New Delhi Trip Overview
During this 5-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, you will explore the breathtaking Taj Mahal and imposing Agra Fort while in Agra. See the elegant and elaborate Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds which is now little more than a facade and enjoy shopping in Jaipur. Visit Qutab Minar tower, the tallest brick minaret in the world at a height of nearly 395 feet (120 meters). Take pictures at The India Gate and memorial to Mahatma Ghandi. Professional guide, transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees are all included.
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Duration: 5 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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During this 5-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, you will explore the breathtaking Taj Mahal and imposing Agra Fort while in Agra. See the elegant and elaborate Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds which is now little more than a facade and enjoy shopping in Jaipur. Visit Qutab Minar tower, the tallest brick minaret in the world at a height of nearly 395 feet (120 meters). Take pictures at The India Gate and memorial to Mahatma Ghandi. Professional guide, transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees are all included.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Upon arrival at the Delhi Airport, you will be met by your driver who will welcome you with a fresh flower garland then transfer to your hotel in Delhi.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Golden Tulip or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: Royal Plaza or similar
Day 2: Delhi to Agra around 3-Hrs drive + City Tour
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely 3-hour drive through the beautiful countryside to the home town of Taj Mahal in Agra.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Early evening proceeds to a Photo Tour of Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh — the moonlit garden — believed to have been designed by Shah Jahan to view the Taj on moonlit nights, far away from the maddening crowd, the garden complex is situated on the left bank of Yamuna opposite to Taj Mahal. It is a huge square measuring approximately 300×300 m and in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal. The forestry plantations and agricultural fields provide a green forecourt to Taj Mahal and its reflection in Yamuna. Here you can witness the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanskriti’s Imperial Gems, A 11, Taj nagri, phase 2, Agra India
Evening enjoy the shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of arts and crafts. Empress Nur Jahan took personal interest and was an accomplished artist herself in zari embroidery work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are: leatherware, brassware, carpets, jewellery and embroidery work.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Hilton or similar
Day 3: Agra City Tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
6am Pickup from your Hotel in Agra and leave for Sunrise world famous the Taj Mahal (A Unesco World Heritage Site). (Taj Mahal remain closed on every Friday)., one of the “New” Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Completed in 1653, after nearly 21 years of construction, the Taj Mahal was built as a memorial for the Emperor Shah Jahan’s wife.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next we visit Agra Fort a UNESCO World Heritage site. This powerful fortress comprised of of red sandstone encompasses within its 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) long wall enclosure, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Next, begin your journey to the “pink city” of Jaipur and transfer to your hotel in Jaipur to check-in. The journey to Jaipur will take about 4 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Hilton or similar
Day 4: Jaipur Full Day City Tour
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
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: Carpet And Textile House, Kanwar Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
In the evening, relax and enjoy a shopping tour in Jaipur. Time permitting you will also get a look at Jaipur’s cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets & textiles. Witness how silk carpets are made by hand.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
You will visit the City Palace and Ovservetory which is located in the heart of the old city. Once the royal residence of the King of Jaipur, the palace was built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. It features carved arches, intricately crafted columns and two carved marble elephants that guard the entrance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Gem Palace, M I Road Jayanti Market, Jaipur 302001 India
Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon of shopping in Jaipur where you will find an enticing variety of goods. Some of the most popular items include precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar / Overnight at a 5* Hotel: The Hilton or similar
Day 5: Jaipur to Delhi around 4-Hrs drive + City Tour
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After an early breakfast, begin your return to Delhi which will take approximately 4 hours. Enjoy views of the countryside along the way.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
In New Delhi we visit the 11th century Qutab Minar Tower, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a red sandstone tower, standing tall at a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur’an.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
After a short drive, see The India Gate, grand government buildings, the President’s House and Parliament House which all date back to the time of British Raj (rule of the British Crown). Finally, visit Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In the latter part of the evening, transfer back to the Delhi airport for your flight
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
