New Delhi Trip Overview
The “Golden Triangle” is practically a must for every traveler to India and is a wonderful start for every trip to India or a foretaste for later trips. It combines a tour of various highlights that give an insight into the cultural diversity and exciting history of India. You will visit New Delhi, the lively and lively capital. You will visit the unique Taj Mahal, the monument of love, in Agra. There you can see the wonderfully preserved, never inhabited capital of Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri. And you will experience the pink city of Jaipur with the Amber Palace, one of the most magnificent palaces of the Maharajas in Rajasthan.
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Duration: 5 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 practically a must for every traveler to India and is a wonderful start for every trip to India or a foretaste for later trips. It combines a tour of various highlights that give an insight into the cultural diversity and exciting history of India. You will visit New Delhi, the lively and lively capital. You will visit the unique Taj Mahal, the monument of love, in Agra. There you can see the wonderfully preserved, never inhabited capital of Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri. And you will experience the pink city of Jaipur with the Amber Palace, one of the most magnificent palaces of the Maharajas in Rajasthan.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Immerse yourself in old and new Delhi
Stop At: Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid), 6 km North of Connaught Pl. across from Lal Qila, New Delhi India
Our first stop is the famous Friday Mosque in old Delhi, not far from the Chandni Chowk Area and the Red Fort. The Friday Mosque is the largest in India and one of the largest in the world. Enter the large courtyard and admire the mosque from the outside. The light and the still quiet mosque in the morning allow beautiful photos. Your guide will be happy to show you the best perspectives. He then accompanies you to the prayer rooms for men and women under huge vaults, where you can watch the faithful prayerfully.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Near Red Fort, New Delhi 110006 India
Take a few steps with your travel companion to experience the hustle and bustle up close. Our car is always nearby when you have enough.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
We consider a photo stop
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi Road, New Delhi 110002 India
We visit the beautiful well-kept park on the Raj Ghat with the memorial plaque for Gandhi, which was cremated on the Raj Ghat. Here we can enjoy the peace, the green and the flowers for a moment.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The All India War Memorial (India Gate) was built in 1921 and is a 42-meter-high triumphal arch modeled on the Arc d’Triomphe in Paris. It honors soldiers from British India who died in the First World War. Depending on traffic and wishes, we make a short photo stop or drive around the India Gate.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi, India
From the India Gate we get to the Presidential Palace via the Raj Path. The drive by car already gives us an impression of the enormous size of this building complex.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
The Indian President’s official residence on Raisina Hill was built from 1921-1929 by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker as part of the move of the government seat from Calcutta to Delhi. The building combines elements of the Mughal style such as chatri, domes, colors and reliefs (with lotus flowers and elephants) with classic British colonial architecture. The Ministry of Finance, Interior and Foreign Affairs are located here. The palace is also used for representational purposes on the occasion of state visits. We stop for a detailed look up close to admire details and on the 145 m high Jaipur column between the entrance gates. It is crowned by a glass star on a lotus flower. The Mughal Gardens belonging to the palace can only be visited for a few days in winter.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan), Connaught Place, New Delhi 110002 India
Admire this magnificent temple, founded by industrialist Birla in 1938, and dedicated to Vishnu (Narayan) and his wife Laxmi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
This place is the most important Sikh sanctuary next to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Take your time to enjoy this beautiful temple with its golden dome. We look into the large kitchen, where volunteers prepare meals for up to 10,000 people in need, which they eat in a large hall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Humayun’s Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Optionally we visit this beautiful red sandstone and white marble building, which is the tomb of Humayun (built by his widow Begum) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in comfortable and clean budget hotels
Day 2: Delhi to Agra
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
If we arrive in Agra in time, we will visit this beautiful memorial right on the banks of the Yamuna River. The Empress Noor Jahan had it built in memory of her father Mirza Ghias Beg from 1623-28. The completely made of white marble and richly decorated tomb is a model for the Taj Mahal and is often referred to as the Mini Taj.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Taj Mahal – who hasn’t heard of it or seen pictures? But seeing this “monument to love” with your own eyes is a very special experience. The majestic white marble structure was built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1631. It took 17 years for 220,000 workers and 1,000 elephants to build this magnificent mausoleum. The sight of the Taj Mahal over the gardens and water systems with its domes and the flanking minarets is simply unforgettable. Take a leisurely stroll through the extensive grounds, circle the building to admire all the facades and look out over the Yamuna River. Admire the beautiful, detailed decorations and marquetry inside. Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Taj Mahal and admire the rising moon.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in comfortable and clean budget hotels
Day 3: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Fort tour
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
sightseeing
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Abhaneri, Abhaneri, Dausa District, Rajasthan
In this small village on the way to Jaipur there is the deepest and most beautiful well-known step fountain in India that you must see.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in comfortable and clean budget hotels
Day 4: Jaipur
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
sightseeing
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
sightseeing
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
Extensive photo stop for this beautiful building, actually “only” a privacy screen for the court ladies, who could watch the action on the street from here in the shade with cooling winds without being seen. A great sight. End the day in Jaipur with a stroll through the market around the Hawa Mahal, and maybe visit the beautiful historical cinema in the city center (optional).
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in cheap, clean and comfortable budget hotels
Day 5: Amber Palace & return to Delhi
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
After breakfast we make our way to Amber Fort with its beautiful palace inside. You can either drive up to the fort by car (included) or you can travel traditionally on the back of an elephant (optional), a very special way of arriving at the Amber Fort and getting out on the gallery specially designed for elephants. The elephants are beautifully painted and only work in the mornings. Visit the red sandstone and marble palace, which stretches over four floors with its many rooms, courtyards and colonnades. Take your time to discover beautiful details such as marquetry, decorations, mirror motifs and paintings. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful Mugahl garden, take a look at the surrounding landscape and the lake below the fort. Jaigarh Fort is located above Amber Fort. After the visit you can try a chai or a small snack opposite the fort (optional) before we make our way back to Delhi. From there you can continue your route or start the return journey. If you would like to arrange further travel modules, need help or information, please contact me.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
