Duration : 4 Nights / 5 Days
Tour Overview :
If you desire to have a quick and close peek-a-boo of architectural as well as historical highlights in our country, then you must book Golden Triangle tour of 5 days. This outstanding tour will give you an opportunity to visit various UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Humayun's Fort and ruined city of Fatehpur Sikri. Plan this tour during winter months so that you are able to enjoy to the fullest.
You will be picked up by the driver from your chosen destination in Gurgaon/New Delhi or from the airport/ railway station. From here you will be taken to a centrally located hotel so that you do not have any problem in sightseeing. Begin with visit to UNESCO Heritage sites such as Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb As Lodhi Gardens are also in close proximity, you must visit them also. In the evening you can drive past India Gate. At night enjoy your meal at any popular eating places in the capital. Overnight stay is in Delhi.
In the morning you will be taken to Agra in a pre-booked A/C vehicle. Yamuna Expressway has made this journey fast and convenient. Check into a hotel close to Taj Mahal and then proceed to visit this spectacular monument which is made out of pristine white marble. Taj is breathtakingly beautiful. It was built by Shahjahan in 17th century in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
Once you are done with Taj, you can visit Agra Fort also known as Red Fort of Agra or Lal Quila as it is made totally out of red sandstone. Agra Fort demonstrates Islamic and Hindu architecture. Visit Mehtab Bagh and Tomb of Itimad- ud Daulah in the evening. Overnight stay is in Agra.
After having breakfast, you can leave for Jaipur in a pre-booked vehicle. It takes around 4 hrs.
En-route you can visit Fatehpur Sikri which is a red sandstone city built by Mughal emperor Akbar. Places to see in Fatehpur Sikri are Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Sufi saint Salim Chisti, etc. After that you can proceed towards Jaipur. Once you reach Jaipur check into your chosen hotel. Overnight stay is in Jaipur.
There are some very nice places to see in Jaipur. You can begin with visit to Amer Fort. The fort presents bird's eye view of whole city. The elephant ride of Amer Fort is very popular. From here you can proceed towards Hawa Mahal, also referred to as palace of winds. Other places which you must visit during your Jaipur tour are City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, etc. Overnight stay is in Jaipur.
In the morning you will leave back for Delhi. It will take you less than 5 hrs to reach the capital. In Delhi you can visit Swami Narayan Akshardham Temple which is known for its brilliant architecture. After that you can proceed towards the airport so that you catch a flight for your onward destination on time.