Delhi Agra Jaipur Golden Triangle Tour

Overview
When you ask people about famous tourist circuit of India, most probably majority of them will tell about Golden Triangle Circuit. A 8 days tour, Golden Triangle Tour takes you to the cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. On this tour you visit historic forts and monuments of these cities such as Red Fort, Old Fort, Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. A visit to these forts and monuments provide you a fine glimpse of excellent architecture of a bygone era. Besides, you also get a chance to enjoy a pleasant ride on Elephant’s back at Amber Fort (Jaipur). So, plan a trip on Golden Triangle Tour to discover many other surprises on your own.

Inclusions
Accommodation, Meal, Transport, Elephant Safari at Amber Fort, Service of local guides for sightseeing.

Exclusions
Shopping and other meals apart from breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Detailed Itinerary
Namaste - We welcome you with folded hands

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal II you are met and transferred to your hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel you are received with a traditional welcome of TIKKA and ARTI. Rest of the day is relaxing and for free activities.

Overnight : Hotel in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi
After Breakfast we proceed on sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. First we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque and then the massive complex known as the Red Fort.

Afternoon we will visit Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a spectacular structure which is just 60 years old , and then proceed via India Gate and the Governmental building to Qutab Minar, the 240 ft tower built in 1190 to commemorate the arrival of Islam in India. Next we visit the Bahai Temple which has nine pools on an elevated platform.

Overnight : Hotel in Delhi.

Day 03 : To Samode
Today morning we leave after breakfast for Samode . Upon arrival checkin at Samode Palace.

Samode Palace is one of India’s most charming and romantic hotels. If offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere. The Palace has been meticulously restored offering a retreat into an aesthetically beautifully environment where visitors can enjoy India’s natural beauty and rich history.

The Palace is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height. Nestles among the ‘Aravali ranges’ –(a very old formation of banded gneiss dating back to some 3 thousand million years). The Samode Palace comes into view like a mirage rising above cobbled streets and stone houses of the village of samode.

Day is spent visiting the surroundings of the Village.

Overnight : Samode Palace.
Day 04 : To Jaipur
After breakfast we leave for Jaipur. Popularly known as the Pink City, Jaipur was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra – an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture – Jaipur follows a grid system.

Afternoon - Tour of City Palace and Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The Palace of winds – a five storied structure of pink sandstone has semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was originally built to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life.

Overnight : Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05 : Jaipur
Today morning we visit the Amber Fort in the Aravali Hills, which is a super example of Rajput (Medieval Hindu) style architecture. A slow elephant ride takes us to the top of the Fort, which houses several graceful buildings and temple.Afternoon at leisure or visit the colourful Bazaars of Jaipur.

In the evening, we visit Chokhi Dhani where an ethnic village atmosphere is recreated each evening with thousands of oil lamps, folk dancers, acrobats, snake charmers, puppeteers etc.

Overnight : Hotel in Jaipur.

Day 06 : To Agra via Fatehpursikri
After breakfast we start our journey towards the one of the sevent wonders of the World, The Taj Mahal . On our way we enroute to visit the ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri ( ghost capital) for a tour of the magnificent and world heritage buildings still in a state of perfect preservation. We continue our journey for Agra and upon arrival check into Hotel

Agra was the Capital of India under the Moghuls in the 16th and 17th centuries. Afternoon - we tour Agra’s Red Fort, built over three generations by the Moghul Emperors . Rest we visit the Marble Factory.

Overnight : Hotel at Agra.

Day 07 : To Delhi
Very early morning we drive on the cycle riskshaws to visit the famous Taj Mahal at sunrise. This is a breathtaking view- the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building’s stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking.. After viewing the Taj Mahal we return to out hotel for breakfast . After breakfast we go to visit the exquiste tomb of the Emperor Jehangir’s Chief Minister and Father-In – Law, often called the ‘BABY TAJ’ because its design foreshadows the Taj Mahal . After visiting the Agra city we leave for Delhi.

Overnight : Hotel in Delhi.
Day 08 : Delhi Departure
Departure transfers to the Indra Gandhi International Airport Treminal II airport to board flight back Home.

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Seeing the best of North India in just 8 days was a pleasant experience for me. Among the variety of attractions, the forts and monuments of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur fascinated me a lot.


Thanks to Trinetra for offering such a wonderful trip of North India. Besides, our guide Mahesh was well-knowledged about all the destinations, he guided us very well troughout the trip and fulfilled all our needs.


Covering Delhi, Samode, Jaipur and Agra in a short itinerary of 8 days was really exciting. Delhi’ s Red Fort was very impressive, next Taj Mahal in Agra left totally mesmerized me. Thanks Trinetra, next time I am planning my visit to India again with Trinetra.