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Duration : 06 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
India is an immensely rich cultural treasure trove in the
world. It is a country rich in myth and legend, with musical,
culinary and handicraft traditions that have been passed down for
generations. The Golden Triangle Tour Package of North India takes you to the historic cities
of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Marvel at majestic monuments, be
enchanted by the beautiful Taj Mahal, and immerse yourself in the
colour and vibrancies of Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
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ARRIVAL /
DELHI
Meeting and assistance upon arrival. Traditional welcome with
garlands as our representative welcomes you aboard your deluxe car
to escort to your Hotel. In the meantime, Our Representative would
introduce India , as well as some common Indian customs and
courtesies. “Namaste” Means hello and welcome to India or as
we say "atithi devo bhava" (the guest is an incarnation of
God). Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you !!
Day 1 :
NEW DELHI
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This morning we proceed for a guided
tour of New Delhi. Our tour includes visit to the Birla Temple,
one of the oldest temples of Delhi built in 1938, where you
experience the prayers and the devotees worshipping to the god.
Then we continue drive to the India Gate or the All India War
Memorial arch. It is an arch commemorating the soldiers who died
in world war-I. Standing at the memorial arch, one can see the
President House where the present President of India resides.
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Visit to the Jama Mosque(1650) the largest and also the grandest
mosque in India with a capacity to accommodate 20,000 worshippers at
a time during festivals. drive through the historic Chandni Chowk
which symbolizes the Delhi of yesterday. Also where the throngs of
shoppers and vendors meet. Later on we visit Raj ghat and nearby
ghats where the founder of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi and thereafter
Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were cremated. Lunch in one of the
special Restaurants of Delhi. We end the tour of Delhi after
visiting 72 metres high Qutab Minar, one of the most perfect towers
in the Persion world. Also witness the iron pillar which has
survived the vagaries of weather for over 1500 years. Time for
shopping and relaxing. Overnight in the Hotel.
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Day 2 :
NEW DELHI /
AGRA
After breakfast drive to Agra.
Upon arrival check into the luxurious hotel, which is one of the
best boutique hotels in the world. The hotel has several
attractions. The most relevant charm being the view of Taj Mahal
from your bedroom . It is the most beautiful and uplifting sight.
Only 600 meters from the Taj Mahal stands this luxury resort. you
can now appreciate the fabulous Taj Mahal while enjoying world class
luxury.
Then we visit the Agra fort – the great mughal emperor Akbar
commissioned the construction of Agra Fort in 1565A.D although
additions were made till the time of his grandson Shah Jehan. The
forbidding exteriors of this fort hide an inner paradise like Moti
Masjid – a white marble akin to perfect pearl; Diwan-I-Am, Diwan -I-
Khaas and the place where Shah Jehan died in 1666.
Agra is the City of Taj Mahal,
perhaps the most photographed monument in the world. However, there
is a degree of enigma about the Taj. Once you hear about a building
so much and once you see so many pictures of a building, your
expectation are real high; and this is the enigma about the Taj
Mahal, the unparalleled glory and beauty of the building surpasses
beyond all human imaginations. At sunset we visit the Taj Mahal to
witness this spectacular monument built for love. Besides perfect
symmetry in every aspect of its construction, the inlay work of semi
precious stones into marble in pietra dura style is absolutely
remarkable. Overnight in the Hotel.
Day 3: AGRA
/ FATEHPUR SIKRI /
JAIPUR
After breakfast we proceed on an excursion to Fatehpur Sikri – a
city that an emperor forgot. After just fourteen years of life, the
palaces of Akbar great city of victory fell silent. Its echoing
corridors still seen to wait for the king to return. The Hilltop
city lies 37 kms from Agra. This
deserted city has two complexes. The first comprises the royal
enclosure of the palace, the harem and official buildings and the
second is the dargah of a saint, with a mosque and lofty gateways.
To wander among the red sandstone courtyard of Fatehpur Sikri is to
travel back in the time when moghul emperor rode through the gateway
after a triumphant campaign. It reflects the many faceted character
of the man who inspired it. The ruthless empire builder who enjoyed
all the trapping of power and as liberal enlightened man who took a
passionate instant in every aspect of life, be it religion,
literature or the painting of miniatures.
Continue drive to
Jaipur stopping at midway to
straighten your legs and use the wash rooms. After reaching Jaipur,
check into the hotel. Relax in the hotel and enjoy various services
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Day 4 :
JAIPUR
In the morning we visit the fort palace of Amber, its forbidding
exterior belying a bejeweled interior richness reflects the
sumptuous style of the surrounding Mughal Courts. We will
approach the fort on elephant back. Out tour of this
architectural delight includes the Diwan-I-Am or hall of public
Audience, an open pavilion with cream marble pillars supporting
an unusual striped canopy shaped ceiling with a portico with
double red sandstone pillars; the Ganesh pol which separates the
private and public areas is decorated with mosaic and painted
decorations; the Diwan-I-Khas or hall of private audience has a
curved Bengali roof and has marble pillars and painted ceilings.
The Hall of Mirrors the pleasure palace inlaid with ivory
and sandalwood reflect the Mughal influence, whilst the baradari
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In the afternoon we stop at the City palace, a series of open
courtyards, simple stable and buildings leading to the richly
decorated royal rooms of the Chandra Mahal. The Musuem with the
Palace houses a fabulous collection of textiles, carpets,
manuscripts and costumes from the personal collection of the royal
family; the Jantar Mantar, the ancient observatory built in the 18th
century, is the creation of the scholar king Sawai Jai Singh. The
name literally means “Instruments for measuring the harmony of
the heavens". An attractive and fascinating place, there are
extraordinary shaped stone monoliths faced with marble, which are
accurate even today. We end our day at the colorful market dominated
by the elephant tapering Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5 :
JAIPUR
After a leisurely breakfast, we explore the unending shopping
options of Jaipur.
An essential starting point for Rajasthan craft work is block making
and block printing and we will be exploring the process from start
to finish in some of the popular stores here. The opportunity also
exists here to tailor make outfits to your design and size. The 2nd
largest industry of Jaipur after block printing is the Gems industry
as this place specializes in the world for cutting and polishing of
color stones. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 :
JAIPUR /
DELHI
After a leisure morning and late breakfast, drive to Delhi from
where you take the International Flight back home. -:
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