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Itinerary Schedule for Golden Triangle Tour in North India ( Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi )

By Vikasacharya

Duration :- 04 Night / 05 Days

Destination Covered : - Delhi - Mathura - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi

Itinerary Schedule

Day :- 01 - Delhi Arrival + Sightseeing

Arrival Airport / Railway station. Meet and greet upon arrival by our tour representative at the International airport. Transfer to hotel, After proceed for sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting important tourist sites of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Qutab Minar 12th century tower and one of the tallest towers of its time, walls here consist of verses from Quran (Holy book of Islam). Wander around the complex visiting ruins of Hindu temples and palaces which once remained here and 4th century steel pillar which has not developed rust till date. Drive past India Gate the war memorial and other government buildings stopping at President House. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple.

In Old Delhi drive past Red Fort once a symbol of Mughal power, visit Jama Masjid 16th century mosque and largest in India. Take a rickshaw ride in the narrow alleyways of Chandni Chowk and amazing mixture of history with modern world and visit Raj Ghat cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.

Itinerary Schedule for Golden Triangle Tour in North India ( Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi )

Overnight at hotel in New Delhi.

Day :- 02 - Delhi - Mathura - Agra

This morning after breakfast you will drive to Mughal city Agra and check into your hotel. Enroot you may also visit Mathura-the birth place of Lord Krishana. This afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. You may also visit Dayal Bagh. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay. (Taj Mahal remain closed to visitors on Friday)

Day 03 : Agra - Jaipur

Morning depart Agra by surface for Jaipur stopping by en route to visit to Fatehpur Sikri - Just 44 km away from Agra on the way to Jaipur is Fatehpur Sikri, which briefly served as capital of emperor Akbar. It is believed that city was quickly abandoned due to lack of potable water. Palaces, meeting halls, courtyards inside the complex is in a remarkable state of preservation. Holy shrine of Saint Salim Chisti here is one of important pilgrimage for Muslims and Buland Darwaza which emperor Akbar built to commemorate his victory on Gujarat is very imposing. Arrive Jaipur and check in at hotel.

Evening explore local markets, lanes and alleys of Jaipur. This city is famous for colorful clothes, precious stones, gems and antiques. Shop to your heart's content.

Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 04 :Jaipur

Morning proceed on an excursion to Amber Fort. Amber Fort - Ancient capital of Kachhawaha Rajputs rulers of Jaipur, Amber guarded one of the important defiles from invading enemies. Wander inside the Fort to see extravagant Palaces to witnessing the opulence of Rajput royal lifestyle amongst which summer palace, winter palace and mirror palace etc. are the most popular. Stop at the Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) en route to fort.

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace - official residence of the present royal family palace covers a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. A part of this Palace is now turned into a museum housing Armory, Textiles and Artifacts. City Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Jantar Mantar - 17th century astronomical observatory, an excellent example of the marvelous precision wherein each construction has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars, altitudes and azimuths or calculating eclipses and some of them still works.

Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur - Delhi

In time drive to Delhi airport to catch flight to onward destination.

End of The Happy Journey

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