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.

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
 

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.

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 symbolises 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 meters high Qutab Minar, one of the most perfect towers in the Persian 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 Fateh pur 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 Mughal 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 of hotel.

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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 the 12 arched pavilions reflect both Mughal and Hindu influence.
 

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 Museum 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.

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Day 6: JAIPUR / JODHPUR

After early Breakfast, drive to Jodhpur 350 kms app 6 hours drive. Upon Arrival check in the Hotel and have lunch. Late afternoon, we would ride horse carriages to the Clock Tower Bazaar. This is one of the India’s largest and most colorful wholesale markets especially with respect to clothes, vegetables, spices, etc.

Day 7: JODHPUR / UDAIPUR

After B’fast drive to Udaipur 6 hours. Welcome to Udaipur, the famed “City of Sunrise “! Founded in 1567 by Maharaja Udai Singh, from the lineage of the legendary Sisodias of Mewar – the descendants of the sun God. A city where the sun truly never set, where tradition and a strict code of heroism were happily united with a love of fine living. A city that has come to be an oasis of romance in the warrior state of Rajasthan. After arrival check into the hotel and rest of the day free for shopping and to relax. Overnight in the Hotel.

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Day 8: UDAIPUR

After the breakfast we proceed on a tour of this “Lake City “. Udaipur is a cool oasis in the dry heart of Rajasthan. It is probably the most romantic city in a state where every city has some romantic or exotic tale to tell. The huge City Palace towering over the Lake Pichola is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Though it is a conglomeration of buildings built by successive rulers, it manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design and affords very fine view of the lake and the city from the upper terraces. The Jagdish temple next to the City Palace enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu and his vehicle – a mighty bird called garuda – in a brass image. The temple is a very fine example of Indo-Aryan Art.

In the afternoon we walk along the bustling bylines of Udaipur which have artisans practicing their traditional crafts handed down to them by their elders. Khari printers do decorative floral patterns in gold and silver on plain or printed fabric. Along with engraving and embossing on brass, silver, jewelery, copper and even pottery, Meenakari is a specialty of this region. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 9: UDAIPUR / RANAKPUR / UDAIPUR

After breakfast we drive to Ranakpur (80 kms). This Ranakpur Jain temple was built during the reign of liberal and gifted monarch Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The basement is of 48,000 sq.feet area that covers the whole complex. There are four subsidiary shrines, twenty four pillared halls and eligibly domes supported by over four hundred columns. The total number of columns is 1,444 all of which are intricately carved with no two being alike. The artistically carved nymphs playing the flute in various dance postures at a height of 45 feet are an engrossing sight. The main temple is of Chaumukh or four- faces temple dedicated to Adinath.

From here we return back drive to Udaipur. Evening free to relax and go for shopping in the town of Udaipur. Overnight in the Hotel

Day 10: UDAIPUR / DELHI

Morning, transfer to the airport for you flight to Delhi.
Later transfer to international airport in time to board flight back home.
 

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