Golden Triangle with Jodhpur

Duration: 7 Days

Destination Covered: Delhi- Agra-Jaipur-Jodhpur-Delhi

The Golden Triangle of India is a distinctly beautiful travel package for those who love admiring the history and its association with present-day culture. In this tour package, the addition of Jodhpur City is the best part where you will get a closer experience of true Rajasthani culture and lifestyle.

Itinerary Details

Day 1. Delhi Arrival

Your arrival will be greeted by the tour representative who will take you to the pre-booked hotel in a chauffeur-driven car. Soon after check-in to the hotel, a brief introduction session will be provided to get you sound with the plan of upcoming days. Later on, the rest of the day will be at your leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2.  Delhi sightseeing

The day will get ready to treat you with the eye-catching moments with the day sightseeing tour of Delhi after your breakfast at the hotel. Today you will take a guided tour of some iconic places that make Delhi the very first and prominent city of Golden Triangle and capital of India ofcourse. The enlisted monuments that you will cover in day tour are:

Jama Masjid: Built by emperor Shah Jahan with a cost of one million rupees in the year 1656. The combination of marble and limestone in this building makes it one of the best monuments from the Mughal Era.

Humayun Tomb: The tomb of Akbar was built by his wife is now a UNESCO Heritage Site is one of its kind tomb that is surrounded by a garden. It was designed by Persian architects who were known as the best in this subject matter. 

Red Fort: This UNESCO Heritage Site is special not just because it is the most massive fort with great walls, also it holds a very special place as every year on 15th August, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag from this building and address the nation. 

Akshardham Temple: The grand complex of Aksharadham Temple is known for its amazingly beautiful Jain temple studded with the intricately carved pillar with curated gardens and stepwell styled courtyard.

India Gate: The memorial place built to honor the martyrs of World War who participated on behalf of the British Army.
 
Lodhi Gardens: The present-day morning walk ground of locals is one of the iconic structures built by Lodhis. This place now has a scenic ambiance with a garden surrounding the medieval structures inside it.  

Places to visit can also be customized as per your choice. After the day tour comes back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3. Delhi to Agra Transfer & Sightseeing

Check out from the hotel and drive towards Agra for exploring another fascinating destination in the Golden Tour. Agra was once the Mughal Capital which later gets shifted to Delhi. The world-famous Taj is a heritage driven from the Mughal Dynasty. After your arrival, you will kick start with sightseeing of the city beginning with: 

Taj Mahal:  Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Taj for his wife Mumtaj Mahal using the finest of the marble stone from Sikandra and around 20,000 workers from across the world. This monument is situated on the banks of river Yamuna that makes it a perfect place to shot iconic sunset moments.

Itimad-ud-Daula: This tomb is a miniature copy of Taj which was built by Noor Jahan for her father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg. This tomb has an amazing combination of marble & red sandstone in its inlay art commissioned in various parts of the tomb. 

Agra Fort: A perfect master piece of fort construction style which resumed its glory during the reign of Akbar. This massive fort has four gates and every gate has its own story leading to the interior parts of the fort were skilfully decorated with floral designs painting & carvings on walls, windows, roofs, and floor amaze everyone. 

Mahtab Bagh: Situated on the North side of Taj Mahal, is a square-shaped garden which is one among the best 11 gardens built by Mughals. 

Later in the day after sunset, you can come back again to catch the view of Taj in the shining lights of the night. Overnight stay in Agra. 

Day 4. Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri

After breakfast depart for Pink City Jaipur with your driver. On your way, a tour to Fatehpur Sikri is worth a lifetime as this place is now famously known as Ghost City. The city was abandoned by Mughal after water crises in the early 17th century since then no other kingdom came here. This place has amazing palaces and fort constructed using red sandstone with amazing Persian styled architecture. After completing the tour proceed for Jaipur and check-in to the hotel after arrival.

The evening time will be at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5. Jaipur sightseeing

Jaipur Sightseeing will have a list of extra-ordinary places that you have been waiting for. This city is adorned with forts, palaces and other attractions belonging to the glorious past of Rajputana. A brief description of places you can cover in your Jaipur Sightseeing Tour.

Amer Fort: One of the Hill Fort of Rajasthan is the most beautiful place to start off the day at Jaipur. This fort has amazing interiors, as well as the panorama it offers from its rooftop, is beyond any comparison. 

Jaigarh Fort: This is the army fort of Amer where the world-famous Jaivana cannon was one the largest cannon on the wheel. It was constructed to work as the defensive shield for Amer Fort.
 
Jal Mahal: Situated between the Man Sagar Lake, it is the summer retreat of the royal family of Amer. It is a five-storied building with an open garden on its rooftop. This palace was built using the Rajputana Architecture style.

Hawa Mahal:  Another beautiful palace which has 953 Jharokhas (niches) situated in the walled area of the city is constructed using Red Sandstone and carved in the shape of the feather of the peacock as a dedication to Lord Krishna who used to accessorize himself with a peacock feather. 

Jantar Mantar:  This place has a collection of 13 architectural astronomical instruments which was the idea of Maharaja Jai Singh II who has a deep interest in this branch of science. 

Albert Hall: The museum is a good example of Indo-Saracenic architecture style which was commissioned by Maharaja Ram Singh initially and opened to the public in 1887.

The presence of these iconic monuments together has made Jaipur- The UNESCO Heritage City. After covering these monuments, you can conclude the Jaipur Sightseeing by taking a night tour of the walled city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6. Jaipur to Jodhpur Sightseeing
 
The Blue City of Rajasthan is known for its royalty that outshine the past of this place. The major places that you will cover in the day tour are:

Mehrangarh Fort: This massive and strong fort has seven entrance gates and amazing building inside with a portion where an expansive showcase of costumes, paintings and palanquins is a major attraction for tourists. 

Ummed Bhawan Palace: The construction of this grand palace was commissioned by Maharaja Ummaid Singh, the grandfather of the present-day owner Maharaja Gaj Singh who extended the construction of the palace by making it world's largest private residence. 

Mandor Garden:  Situated few kilometers away from Jodhpur these gardens are best to enjoy some relaxed time with a tour of Hall of Heroes and cenotaph of a member of the royal family is worth a visit. 
 
Sunset view at Kaylana Lake: This lake is the major source of water supply to the entire Jodhpur and its nearby areas. Spending time at the banks of the river for watching a sunset is considered best to end the day. 

Shopping in Jodhpur attracts the collection of Silver handicrafts, Leather accessories and Tie-n-Die work on textiles. Stay overnight at your pre-booked hotel.

Day 7. Jodhpur to Delhi Departure (by air)

You will be transferred back to Delhi for boarding your scheduled flight with sweet memories of the tour.

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