Day 01 - Arrival at Delhi
Upon the arrival in Delhi, we will be welcomed by our representative and will be transferred to the hotel. The capital of India, Delhi is the third largest city. Delhi is basically divided into two parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Old Delhi is the main city, the city known as Shajahanbad in the history because it was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan, second part is New Delhi “The city which is dream of Edward Lutient”. The original word is “DHILLI”, which means gateway & because of pronunciation British started speaking Delhi. Delhi is also known for its loving environment & in our local way; we call it the city of lovers. If u believes in love u live in Delhi. This city is also known for its “Kashmir shawls, Carpets & for its bazaar.
Day 02 - Delhi-Alsisar 7 hrs. By Surface
Today after breakfast, we will be driving to small heritage town known as Alsisar, which is located in the Shekawati region of Rajasthan known for its Shekawati paintings. After arrival we explore this town. This town has lovely subdued market. The havelis, mansions of the erstwhile rich Marwari (Business Man) or Traders were profusely frescoed inside and outside and some of these are still in good shape. Visit the fort the terrace of the rugged fort provides a panoramic view of the town.
Days 03 - Alsisar - Jaipur 5 hrs. By Surface
Today after early breakfast, we commence our journey to Jaipur, The capital of Rajasthan is also known as the pink City because the city building is having pink color, which is significance with hospitality in the Royal family of Jaipur. The Pink city was constructed for the welcome of “Prince of Wallace”. Jaipur is the modern capital of Rajasthan. This city was founded in 1727, by Swai Jai Singh-II, on the name of this king this city is known as a Jaipur. As, the Mughal power in India was decline Swai Jai Singh-II, shifted his capital from Amer to Jaipur. On arrival check in to the hotel and some leisure time. In evening we will have a visit of the Jewellery Designing and Jems Stone cutting & polishing centre one of the major industry of Jaipur. Lunch will be in the hotel. In evening dinner & overnight in the hotel.
Days 04 - Jaipur
After breakfast this morning, we start our journey with photography stop at Hawa Mahal, the “Palace of Winds”, en-route to Amer Fort or (Amber Fort) as the British called it, the wind palace was erected in 1799, by Swai Pratap Singh for the vailed ladies of harem could observe, unnoticed, the lively street scenes below. After arriving to the base of the Amer Fort, we board to the jeep for the ride all the way up to the entrance of the Amer Fort. Inside the fort we will visit the famed Sheesh Mahal or Glass palace, Winter Palace, Monsoon Palace & Summer Palace. Next is the opportunity to try our hand at the local handicraft of block printing and carpet weaving at a nearby craft centre govt. authorized. After the handicraft centre, we will proceed for the lunch. And after lunch we will visit to Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. After Jantar Mantar, we will visit to the City Palace Museum, which is also the residence of the Royal Family of Jaipur. In the last you can have walk in the local market. After the walk, we will have dinner.
Day 05 - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra 6 hrs.
Early morning after breakfast, we will be checking out from the hotel and will commence our journey to Agra approx 6-7 hrs. journey from Jaipur enroute, we will be visiting Fatehpur Sikri After arrival we have to leave our bus in the parking, and from there we have to board in battery buses because buses running by petrol or diesel are not allowed near the monument. This city was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 after it was prophesied that then childless Akbar got the son by blessing of Hazrat Sekh Salim Chesty, the holy man well known for his spiritual power. Then the capital of Mughal was moved by Akbar from Agra to Sikri. He was 14 years here, before slowly being deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city because of the scarcity of the water. Here, we visit well maintained World Heritage Monument; well preserved here we will be seeing the three palaces for the three queens of Akbar, Panch Mahal, Anupam Talab, Buland Darwaza, and Tomb of Salim Chesty, Jama Masjid & Treasury. After sight seeing we will proceed to Agra, which is one hour journey from Fatehpur Sikri, On arrival we will transfer to the hotel. Our lunch & dinner will be in the same hotel and night stay. Evening time leisure.
Day 06 - Agra
Today, we have to wake up early in the morning, to view the Taj Mahal, One of the seven wonder of the world in all its glory at sunrise, The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in the loving memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, she died in 1631A.D. This is also the best emotional creation and expression of husband to wife. After couple of hours in Taj Mahal, we come back to hotel for freshen up & breakfast after the breakfast; we will visit to marble factory to see the marble inlay work. Which is one of the most important industries of Agra City. In this industry still the families of the workers, who have worked for the Taj Mahal, are still working. After marble factory, we move for lunch. And after the lunch, we visit to Agra Fort. This fort was constructed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar by using a huge amount of local red sandstone along with the marble and in history it was also known as Akbarabad on the name of King Akbar. In the history of India it was known as the “Paradise of the Universe”, here we will see, Diwan-E-Khas, Diwan-E- AAM, Khash Mahal, Meena Bazar, Hanging Hall, Grape Garden, Jahangiri Mahal and the Prison of Shah Jahan. He was in this prison kept by his son for eight years and lastly he died. A deep moat, once filled with water from Yamuna River, surrounds the fort. This is also World Heritage Monument. Rest of the time leisure in the evening we will have dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 07 -Agra - Delhi - Departure 6 hrs.
Today is the last day of the tour, this morning after the breakfast we will check out from the hotel and proceed to Delhi which is approx 6 hrs. Journey. We wil have our lunch on the way to Delhi. After the lunch, we start or journey to Delhi, on arrival we will be visiting Qutub Minar, the world heritage monument. After the Qutub Minar, we will be going to see the India Gate, Parliament House, President House and Government Buildings. After this if the time allows we can go and have walk in New Delhi Market in Conaught Place. After the market walk, we will proceed to dinner. upon dinner we will be transfer to international airport. With the sweet memory of India, & We come to the end of Golden Triangle.
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