Golden Triangle Delhi-Agra-Jaipur

 

Tour Highlights

  • Warm welcome at Delhi International airport
  • Riksha ride at Chndani Chowk
  • Elephant ride at Amber Fort
  • E-Riksha ride, while going to Taj Mahal
  • Mineral water during the Tour

 

Day 01 : Delhi –Arrival
Warm welcome at Delhi International airport by Inside India Holidays representative, Later escort to hotel. On arrival check in at hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit old Delhi & New Delhi sightseeing Rikshwa ride at Chandni Chowk : The Old Delhi Rickshaw Tour is special as it is royal and regal. Hop on board our cushy rickshaws and explore the Mughal-built Walled City in a comfortable, eco-friendly and adventurous way. Travelers who choose our unique mode of transportation get to dive right into the diverse and multicultural world of Old Delhi. Our rickshaws are comfortable and offer a sleek and secure ride. We strive to make the sights of Old Delhi come alive during your delightful rickshaw ride. This tour is a mix of Old Delhi Heritage and culture. Immerse yourself in this enigmatic experience and have the best of this Old City.  Red Fort from out side , Raj Ghat : The focus of this open-air memorial to Mahatma Gandhi is a black marble platform marking the place where the peace leader was cremated after his assassination in 1948. It’s a peaceful, beautiful site; memorial ceremonies are held on Fridays. , Jama Masjid : is one of the largest mosques in India. Its builder is the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Rashtrapati Bhavan: It was originally built with the intent of serving as the Viceroy’s House. With its 340 rooms in the main building covering 5 acres on an estate of 330 acres, it is one of the largest residences of any head of the state in the world. This majestic piece of architecture was conceptualized by renowned architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The construction saw completion in the year 1929 and now stands today as a magnificent symbol of all that India, India Gate: The All India War Memorial, popularly known as the India Gate, is located along the Rajpath in New Delhi. The imposing structure of India Gate is an awe-inspiring sight and is often compared to the Arch de Triomphe in France, the Gateway of India in Mumbai and the Arch of Constantine in Rome. This 42-meter tall historical structure was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and is one of the largest war memorials in the country.  , President House, Qutub Minar : It  is a minaret or a victory tower located in Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi’s Mehrauli area. With the height of 72.5 metres (238 ft), Qutub Minar is the second tallest monument of Delhi. Its construction was started in 1192 by Qutb Ud-Din-Aibak, founder of Delhi Sultanate after he defeated the last Hindu Ruler of Delhi. The fourth and fifth storeys were built by Firoz Shah Tuglak., and Humayun’s Tomb : The design of Humayun’s tomb is a typical Mughal architecture with Persian influences and was conceptualised by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath. Owing to its magnificent design and illustrious history, Humayun’s Tomb was featured in UNESCO’s World Heritage List in the year 1993. Return to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi –Jaipur
Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Jaipur. On arrival check in at hotel and evening at leisure to explore the pink city market. Return to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning after breakfast. Get ready to have an enthralling trip to some of the most loving tourist attractions of Jaipur. Such as Amber Fort :  the royal grandeur can be felt to the fullest with an enjoyable elephant ride. Amber Fort trip is incomplete without an elephant ride or a jeep ride at the fort. Post lunch visit to the City Palace Museum -a gallery of medieval India. Visit Jantar Mantar and followed by a visit to the Hawa Mahal. People also like to visit Jaigarh fort and Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur. Jaipur is a heritage and famous city of India. Jaipur is a paradise for shoppers, you can make the evening exciting with a trip to the colorful bazaars have artwork. Enjoyable overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur – Agra (240Km) en route Abhenry Step wall & Fatehpur Sikri

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Agra en route visit  Chand Baori : one was built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well. Centuries ago, the step wells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through. Today, the construction is not used as a well anymore but its exquisite geometry attracts local and international visitors alike. About 64 feet deep, it is India’s largest and deepest stepwells with 13 floors and was built in the 9th century for water harvesting. Chand Baori inside view It was so named as it was built by King Chand Raja from the Gujara Pratihara clan, who claim to be the descendant of Lord Ram’s younger brother Laxman. Later drive to  Fatehpur Sikri : It  was built by the Mughal Emperor Jalal-ud-din Mohammad Akbar, in honour of the great Sufi saint Sheikh Salim Chisti ; its magnificence and uniqueness offers a fine example of the emperor’s architectural finesse.  37 kms from Agra is built a city predominantly in Red Sandstone and is called Fatehpur Sikri. This town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar. He had planned this city as his capital but shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city. After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore. Fatehpur Sikri was built during 1571 and 1585. Today this ghost city has a population of about 30,000. This deserted city has retained many of the old structures, because of the efforts of the Archaeological department.Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra.But in real terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins is sight to cherish.Fatehpur Sikri is the best example of the culmination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Fatehpur Sikri Mosque is said to be a copy of the mosque in Mecca and has designs, derived from the Persian & Hindu architecture.sunset and sunrise, the turrets and domes create shadows and silhouette against the copper red sky; which truly is an inspirational scene for a painter’s canvas or the visitor’s eyes. Later drive to Agra. On arrival check in at hotel evening at leisure for own activities. Overnight stay at hote.

Day 06 :  Agra

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit The Taj Mahal is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its recognized architectonic beauty has a rhythmic combination of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes further increases the aesthetic aspect. The color combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing tints and moods. The relief work in marble and inlay with precious and semi-precious stones make it a monument apart.The most impressive in the Taj Mahal complex next to the tomb, is the main gate which stands majestically in the centre of the southern wall of the forecourt. The gate is flanked on the north front by double arcade galleries. The garden in front of the galleries is subdivided into four quarters by two main walk-ways and each quarters in turn subdivided by the narrower cross-axial walkways, on the Timurid-Persian scheme of the walled in garden. The enclosure walls on the east and west have a pavilion at the center. Later visit to Agra Fort :  An architectural masterpiece, The Red Fort of Agra or Agra Fort was built by Emperor Akbar in 1573. It is located on the right bank of the River Yamuna and is made entirely of red sandstone. The historical fort was once the ersthwhile residence of the Mughals until 1638. One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it lies 2.5 kilometres from Taj Mahal. Also known as Lal –Qila, Fort Rouge or Qila-i-Akbari, Agra Fort is a symbol of Agra and is so massive that it is often referred to as a walled city. It is the perfect example of Mughal art and architecture, built purely out of red sandstone. Within the premises of Agra Fort lie the most exquisite structures like the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-i I Khas, Diwan-i I Aam, Moti Masjid and Jahangiri Mahal. Some part of the Agra Fort is used by the Indian Army is off-limit to public access. View of Yamuna River and Taj Mahal from the fort’s pavilions is mind-stirring.Magnificent Structures Inside Agra Fort : Jehangir Mahal,Khas Mahal,Musamman Burj,Sheesh Mahal,Diwan – I- Khaas,  Diwan – E – Am,Nagina Masjid &  Moti Masjid, Later visit to Mehtab Bagh : This park, originally built by Emperor Babur as the last in a series of 11 parks on the Yamuna’s east bank (long before the Taj was conceived), fell into disrepair until it was little more than a huge mound of sand. To protect the Taj from the erosive effects of the sand blown across the river, the park was reconstructed and is now one the best places from which to view the great mausoleum. Return to hotel evening at leisure for relaxation .Overnight stay at hotel

Day 07 : Agra –Delhi –Departure

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Delhi .On arrival departure to airport to board the flight for home Town.

“Tour concludes with happy memories”
Option-1 : {Cost based on 03 Star Deluxe Hotel accommodation}
Per Person  cost on Double room basis : INR 26600 x 02 Pax : INR 53200 (GBP 497)
Total Tour cost for 02 Person                                                        : INR 53200
20 % advance to process the booking                                         : INR 10640

Option-2 : {Cost based on 04 Star Deluxe Hotel accommodation}
Per Person  cost on Double room basis : INR 34900 x 02 Pax : INR 69800 (GBP 652)
Total Tour cost for 02 Person                                                        : INR 69800
20 % advance to process the booking                                         : INR 13960

Hotel would be equivalent or similar

City 03 Star Deluxe Hotel 04 Star Deluxe Hotel Night
Delhi Almondz Golden Grand 02
Jaipur Lillypool Heritage The Fern Residency 02
Agra Taj Vilas Grand Mercure 02


PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Warm Welcome on Arrival.
  • 01 Double room accommodation for 06 nights in on sharing basis in above mentioned hotels
  • Daily Breakfast at the hotels.
  • Riksha ride at Chndani Chowk
  • Elephant ride at Amber Fort
  • E-Riksha ride, while going to Taj Mahal
  • English Speaking Guide at Delhi , Jaipur & Agra.
  • All Tour & Transfer by private AC SEDAN CAR.
  • All taxes, driver allowance, parking, etc.
  • All applicable taxes.
  • 500 ml water per day per person.

 

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

  • Any Air Fare/Train Fare.
  • Any monuments fee.
  • Any meal not mentioned above.
  • Anything not mentioned in “Includes.

 

 

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