Golden Triangle

5 Nights / 6 Days

DELHI – AGRA – FATEHPUR SIKRI – JAIPUR

Day 01 : Delhi

Arrival at Delhi airport (most of the flights arrive either late night or early morning). You will be greeted by our representative at the airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning tour of New Delhi which is in complete contrast with Old Delhi with wide tree lined avenues, parks and fountains surrounding the imposing Government and State Buildings. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Qutab Minar, built in 1193 A.D. It is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architecture style. Next stop is Humayun's Tomb. Afternoon,drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Old Delhi that includes visit to Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 03 : Delhi – Agra (200 Km, 4 Hours)

Morning drive to Agra which was once the capital of Mughal India and centre of great power and glory. Visit world famous "Taj Mahal", the monument of love immortalized in marble. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his Queen Mumtaj. Also visit Agra Fort and Sikandara, where lies the Tomb of the Emperor "Akbar the Great". Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (235 Km, 6 Hours)

Morning leave for Jaipur. Stop en route and visit Fatehpur Sikh, undoubtedly the best preserved Mughal Palace city of all. Built by Great Akbar around 1570, he used the highest quality craftsman to construct the city only to abandon it some fourteen years later when it is said that the water system failed. Proceed to Jaipur and check in at the hotel. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727. It is a magnificent planned city built of rose-pink colored stones that is why it is also called as "Pink City". Rest of the Day is at leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 05 : Jaipur

Morning excursion to Amer Fort. Ascend by painted elephant up to fort with its huge gateways and pillared pavilions. The fort was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of the finest examples of Rajput Architecture. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur visiting City Palace and its museums. Nearby is the ornate Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds) which is five stories high and is decorated with delicate screens carved from stone which allowed royal ladies to view the city and bazaar from there without being seen. Also visit Jantar Mantar, magnificent stone observatory built in 1728. This is still equipped with immense brick and mortar instrument including a very accurate 90 feet sundial. Overnight stay.

Day 06 : Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km, 6 Hours)

In the morning depart for Delhi by road. Arrive Delhi and rest of the Day is free for last minute shopping or other activities. Evening transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.