Golden Triangle

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. This fascinating city has been in existence since the 6th century BC and has seen ups and downs from the rule of the Pandavas right up to the British Raj. Visit Jama Masjid, which is the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. The courtyard of the mosque can hold about 25,000 worshippers, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi…noisy, chaotic and uniquely Indian, drive past the Red Fort, which was constructed during the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the residence for the Mughal royal family. It continues to be significant till date, as every Independence Day, the Prime Minister makes a speech from its ramparts as the Indian flag is hoisted, drive past the President’s House and several other government buildings in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi before you head toward Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. This simple memorial marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948, visit Humayun’s Tomb, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562. It was the first garden tomb built in the Indian sub-continent where the Persian architect used red sandstone on a large scale and the Qutab Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret in the world; it was commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi. 

• Overnight: stay in Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Agra. On arrival at Agra, check-in at the hotel. Later, proceed for a half day sightseeing of Agra and Visit - the Red Fort, which was commissioned in 1565 by The Mughal Emperor Akbar, the Taj Mahal … a mausoleum built as a symbol of Emperor Shah Jehan’s devotion to his beloved queen Mumtaz. Considered an architectural marvel, its construction took thousands of workers over 21 years to complete.

• Overnight: stay at Agra.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and proceed to Jaipur enroute Visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was built by Emperor Akbar and is home to many historical buildings, the Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti enshrines the burial place of the Sufi saint who lived a religious life here.   Today, Fatehpur Sikri is a UNESCO World heritage site. On arrival at Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Jaipur is the gateway to the magnificent and vibrant state of Rajasthan. The rest of the day is free for individual activities. 

• Overnight: stay at Jaipur.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur, also known as the ‘Pink City’. The city of Jaipur is capital of the state of Rajasthan, famous for its colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes. Jaipur owes its name to the founder of the city, warrior king Sawai Jai Singh II. Visit the Amber Fort. The best way to explore the fort is to ride up to it on Elephant back. Prominent structures inside the fort are the Diwan-i-Aam, adorned with latticed galleries, the Ganesh Pol, with a beautiful painted image of Lord Ganesh, the stunning Sheesh Mahal, a hall decorated with thousands of tiny mirrors. Later, stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of the Winds.” This beautiful façade with its ornately carved latticework windows was designed so the ladies of the palace could look out onto the streets unobserved,  the City Palace… again, a synthesis of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The museums here showcase rare and ancient manuscripts, arms dating back to the 15th century, and costumes of erstwhile royalty, the Jantar Mantar Observatory, comprising geometric devices for measuring time, and tracking stars in their orbits. 

• Overnight: stay at Jaipur.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and depart to Delhi airport / Railway station in time to board your flight / train back home.