5-Days Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra & Jaipur

Welcome to New Delhi is located on the Indo-Gangetic plain, the city has its known charm to discover the colorful street life, beautiful parks and varied architecture style, whereas in Old Delhi, where will see Jama Masjid India's largest mosque and the commercial area of Chandni Chowk. The Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi's mortal remains were cremated. In New Delhi enjoy a mausoleum of Emperor Humayun, a forerunner to Mughal architecture with its focus on domes and symmetry. Then drive past the India Gate, an iconic national monument in the heart of city, built to commemorate the sacrifice of Indian soldiers during World War 1st. Also visit the white marble Sikh temple. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, built where the eight Sikh Guru, stayed before his death in 1664.

Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and you will be escorted to your hotel, check-in at hotel and freshen up, after freshening up you will meet our Travel Assistant at hotel's lobby.

We will begin the tour to discover the colorful street life, beautiful parks and varied architecture style on an included sightseeing tour. In Old Delhi, you will visit the Jama Masjid-India's largest mosque and the commercial area of Chandni Chowk. The Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi's mortal remains were cremated. In New Delhi enjoy a trip to the mausoleum of Emperor Humayun, a forerunner to Mughal architecture with its focus on domes and symmetry. Then drive past the India Gate, an iconic national monument in the heart of city, built to commemorate the sacrifice of Indian soldiers during World War 1st.

In afternoon visit Qutub Minar is a tapering tower, which was designed similar to the Minaret of Jam located in Western Afghanistan. The first floor of the tower was built in 12th century. The second, third and fourth floors were built in 13th century and the last floor was completed in 14th century. There were attempts to add a sixth storey to the tower, which failed. At the foot of the monument a mosque call Quwwat-ul-Islam.

Later in the evening enjoy your welcome dinner and overnight stay in New Delhi.

After breakfast, drive towards to Agra formerly the capital of the Mughal Empire, the culture and heritage still exists in the bylanes of the city. The seat of the Mughal Empire for over 300 years, the town by the River Yamuna is one of the most historical and culturally-enriched places to visit in India. Arrive and check-in, freshen up.

Later visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site with imposing walls of red sandstone. The fort was built under commission of Emperor Akbar in 1565 and was further built by his grandson Shah Jahan. The fort is almost two miles long and contains palaces, audience halls and mosques. Afterwards visit Itimad-ud-Daulah often described as Baby Taj. The tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal. This magnificent tomb offers an altogether different experience bathed in the soft light of the morning, like a poem in marble. In evening return to hotel for overnight stay.

Early morning, we will begin the day at sunrise with a visit to one of the most incredible monuments ever built for love by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife and beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. It is made entirely of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite stone inlay work. It is said that different types of semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the interiors. After her untimely death, Shah Jahan had her mortal remains buried in this mausoleum, after his demise he was placed to rest to his beloved queen here. It took almost 20 years to build around 20000 workers were recruited this dream into reality.

Return to hotel for breakfast, after breakfast drive towards to Jaipur en-route visit the Fatehpur Sikri known as the "city of victory", made capital by the Mughal emperor Akbar was the first planned city of the Mughal to be marked by magnificent administrative, residential, and religious buildings comprised of palaces, public buildings, mosques, and living areas for court, army, servants of the king and an entire city. Upon moving the capital to Lahore in 1585, Fatehpur Sikri remained as an area for temporary visits by the Mughal emperors.

After visiting Fatehpur Sikri proceed to enjoy the authentic Rajasthani village, where we will get the chance to meet the traditionally dressed villagers, visit their homes and watch farmers & goat herders plying their trade, perfect to capture on your camera lens. Afterwards continue drive towards to Jaipur named after its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), the city was designed by an engineer and scholar Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, in accordance with ancient Hindu treatise on architecture, Vastu Shastra. Surrounded by the Aravalis, the city is dotted with hill forts-listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India, splendid palaces, and many fascinating architecture. Arrive and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Breakfast at hotel, after breakfast enjoy an excursion to Amber Fort by Elephant/Jeep. Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendant Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression. Later visit the City Palace, a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city.

"Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-story structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trellis work and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Overnight stay at hotel.

In time you will be met and transfer to Delhi airport for your onward flight.