Delhi, Agra, Jaipur 3-Day Golden Triangle Tour by Car

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra
3 stops
1
Qutub Minar
Begin your day with a pickup from your New Delhi hotel or the Indira Gandhi International Airport at 9am. 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 meters and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
India Gate
You'll also see the India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war. Drive past the government buildings the President’s House and Parliament House dating back to the time of British Raj.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
New Delhi
After the Delhi sightseeing take the 3-hour drive to Agra in the early evening.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
4 stops
4
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 free
5
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 free
6
Agra
After Agra sightseeing we four hours drive to the "pink city" of Jaipur.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Fatehpur Sikri
Optional: While en route to Jaipur, stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, described as the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Delhi
6 stops
8
Amber Palace
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. 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 free
9
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
10
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
11
City Palace of Jaipur
You will visit the City Palace and Ovservetory which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
If time permits, explore Jaipur's cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles, allowing you to witness how silk carpets are made.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Jaipur
In the evening, transfer to New Delhi, where you will be brought to the airport or your accommodations.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code is smart casual
• Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Taj Mahal sunrise visit is subject to weather 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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