Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days 2 Nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Pickup from Delhi Airport/Hotel → Delhi city sightseeing → Drive to Agra → Check-in at Agra hotel for overnight stay
5 stops
1
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is located in the capital of the country. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site, widely visited by tourists from all over the world. An epitome of beauty, the tomb was the first of its kind to be built in garden style by the first wife of the great Mughal emperor, Humayun. His widow, Haji Begum, ordered the construction of the tomb about nine years after the emperor passed away. The period of construction spanned about seven years from 1565 AD to 1572 AD, with a tomb being successively constructed for her within the same premises after her demise. In addition, the complex now also contains the tombs of Isa Khan Niyazi, Dara Shikoh, Alamgir II and many members of the powerful Mughal royalty. With a well-maintained garden and an alluring architecture to marvel at, this piece of history located at Nizamuddin East is a spot that has got to be visited by all.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar, a 73 m (240 ft.) high tower made of red sandstone and marble, is not only the highest brick minaret in the world but also one of the most famous historical landmarks of India. The construction of this tower of victory was started by the founder of the Mamluk Dynasty in Delhi, Qutub ud-Din Aibak and completed by his successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. Located in the heart of Delhi, India, this UNESCO World Heritage Site, visible from different parts of the city, attracts thousands of visitors every day. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in India, and a must-visit tourist spot in the itinerary of first-time visitors to Delhi, both national and international.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
India Gate
The India Gate is located in the centre of New Delhi, the capital of India. It was made by Edwin Lutyens in 1921. This landmark in Delhi commemorates the members of the erstwhile British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives fighting for the Indian Empire in the Afghan Wars and World War. After India got its independence, India Gate became the site of Amar Jawan Jyoti -the Indian Army's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is counted among the largest war memorials in India.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid of Delhi, Jama Masjid also spelled Jāmiʿ Masjid, Jama Masjid of Delhi also called Masjid-i Jahānnumā, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 1650–56 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān, a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal in Agra. Jama Masjid, now the second largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent, is also an impressive example of Mughal architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Pasar Chandni Chowk
In the heart of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewellery and vivid saris.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Hotel breakfast → Agra sightseeing → En route visit to Fatehpur Sikri → Drive to Jaipur → Overnight stay at Jaipur hotel
3 stops
6
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in India, in the city of Agra. The emblematic monument of this country is in white marble, finely chiselled. It was built between 1631 and 1653 under the command of Shah Jahan to shelter the tomb of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth during the delivery of their 14th child. Mumtaz Mahal was also called Arjumand Bano Begum. The Taj Mahal is a marvel of Mughal architecture, at the crossroads of Islamic, Iranian, Persian and Indian styles.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Agra Fort
Agra Fort is a massive fort that was built with red sandstone in the 16th century by Akbar. Later, Shah Jahan added more decorations using marble. It is built on the bank of the river, the Yamuna. The fort is about 2.5 km in circumference.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Fatehpur Sikri
This magnificent fortified ancient city, 40km west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Earlier, Akbar had visited the village of Sikri to consult the Sufi saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who predicted the birth of an heir to the Mughal throne. When the prophecy came true, Akbar built his new capital here, including a stunning mosque, still in use today, and three palaces, one for each of his favourite wives – one a Hindu, one a Muslim and one a Christian (though Hindu villagers in Sikri dispute these claims).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Hotel breakfast → Jaipur sightseeing → Return to Delhi → Drop-off at Delhi Airport/Hotel
5 stops
9
Amber Palace
The Amer Fort, situated in Amber, 11 kilometres from Jaipur, is one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan. Amer, originally, was the capital of the state before Jaipur. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh. This fort is also very popularly known as the Amer Palace. The Amer Fort was built in red sandstone and marble, and the Maota Lake adds a certain charm to the entire Fort. Though the fort is quite old and may even look so from the outside, it is beautiful on the inside and boasts of various buildings of prominence like the 'Diwan-i-Aam', the 'Sheesh Mahal' and even the 'Sukh Mahal'. The Amer Fort has influences of both Hindu and Muslim architecture. This fort also has the 'Shila Devi' Temple and the 'Ganesh Pol', which is a gate that leads to the private palaces of the kings. The Amer Fort has many pavilions and halls of great interest, and other popular attractions.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
10
City Palace of Jaipur
City Palace is located in the heart of the Pink City, Jaipur. The City Palace was where the Maharaja reigned. This palace also includes the famous 'Chandra Mahal' and 'Mubarak Mahal', and other buildings which form a part of the palace complex. The palace is located towards the northeast side of central Jaipur and has many courtyards and buildings. The palace was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He ruled in Amer and planned and built the outer walls of the palace, and later rulers added to the architecture of this palace.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind
The renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, who belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty. The main architect of this palace, built of red and pink sandstone, is Lal Chand Ustad, and the palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. Considered as an embodiment of Rajputana architecture, the main highlight of Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or 'Jharokhas', which are decorated with intricate designs. The main intention behind the construction of the Mahal was to facilitate the royal women and provide them with a view of everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public. Read further to know more about Hawa Mahal, its history, architecture and its visiting hours.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Jal means water, and the name clearly indicates the location of the palace. The palace is located 4 km away from Jaipur. It is located on the Amer Jaipur road. The palace area is open throughout the day. The best time to visit is during sunrise and sunset. After sunset, the palace will be lit with lights, which make the place more beautiful.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Jantar Mantar - Jaipur
The Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur, is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments. They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments, but which, in many cases, have specific characteristics of their own. Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye, they embody several architectural and instrumental innovations. This is the most significant, most comprehensive, and the best preserved of India's historic observatories. It is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period.
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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