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GREAT TRIANGLE TOUR
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Duration : 7 Days
Places to Visit : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur
Day
01 Abroad – Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International airport.
On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred
to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi Former centre of Moghul
Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars.
Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and board the ‘rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the Red Fort, through “Chandni Chowk”
or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue
heading west from the Fort. Later visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest
mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal,
and the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately
government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India
Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the
beautiful Humayuns tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world
famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab Minar
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 Delhi – Agra
Morning drive to Agra (203 kms)
Upon arrival in Agra – check into the hotel
Afternoon visit red fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart
of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in
the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone
and a moat.
Taj Mahal -This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor
Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj".
It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love,
for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage,
during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four
small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal
and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj
Mahal is closed on Friday).
Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for sunset, to see this true Wonder
of the world in gentle late afternoon light.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 Agra – Jaipur
Thereafter drive to Jaipur (221 kms), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri
Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor
Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the
Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Thereafter continue drive to Jaipur
Upon arrival in Jaipur – check into the hotel
Afternoon at leisure to explore the city.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 Jaipur
 Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside
Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant
for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the
time honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century,
took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating
insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour
of the City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding
rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include
the imposingCity Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several
of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging
to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You
will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the
open-airJantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel
Day 06 Jaipur – Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi (250 kms)
Arrival in Delhi
Later in late evening transfer to International airport for flight to back home
Day 07 Delhi – Abroad
Depart Delhi
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