Delhi Agra Jaipur - A Trip to Cherish for a Lifetime

The golden triangle of India consists of the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It is popular amongst the tourists of both domestic as well as foreign origin. One comes across an array of assortments on this tour and that is the milestone of Indian culture. India is most well known for it all over the world.

INTRODUCTION TO GOLDEN TRIANGLE
North India is a popular tourism spot in India. Hence, a lot of tourists take trips to Rajasthan and explore the area; hence, a large number of Rajasthan tours are organised throughout the year. Out of these the Golden Triangle Package is the most popular tourism package. This tour package includes the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It is a wonderful mix of cultures and traditions.

THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
The term Golden triangle has been picked up from South East Asia and is applied to the Indian sub-continent. The Indian Golden Triangle consists of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. So, instead of spending a week in each city separately, one gets to see 3 cities in week. Such time saving is extremely helpful in today’s day and age. It makes perfect sense to splash out on the Golden Triangle Tours.

DELHI ( Capital of India )
In Delhi, there are numerous things like Jantar Mantar, India gate, Red fort, Janpat Bazaar, Qutub Minar, the Budh circuit, Chor Bazaar, Sarojini Market, Connaught Place, Deer Park, Children’s Park, Gol market etc. In the evening, one can go on exploring the local flavours of Delhi. It is well known for it’s paratha's and it’s milk products. The Nirula’s ice-cream chain which is specific of Delhi is very much worth a try. Delhi, being the capital of India is an important part of the Rajasthan Tourism.

AGRA (  Home of Taj Mahal )
The first thing that comes to mind after reading Agra is Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a world famous monument of India and has spectacularly architectural. The Agra fort is another popular tourist spot. Agra is full of information about the history of India if one cares to find out. Agra was heavily under the Mughal rule once upon a time. And the Mughals have left behind quite an impact. However, today majority of the people are Hindus in Agra. It is important to visit Agra in order to know more of India. Hence, one should take a tour of Agra if one is doing a Rajasthan tourism.

JAIPUR (  Pink City )
Jaipur is a royal place. It has a history of kings and palaces. It is most popular for Palace on wheels. It is very rich culture wise. It is full of deserts and has very different temperature levels. A Rajasthan tour will give you a sense of the very rich history sprawling over the city. Jaipur, popularly known as the pink city is full of monuments worth looking at.

Near By Attractions
Tourist Places like Mount Abu, Dilwara temple, Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Ranthambore. Also, it is interesting to see the migrated flamingos in Bharatpur during winter season.

WE ARE WAITING
Visiting the Delhi, Agra, Jaipur Trip is an opportunity one should not miss. It is a once in a life time thing and a must. The feel of the places and their culture and the hospitality of the population is worth it. Hence, make sure you pick the Rajasthan Tour Package and have an experience of a lifetime by allowing Rajasthan tourism to serve you.

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Golden Triangle Tours With Goa, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur ( 9 nights / 10 days )

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre booked hotel for overnight stay. ( incase if flight is arriving at Day time , sight seeing & meals will be provided as per that.) Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties choseit as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of theBritish & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past. Suggested Hotel :

Day 02 : Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, Half Day city tour of modern capital of India. Visit India Gate, the Presidents House & the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar. After lunch drive to Jaipur - The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also know as “Pink City” owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls. JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur toDay, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens. Arrive Jaipur in the evening and check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 03 : Jaipur
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed for a morning excursion will be taken to the Amber Fort. Enjoy the fort ascent on elephant back in a royal manner
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AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. After noon after lunch explore the remaining sight seeing of :

CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.

Jaipur is considered as a shoppers paradise for Textile & Jewelers. Late afternoon, free time will be given for visiting local markets .

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

Day 04: Jaipur - ( FATEHPUR SIKRI) - Agra
Breakfast at Hotel, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting “Abhaneri” “Fatehpur Sikri”

Abhaneri : hardly any people knows ( including most of the travel agent from India too ) a place call " Abhaneri" situated between Agra & Jaipur. Is famuse for 8th Centuary temple & a special 8th Centuary Monument called " Chand Baouri" is about 100 feet deep open well with flights of steps on three side , no body has been able to count the steps. One can see the royal toilets with carved windows and Jhrokhas, which was used by the king & queen.

Fatehpur Sikri : abandoned Mughal city of built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory. Overnight will be in Jaipur.

Arrive Agra by later afternoon / Evening , check inn at Hotel.

Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 05 : Agra --- Delhi
Early morning before breakfast Go for the highlight of the Day - visit The Taj Mahal at sunrise ( Please note that Taj Mahal is closed on FriDay), which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.

Return to hotel for breakfast . Proceed for sight-seeing after breakfast.

Later on proceed for remaining sight seeing of Agra , which include, Red fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures;

After Lunch drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi by late afternoon/ early evening . Check inn at Hotel. Free time to relax. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 06 : Delhi - Goa
Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel and go for a short tour of Old Delhi. Later on Departure Transfer to Airport to fly Goa.

