Golden Triangle with Rajasthan

DAY 01: Arrival in Delhi
Hotel The Oberoi

As soon as your aircraft lands on the international airport of the capital city of India, Delhi, you can find our company representative coming up to you, with a smile on his face. He will greet you softly and will help you in clearing all the formalities of the airport. Thereafter, he will carry your luggage and will take you safely to the city hotel, where already a luxurious room has been booked for you. Once you reach the hotel, you will be greeted in a traditional Indian style in the hotel reception.

Check in your room and relax. Realizing the fact that you will be tired after a long journey, this full day is kept free. Refresh yourself, have your meal, and go to bed. A good rest will freshen up your body for the remaining tour.

Overnight will be at Delhi.

DAY 02 : In Delhi
Hotel The Oberoi

After a long sleep last day, you might feel well today. Your Golden Triangle with Rajasthan tour begins with Delhi as its first destination. Have your breakfast early and get out of the hotel, where a luxurious deluxe bus will be waiting for you. This day has been fixed to explore the prettiness of both Old and New Delhi together. Get into the bus and enjoy watching the busy streets of the capital city of India, where you would find everything, starting from small stalls to huge buildings. However, the bus stops at its first destination - Raj Ghat, which is a memorial site, where the Indian hero Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi was cremated. Pay a tribute to the man of the millennium. Next we heed towards Red Fort, which is known to be the most opulent palace of the Mughal Empire. Thereafter, we reach the largest mosque of the world, Jama Masjid, where you can find hundreds of people coming in and out of the holy place continuously. Enjoy walking in the crowdy streets of the nearby markets, which is a rare site in the other parts of the world, other than India.

After visiting the famous spots of Old Delhi, we now enter the modern city of New Delhi. The splitting up of Old and New Delhi is just the division in capital of the Mughals and British respectively. Among so many historical monuments, that we are going to visit today in New Delhi, we begin with the tallest brick tower in the world i.e. Qutub Minar. After taking lovely photographs at this historical minaret, we drive pass the Indian Parliament, the imposing India Gate and the beautiful President's House. The next stoppage comes to be the gorgeous Lotus Temple, situated in the south of Delhi. Designed in the shape of a lotus, this temple is regarded as one of the best tourist spot in Delhi. Open to people of all religions, this is an ideal place to obtain peace and tranquility.

A special Dances of India Show will be organized in the evening, where you can have fun experiencing the traditional Indian dance.

Overnight will be at Delhi.

DAY 03 : Delhi - Agra
Hotel Oberoi Amar Villas

Get up in the morning, refresh yourself, and have your breakfast. Today, we will proceed to the second destination of the golden triangle tour i.e. Agra. It's a 200 km long journey and would take approximately 4 hours. So, once you reach Agra, check in your hotel and relax a bit. After you have taken your lunch, we will start exploring the city of Taj.

Agra was once a small village, but it was transferred to be the second capital of Mughal Empire by the two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan. They renamed this city Dar-ul-Khilafat, which actually means to be the seat of Emperor. Today, tourists coming to this city are amazed to see the charm that the favourite city of Shah Jahan still retains.

People from all over the world, dream to visit the breathtaking Taj Mahal, but a very few of them are able to accomplish their dreams. However, you are about to convert your vision, into reality. We start sightseeing in Agra by visiting the most attractive monument of India, the Taj Mahal. Once you stand in front of this epitome of love or move around in the nearby gardens, you will be able to feel the love that the Mughal emperor had in his heart for his wife Mumtaj Mahal. Take some photographs, which will always remain as a sweet memory, when you go back home. Next we visit, another historical monument, which is one of the major tourist attractions in Agra - the Agra Fort. Built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the year 1565, this fort is completely made up of red sandstone. Thereafter, we visit the Baby Taj, whose interiors are known to be even better than the original Taj. Get back to hotel and relax, after a wonderful day in Agra.

Overnight will be at Agra.

DAY 04 : Agra - Jaipur
Hotel Oberoi Raj Villas

Have your breakfast in Agra, after which we will precede the tour to Jaipur, the third beautiful destination of the golden triangle tour. In the way, we will stop to Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city, which was built by Akbar in the late 16th century, with the aim of having a luxurious palace. While roaming around the ruins of this palace, you will be able to imagine, what actually the court life used to be in India, during the Mughal reign. You will be also taken to the largest gateway of the world, Buland Darwaja.

After seeing these places closely, we continue our journey to Jaipur, which is about 221 km long and will take about 6 hours. Being the capital of Rajasthan, this city is the home to a large number of historical forts, temples, palaces, etc. While sitting in the luxury bus, you will be able to know the reason, why this city is called the pink city of India, when you look at the consecutive series of pink buildings standing on both sides of the road. Get in your hotel, enjoy traditional Rajasthani lunch and take some rest.

