Golden Triangle Tour 3 Nights / 4 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: PICK-UP FROM THE HOTEL OR AIRPORT IN DELHI AND DRIVE TO AGRA

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Agra Fort” the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Approachable by two imposing gates and constructed of red sandstone, the citadel was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar between the years 1565 and 1573. Encircled by a moat, this dramatic city within a city was the palace of three emperors, Akbar, Shah Jehan and Aurangzeb, each of whom made significant contributions to the wonderful architecture of the inner buildings – a combination of Persian (Islamic) and local Hindu styles.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at the Crystal Inn Sarovar Agra or any other alternate hotel if not available

Day 2: AGRA - JAIPUR VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Agra 282001 India
Taj Mahal (closed on Friday). It is fitting to see this extraordinary monument by the first light of day as its exemplary beauty is awe-inspiring and will create an unforgettable memory.

Said to be one of the most elegant and a harmonious building in the world, Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 AD to enshrine the mortal remains of his beloved Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal manifests the wealth and luxury of Mughal art as seen in architecture and garden design, painting, and calligraphy. The 144 foot double dome of the Taj is capped with a finial and the four minarets each 131 ft high and crowned by an open octagonal pavilion highlight the perfect symmetry of the tomb.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Ponder the mysterious desertion of this capital city that was dramatically abandoned a few years after it was built. It was a veritable fairy tale city and its 'ruins' are still in a pristine condition.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Park Regis Hotel in Jaipur or any alternate hotel if room is not available.

Day 3: FULL DAY TOUR TO JAIPUR

Stop At: Amber Fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
After breakfast, visit the sprawling Amer Fort. Jaipur’s Maharaja Man Singh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started constructing Amer Fort in the 17th century. Before the City Palace was constructed in Jaipur, Amer was the seat of power. The Fort is surrounded by fortified battlements and overlooks the Moat Lake. Once you are on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Continue to Jantar Mantar, an observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh ll in the 18th century. The Maharajah, a scientist as well as an astronomer, had the principles of Euclid translated into Sanskrit. One of the most remarkable sites in Jaipur, the Jantar Mantar has fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses and tracking stars and planets
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Just next to the observatory is the City Palace. Built within the fortified area of the original city, it has one of the finest monumental entrances in India. The Palace is now principally a museum housing a collection of great treasures, including miniature paintings, carpets, royal garments and other interesting objects from Jaipur's intriguing past. The former royal family retains a part of the palace for their personal use.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Park Regis Hotel in Jaipur or at alternate hotel if room not available at this hotel

Day 4: JAIPUR - DELHI DEPARTURE AND DROP AT HOTEL OR AIRPORT

Stop At: Delhi Duty Free, Terminal 3 Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi 110002 India
Drive to Delhi and drop at airport or at hotel
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.