New Delhi Trip Overview
The package of 6-day golden triangle tour with Desert safari includes visiting different places of the nation. You will visit Delhi- the capital of the country, Agra which is world-famous for Taj Mahal, Jaipur which is also called the pink city of the nation and Jaisalmer for Desert Safari. You will visit different tourist destination spots like the Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and many other tourist attraction spots. You will get five-night accommodation, breakfast, transportation, and guide.
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Duration: 6 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The package of 6-day golden triangle tour with Desert safari includes visiting different places of the nation. You will visit Delhi- the capital of the country, Agra which is world-famous for Taj Mahal, Jaipur which is also called the pink city of the nation and Jaisalmer for Desert Safari. You will visit different tourist destination spots like the Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, and many other tourist attraction spots. You will get five-night accommodation, breakfast, transportation, and guide.
Itinerary
Day 1: New Delhi – Agra
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
A guide will meet you either at the requested pickup spot or airport or railway station. Then you will be visiting Qutb Minar.
Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Your first destination is Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built-in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. Qutb Minar is a 73-meter tall tapering tower of five stories, with a 14.3 meters base diameter, reducing to 2.7 meters at the top of the peak. It was erected to mark the beginning of Muslim dominance in Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Humayun’s Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Next destination is the Humayun’s tomb, UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá’í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
India Gate
At the center of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an “Arc-de-Triomphe” like archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919.
Your Delhi tour now ends with a drive past through the President’s house, Parliament House and Secretariat buildings. Continue drive to Agra. On reaching Agra, you will check-in at the hotel followed by an overnight stay.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
If we reach Agra on time You can visit.
Mehtab Bagh
Mehtab Bagh is a charbagh complex in Agra, North India. It lies north of the Taj Mahal complex and the Agra Fort on the opposite side of the Yamuna River, in the flood plains. The garden complex, square in shape, measures about 300 by 300 meters and is perfectly aligned with the Taj Mahal on the opposite bank.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel accommodation in 3-star hotel. (It can be upgraded to 4 or 5 stars at an additional cost)
Day 2: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Early in the morning leave for a guided tour of Taj Mahal at sunrise time.
The Taj Mahal (UNESCO Heritage Sites) is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. It took 22 years’ time to be finished. This is the supreme expression of the love of a man for his beloved. In the Taj Mahal complex, you visit the mosque and the Guesthouse built out of red sandstone. If you wish to see the Mughal artifacts and the Taj Mahal design do not forget to see the Taj Museum. The cenotaph of the Taj Mahal is highly decorated with the inlaid semi-precious stones.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After checkout from hotel proceed for Agra fort (UNESCO Heritage Sites)
You will proceed to visit the Agra fort. This fort was built by Emperor Akbar and subsequent generations of Mughals laid their contribution. It houses palaces like Akbari Mahal, Khas Mahal, Jahangiri Mahal, Deewan-E-Aam, Dewan-E-Khaas. Your private tour guide is going to narrate you about the life of Mughal rulers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Departs for Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO Heritage Sites)
The quaint charm and beauty of the red buildings will make you fall in love with the place. The magnificent fortified ancient city served as the short-lived capital of the Mughal Empire.
Important attractions of the city are the Buland Darwaza which is a 55m high gate, Jama Masjid is one of the first buildings to be constructed within the complex, and Tomb of Salim Chishti which is a sacred place. Other worth visiting places are Mariam-uz-Zamani’s Palace, Panch Mahal, and Birbal’s Palace.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel accommodation in 3-star hotel. (It can be upgraded to 4 or 5 stars at an additional cost)
Day 3: Jaipur City Tour
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Amber Fort (UNESCO heritage sites)
This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. Raja Man Singh built this palace in 1592. The royal family had been residing here until Jai Singh II decided to move the capital to Jaipur and a new City Palace was built.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
City Palace
The palace was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He ruled in Amer and planned and built the outer walls of the palace and later rulers added to the architecture of this palace. 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: 2 hours
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar (UNESCO heritage sites)
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 There are plenty of observatories all over the world, but the Jantar Mantar is considered to be one of the largest observatories ever built.
Duration: 2 hours
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
Jaipur’s most-distinctive landmark, the Hawa Mahal is an extraordinary pink-painted, delicately honeycombed hive that rises a dizzying five stories. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh to enable ladies of the royal household to watch the life and processions of the city. The top offers stunning views over Jantar Mantar and the City Palace in one direction and over Sireh Deori Bazaar in the other.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel accommodation in 3-star hotel. (It can be upgraded to 4 or 5 stars at an additional cost)
Day 4: Jaipur – Jaisalmer (by flight)
Stop At: Jaisalmer Fort, Fort Road, Jaisalmer 345001 India
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be dropped off at Jaipur airport for flight to Jaisalmer, Upon arrival at Jaisalmer, check-in at the hotel and go for half-day tour.
