Overview of Golden Triangle Tour with Holi Celebration and Spiritual Varanasi
This 08-day Golden Triangle tour will be taking you through popular destinations of
India – New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur as well as an extended tour to Varanasi - the holy
city of India and one of the most ancient cities in the world. Also, on this tour, get a
lifetime opportunity to celebrate Holi - the Festival of Colors in Jaipur. Delhi will
give you a pleasant surprise with its interesting mix of history, art, culture, and
architectural wonders from ancient and modern time.
Explore Mughal era architectural wonders, which include World Heritage Sites, in Agra.
In Rajasthan, admire the magnificent royal forts and palaces of Jaipur. Varanasi will
give you spiritual enlightenment and a glimpse of the century’s old Hindu traditions
along with temples and Ghats (embankments by the river) of the holy River Ganges. To
stimulate your travel experience, enjoy a Rickshaw Ride in the streets of old Delhi,
enjoy an elephant ride in Jaipur, attend the spectacular Ganga Aarti (worship rituals of
the Ganges), and go on a soulful morning Boat Ride on the River Ganges in Varanasi,
visit Buddhist pilgrimage site in Sarnath among other experience.
Tour highlights
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Explore the sprawling and culturally diverse Delhi
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Visit the 73-meter tall Qutub Minar
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Make your way through the narrow by lanes of Old Delhi in a rickshaw
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Witness the glory of the Taj Mahal with a sunset view
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Explore the huge expanse of the Agra Fort and learn about its Mughal
architecture
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Learn about the history of the abandoned town of Fatehpur Sikri
- Take an elephant ride to the majestic
16th-century Amber Fort
- Enjoy Holi Festival Celebration in Jaipur
- Get your hands tattooed with Henna by local
experts
- Discover the history of Jaipur by watching the
spectacular Sound and Light Show in Jaipur
- Stop at the magnificent Hawa Mahal and click
photos with the Palace as a backdrop
- Enjoy a fascinating Boat Ride in Varanasi
Itinerary for Golden Triangle with Ranthambore
Tour
Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet you and
assist you in the transfer to your hotel. Check in at the hotel on arrival and
relax.
Delhi - India's capital and a major
gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which
successfully combines in its fold, the ancient and the modern. Delhi unwinds a
picture rich with culture, architecture, human diversity, history, monuments,
museums, galleries, gardens, and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet
harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and the New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of
Northern India. Delhi is bliss for history lovers.
After breakfast, proceed with the Delhi sightseeing tour with the first visit to
Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk – the oldest, biggest
bazaar of Old Delhi. Walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride to Red
Fort. Here our driver will meet you and drive past Red Fort to reach Rajghat, a
memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of
this memorial.
Also, get a henna tattoo applied as a memorable souvenir
from India.
Visit the Humayun’s Tomb – the first garden-style tomb in India. The main highlight
of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with
water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan – the
residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honor of
the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak
in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi.
Day-03DELHI - AGRA (210 KM/APPROX. 4-5 HRS)
After breakfast, you will head to Agra. Agra - a wonderful
former city of the Mughals, home to the famous Taj Mahal. Upon arrival, check in at
the hotel.
After some relaxation, visit the Agra Fort - (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) a
treasure chest of Mughal architecture, commissioned by Great Mughal Emperor Akbar in
the 16th century, with beautiful palaces, and embellished chambers, inviting
reception halls, marvelous mosques, and charming courtyards. The Diwan-i-Aam (Hall
of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Sheesh Mahal
(Palace of Mirrors), Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), and countless others are a
must-see.
Later in the evening, pay a visit to the Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site),
to get the best views of the monument during sunrise. The stunning work of art - Taj
Mahal - was constructed in a time span of 22 years from 1631-1653 during the rule of
Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and is dedicated to the emperor’s favorite queen Mumtaz
Mahal.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Agra.
Day-04AGRA - JAIPUR (240 KM/APPROX. 5-6 HRS) VIA FATEHPUR SIKRI
Post breakfast and check out, drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as
the Pink City of India. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Built by Emperor Akbar in
1569, Fatehpur Sikri was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chishti, Panch Mahal, and
other palaces.
Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Jaipur: Jaipur is a
city known as the Pink City of India due to the extensive use of pink sandstone in
various buildings of the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural
styles and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewelry.
The ambiance of this city speaks volumes of the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.
After early morning breakfast, we’ll take you to the magnificent Amber Fort, the former
capital of the royal Rajputs. Set on the dry, craggy Aravalli Hills, and surrounded by
fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking
Maota Lake. Ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned elephant, passing through
the ancient main gate where the Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years.
Later, take a stop to photograph the beautiful Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds; a
five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed
windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled
royal women could peer down unseen by the world through its 953 ornate stone screens.
Today go for a delicious lunch at a fine restaurant in Jaipur with the opportunity to
get a Turban tied on your head.
Also, see the City Palace; constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this 19th-century
palace exhibits an exquisite blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles and
features exquisite palaces and buildings. The next stop is Jantar Mantar, again built by
Sawai Jai Singh II, which is an astronomical observatory exhibiting architectural
astronomical instruments.
No tour is complete without a little bit of shopping. So in the evening, now proceed to
Jaipur Bazaars to experience the local culture and explore the shopping hub Jaipur is
famous for. Explore the streets and stores of Jaipur and take a piece of India back
home. Jaipur is the central hub for shopping in India. The dazzling bazaars of this
hypnotic city are flooded with textiles, footwear, ready-made garments, antique jewels,
artefacts, bandhini print, carpets, pottery, marble curios and book, a mind-boggling
collection of other exciting items.
Later go for Sound and Light Show at Amber Fort and get to know the exciting history of
Jaipur.
Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.