Golden Triangle Tour

Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days

Destinations : Delhi - Mukundgarh - Shekhawati - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

Highlights

For centuries, the attractions of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur have beckoned travelers from other lands. Today, this Golden Triangle is one of the best-loved tourist destinations of the world. It is rather a small triangle, not even 250 km from point to point, and is most conveniently connected by surface, than by trains. There is regular tourist traffic on these sectors and its quite safe to travel by surface.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Check in at hotel. Full day city tour visiting Qutab Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The govt. head quarters. In the afternoon take a city tour Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort-The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial-The memoir of father of the nation. Also enjoy the sound & light show in the evening. Overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi to Mukundgarh - Explore Heritage Rajasthan
(Shekhawati Region - Mukundgarh, Nawalgarh, Mandawa and Dundlod)

Morning drive to Mukundgarh. Visit Mukandgarh, today boasts of the finest frescoes of the Shekhawati Region which is commonly called the "Open Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan".

Visit Shekhavati, a region once on the silk route on China, its inhabitants the rich merchants lavishly decorated their houses with paintings on religious, historical, folk and social themes, tour the colourful bazars and numerous beautifully painted havelis of Nawalgarh, Mandawa and Dundlod.

Overnight at Mukundgarh.

Day 03 : Mukundgarh To Jaipur

Drive from Mukundgarh to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check into the Hotel. Evening free for own activities.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur

In the morning take an excursion to Amber fort with joy ride on an Elephant. Visit the Jagmandir or the Hall of Victory and Temple of Kali. Return to the city passing by Jal Mahal. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace - occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend vatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli, Ram Niwas Gardens, drive past Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) - and the colourful Bazaar etc. Overnight hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05 : Jaipur to Agra

Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569. The graceful buildings within this city are Salim Chisti's Tomb , Jama Masjid and Panch Mahal.

Later visit Taj Mahal - The Monument of Love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 AD for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Its a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love. Agra Fort - a visit to the fort in 'Agra' is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here and the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula built by Empress Noor Jehan in memory of her father. The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj.

Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 06 : Agra to Delhi

Drive to Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 07 : Departure from Delhi

Morning transfer to airport for return flight.