The Golden Triangle Tour (Standard)

Package: The Golden Triangle Tour (Standard)
Duration: 7 days
Validity: Apr 1 to Sep 30
Cost : AUS $650.00/person

One of the most sought-after destination trio in India, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur make for an ideal introduction to India and it's past. Explore Delhi and it's many Mughal monuments, the palaces of the Rajputs in Jaipur and enjoy the romantic trance of the Taj. Enjoy!
Itinerary - 7 days

Day 1 Arrival Delhi On arrival, check in to the hotel for overnight stay

Day 2 Delhi After breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort comprising exquisite palaces reflecting Mughal architecture and the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid. Walk through the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar. Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi, Humayun's Tomb, one of the city’s finest historic sites as well as the Qutub Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan, the residence of the President of India, Rajpath and India Gate, among other landmarks. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 Delhi – Jaipur After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check into the hotel. In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour and visit Hawa Mahal from where the palace women would discreetly observe the activities of the bustling bazaar below. Also visit the City Palace Museum with its collection of elaborate costumes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons and the Jantar Mantar Observatory nearby built in 1728. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Jaipur After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour and visit the Amber Fort with an elephant ride up the Fort’s ramparts. The Fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to the fearsome goddess Kali. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 Jaipur - Agra After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route visit the imperial ‘ghost city’ of Fatehpur Sikri constructed of sandstone and built

by Emperor Akbar. Within it, lies the tomb of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza, two of the many excellent representations of Mughal architecture. On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel for overnight stay. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Agra At sunrise, visit the Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered to be the ultimate symbol of love with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Thereafter, take a sightseeing tour and visit the Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Made of red sandstone, this structure reflects fine Mughal architecture with ornate interiors in the Jehangir Mahal, Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and Deewan-e-Am. Also visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 Agra – Delhi - Departure After breakfast, enjoy the day at leisure. In the afternoon, drive to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to the airport for onward travel.

Hotels:

  • Delhi - City Park or similar
  • Jaipur - Holiday Inn or similar
  • Agra - Holiday Inn or similar

    Tour cost includes:

  • 6 nights accommodation on single/twin sharing per person basis Daily breakfast
  • Sightseeing tours and transfers as per the
  • itinerary by air-conditioned car (Ambassador/Indica) with an English
  • speaking local guide
  • Portage at airport/hotels Elephant ride in Jaipur

    Tour cost does not include:

  • Personal expenses such as mineral water, laundry, telephone calls, tips etc.
  • Meals and services not specified in the above mentioned section

    Conditions:

  • The hotels and services as mentioned in the itinerary are subject to confirmation.
  • Rates may change in case of change in hotel rates, transport rates, government taxes or entrance fees.
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