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THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Private tour: 2nts Delhi • 2nts Jaipur • 2nts Agra • 1nt Delhi
CULTURAL TOURS
Extremely popular with first time visitors, this
introductory tour, The Golden Triangle of India (Delhi-Jaipur-Agra) has made a firm footing on the tourist map. The combination of all three cities presents the potpourri of India. The
harmonious amalgamation of the country’s capital with its entire historic splendour, the
soft romanticism that can be felt as the amazing Taj Mahal in Agra and the fierce magnificence
of Jaipur - the princely state capital, which was painted pink (the traditional colour of welcome) in honour of the visit of Prince Albert, consort to Queen Victoria in 1883.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your Delhi hotel for a 2-night stay.
Day 2: Delhi. Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Explore the Qutab Complex which houses India’s biggest single tower Qutab Minar and the 4th century rust free Iron Pillar; Mughal citadel named Lal Qila (Red Fort); and Lutyens Delhi with its tree lined boulevards leading to the British Viceroy’s Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) now the official residence of the President of India, the Secretariat, India Gate and Parliament House. Also visit the grand Jama Masjid and Humayun’s Tomb - the only monument ever built by a queen in memory of her beloved king husband, which was an inspiration for several other monuments, such as the incomparable Taj Mahal.
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur, 265 Km/5 hrs. Drive to Jaipur, the famed ‘Pink City’ and the capital of Rajasthan known for its palaces, three hill forts and a shopper’s paradise. Afternoon at leisure.
NEW DELHI
Day 4: Jaipur. Morning excursion to Amber - capital of the old state of Dhundhar, located on the rugged hills that surround Jaipur. Ride the colourfully painted elephants up the hill, admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions and palaces that recall the glory and wealth of Amber’s association with the Mughals. During the afternoon visit the City Palace (still houses the erstwhile Royal family); Jantar Mantar - the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - built for the royal ladies to watch the activities on the market street below without being observed themselves.
JAIPUR AGRA
Day 5: Jaipur to Agra, 243 Km/7 hrs Drive to Agra, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the imperial ruins of the dream capital city of the Great Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Evening at leisure.
Day 6: Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal this morning. Nothing, neither photographs nor descriptions, can prepare you for the experience of this monument. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child, built one of the world’s most famous buildings, the ‘Taj Mahal’. Its perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship have been described as ‘a vision, a dream, a poem and a wonder’. It is an acclaimed architectural masterpiece and one of the wonders of the world. 20,000 workers laboured for 22 years to build this sublime garden tomb of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. The unique mughal style combines elements of Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic architecture. One of the most impressive features are the black and white chessboard marble floor, the four tall minarets (40 m high) at the corners of the structure, and the majestic and iconic dome in the middle. On closer look, the lettering of the Quran verses around the archways appears to be uniform, regardless of their height. The lettering spacing and density has been customised to give this impression to the beholder. Other illusionary effects have been accounted for in the geometry of the tomb and the tall minarets. The impressive pietra dura artwork includes geometric elements, plants and flowers, mostly common in Islamic architecture. The level of sophistication in artwork becomes obvious when one realizes that a 3 cm decorative element contains more than 50 inlaid gemstones. In the afternoon visit Agra Fort and Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah also called Baby Taj.
Day 7: Agra to Delhi, 204 Km/4 hrs. Morning at leisure. Drive to Delhi visiting the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra en route. Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 8: Depart Delhi. Transfer to the airport to board your onward flight.
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