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

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drives Agra
5 stops
1
New Delhi
Receive morning pickup from Delhi Airport, the Railway Station, your hotel or a desired meeting place at 9am, then proceed on the half-day city tour of Delhi.
Admission ticket free
2
Qutub Minar
In New Delhi we visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a red sandstone tower, standing tall at a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
India Gate
You'll also see The India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Parliament House
Parliament House also known as the Sansad Bhavan consists of the the two houses/assemblies of India, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and drive past the grand government buildings, including the President’s House and Parliament House all dating back to the time of the British Raj.
Admission ticket free
5
New Delhi
In the early evening you'll transfer to Agra (about 3 hours via expressway).
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
4 stops
6
Taj Mahal
Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and 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. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Agra Fort
Next we, enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Agra
After Agra Sightseeing then drive to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa-Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city's ancient palaces and forts have borne witness to countless royal processions and fabulous splendor.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Fatehpur Sikri
You'll also make a stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri (Own Expense), which has been described as the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jaipur City Tours and 4-Hrs drive to Delhi
6 stops
10
Amber Palace
After breakfast, check out and proceed to The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Jal Mahal
Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
City Palace of Jaipur
After lunch, proceed to the City Palace, the principal residence of the ruling family, known for its stunning architecture. Part of the palace is now converted into a magnificent museum. You'll also see Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory built in the 18th century.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
14
Time permitting you will also get a look at Jaipur's cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles. Witness how silk carpets are made by hand.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
15
Jaipur
In the evening, transfer to Delhi where you'll be dropped off.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Mandatory Gala Dinner on X-mas and New Year Eve at hotel of stay is not included and will be charged extra.

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