India’s Golden Triangle Tour, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Mandawa | Luxe train Journey

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India’s Golden Triangle  /  8 Days

Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Mandawa - Delhi

Overview

This Classical journey offers you glimpses of North India. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur form the traditional tour of a basic trip to India what is commonly called “Golden Triangle”. These cities offer the guest an insight into the multi-faceted face of India. All these cities have the finest in facilities for incentives and meetings of all sizes. From palaces and forts to small palatial mansions, there is something for everybody. The tour of course includes visits at sunset to the magnificent Taj Mahal. In Jaipur, Caparisoned Elephant ride up the Amber Fort relives the yester years of the desert kingdoms. Magnificent Shekhawati The semi-desert region, this tour is designed to give a first time visitor the very best India has to offer in the short time they are here.

Tour Highlights

  • Tradition Indian welcome ceremony
  • Drive down Delhi’s impressive Raisina Hills to India Gate
  • Rickshaw Puller ride to see the bustling bazaar of Chandni Chowk
  • Enjoy the Horse cart ride up to Taj Gate  Stand before the world’s most famous monument to love,
  • Visit to Taj Mahal – The Monument of Love
  • Walk through the Mughal “Ghost town” of Fatehpur Sikri
  • Mughal & Rajput architecture
  • Indian Rail Experience
  • Rajasthani Country side drive to Jaipur –Pink city
  • Explore the Sanganer village for traditional block painting
  • Travel by brightly Caparisoned Elephant ride to Jaipur’s Amber Fort
  • Visit to White Birla Marble Temple
  • Visit to Hawa Mahal & city Palace
  • Explore the painted frescoes of Heritage Mandawa
  • Enjoy the Camel cart in Mandawa


Day 01

 Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Meet our representative at the airport &transfer to 5 star hotel by air conditioned vehicle. Specify Your Flight

Delhi stands as the capital of Modern India. Here you can see the mingling of the Old and New India, the ancient and the modern. Delhi is made up of seven ancient cities, spanning the period from the 11th to 20th centuries. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many emperors, which have left behind a plethora of monuments that commemorate the grandeur and glory of bygone ages. Very few cities in the world can express such a profusion of architectural styles.Overnight stay at hotel.[D]

Day 02

New Old Delhi Tour

Morning proceed on a tour of New Delhi was designed and built by the British in the 1920's - it's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. In 1911 King George V announced the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King's architects, Lutyens and Baker, set in motion the Design and construction of Delhi's eight cities - New Delhi. Lutyens designed an "Imperial City" having palatial-sized buildings set amid broad tree-lined avenues punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete with fountains and shallow pools. It took 20 years to complete this immense undertaking only to have the British pack up and relinquish the subcontinent in 1947.

You will visit the monuments from Delhi's past & known as two of the 26 World Heritage sites of India - Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian president.

Afternoon visit to Old Delhi - an ancient walled city, Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi; We take rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of towards Chandni Chowk - which gives us an incredible and authentic insight into the real, everyday lives of the millions of people who live in the city, you will be immersed in real India - surrounded by people, sounds and smells as we squeeze past vegetable carts and impromptu market stalls, avoiding delivery men carrying boxes on their heads. We duck underneath Sari displays and ride through the fragrant steam of street-side food stands and restaurants. Here you will see Red Fort, (Lal Qila) the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan's symbol of power and elegance, built behind red sandstone walls. Its main gate (Lahore Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue heading west from the Red Fort, is filled with twisting lanes, small streets and crowded bazaars. If you peer through a portico you may see a man getting shaved, silver being weighed, or any other conceivable form of intense commerce. We visit the Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. Overnight stay at hotel [B, D]

Day 03

Delhi to Agraby Train

Morning we take southbound Gatimaan Express at 08.10 hrs arrive Agra at 09.50 hrs.you will be meet by our representative at station transfer to hotel. Agra - at the time of the Mughals, in the 16th & 17th centuries, Agra was the capital of the grand Mughal Empire. During this period the city became a leading centre of art, science, commerce and culture. Akbar the Great made Agra great. The city's origins are dim but Akbar's grandfather Babur is credited with Agra's founding.

Today visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan in the memory of Her Father. Evening take Horse cart (Tonga Ride) to the Magnificent Taj Mahal – The New 7 wonder of the world and Monument of Love in the warm glow of Sunset, which was built in 1630 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1631, and is believed to have taken 18 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working around the clock. The design and construction is said to be that of the legendary architect, Ustad Ahamad Lahori. Legend has it that once construction was completed, what makes the Taj Mahal unique is its perfect proportions, distinct femininity, medium of construction and ornamentation. Its marble exterior reflects rose and golden tints at sunrise and sunset, while it is dazzling white during the day. It is impossible to visualize the Taj Mahal in any surrounding others than its paradoxical garden. Paradise, in Islam, is visualized as a lush garden where running streams flow. When the Mughal brought this concept to India they elevated it to heights of Incomparable artistry.

As you drive through the city witness the local life, Shopping and bazaars (markets) and the hustle bustle of everyday India. Overnight stay at hotel [B, D]

Day 04

Agra – Jaipur 232 kms/ 5 hrs

After breakfast proceed to Jaipur. Through the Rajasthani countryside we see villages, woman dressed in the brilliantly colored saris of the region, Camels, Elephants, Bears & scenes of rural lives. On the way you will visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Ponder the mysterious desertion of this capital city that was dramatically abandoned a few years after it was built. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its 'ruins' are still in a pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur of Shah Jehan, mastermind of the unforgettable Taj Mahal.

