INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE : India’s golden triangle is a tourist circuit that connects the national capital Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so-called because of the triangular shape formed by New Delhi, Agra, and Rajasthan locations on a map.
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Agra: It is home to the world-famous Taj Mahal, provides avid glimpses of Mughal architecture. To be in Agra is like taking a walk through India’s Mughal period history. Other than the Taj Mahal, Agra’s attractions include the Fort, built by Emperor Akbar on the banks of the river Yamuna, Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, the Itmad-ud-Daulah, a mausoleum built for Empress Noor Jahan’s father, and last but not the least and a short distance away, Fatehpur Sikri, with its awe-inspiring architecture and exciting stories of it having been built and then abandoned. After Delhi, Agra is the most visited tourist city in North India.
Jaipur: The city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is known for its various attractions like Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jala Mahal, Jantar Mantar, etc. It is famous by the name Pink City and is the largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is one of the initially planned cities of the nation. The people of Jaipur are friendly and warm. The colorful outfits and ethnic jewelry they sport are part of our culture exhibited elegantly. They love to perform folk dances to the tunes of Rajasthani folk songs. The primary language of Jaipur is Rajasthani.
Departure from Delhi and the Trip Calls off at Delhi.
As per schedule
Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel after taking some rest local sightseeing tour will begin.
Delhi: Delhi the present capital of India is a combination of seven old cities. Delhi was raised and destroyed seven times. Due to so many influences from Mohammed Gauri from Persia, Mughals from Central Asia, Ahmad Shah Abdali from Afghanistan, and lastly the English had a deep impact on culture, food and the way Delhi has evolved. The best of best Street food as well in great ambiance, clothes, jewelry, and handicraft is available in Delhi. Due to the regular onslaught on Delhi it has evolved in a unique manner and can boast of brotherhood among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, and Christians. The total amalgamations of cultures or pot purée of various lifestyles are the capital of Delhi. After taking the rest your tour of local sightseeing of Delhi will start.
Red Fort: Emperor Shahjahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi in 1638 as there was a lack of water in Agra. The prime minister of India hoists a tricolor from the parapet of Red Fort. The construction of Red Fort was started in the year 1638 and was completed in 1647. It has Deewane-i-Aam (House of Commons), Deewane-i-Khas( House of Lords), and a beautiful addition by Emperor Aurangzeb Pearl Mosque, Rang Mahal, the place to indulge in worldly pleasures, Sheesh Mahal or Glass Place and Zeenat Mahal (Nowadays converted into a museum.
Jama Masjid: Built again by Emperor Shah Jehan on the top of a hill in the center of the old city of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques of India with a capacity of 25,000. Lotus Temple: Bhai’s House of worship. They believe in the equality of mankind irrespective of race, creed, caste, and religion.
Qutub Minar: It was constructed by Qutubuddin Aibak as the symbol of Muslim victory over Hindus and was also called the victory tower. Inside is the Quat-ul-Islam Mosque or the might of Islam mosque. It was built by the material od destroyed Hindu and Jain temples. In the center of this mosque is Iron Pillar more than four thousand years old.
Raj Ghat: The cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the Nation.
India Gate: It was built in memory of unknown soldiers martyred in First World War, nearly 80,000 Indian soldiers had sacrificed their lives during First World War. It is 85 meters high and was built by the British in the year 1920.
Birla Mandir: It was built by the great Industrialist Birla and is a very fine example of Odisiel architecture and dedicated to Vishnu the preserver of this universe. The couplets from Bhagavad Geeta the holy book are in scripted on the walls of this temple.
You will also drive past Parliament House, President House, and Embassy area. After that, if time permits we will undertake a walking tour of Old City of Delhi with its vibrant bazaars along with the spice market. Overnight stay will be in Delhi.
Today we will start early for Agra (220 kms.). It takes 4 Hours to reach Agra.
Sikandara: Tomb of Akbar. It was built in his own life time as he wanted that all the mughal family members shall be buried at this place. But his wish was not ful filled as Emperor Shah Jahan was buried at Taj Mahal, Aurangzeb at Aurangabad and Jahangir is buried at Shahdara Bagh in Lahore, now a days in Pakistan. It is built on Chaar Bagh pattern, a Persian style. On four side of the main Mausoleum there are four gardens.
Taj Mahal : Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal has got the uniqueness that it gives different impressions at the different times of the day. It took twenty two thousand workers, twenty two years to build this unmatched work of art with only simple tools like chisel and hammer. It is built on a Persian design with four gardens in the front of Mousoleum along with four minarets on the four corners. It is the most symmetrical building in the world. Precious and semi precious stones were used for its ornamentation which shines when comes in the contact of sun light.
Agra Fort: The Mughal dynasty in India was founded by Emperor Babur when he defeated Maharaja of Udaipur Rana Sanga in first battle of Panipat in 15th century. But he was not able to relish his victory and passed away early, he was succeeded by Emperor Humayun who lost the Mughal Empire, and again regain the Mughal Empire with the help of Rajputs, then came Emperor Akbar who expanded the Mughal Empire upto Kandhar and Kabul now in Afghanistan, who was succeeded by Emperor Jahangir who relished and consumed Mughal Empire he was succeeded by Emperor Shah Jahan, the builder of Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Delhi and Lahore fort in Pakistaan the great lover of white marble. He destroyed/covered the structures made up of red sand stone in Agra fort with white marble. The important thing about this fort is that it was built/renovated by three different Mughals (Built by Emperor Akbar and World Heritage site renovated and extended by different Mughal Emperors). Overnight will be at Agra.
