GOLDEN TRIANGLE |
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This diminutive but
exciting holiday takes us to some of the famous highlights of India,
first we explore New Delhi which is creation of British Raj and Old
Delhi creation of Mughals dynasty. At Agra beside other
monument, we explore Taj Mahal - the worlds most perfect and poetic
building. Created by Shah Jahan (1630 52) as a funerary monument to his
favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. Before returning to Delhi or taking an add
on tour, we discover the Pink City - Jaipur, which is the best
representation of Rajput culture and highlights that reflect in the
monuments including City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber
Fort.
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Ref: |
DGT. |
Duration: |
06 Days |
Season: |
Round The Year |
Itinerary: |
Delhi
- Agra - Jaipur - Delhi |
DAY 01. ARRIVE DELHI
Morning
arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon combined guided tour of Old
and New Delhi includes Jammia Masjid Mosque, Cycle rickshaw ride
through Chandni chowk, Red Fort, drive through India Gate and Parliament house,
Qutab Minar and Humayuns Tomb.
DAY 02. DELHI AGRA
Drive 202 Km 5 Hrs.
Morning drive to Agra,
en-route visit Mathura the birthplace
of Lord Krishna and the tomb
of
Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Taj
Mahal,and
Agra Fort
built by Emperor Akbar as his citadel over the years 1565 - 73.
DAY 03. AGRA JAIPUR
Drive 231 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to
Jaipur, en -route visit deserted city of Emperor Akbar at
Fatehpur Sikri and Keoladeo Ghana sanctuary at Bharatpur with largest concentration and
variety of bird life in Asia. Arrive and check in hotel.
DAY 04. IN JAIPUR
Morning 11km. drive to
former capital Amber, up hill elephant
ride to admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways and pillared pavilions /
palaces. Return to hotel for lunch. Afternoon explore City
palace, Observatory, Hawah Mahal (Palace of winds) and bustling Bazaar.
DAY 05. JAIPUR DELHI
Drive 258 Km 5 ½ Hrs.
Morning drive to Delhi,
en-route brief halt at midway for refreshments. Arrive Delhi by lunchtime.
Arrive and Check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure for last minute
shopping and personal activities.
DAY 06. DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for
onward journey.
Note:
Following one or more than one add on can be included in the golden triangle
ADD ON BHARATPUR
DAY 03 / 01. AGRA BHARATPUR Drive 56 Km 1 ½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Bharatpur, en
-route visit deserted city of Emperor Akbar at
Fatehpur Sikri . Arrive and
check in at hotel. Afternoon explore
Keoladeo
Ghana
sanctuary
with largest concentration and variety of bird life in Asia.
ADD ON KARAULI
DAY 03 / 01. AGRA KARAULI Drive 166 Km (prox.) 5
1/2 Hrs. Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Karauli. Arrive
and check in at hotel. Afternoon explore the area. The ruling family of
Karauli are said to descendents of Lord Krishna, while the city is the home
of Shri Madan Mohan Jee, the deity of Lord Krishna worshiped by milliners of
followers from Rajasthan and other states.
ADD ON SARISKA
DAY 05 / 01. JAIPUR - SARISKA Drive 122 Km Prox.
2 ½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Sariska. Arrive and check in at
hotel. Afternoon game drive. Next day morning game viewing before departure
for the onward destination.
Originally the shooting area of the Alwar
ruling family, Sariska became Sanctuary in 1958 and came under the Project
tiger in 1979. The core area of 498 sq km. became a national park in 1982.
Largely made up of wooded hills, grassy valleys and surrounded by barren
mountains. Besides tiger the reserve holds leopard, sloth bear, caracal,
mongoose, hyena, porcupine and many other species. Bird enthusiasts may seen
white-backed vulture, quell and bee-eater among the many species that are
known here.
ADD ON NAWALGARH
DAY 05 / 01. JAIPUR NAWALGARH Drive 142 3
½ Hrs.
Morning depart and drive to Nawalgarh. Arrive and check in at Fort / Palace
converted hotel. Afternoon explore the painted houses.
One of the most picturesque places in the
Sheikawati region. The animated crowds of the bazaar contrast with the well
to do charm and opulence of the Haveli quarter ; the grand facades of the
havelis (merchants houses ) reveal little by little secrets of their
charming interior courtyards.
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