCLUDED.’
- Any other Govt. taxes.
Operational Restrictions: -
- Taj Mahal closed on Fridays.
- Elephant ride is Subject to availability.
- Hotel/Rooms are subject to availability as we are not holding any confirmed booking and same would on request.