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Golden Triangle Plus Tour
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(07 Days) Delhi – Mandawa – Jaipur – Agra - Delhi |
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Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India. After
completing formalities with customs and immigration, you
will be received by our representative with Traditional
Indian Welcome (with garlands).
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's
history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it
was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal
Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It
is the epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and
culture. History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the
capital of India.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight
stay. |
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Delhi- Mandawa (Approx 250 Kms/06
Hours)
After breakfast you embark on your sightseeing trip of
Delhi City which would include the visit to Old Delhi
and New Delhi.
Old Delhi : An ancient walled city. Here you
would see the Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace
of the Mughal Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father
of Nation, Jama Masjid the largest mosque in India and
Chandni Chowk the bustling and colourful market of the
old city.
New Delhi : The city designed and built by the
British in the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards
impressive Government Buildings, green parks and
gardens. First you will visit the two monuments from the
Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. Then your
drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath,
past the Imposing India Gate and Parliament House.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
Hotel for Overnight. |
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Delhi- Mandawa (Approx 270 Kms/06
Hours)
After breakfast drive from Delhi to Mandawa. On arrival
in Mandawa you check in to the Hotel.
The Shekhawati, which means the garden of the Sheikh, is
Rajasthan’s open-air art gallery. The region is famous
for its painted mansions with beautiful frescos. A tour
of the city is a veritable education of India’s
fascinating art. The wall art remains unmatched in the
world, as it reveals the glory of the bygone era.
Shekhawati, museum of fresco art, is close to Delhi, on
the way to Jaipur. The unique form of wall decoration
practised at Shekhawati provides an excellent reference
about social influences on artists commissioned by
merchants to paint their mansions.
The Shekhawati region lies in the triangular area
between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner. In the early 14th
century, a number of Muslim clans moved into the area
thereby giving rise to a township, which developed into
important trading post on the caravan routes emanating
from the ports of Gujarat.
In the evening take the walking tour of the town.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Mandawa - Jaipur (Approx 175 Kms/04
Hours)
Enjoy your breakfast at Hotel, later you drive to
Jaipur. On arrival Check In.
Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also known as 'Pink City'
is surrounded by an ancient 20ft high wall and eight
gates. Situated at a distance of 280 km away from Delhi,
today, Jaipur is the personification of the old order
influence the new. An inherent interest for colour and
design penetrated over stratum of society, and jewelry,
crafts and architecture became objects of fascination
equally between prince and peasant. Jaipur is also the
main tourist hub of Rajasthan tourist circuit. From here
you can reach out to places like Jodhpur, Bikaner,
Jaisalmer, Udaipur, Pushkar, and many more such
destinations from Jaipur. Jaipur is also the third
corner of the famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit of
India along with Delhi and Agra.
Rest of the day free for own activities /leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
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| Day 05 :- |
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In Jaipur
After breakfast you embark on your sightseeing tour
of Amer Fort and Jaipur City.
Amer Fort : 11 Kms from Jaipur- A marvelous
example of Rajput architecture with its terraces and
reflected in Matao lake below. The magnificent old
Citadel, a labyrinth of massive walls and towers,
shrouds an exquisite marble palace, pillared and carved
glimmering with a million tiny mirrors, which creates
tanatalising reflection effect. The ascent to the fort
is on a gaily caparisoned elephants.
Afternoon sightseeing of Jaipur City visit the
City Palace Museum : An imposing blend of
traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is
resplendent with its collection of robes of royal
princess, carpets an armoury of old weapons , miniature
paintings portraying court scenes , battle scenes and
processions.
Janatar Mantar : (Observartory): Jantar Mantar,
built between 1728 and 1734, literally means the
‘instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens’.
Jai Singh, the brain behind the grand project, chose
stone with marble facing. This was the biggest of all
his observatories and the only one built of stone. He
used it daily, often with his astronomy gurus Pandit
Jagannath and Kewal Ram. In all there are 17 instruments
in the Jantar Mantar complex. The function of each
instrument is rather complex but serves a particular
function where time plays the main theme.
Hawa Mahal : (Palace of Winds) : A five storeyed
wonder with a spectacular pyra midal façade and
overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and
spires.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the
hotel for overnight. |
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Jaipur - Agra (Approx 255 Kms/06
Hours)
After breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Fathepur
Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri: A fascinating ghost town lies
little beyond Agra the deserted Red sandstone city that
was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. It was a
veritable fairy tale city and its ruins are still in a
pristine condition. It is not hard to imagine what the
court life would have been like in the days of its
grandeur. Set like a jewel in a court yard of pink
sandstone is the marble tomb of Saint Salim Chisti,
enclosed by delicately carved marble screens.
Afterwards you continue your drive to Agra. On arrival
in Agra you check in to your hotel
Agra is the one of the prominent destinations of the
World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It is more just a
dacadent city of graveyards and stones, but it is a
vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosphies
that have enriched mankind and shaped humen thought over
centuries.
Rest of the evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Agra - Delhi (Approx 210 Kms/04 Hours)
After Breakfast you embark on your sightseeing tour of
the Agra city including Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Taj Mahal : The 17th Century master piece named
Taj Mahal ,which of course is the most splendid of all
the buildings – perhaps the most perfect architectural
monument of the world. It was built in the memory of the
beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal by one of greatest king of
Mughal Empire Shah Jehan.
Agra Fort: Built primarily as a military establishment
by Emperor Akbar in 1565,the redstone Agra Fort, was
partially converted in to a palace during the tenure of
Emperor Shah Jehan. Though the principal structure was
built by Akbar, many more additions were made by his
grandsons. This massive fort is 2.5 Kms long and is
considered the predecessor of the Red Fort of New Delhi.
Later you drive back to Delhi, on arrival transfer to
the International airport to connect your flight back
home. |
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