In the evening, get a chance to visit the famous Birla Temple of Jaipur, which will give you an idea about the religious customs that the people of India follow. The carvings and painting in the walls show the love and affections that Indians carry in their heart regarding art and sculptures. Also join the Aarti ceremony, which will be held in the evening. After enjoying in the temple, you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

DAY 05 : In Jaipur
Hotel Oberoi Raj Vilas

This morning is Jaipur will take you near to the historical forts and palaces of the city. Have your breakfast in the most royal fashion and get out discovering the lifestyle of the local people together with the enthralling ancient monuments. We begin with the Amber Fort, which is classic Rajasthani fort, whose construction was started by Raja Man Singh I and completed by Raja Jai Singh I. Also enjoy an elephant ride in this beautiful fort palace of Jaipur, which is a fusion of the Hindu and the Muslim arts. Take a few photographs in this fort palace, while you are dressed in the ultimate Rajasthani clothes.
Next, we move towards the famous city palace of Jaipur, which is a perfect example of traditional Rajasthani architecture. It sprawls over one-seventh of the total area of the pink city.

Now, we heed towards another Rajasthani historical spot, the Jantar Mantar, which is one of the best preserved observatories, built by Raja Jai Singh II in various parts of the country. Many of the astronomical instruments kept here are still in use. Near to Jantar Mantar is the windy palace of Jaipur, which is better known as Hawa Mahal. It's a five-storey building, which was built by the ruler Pratap Singh in 1799. It is said to have about thousand niches and windows in the entire building.

Get back to your hotel. Relax in the evening or roam in the narrow streets, searching the shops and markets of the pink city of India.

Overnight will be at Jaipur.

DAY 06 : Jaipur - Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace

After having your breakfast in the city hotel, set yourself ready for Jodhpur, which is one of the attractive cities in the state of Rajasthan. It will be a 6 hours journey by road.

Jodhpur was once the capital of the Marwar state and the host to a lots of battles and other historic moments. A tourist visiting this city will be able to understand the culture that prevailed in India, some centuries back. It is said that this city was founded in the year 1459 by Rao Jodha, who was the chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs.

After you reach Jodhpur till afternoon, check in your hotel and refresh yourself. The whole day is set free to you, so if you want you can move around the streets, meeting the local people or have rest in your tranquil room. However, there will be grand dinner in the most royal style on the rooftop of the Pal Havelli, with an enthralling view of the Mehrangarh Fort.

Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

DAY 07 : In Jodhpur
Umaid Bhawan Palace

Get up early in the morning and have your breakfast. Your seventh day of the tour has been totally fixed for sightseeing in Jodhpur. We start will be massive Mehrangarh Fort, which can give you an idea about the lifestyle of the rulers, who ruled here years ago. Inside the fort, there is several numbers of palaces, which were added by the successive rulers. Built on the top of a hill, you can see the entire city, once you get at the top of the fort. Also visit the Jaswant Thada Memorial, which is one of the better tourist attractions of the city.

After the fort, you will taken to the lovely Bhisnoi villages, near to the town, where you can actually feel the true essence and rich culture of India, after talking to the local villagers. Together with this, you will also be able to have some memorable moments of the great desert landscape, while driving through these villages.

Overnight will be at Jodhpur.

DAY 08 : Jodhpur - Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace

After having fun in Jodhpur, the tour will heed towards another important Rajasthani city, Udaipur. It will be a 250 km long journey and might take about 5 hours on the road. However, we will stop in the middle at a famous religious town, Ranakpur, which is famous for its 500 years older Jain temple. Give a visit to the temple, where you will find about 200 pillars supporting the 29 halls. The exceptional thing that you will witness in this temple that none of the 200 pillars is alike. Spend some time in the temple and then we will continue the journey to Udaipur.

Reach Udaipur, when the sun is about to set. Get in your hotel room and relax. If wished, check out some of the local shops and markets for purchasing things that you would like to take back home.

Overnight will be at Udaipur.

DAY 09 : In Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace

Have your breakfast and then set yourself ready for an exotic day in Udaipur. Among so many things, that we are going to visit today, we will start with the stunning City Palace. All the rooms in the palace reveal the luxury that the then rulers used to enjoy. The floors are well marbled, while the doors and windows are of supreme style and fashion. Also get a chance to visit the 300 years old Jagdish Temple and the famous Saheliyon Ki Bari. The later one was built by Maharana Sangram Singh and is one of the better places to visit in the city of Udaipur.

In the evening, you will be taken to the beautiful Lake Pichhola, where you can enjoy a silent boat ride in the clear water of the lake. While looking from your boat, you will be able to view the city ascend majestically over a lake, in the state of Rajasthan. You will be also taken to the Jag Mandir Palace, which les in the middle of the Pichhola Lake. Spend some beautiful time in the palace.

Overnight will be at Udaipur.

DAY 10 : Udaipur - Delhi
Hotel The Oberoi

After having your breakfast in the city hotel, you will be safely transferred to the airport, where you can catch your flight to Delhi. Once you reach Delhi, get in your hotel and pack your luggage. However, you can enjoy a last minute shopping in the markets of Delhi.

Leave for the airport as per your flight timing after having your farewell dinner. Your luggage will be safely transferred with you, to the airport. Catch the flight with sweet memories of the tour.

Tour Ends
The Golden Triangle Tour Package Includes:

• SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
• ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
• AIR-CONDITIONED CAR AT DISPOSAL WITH DRIVER,
• ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
• MEET AND ASSIST SERVICES ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
• DAILY BUFFET BREAKFASTS,
• HORSE CART RIDE TO TAJ MAHAL IN AGRA,
• ELEPHANT RIDE AT AMER FORT - JAIPUR,
• ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES AND
• ALL PARKING, ROAD TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES.