Overview
Golden Triangle Tour comprises the tour of three most magnificent cities of India including Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. All these three cities have great historical significance in Indian culture. Adding other historically important destination known as Ajanta and Ellora to the package will provide you with a unique opportunity to get a deeper awareness of the rich cultural legacy of India. Golden triangle is the perfect combination of history, culture, inventiveness, architectural wonders, and mouth-watering cuisines. You would get to relive the old glory days of Mughals and Rajputs with majestic forts, palaces, temples, and many other striking monuments and events. With Golden Travel Planner, this tour will become one of the major highlights of your holiday life.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On day 1, you will be arriving in Delhi and once you have completed all your formalities of arrival such as clearing immigration and customs, our representative will be there to welcome you. From there, you will be driven to your designated hotel for a Check-in and some relaxation. Delhi, the capital of India, is known for its dynamicity where the past meets the present in the form of history and innovation. The city is the hub of rich heritage and incomparable architecture. Delhi’s character is enriched with its diverse cultural elements that are deeply integrated into the daily life of the city. The city has been destroyed and rebuilt a number of times, and every time it has become better than the past.
Day 02 - Delhi Exploration
On day 2, after a delicious and healthy breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to sightseeing tour of the city of New Delhi. You will get to see remarkable sights such as Qutub Minar, a 72 meters high structure, Iron Pillar existing for over 1500 years, and Humayun’s Tomb. After that, you will be taken for a drive through the Embassy area, popular Government buildings and then exploring the famous parts of Old Delhi. Here you will get to see Red Fort on drive past, Raj Ghat, the memorial place of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and the ever famous colorful market of Chandni Chowk, where you could also enjoy Rickshaw Ride.
Day 03 - Driving from Delhi to Agra (204 Km in 4-5 hrs)
Next day, after breakfast, you will be driven to Agra and on arriving there, you will be transferred to your designated hotel for check-in and some relaxing time. In the evening, you will get an opportunity to witness the wondrous Taj Mahal in the fading sunlight. Taj Mahal is the ultimate symbol of love. It was built by Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, in order to honor the memory of his beloved deceased wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It houses the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. Celebrated for its artistic exquisiteness, this glorious structure of everlasting beauty is the conclusion of a distinctive combination of passion and architectural spirit.
Day 04 - Agra Excursion
Following day, after a delicious breakfast, you will be taken to visit Agra Fort. It is a UNESCO world heritage site and it was the chief residence for the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty up until 1638. The present-day structure owes its initiation to Emperor Akbar who built the walls, gates and the first structures on the eastern banks of Yamuna River. In later years, Shah Jahan added the imposing accommodations and the mosque whereas Aurangzeb added the outer embankments. The fort is known for its rich history and spectacular architecture. Afterward, you will be visiting Itmad-Ud-Daulah’s Tomb or Baby Taj. It was built by Nur Jahan (Shah Jahan’s mother) for her father. It has a very delicate architectural elegance. The marble lattice structures are the highlight of this structure, together with Persian styled gardens around the tomb .
Day 05 - From Agra to Fatehpur Sikri to Jaipur (235 kms in 4-5 hrs)
In the morning after breakfast, you will be driven to Jaipur and on the way to Jaipur, there will be a stop at Fatehpur Sikri also recognized as the ghost town. It is the home to some of the most magnificent Mughal architecture and history. The town is incredible and it was built by Emperor Akbar, which was later abandoned due to the scarcity of the water. After that, you will be back on the road to reach your next destination of Jaipur city. On your arrival in Jaipur, you will be taken to your designated hotel for check-in and relaxation.
Day 06 - Sightseeing at Jaipur
Next morning, after a healthy and delightful breakfast, you will be visiting Amer Fort, located about 11 km away from Jaipur. It used to be the capital of the Rajputs. Built on the top of the hills, this fort is overlooking Maota Lake, the main source of water in Amer Palace. It is a perfect tourist place for those who love historical architecture works and this fort is an epitome of it. You will be riding up the hill on an elephant just like a royalty and the guide will give a detailed insight into the way life used to be inside the walls of this magnificent fort. Later in the afternoon, you would be taken to see Jal Mahal, a palace situated in the center of the Man Sagar Lake and Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799 with skilfully carved beautiful motifs. It was built for women of the royal family so that they enjoy the view of city streets without anyone noticing them. Then your sightseeing tour will proceed towards the City Palace and Solar Observatory. The City Palace is located in the heart of the old city and it is an unparalleled blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture styles. One of the main attractions of City Palace is Chandra Mahal, which is a seven-storied building with an excellent view of the gardens and the city. Solar Observatory is an astronomical treasure house that contains a solar device that is known to provide precise predictions to date. Then you will be driving past Jantar Mantar, a brilliant astronomical observatory with history and equipment showing the extraordinary astronomical development of the medieval period. .
Day 07 - Moving from Jaipur to Udaipur by air
On day 7 in the morning, you would be flying from Jaipur to Udaipur, a.k.a the city of sunrise. After some food and drink, you will begin your sightseeing tour with Saheliyon-ki-Bari or Garden of Maidens, which has beautiful lawns, fountains, and sculptures. After that, you will be visiting Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal that has a rich collection of folk dresses, adornments, puppets, dolls, masks, folk music instruments, and remarkable paintings. Then there will be a short break from the tour for a quick bite at a restaurant and you would be proceeding for the City Palace. It was built over a period of about 400 years, with contributions from a number of rulers of the Mewar dynasty. The construction started in 1553, by Maharana Udai Singh II. The palace museum is adorned with stunning peacock mosaic and small wall paintings that illustrate the stories from Indian mythology. In the evening, you will be taken for a boat ride on the Pichola Lake that also has the famous Lake Palace.
Day 08 - From Udaipur to Mumbai by air
On day 8, you will be flying from Udaipur to Mumbai. It is a city of dreams, diverse cultures, and films. Mumbai is the second largest city of India and it is popular for stunning temples, churches, mosques, and many other religious places. While sightseeing in the city, you will see the Gateway of India which was built in 1927 by the bruisers to honor the visit of George 5th from England. In the evening, you will be taken for a short visit to the Gandhi Museum and Hanging Garden .
Day 09 - Flying from Mumbai to Ellora, Aurangabad
On your arrival, you will be transferred to your designated hotel and in the afternoon, you will be taken for a sightseeing of Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site-(closed on Tuesday).one of the finest examples of rockcut caves , there are 34 caves, Cave 16 is the most famous and has Lord Shiva sculpted on the rocks-the largest monolith in the world. The other popular cave is No.32, a shrine within contains the seated Lord Mahavir, last of the 24 tirthankars of Jainism .
Day 10 - Ajanta Caves Excursion
Day 10 would be for a full day excursion to Ajanta Caves- (closed on Monday). They have rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which are dated from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE.
Day 11 - From Aurangabad to Mumbai by air
On day 11, in the afternoon, you will be driven to the airport to board your flight for Mumbai. On your arrival at Mumbai, you will be transferred to the International Airport to board your flight for the forward journey. We hope that you will have a great time on this tour with your loved ones and take away some great memories with you.
