New Delhi Trip Overview
Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this 3-day tour to Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi, known as the Golden Triangle. Let a dedicated guide show you the highlights and landmarks of each city, including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra, the Amber Fort, Maharajah’s City Palace, Observatory (Jantar Mantar), Jal Mahal (Water Palace) and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur, the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, President’s House and the Parliament House in Delhi.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary on this 3-day tour to Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi, known as the Golden Triangle. Let a dedicated guide show you the highlights and landmarks of each city, including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra, the Amber Fort, Maharajah’s City Palace, Observatory (Jantar Mantar), Jal Mahal (Water Palace) and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur, the Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, President’s House and the Parliament House in Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi – Agra (220 Kms / 4 Hours)
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pickup from airport/ hotel in Delhi and visit Parliament building India gate, Humayun’s tomb and Qutub Minar. Later afternoon drive to Agra on arrival Check-in hotel. overnight stay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate is located at the heart of India’s capital city, New Delhi. About 2.3 km from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, it is located on the eastern extremity of the ceremonial boulevard, Rajpath. India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to honor the soldiers of the Undivided Indian Army who died during World War I between 1914 and 1921.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan is one of the most impressive buildings in Delhi. Located at the end of Sansad Marg the Parliament Building was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. This iconic building was inaugurated in 1927 by Lord Irwin, the then Governor-General of India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
The Qutub Minar, also spelled as Qutab Minar or Qutub Minar, is a minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India. Qutb Minar is a 73-metre tall tapering tower of five storeys, with a 14.3 metres base diameter, reducing to 2.7 metres at the top of the peak
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After finish Delhi sightseeing drive to Agra.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Agra Hotel.
Day 2: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Today we will visit Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Undoubtedly one of Agra’s most popular attractions, the Taj Mahal is not just famous in India but is a monument renowned across the world. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his deceased wife Mumtaz, it is emblematic of the emperor’s deep love for his wife and the grief he experienced at her passing. A landmark monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Taj Mahal is one of the most admired Mughal masterpieces in the world and is nothing short of poetry crafted in marble. The architect of the Taj Mahal was Ustad Ahmed Lahauri and the design is representative of Indian, Persian and Islamic styles of architecture. It took 21 years for the Taj Mahal to be constructed (from 1632 to 1652) with over 20,000 labourers working night and day.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Spread over a sprawling 94 acres, this massive red sandstone fort lies parallel to the Yamuna River and is situated 2 kilometres northwest of the Taj Mahal. The Agra Fort was originally occupied by Sikarwar Rajputs and was later captured by Lodi rulers of Delhi. In 1526, after the Lodis were defeated in the Battle of Panipat, the victor Emperor Babur took over the fort. After losing the fort briefly to the Suri rulers, it was eventually reclaimed by Akbar who made Agra his capital. Akbar carried out extensive renovation of the dilapidated fort using red sandstone, which took over 4,000 workers and eight years to complete. Agra Fort is known for its majestic gates with the most impressive being the Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. Another majestic gate is the Elephant Gate, which is situated between two red sandstone towers. Despite the magnificence of these gates, currently only the Amar Singh Gate is open to visitors.
Visitors must note that there is no provision to buy water and other bottled drinks inside the fort and it is advised to carry water along since exploring the fort can prove to be a long and tiring experience.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
Fatehpur Sikri is a small city in northern India, just west of Agra, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone buildings cluster at its center. Buland Darwaza gate is the entrance to Jama Masjid mosque. Nearby is the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. Diwan-E-Khas hall has a carved central pillar. Jodha Bais Palace is a mix of Hindu and Mughal styles, next to the 5-story Panch Mahal that overlooks the site.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After finish Agra Sightseeing drive to Jaipur. On arrival Check-in hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Jaipur
Day 3: Jaipur – Delhi ( 270 Kms /5 Hours)
Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast, checkout and get ready to visit Jaipur guided tour inclusive of Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar.
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Amber Fort is the iconic attraction of Jaipur and a must on your itinerary. Suraj Pole, the sun facing royal entrance to the fort, is one of the classic blends of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Marvels like Ganesh Pol, Sila Devi Temple, Sheesh Mahal, Magic Flower Fresco and Man Singh Palace await you in the interiors of Amber Fort.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women’s chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, who was the founder of Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Literally meaning as ‘Water Palace’, Jal Mahal is located amidst the Man Sagar Lake and was constructed by Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. The beauty of the palace lies in its location as the palace cum hotel is standing in the centre of the lake.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Kachwaha Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After finish Jaipur Sightseeing, drive to Delhi.On arrival Delhi transfer to airport.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
