Discover the treasures of India's golden triangle on a 7-day tour from Delhi to Udaipur. Explore stunning forts, palaces, temples, and tombs in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur with your informative private guide. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort (Red Fort), and Amber Fort, and stunning monuments such as the Lake Palace (Jal Mahal), Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Jain temples at Ranakpur. Includes six nights of accommodation in 4-star or 5-star hotels, private car, local guides, hotel pickup in Delhi and drop-off in Udaipur.
Delhi Airport, Railway Station, Your Hotel or other desired location in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon) or Noida
Udaipur airport, Railway Station, Your hotel or other desired location in Udaipur
Pickup at 9am from your desired location in Delhi, Gurugram (Gurgaon) or Noida 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.
Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) complex is studded with ruined tombs and monuments, the majestic highlight of which is the Qutab Minar, a 73m-tall 12th-century tower, after which this complex is named.
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.
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.
Drive Past Parliament House, 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.
Drive Past 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.
Late afternoon drive 3hrs to the City of Taj Mahal, Agra. Upon arrival in Agra check inn to your pre-booked hotel.
At sunrise visit Taj Mahal (a Unesco World Heritage Site) - widely considered the most beautiful building in the world. Poet Rabindranath Tagore described it as 'a teardrop on the cheek of eternity'. Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial for his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died giving birth to their 14th child in 1631. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour »
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.
Later transfer to the Pink City of Jaipur - Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital. Upon arrival in Jaipur check in to your pre-booked hotel.
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.
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).
Photo 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.
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.
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.
After breakfast drive to the blue city of Jodhpur. The Blue City really is blue! Inside is a tangle of winding, glittering, medieval streets, which never seem to lead where you expect them to, scented by incense, roses and sewers, with shops and bazaars selling everything from trumpets and temple decorations to snuff and saris. Upon arrival in Jodhpur check in to your pre-booked hotel.
Evening leave to visit the Ghanta Ghar also known as Clock Tower. The century-old clock tower is a city landmark surrounded by the vibrant sounds, sights, and smells of Sardar Market. The market is bordered by triple-arched gateways at its northern and southern ends. The narrow, winding lanes of the old city spread out in all directions from here. Westward, you plunge into the old city’s commercial heart, with crowded alleys and bazaars selling vegetables, spices, sweets, silver, and handicrafts.
After breakfast check out from hotel and visit Mehrangarh Fort, One of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrate a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptures.
Also visit Jaswant Thada, This 19th century royal cenotaph built in white marble in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and three other cenotaphs stand nearby.
Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, The royal family of Jodhpur still lives in a part of the palace. Another part of the palace houses a well-maintained museum, displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family - weapons, antiques & fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies.
Enroute to Udaipur visit Ranakpur Jain Temple - superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars of which no two are like.
Later continue your drive to Udaipur that has a romance of setting unmatched in Rajasthan and arguably in all India – snuggling beside tranquil Lake Pichola, with the purple ridges of the Aravalli Range stretching away in every direction. Fantastical palaces, temples, havelis (traditional, ornately decorated residences) and countless narrow, crooked, timeless streets add the human counterpoint to the city’s natural charms. Upon arrival in Udaipur check in to your pre-booked hotel.
This busy Indo-Aryan temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651. The wonderfully carved main structure enshrines a black stone image of Vishnu as Jagannath, Lord of the Universe. There’s also a brass image of the Garuda (Vishnu’s man-bird vehicle) in a shrine facing the main structure.
Surmounted by balconies, towers and cupolas towering over the lake, the imposing City Palace is Rajasthan’s largest palace. The main part is now a museum with a large and varied collection of mosaics, glass and porcelain figures, miniatures and paintings.
Enjoy the shared Boat cruise at Lake Pichola. The breathtaking beauty of the Lakes – Pichola and Fateh Sagar truly make Udaipur an oasis in the desert.
A grand haveli (city mansion) overlooking Lake Pichola. This 18th-century building features 100 or so rooms, a large number of which are decorated with period furniture. Others have been transformed into galleries full of ephemera (including what is allegedly the world's largest turban).
In the early evening, head out to Monsoon Palace, Perched on top of a distant hill like a fairy-tale castle, this melancholy, neglected late-19th-century palace was constructed by Maharana Sajjan Singh. Originally an astronomical centre, it became a monsoon palace and hunting lodge. Visitors stream up here for the marvelous views, particularly at sunset.
After breakfast, your tour comes to an end with drop-off at Udaipur airport or other desired location in Udaipur.
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