3-Days Private Luxury Golden Triangle Tour to Agra and Jaipur From New Delhi
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- Duration : 4 days (approx.)
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Overview
Travelers short on time in North India who don’t want to miss the highlights will enjoy this easy three-day tour of the Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. See and do a lot in a short time without having to arrange any of the logistics yourself. Explore a range of cultural and historic highlights, including Delhi’s Red Fort, Agra’s Taj Mahal, and Jaipur’s Palace of the Winds.
- Tickets to sites on the itinerary are included
- Learn about each destination from private guides
- This tour can be customized to suit your needs
Includes two nights in 3 or 5-star accommodation with breakfast
Itinerary
New Delhi
Chandni Chowk
Meet your guide at Sunheri Masjid and sit back in your tuk-tuk. Ride past the several colorful, busy bazaars of Old Delhi while your guide explains the important role they play for the locals.
Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid)
Your first stop is Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque. Spend some time walking around the red sandstone courtyard. It was built in 1656 with the help of 5000 workers. It is situated in front of the royal residence ‘Red Fort’, in the midst of Chandni chowk.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
It is said that in the year 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemics by distributing their water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.
India Gate
Rashtrapati Bhawan
It is an impressive 330 acres architecture of 1929, constructed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who are in fact responsible for constructing almost whole of the New Delhi.
Swaminarayan Akshardham
It is one of the biggest Hindu Temples. It was constructed in 2005 but seems like it has been constructed for over a thousand years because of its architecture. You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.
Humayun’s Tomb
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the first Garden Tomb of India. The sole purpose of Humayun’s wife was to build this tomb after his death. You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.
Qutub Minar
It is the tallest minaret built up in 1192 with bricks. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in Mehrauli. The area around is known as the Qutub complex.
Agra
Taj Mahal
Early morning, starts for a mesmerizing sunrise view over the marble mausoleum of Taj Mahal, the exquisite mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his favorite wife, and learn its tragic story as you explore. Then, get back to the hotel for breakfast.
Agra Fort
Next, you will be guided to the nearby Agra Fort another UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed in the 17th century. This pavilion is a perfect blend of Indian and Islamic art and architecture.
Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
This was the first Mughal structure built completely from marble, the first to make extensive use of pietra dura and the first tomb to be built on the banks of the Yamuna, which until then had been a sequence of beautiful pleasure gardens.
Panch Mahal – Fatehpur Sikri
Later, head towards the pink city Jaipur, enroute a special chance to visit Fatehpur Sikri. This magnificent fortified ancient city, 40km west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar.
Jaipur
Amber Palace
After breakfast, you will pick up from the hotel and visit the principal tourist attractions of Jaipur. Visit the prime site of the pink city; Amer Fort. It is known for its amazing artistic Hindu-style architecture. This fort is 600 years old and is constructed with marble and red sandstone.
Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind
Later explore Hawa Mahal, this palace is decorated with 953 windows which are adorned with intricate designs. This was constructed specially for royal ladies. Constructed in 1799, it is made beautifully with red and pink sandstone and sits at the edge of the city palace
City Palace of Jaipur
Explore the beautifully patterned gardens and architecture of the building located at the center of Jaipur city. It was initially the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur but now its some part is reserved for the museum.
Jal Mahal
It is situated in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake built in Rajput-style architecture. It is a 17th-century architectural beauty and the best spot for peace lovers. Drop back to the hotel in Jaipur