Golden Triangle Tour

Welcome to Delhi!

Upon arriving, you will be greeted and escorted to your vehicle and taken to your hotel for the night. Check in, take your first day off, and relax.

Dehli

In the morning, our sightseeing tour begins. We will visit the walled city of Old Delhi, where every street is bustling with activity. The influence of the Mughals, who once ruled from the walls of the Red Fort, can be seen widely. We will visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, built in the 17th century. Later, we will pass through New Delhi area to visit Raj Ghat, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), Parliament House and other colonial buildings. The early 20th century work of Edwin Lutyens, a British architect, figures prominently in colonial districts.

Finally, visit the famous Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, a wonderful example of Persian-inspired Mughal architecture.

Agra

Today we drive south to Agra to witness the architectural marvel of the golden age of the Mughals. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for a short break. Later, we will drive to visit Agra Fort, a mix of Hindu and Mughal architecture, originally built by Rajputs and renovated from time to time by different Mughal emperors with red sandstone, bricks, and the beautiful Makarana marble. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled, palatial city.

After visiting the Agra Fort, we will visit the Taj Mahal at sunset, a symbol of eternal love found on the south bank of the Yamuna River. It was built by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in memory of his loving wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in the 16th century. We will spend the evening visiting the bazaars, where the descendants of the artisans who worked in the Taj continue to perfect their craft of marble crafts.

Jaipur, via Fatehpur Sikri

In the morning we will depart for Jaipur, the colourful capital of Rajasthan known as the "Pink City". On the way, we will visit Fatehpur Sikri, a large, deserted Mughal royal city. The impressive and well-preserved citadel served as Akbar's political capital for 14 years until it was abandoned in 1585 after a drought.

Jaipur was the first planned city of its time, with towering forts, dazzling palaces, and lush gardens. We will end the day exploring the colourful evening markets before resting a bit for a full day of sightseeing tomorrow.

Visit Jaipur

After breakfast, we will drive to the ancient capital of Amer, 11 km from Jaipur. Famous for its massive Amber Fort, Amer was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha dynasty for more than half a millennium. We then proceed to City Palace, a perfect combination of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.

Next, we visit Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 18th century. Its solar devices can measure the progression of the day with an error of just 2 seconds, making it an astronomical treasure that can still make predictions with precision today. Later we will visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), a five-story facade made of pink sandstone. Built in 1799, Hawa Mahal and its discreet windows (Jharokhas) allowed royal ladies to witness processions and street festivities.

Back Home

Early in the morning, we'll drive back to Delhi, where you'll be transferred to the International Airport for your departure.