New Delhi Trip Overview
The Golden Triangle is the rich historical-cultural heritage of Delhi, Agra and, of course, Jaipur, the ”pink city” of the Maharajas. Learn about women’s rights during the golden period of the Maharajas, explore their amazing palaces and forts, learn how they live nowdays and what they do for their people. And maybe you will have the opportunity to attend also an Indian wedding? Your dedicated driver will do his best to provide you with a memorable trip.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The Golden Triangle is the rich historical-cultural heritage of Delhi, Agra and, of course, Jaipur, the ”pink city” of the Maharajas. Learn about women’s rights during the golden period of the Maharajas, explore their amazing palaces and forts, learn how they live nowdays and what they do for their people. And maybe you will have the opportunity to attend also an Indian wedding? Your dedicated driver will do his best to provide you with a memorable trip.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Delhi, the vibrant Indian capital
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
In Delhi, you will explore the imposing Jama Masjid Mosque, which was intended to dominate the world. Visit this impressive architectural gem to feel the fervor of its thousands of devotees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), Connaught Place, New Delhi 110002 India
The Birla Mandir temple, inaugurated in 1939 by Mahatma Ghandi is a symbol of social equality in India. It was one of the first temples of India where people of all casts were allowed to enter.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
The impressive Humayun’s Tomb is considered as the prototype of the famous Taj Mahal, built one century earlier (16th century). You will have the opportunity to compare this 2 architectural masterpieces during your Rajasthan trip and find out what makes the Taj Mahal more important and famous than Humayun’s Tomb.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
The fabulous Akshardham temple is considered by locals as the temporal home of God on earth, each element of which echoes with spirituality. Officially opened in 2005, it reflects millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture and architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Having explored the main highlights of Delhi you will take the road to Agra, sheltering the most famous monument of India, the incredible Taj Mahal.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Upon your arrival to Agra you will have free time at your leisure. You can walk and relax at Mehtab Bagh from where you will admire the magnificent Taj Mahal at sunset before exploring it at sunrise the next day.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Agra. Your hotel: Maple Grand.
Day 2: The incredible Taj Mahal
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Be one of those who had the chance to admire the unique beauty of the Taj Mahal by visiting the greatest symbol of love in the world. And maybe you would like to take an iconic photo on the same bench as the Princess Diana did? (In case this day is a Friday and the Taj Mahal is closed, you will visit it the previous day on sunset).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After he built the amazing Taj Mahal (17th century) as a mausoleum for his wife gone too soon, the emperor Shah Jahan was put to jail at Agra Fort. He spent the rest of his life watching the Taj Mahal from his cell. Can you guess who put him to jail?
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
The deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, perfectly preserved since it was abandoned, was the one-time capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th century. But why would one abandon this remarkable testimony to the Indian architecture? Discover all about it during your visit.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
The impressive Chand Baori stepwells of Abhaneri dating back to the 8th century will be one of your stopovers on the way to Jaipur. You will discover why and how this mysterious huge stepwell was built in this region.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Late in the afternoon, you will reach Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. You will be impressed by the rich cultural and historical heritage of the “Pink City”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Located in the middle of a lake, the Jal Mahal palace seems to float on the water. Upon you arrival to the capital of Rajasthan by the evening, you will admire this amazing palace at sunset. Discover with your private driver why it is not allowed to enter this idyllic palace or even to make a boat tour around.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jaipur. Your hotel: Anuraag Villa.
Day 3: The Pink City of Jaipur
Stop At: Amber fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001 Amer Jaipur, Jaipur 302021 India
Are you curious to know why the locals rush to Amber Fort every day after their morning prayers? Although the history of this fort from the 16th century is of great interest to travelers, the monument remains important to locals for other reasons as well. Here the Maharaja of Jaipur welcomes the locals in person every day in a specially equipped room, to discuss about the different issues people have. Visit the fort and learn what this charitable maharaja has done for his people.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jaigarh Fort, Cheel ka Teela, Jaipur 302013 India
The Jaigarh fort is closely linked with the famous Amber Fort. Discover what the main role of this place was and why it was key to defending the city in the 18th century.
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
Take your time to visit another original Maharaja palace of the 18th century: the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind). This architectural gem was built for the Maharaja’s wives. But was this place rather a palace or a golden prison? Discover about women rights in the times of Maharajas.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The City Palace actually houses several palaces, and still belongs to the Maharaja of Jaipur. In 2019, the family of the Maharaja went on AirBnb, and is now offering a Suite of the Palace for holiday renting. Fancy a breakfast with the King of Jaipur?
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jaipur. Your hotel: Anuraag Villa.
Day 4: Ancient and modern Delhi
Stop At: Galtaji Temple, Jaipur India
If you would like to wash away your sins, take the time to visit the temple of Galtaji before to take the road to Delhi. It’s an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site, where you will discover how people are taking their holy bath. The site is well known also as Monkey Temple, as there are tens of monkeys living there.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Explore the Red Fort and discover how this fortress became the starting point for the Indian army to revolt against the British colonization. The compound, built by the great Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, is today the symbol of Independence of India (the building is closed on Mondays).
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Explore the district of Chandi Chowk, to discover the typical Indian lifestyle in this bazar with hundreds of colors and flavors. Discover the heritage that silver merchants of 17th century left to today’s tradesmen.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
