New Delhi Trip Overview
Visit the historical sites of the Golden Triangle during this 3-day tour. See the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, and The India Gate in Delhi. In Agra, visit The Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort. In Jaipur, visit the Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, and the Hawa Mahal. Accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, and all transportation is included.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Visit the historical sites of the Golden Triangle during this 3-day tour. See the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, and The India Gate in Delhi. In Agra, visit The Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort. In Jaipur, visit the Amber Fort, which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, and the Hawa Mahal. Accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, and all transportation is included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi City Tour and 3-Hrs drive to Agra
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
9am Pickup from from New Delhi airport, train station, hotel or other point in the city, proceed on a half-day tour of the Delhi city. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate, a memorial raised in honor of pays tribute to around 90,000 Indian army soldiers who died in WWI, the Northwest Frontier operations and the 1919 Anglo-Afghan War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Parliament House also known as the Sansad Bhavan consists of the the two houses/assemblies of India, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and drive past the grand government buildings, including the President’s House and Parliament House all dating back to the time of the British Raj.
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Early evening, taking approximately 3 hours drive to Agra via the expressway.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 5* Hotel The Hilton or similar / Luxurious Hotel The Oberoi Amar Vilas or similar
Day 2: Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Pickup at 6am early morning at sunrise we leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, visit the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife. It’s a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone – « undoubtedly the highlight of the tour ».
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After breakfast, we enjoy tour of the imposing Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After the city tour 4-Hrs drive to the old walled city of Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this pink city is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The palaces and forts of yesteryear, which were witnesses to the royal processions and splendors, are now living monuments.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Enroute, stop to visit Fatehpur Sikri, which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5* Hotel the Hilton or similar / Luxurious Hotel The Oberoi Raj Vilas or similar
Day 3: Jaipur City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to New Delhi
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
After breakfast at 8am, check-out of your hotel and proceed to the imposing Amber Fort. This used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan until Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. See Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, which is the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style “Water Palace” sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
After lunch, proceed to visit City Palace, the principle residence of the ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. Part of it now converted into a magnificent museum. Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory raised in the 18th century.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Carpet And Textile House, Kanwar Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
If time permits, visit a cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles. Witness how silk carpets are handmade. Transfer to New Delhi in the evening.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After the sightseeing transfer to Delhi around 4 hrs drive. On arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
