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Golden Triangle (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
– Delhi
DAY 1 Arrival Delhi:
Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the
complexities, the contradictions, the beauty
and the dynamism of a city where the past
coexists with the present. Many dynasties
ruled from here and the city is rich in the
architecture of its monuments.
Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the
daily life of the city have enriched its
character. Exploring the city can be a
fascinating and rewarding experience. India
a land of snake charmers and magicians and
the capital of this land of mysteries is
Delhi. Delhi is just not a city but it is a
book which narrates the history of India.
The city was built and destroyed seven times
and has been witness to the various events
which has brought India through the history
books. Seven times this city went through
the pain of being built and rebuilt.
DAY 2 Agra - Jaipur:
Early mornings pick up from hotel & transfer
to Agra & visit the magnificent Taj Mahal
one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely
the most extravagant expression of love ever
created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17
years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's
beloved wife.
Also visit the Agra fort - the rusty and
majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands
on the banks of the river Yamuna and the
construction was started by Emperor Akbar in
1566.
At the Diwan-E-Aam (hall of public
audience), a colonnaded hall of
red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid
marble at the back, the Emperor heard public
petitions. At the Diwan-E-Khas (hall of
private audience) where marble pavilions
with floral inlays lend an ethereal
ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded
Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors
and rulers of friendly kingdoms. After lunch
drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur
Sikri, built in 1569 and deserted when its
water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur &
transfer to Hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
DAY 3 Jaipur:
After a leisurely breakfast, visit the
majestic Amber Fort, is one that cannot be
easily described. Ride up on Elephants to
the former capital of the royals set against
the backdrop of the wooded hills.
Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds
also known as Hawa Mahal, this elaborate
building, now little more than a façade, is
encrusted with delicate screens and carved
balconies from which the royal ladies,
confined to their quarters, could sneak
views of the outside world.
Past, present and future merge at Jai
Singh's observatory, where time has been
accurately measured since the 17th century.
DAY 4 Delhi Departures:
After breakfast check out from hotel and
proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi
where ornate buildings recall the days when
India was the Jewel in the crown of the
British empire.
Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India
Gate and the grand government buildings, the
President’s House, Red fort, Raj Ghat the
Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and Also visit
Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as
Birla Temple. Later transfer to airport for
onward flight.
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