3-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: New Delhi - Agra (3 Hrs Drive)
1 stop
1
Red Fort
Arrival from airport or hotel in Delhi and straight drive for full day city tour of Delhi, later drive to Agra through express way. Stop At: Pickup at 9am and visit Humayun's Tomb (Unesco World Heritage site) - is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Constructed for the Mughal emperor in the mid-16th century by Haji Begum, Humayun's Persian-born wife, the tomb marries Persian and Mughal elements, with restrained decoration enhancing the architecture. The arched facade is inlaid with bands of white marble and red sandstone, and the building follows strict rules of Islamic geometry, with an emphasis on the number eight. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) - The Qutub Minar that gives the complex its name is an unmissable, soaring Afghan-style victory tower and minaret, erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193 to proclaim his supremacy over the vanquished Hindu rulers of Qila Rai Pithora. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Lotus Temple, Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India Designed for tranquil worship, Delhi's beautiful Lotus Temple (Monday Closed) offers a rare pocket of calm in the hectic city. This architectural masterpiece was designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986. It is shaped like a lotus flower, with 27 delicate-looking white-marble petals. The temple was created to bring faiths together; visitors are invited to pray or meditate silently according to their own beliefs. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: India Gate, Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India This imposing 42m-high stone memorial arch was designed by Lutyens in 1921. It pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War. Duration: 30 minutes Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India This circular, colonnaded building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, was where the 1947 handover of power from Britain to the newly independent India took place, and parliament still meets here. Pass By: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India Rashtrapati Bhavan or President House is an official residence of the President of India.Formerly home to the British Viceroy, the President’s House has 340 rooms, with 2.5km of corridors, and it's fascinating to take a peek inside. No meals included on this day. Accommodation included: Hotel in Agra.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Day 2: Full Day City Tour of Agra - Jaipur (4 Hrs Drive)
1 stop
2
Taj Mahal
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India At sunrise visit Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Agra Fort (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a historical fort along the bank of the Yamuna River in the city of Agra. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement grows as the scale of what was built here begins to sink in. Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site. Duration: 3 hours Later Drive 4hrs to the Pink City of Jaipur. Upon arrival check inn to the hotel. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast: (If booked with option including Hotels) Accommodation included: Hotel in Jaipur.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Day 3: Full Day City Tour of Jaipur (Jaipur - Delhi 5 Hrs Drive)
1 stop
3
Amber Palace
Stop At: Amber Fort, The magnificent, formidable, honey-hued fort of Amber (pronounced 'amer'), an ethereal example of Rajput architecture, rises from a rocky mountainside about 11km northeast of Jaipur, and is the city’s must-see sight. It comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India Photo Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - Near the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur and beautifully situated in the watery expanse of Man Sagar, is this dreamlike palace. It's origins are uncertain, but it was believed to have been extensively restored if not built by Jai Singh II (1734). Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad Stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark is an extraordinary pink-painted delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five storeys. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. Duration: 15 minutes Stop at: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India The City Palace is the residence of the royal family. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the centre of the Old City. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh II, but within it the palace has been enlarged and adapted over the centuries. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India Jantar Mantar Observatory (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - is a collection of curving geometric buildings that are carefully calibrated to monitor the movement of the stars and planets. Duration: 1 hour Post lunch drive to Delhi. Evening around 0800 Pm Your tour get end. Meals included: • Breakfast: (If booked with option including Hotels) No accommodation included on this day.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Taj Mahal remain closed on every friday
• Taj Mahal sunrise visit is subject to weather conditions
• Please contact the local tour operator after booking to confirm your desired pickup and drop-off locations (tour operator contact information will be found on your confirmation voucher)

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