Our drive continues to Jaipur - once the capital of Rajasthan province, "the abode of rajahs." Everywhere you will see the monuments of its Rajput rulers. It has the distinction of being a well-planned and laid out city. As you drive through the old part of town, you will witness a life most unlike others. Witness how the city blooms during the day in a kaleidoscope of color and sound. Jaipur is one of the main centers for shopping in India especially with regard to textiles, Jewellery, stones carpets, etc,

Evening visit to Sanganervillage situated of outskirt of Jaipur Look at the teeming Jain temple from the 17th century and visit the traditional wood block painting, tie and dye fabric, paper factory and blue pottery that make the reputation of the craftsmanship of the city rose. Overnight stay at hotel [B, D]

Day 05

In Jaipur

After breakfast, Journey back in time at deserted 17th century fortress of Amber Fort. 11 Kms. from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvelous example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below. Go up the fort on the back of a gaily-caparisoned elephant true to the style of the Maharajas of the past. The interiors of the fort have various royal halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glasswork complemented by exquisite wall paintings. As you move between the rooms of this magnificent structure you will feel the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur of a kingdom never conquered. Also stand front of Jal Mahal (water palace)

Afternoonventure back into the city tour: Visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armory of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions, Also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - a five storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.Overnight stay at hotel. [B, D]

Day 06

Jaipur - Mandawa 170 kms / 3.30 hrs

Today drive to (Shekhawati) Mandawa - The region lies the triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner and includes Jhunjhuniun, Sikar and Churu districts of Rajasthan upon arrival check in to Hotel.

Afternoon visit the Mandawa -Shekhawati The semi-desert region of Shekhawati is popularly known as the 'open-air art gallery' of Rajasthan. Shekhawati is unique as no-where else in the world there is such a hundreds of Haveli’s, temples, cenotaphs, wells and forts. Later visit to Havelies in Mandawa notably the Chokhani Saraf & Ladia Havelies, also visit Temples. See the extraordinary frescoeson the walls of the houses and medieval painting of Shekhawati. You could enjoy the countryside sitting from the cart. Your home for 2 Nights stay at hotel[B, D]

Day 07

Nawalgarh & Dundlod

After breakfast combined sightseeing of 2 remote areas Nawalgarh - Founded in the 18th Century by Nawal Singh, it has some of the finest frescoes in the Shekhawati region. A huge fort with a colorful bazaar and numerous Havelies with elaborate architecture make it an interesting destination. There are a few prominent Havelies like Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Aath Haveli, Hodh Raj Patodia Haveli, etc., which are to be visited, as also the two forts. The painting in their Art Gallery is a great visual treat.

Dundlod – 7 km from Nawalgarh is a tiny town against picturesque surroundings offers an interesting stop over. It has a rugged fort and a palace now run as a heritage hotel. Havelies of the Goenka family ornate with fine frescoes are a visual delight. Kila of Dundlod the 17th century Rajputana Fort studded with monumental Nostalgia of Shekhawati, the warrior Rajputs who with stood the onslaught of Mughal hordes. Since then the cultural heritage of splendid Rajasthan is preserved as its ethos are imbibed in architectural grandeur of the Dundlod Fort. The silent ripples of the golden sand dunes, which besiege the Kila lures, and enchants tourists and villagers as well. Overnight stay at hotel[B, D]

Day 08

Mandawa – Delhi 260 kms/ 4.30 hrs – Onward Destination

After breakfast Say good bye to this fascinating land & tour. Drive to Delhi upon arrival you will be stay at hotel in Aerocity near to Indira Gandhi International Airport to board the flight for onward destination or you can take some extension tour Please specify your flight for Home Town [B]

Hotels Used

Destination Hotel Name Category Room Type
Delhi Murya Sheraton 5 Star Deluxe Executive Club
Agra Mughal Sheraton 5 Star Deluxe Mughal Chamber
Jaipur Rajputana Sheraton 5 Star Deluxe Rajputana Chamber
Mandawa Castle Mandawa Heritage Deluxe Room
Delhi Pullman 5 star

Inclusions

Accommodation

  • 02 Night stay in Delhi
  • 01 Night stay in Agra
  • 02 Night stay in Jaipur
  • 02 Nights stay in Mandawa
  • Day use in Delhi for 6 hrs

Meal

  • 06 Breakfast at hotel
  • 07 Dinner at hotel

Transportation

  • All transfers & sightseeing by air conditioned vehicle
  • Monument entry fees wherever applicable as per the itinerary
  • Rickshaw puller ride at Chandni Chowk
  • Caparisoned Elephant ride at Amar Fort
  • Camel Cart ride at Mandawa
  • English speaking local guided tour at all places
  • Porter Service at Railway Stations in Delhi and Agra
  • All applicable Taxes

Exclusions

Major meal like Lunch, Indian Visa, Hard Dink, Laundry, Insurance, Tips, Telephone Calls, Hard Drinks Still & Video Camera fees in Monuments and Expenses like Personal Nature

Important Note

Check-in time 1400 hrs & Check-out time 1100 hrs for hotels

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