GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR 5 Days
The Golden Triangle tour covering the iconic cities of Delhi/ Agra/ Jaipur is the perfect introduction to India especially for first time travellers. There can be no better and more enriching cultural experience in such a short time.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival New Delhi and sightseeing
Today you are met on arrival at New Delhi airport and transferred to your hotel.
Later a sightseeing tour of New Delhi covering the Qutab Minar, a UNESCO world heritage site built in the 11th century, the closeby Bahai Temple and then drive past India Gate, the Parliament, President’s House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort.Visit Humayuns
Overnight New Delhi.
DAY 2: NEW DELHI- AGRA SIGHTSEEING (225 kms -approx 3- 4 hours drive)
Today morning after breakfast drive via the expressway to the city of the Taj Mahal- Agra. Arrive Agra & transfer to hotel.
Afternoon visit the Agra Fort – this rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. Later at sunset visit the magnificent Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world.
Evening free to explore the Agra’s rich heritage of handicrafts in its markets. Overnight Agra.
DAY 3: AGRA- FATEHPUR SIKRI- JAIPUR ( 220 kms – -approx 4 hours drive)
After breakfast drive to Jaipur- the fabled “Pink City” of the desert. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
Arrive into Jaipur & you are transferred to your hotel. Evening free to visit the colourful bazaars of Jaipur and overnight Jaipur.
DAY 4 JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING
Today after breakfast, visit the majestic Amber Fort, which was the capital of the state upto 1728. You can go up the hill to the fort optionally on a decorated elephant. Optional visit to the closeby Nahargarh Fort. Later visit the Maharajas City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal & Jantar Mantar the observatory.
Overnight Jaipur
DAY 5: JAIPUR DEPARTURE
Today morning after breakfast you are dropped off at either Jaipur or New Delhi airport to board your onward flight. Jaipur to New Delhi is a 5 hours drive
Inclusions
- 4 nights and 5 days accommodation in 3/4/5 star hotels as per package chosen.
- Daily breakfast in the hotels
- Transportation and sightseeing in a private airconditioned vehicle
- 2-3 pax in a medium car ie sedan/ 3-5 pax in a Toyota Innova/ 5 -10 pax in an AC 10seater vehicle
- sightseeing with private local guides
- All DA/ Toll/ Parking, hotel and transport taxes and GST included
- Daily1 bottle of mineral water per person in the vehicle
Exclusions
- Monument entry fees
- Airfares domestic / international or any rail fares are not included
- Any elephant rides, boat rides or anything not specified in package inclusions
- Tips or gratuities
Additional Information
- A current valid passport and visa is required during travel in India. Please make sure you have all your required travel documents
- An English speaking guide will be provided, if another language guide is required,please advise at time of bookin and it is subject to availability
- Travel duration mentioned is approximate and depends on traffic conditions
- Avoid any clothing that is too revealing
- The tour includes accommodation with a daily breakfast. Lunch and dinner is on own and you can either use the hotel restaurants or try a local eatery at the drivers recommendation
- The tour begins at N Delhi airport and you can finish at either Jaipur airport/ railway station or get dropped off to N Delhi airport. Please do inform us at the time of booking you exact arrival and departure details
- Tipping / Gratuities during the tour are not included and are recommended