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Experience the most famous landmarks in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra on this 7-day private Golden Triangle Tour which also includes a journey by train to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Memorial. This package will take you many well-known places including the Taj Majal in Agra, Jama Masjid in Old Delhi and City Palace in Jaipur. This private guided tour includes round-trip transfer from Delhi.
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Duration: 7 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Experience the most famous landmarks in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra on this 7-day private Golden Triangle Tour which also includes a journey by train to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Memorial. This package will take you many well-known places including the Taj Majal in Agra, Jama Masjid in Old Delhi and City Palace in Jaipur. This private guided tour includes round-trip transfer from Delhi.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive New Delhi
Pass By: Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Pickup from Airport and transfer to your hotel in Delhi
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Royal Plaza or similar
Day 2: Delhi to Amritsar by Train
Pass By: New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Railway Station to take a train to Amritsar and Train depart at 7:20am.
Stop At: Attari-Wagah Border Attari, Amritsar 143001 India
Afternoon you’ll travel to the India/Pakistan Border for the changing of the guard ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities, which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Golden Tulip or similar
Day 3: Amritsar to Delhi by Train
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
After breakfast we visit to the Golden Temple, The Temple is the spiritual center of the Sikh faith, and was built by Guru Arjun Singh in the late 16th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Durgiana Temple, Near Hathi Gate Chownk Opposite Goal Bagh., Amritsar 143001 India
Next you’ll travel to Durgiana Temple which sits in the middle of a sacred lake and its share of pilgrims from all over the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple Rd near Golden Temple, Amritsar 143006 India
Finally, visit the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial, an important monument dedicated to the hundreds of martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Amritsar Junction Railway Station, Guru Arjun Nagar, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
After sightseeing transfer to Amritsar railway station and train to Delhi. Upon your arrival, the driver will drop you off at your New Delhi hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Royal Plaza or similar
Day 4: Delhi City tour and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
9am Tour Old Delhi, and then visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Drive past Red Fort citadel to reach Raj Ghat, the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation.
Duration: 1 hour
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
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.
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After lunch, drive 4-hours to Jaipur, the first planned city of India located in the desert lands of Rajasthan.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar
Day 5: Jaipur Full Day Sightseeing
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: 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
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar
Day 6: Jaipur to Agra around 4-Hrs drive
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast we drive to Agra around 4 hours drive.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
If not Friday, visit the Taj Mahal in the evening. This wonder of the world stands testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his wife, Queen Mumtaz Mahal.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* Hotel: Ramada or similar
Day 7: Agra city tour and 3-Hrs drive to Delhi
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 laboured 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
Next 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 sightseeing in Agra, relax on the 3-hour drive back to Delhi for your late evening transfer to Delhi airport.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