Jaisalmer Fort
Jaisalmer Fort is famously known as the Golden Fort of Rajasthan. It was constructed by Raja Jaisal, Rajput ruler in the year 1156 AD. It ranks amongst the largest forts in the world. The golden and yellow mixed sandstone offers a magical look to the Fort. Rising from the desert sands like a mirage, the fort is a real sight with its 99 turrets during the night. The Fort stands tall and proud displaying the magic of Rajasthani architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gadisar Lake, Postal Colony, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001
Gadisar Lake is located a kilometer away from the fort. It was constructed by the first ruler of the land, Raja Rawal Jaisal and later reconstructed by Maharawal Garsi in the year 1367 AD. The people of the desert city depended on this tank for their water needs. You will find temples, Holy shrines, and Chatteris around the banks of this lake. The artistically carved entrance made of yellow sandstone offers a breathtaking view.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bada Bagh, Ramgarh Road 6 Km North of Jaisalmer on the road to Ramgarh, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Bada Bagh means ‘Huge Garden’. Maharawal Jait Singh’s period saw its construction, which was at the beginning of the 16th century. His son Lunakaran completed the construction after the death of his father. The garden served as a memorial where the nobles and their families were cremated. The garden offers a stunning view. The place is isolated. If you visit the place during sunrise and sunset, you are guaranteed of beautiful moments, which you cannot avoid clicking.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel accommodation in 3-star hotel. (It can be upgraded to 4 or 5 stars at an additional cost)
Day 5: Jaisalmer Half day tour & Desert Safari
Stop At: Kothari’s Patwaon-Ki-Haveli, Near Patwa Complex, Patwa Haveli, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Patwon-Ki-Haveli is located in the main city. It was built by a famous trader named Guman Chand and his sons. This massive five-storied construction has five intricately decorated huge suites. The large corridors and the decorated walls are excellent representations of the art form that prevailed. The entire construction is made of yellow sandstone. The grandeur and the architecture of the monument add immense value to the cultural heritage of the city. Out of the five havelis, one is converted into a museum. The third haveli houses the works of local craftsmen of the bygone era.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Center Of The City Opp, Nathmal Haveli, Jaisalmer 345001 India
Nathmal Ki Haveli was built by two Muslim jeweler brothers not stone carvers on the order of the then prime minister. The brothers started working on the opposite sides of the building which lead to a similar but non-identical left and right side. Apart from its extraordinary outer carvings, this haveli is known for its beautiful interiors filled with paintings and equipped with modern facilities. An amalgamation of Islamic and Rajputana architecture, Nathmal Ki Haveli is well justified as being one of the most beautiful Havelis in Jaisalmer.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salim Singh-ki Haveli, Near Jaisalmer Fort, Jaisalmer India
Among all the Havelis in Jaisalmer, Salim Singh Ki Haveli is known for its distinctive and eye-catching architecture. It was built by the then minister, Salim Singh who wanted to make as high as the fort but was prohibited by the king. It has 38 balconies with their own distinctive style of architecture and a peacock shaped roof. This haveli provides a good glimpse in the past and the photographs taken here would be awe-inspiring.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dangri Desert Camp, Sam sand dunes road jaisalmer, Kanoi, Rajasthan 345001, India
After Jaisalmer sightseeing, you will transfer to Desert Camp for Sand Dunes and other cultural activity and overnight stay in Swiss camp.
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at swiss camp.
Day 6: Jaisalmer – Delhi (by flight)
Stop At: Kuldhara Abandoned Village, On the road to Sam Sand Dunes and the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer 345001 India
After breakfast, you will be dropped off at Jaisalmer Airport for flight to Delhi.
You can visit an abandoned village called Kuldhara if time permits you.
An abandoned ghost town, Kuldhara was once a prosperous town occupied by Paliwal Brahmins. The reasons why a whole city was abandoned within a night is not clear but the popular belief holds the then state minister Salim Singh responsible for the same. The minister wanted to marry the village chief daughter and therefore delivered an ultimatum to the village chief to accept his demands or let the whole community face dire consequences. Rather than giving in to the minister’s demands, the whole village decided to move away. Before leaving, they cursed this place to never have any kind of human settlement and this has been proven true to this date. Visit Kuldhara to get a glimpse of the past and get spooked by its tales.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