On arrival at Goa, welcome, assistance and transfer to hotel, check Inn . Rest of the afternoon free to relax near the beach .

Overnight stay at Goa.

About Goa : Colourful festivals. Warm and gracious people. Superb cuisine. Goa is one of India's most laid back, yet sophisticated and exciting , destinations. From miles and miles of sunny beaches, to the splendors of its quaint cities, towns and cobbled alleyways, Goa is more than just beaches and sunshine. and abundant wildlife topped with the legendary warmth and hospitality of the Goan people. And away from the beaten track , travelers discover a romantic and other- century goa in its medieval small towns, and beautiful villagers, with rich flora and fauna. There is so much to see and yet at the end of it all you feel there's too little time. A truly exhilarating out of this world experience that only Goa can provide. Whether it's fun adventure , sunshine, spirituality or just plain relaxation, you don't need to look beyond the magical land of Goa.

Day 07 : Goa
Breakfast at hotel. you will move ahead for full Day Sight seeing over Goa : Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and Churches : Se - Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine’s Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa.

Se-Cathedral Church : The Portuguese Viceroy Redondo commissioned the Se, or St. Catherine's' Cathedral, southwest of St. Cajetan's, to be "a grandiose church worthy of the wealth, power and fame of the Portuguese who dominated the seas from the Atlantic to the Pacific". ToDay it stands larger than any church in Portugal, although it was beset by problems, not least a lack of funds and Portugal's temporary loss of independence to Spain. It took eighty years to build and was not consecrated until 1640.

The Church of St. Francis Xavier : It is built of laterite plastered with lime mortar, with tiled roof supported by wooden rafters is a plain chapel with only one altar. Architecturally, it is of the Doric order. The Chapel was within the enclosure of the College of St. Paul and was dedicated either to St. Anthony or to St. Jerome. As the chapel was used by St. Francis Xavier, it was re- dedicated to him after his canonization in 1622.

The original chapel was in existence in 1545. With the outbreak of the epidemic and the consequent abandoning of the college of St. Paul in 1570, the chapel fell into ruins and the present chapel was built in 1884.

Location :Old Goa, Panjim, Goa.

The Chapel Of St. Catherine : Further to the west of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi is the chapel of St. Catherine. Built of laterite blocks it has a tower on either side of the façade. The chapel in the interior, having only one altar is plain .

Day 08 : Goa - Departure
Breakfast at Hotel. Day free to explore Goa , Later on Departure Transfer to Airport to fly your onward destination.

Golden Triangle Tours & Travel Packages ( Delhi - Agra - Jaipur )

Tour Duration -  7 Days ( Customizable as per your travel theme )
Tour Destinations - Delhi - Agra - jaipur - Delhi
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Day 01  Arrival – Delhi
Meet our representative on your arrival at the airport. Thereafter you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 02 Delhi
Its time to experience the capital city of the yesteryears and present age. We will start our tour with Red Fort. It is the opulent fort of old Delhi. Then we will go to Jama Masjid. Our next stop will be Humayun’s Tomb. Post lunch we will visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Then drive along Rajpath, where we can see President’s residence atop the Raisina Hills, & India Gate. Later we will go to Qutub Minar. It is a tallest stone minaret. After the day long excursion, relax at your hotel.
 
Day 03 Delhi – Agra
We will have breakfast at the hotel. Then we will proceed towards Agra. Enroute, we will stop at Sikandra, the tomb of Akbar which is made up of red sandstone & marble. In Agra, we will go to Agra Fort. It is an important fort of Mughal dynasty. Next we will stop at Itmad–ud-Dualah. It is mausoleum built by Noor Jehan for Mirza-Gyas Baig(her father) & her mother. It is purely made up of marble and has intricate trellis work. Then we will visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is built by Shahjahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is an amalgam of Persian &Hindu architecture. Enjoy the sunset at the Taj Mahal. Overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 04 Agra
After your breakfast, we will go to Taj Mahal. One visit is not enough for Taj Mahal. Its has a perfect balance design and unique symmetry. Hymns from Quran are engraved on the marble walls. It took 22 years to build. Rest of your day is at leisure.

Day 05 Agra – Jaipur
 Today after the breakfast, we will move to Jaipur. Enroute visit Fatehpur Shikri where the grandeur of the royal palace & the capital city of Akbar lies & inside it there is a white marble mosque of Salim Chisti., the famous sufi saint. We will also see the audience hall inside. After reaching Jaipur, overnight stay at the hotel.

 Day 06 Jaipur
Firstly we will visit Amber Fort. It is situated on hilltops of the city. We will take a ride on elephant to reach there. This fort has many magnificent temples inside it. It was built during the 16th century. Later we will visit City Palace which has the huge treasure of miniature paintings, royal robes. Then we will go to Jantar Mantar an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll ,for the purpose of studying movement of the stars. It is made up marble & red sandstone. Hawa Mahal it’s a five storey building used as veil by the Rajputana women. After the day long excursion, relax at your hotel. 

Day 07 Jaipur – Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast free time for shopping in the old city of Jaipur. In time get transferred to the international airport at Delhi for your flight back home.

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