In the morning on this day, we will proceed for Jaipur and on the way, we will visit Fatehpur-Sikri.
Fatehpur Seekhri: If Taj Mahal is famous for its beauty then Fatehpur Seekhri is famous for its art and architecture, the Panch Mahal, House of Commons, House of Lords and the palaces of the three queens of Emperor Akbar along with Buland Darwaza, the highest gate are marvels of architectural and aesthetic sense, the Palace of Tansen the famous musician who has power in his music to get rain and to ignite an oil lamp with the power of his music is some of the architectural wonders. It is also called the Ghost City as it took 8 years to complete it and was abandoned only after 6 years of occupation.
Jaipur: On reaching Jaipur, transfer to the hotel for rest. This is the first planned city of India and is the masterpiece of Bengali architects, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. It was founded by Raja Sawai Jaisingh. It is also called the Pink City because all the government buildings, crossroads, residential complexes as well as bazaars are painted pink.
Hawa Mahal: This is also called The Wind Palace due to numerous windows and the specialty of architecture is that one can see outside but nothing is visible from outside. It was used by the Royal Ladies to observe the victorious procession returning from the battlefields and festive processions. Afterward take a walking tour of the market of Jaipur where you will find people in colorful attire, shops selling traditional textiles and various ware, roads will be full of various kinds of transport like rickshaws, cars, camel cart, and buses. Overnight stay will be in Jaipur.
on this day you have perfect opportunity to undertake a fabulous hot air ballooning optional experience over Jaipur which will cost 285 USD extra and is an optional activity, but it will be a lifetime experience, looking down from Balloon the forts, bazaars, villages and desert will be definitely an electrifying experience. We will visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar, The Observatory on this day.
City Palace: The Royal Residence of the Maharaja right in the centre of the old city of Jaipur is built on Indo-Mughal architecture. It has got imposing pavilions, Diwan-e-Aam, House of Commons, Diwan-e-Khas House of Lords, a museum with textiles, armoury, paintings and royal dresses.
Jantar Mantar: This is an observatory built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh the founder of the Pink City of Jaipur and is an example of mathematical brilliance of that time. If you provide the date of birth, Place of birth, and time of birth then your horoscope can be made with the application of the instruments in this observatory according to the movement of planets.
On this day we will visit Amer Fort on the way to Delhi.
Jal Mahal: On the way to Amer we will halt at Jal Mahal, the summer retreat of Maharaja for a photographic session. Amer Fort: It was built by Maharaja Man Singh. It is an enchanting complex of beautiful gardens, Halls, Pavilions, and royal mansions. It is a great example of Indo-Mughal architecture. The view from the upper story of Amer Fort is just out of the world.
We will arrive in the evening and overnight stay in Delhi.
End of adventure. If informed in advance. Adventure Delight can make your further arrangements.
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Ans. When the cities of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur are combined then it is called Golden Triangle of India. The distance between Delhi and Agra is 205 kms, Agra to Jaipur is 255 kms and from Jaipur to Delhi is 265kms.
Ans. Delhi, India’s capital and the major gateway to the country, is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. Delhi is famous for its tourist attractions, food, and its marketplaces. Since it is the national capital of the country, you can explore Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, India Gate. If you are dedicated to history you can visit Qutub Minar, Humayun’s tomb.
New Delhi and old city of Delhi is complete contrast as you will find broad roads, modern buildings and green avenues in New Delhi area and in old city of Delhi you will find narrow lanes, ancient mansions, old style of transport and bustling markets. It is paradise for food lovers from all over the world. Food walk of Delhi is one of the preferred choices for visiting old city of Delhi.
Ans. Agra, home of the world-famous Taj Mahal, provides avid glimpses of Mughal architecture. To be in Agra is like taking a walk through India’s Mughal period history. Other than the Taj Mahal, Agra’s attractions include the Fort, built by Emperor Akbar on the banks of the river Yamuna, Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar, the Itmad-ud-Daulah, a mausoleum built for Empress Noor Jahan’s father and last but not the least and a short distance away, Fatehpur Seekri, with its very impressive architecture and interesting stories of it having been built and then abandoned only after occupying it for six years. After Delhi, Agra is the most visited tourist city in North India.
Ans. The city of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is known for its various attractions like Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jala Mahal, Jantar Mantar, etc. It is popular by the name Pink City as all the buildings, cross roads and gates to the various part of the city is colored pink. It is the largest city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is also believed to be one of the initially planned cities of the nation. The people of Jaipur are friendly and warm. The colorful outfits and ethnic jewelry they sport are the part of their culture which is exhibited elegantly. They love to perform folk dances to the tunes of Rajasthani folk songs. The main language of Jaipur is Rajasthani.
Ans. Yes it is quite rewarding to undertake Golden Traingle tour as all the three cities i.e. Delhi, Agra and Jaipur are distinct in character in terms of culture, historical monuments, dressing sense and their markets. As the markets are the places where one get an original feel of the city. Delhi the capital of India is amalgamation of Modern as well as ancient architecture, Agra is pure Mughal architecture and Jaipur is merger of Indo Mughal architecture. All the three cities are different in their style of living and offers so much to discerning tourists.
Ans. It is quite safe for the solo woman travellers provided they know rule of the game. There are dubious travel agencies operating in Delhi which do have propensity to ruin one’s holidays by providing over prized packages and dirty hotels. One should always book a tour package from a reputed travel agency only. There are scamsters present in Delhi offering cheap tours but it can be very disturbing if one gets into their scheme of things.
Ans. The constitution of locals and westerners is different. This is the reason why it is advised to buy bottled water only while in India.
