Private Golden Triangle Tour 5 Days from Jaipur

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Jaipur Sightseeing⌄

   Pick up from anywhere in Jaipur. Choose any pick-up time between 8 AM to 10 AM.

   Visit the principal tourist attractions of Jaipur. Visit the prime site of the pink city; Amer Fort. It is known for its amazing artistic Hindu-style architecture. This fort is 600 years old and is constructed with marble and red sandstone.

   Overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake is situated Jaigarh fort. The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort and its palace complex and was named after him.

   Later explore Hawa Mahal, this palace is decorated with 953 windows which are adorned with intricate designs. This was constructed specially for royal ladies. Constructed in 1799, it is made beautifully with red and pink sandstone and sits at the edge of the city palace.

   Explore the beautifully patterned gardens and architecture of the building located at the center of Jaipur city. It was initially the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur but now its some part is reserved for the museum.

   It is situated in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake built in Rajput-style architecture. It is a 17th-century architectural beauty and the best spot for peace lovers. After the sightseeing, the driver drops you at the hotel in Jaipur.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Jaipur in a 3-star or 5-star hotel; based on the package you choose.

2. 2Jaipur - Fatehpur - Agra⌄

   After breakfast, the driver will pick up from the hotel and drive you to Agra City. En route a special chance to visit Fatehpur Sikri.

   This magnificent fortified ancient city, 40km west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar.

   After sightseeing, the driver will drop you at the hotel in Agra.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Agra in a 3-star or 5-star hotel; based on the package you choose.

3. 3Agra Sightseeing - Delhi⌄

   Early morning, starts for a mesmerizing sunrise view over the marble mausoleum of Taj Mahal, the exquisite mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1630 for his favorite wife, and learn its tragic story as you explore. Then, get back to the hotel for breakfast.

   Next, you will be guided to the nearby Agra Fort another UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed in the 17th century. This pavilion is a perfect blend of Indian and Islamic art and architecture.

   This was the first Mughal structure built completely from marble, the first to make extensive use of pietra dura and the first tomb to be built on the banks of the Yamuna, which until then had been a sequence of beautiful pleasure gardens.

   Post-this if needed we can head towards a multi-cuisine restaurant for lunch. Later, head towards Delhi. The driver will drop you at the hotel.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Delhi in a 3-star or 5-star hotel; based on the package you choose.

4. 4Delhi Sightseeing⌄

   After breakfast, the driver will pick you up from the hotel for exploring the heart of India.

   Meet your guide at Sunheri Masjid and sit back in your tuk-tuk. Ride past the several colorful, busy bazaars of Old Delhi while your guide explains the important role they play for the locals.

   Your first stop is Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Spend some time walking around the red sandstone courtyard. It was built in 1656 with the help of 5000 workers. It is situated in front of the royal residence 'Red Fort', in the midst of Chandni chowk.

   It is said that in the year 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru came to visit the King and cured people who were contracted with smallpox and cholera epidemics by distributing their water from the tank. That water tank, used by the Guru, still exists today inside the gurudwara and is believed to possess medicinal properties.

   The 1921 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' has names of 13,300 Indian army servicemen carved on the wall who died during the First World War.

   It is an impressive 330 acres architecture of 1929, constructed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who are in fact responsible for constructing almost whole of the New Delhi.

   It is one of the biggest Hindu Temples. It was constructed in 2005 but seems like it has been constructed for over a thousand years because of its architecture. You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.

   It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the first Garden Tomb of India. The sole purpose of Humayun's wife was to build this tomb after his death. You can either visit Humayun Tomb or Akshardham Temple.

   It is the tallest minaret built up in 1192 with bricks. It is also a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in Mehrauli. The area around is known as the Qutub complex.

   After completing the sightseeing, the driver will drive you back to the hotel.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Delhi in a 3-star or 5-star hotel; based on the package you choose.

5. 5Drop in Delhi⌄

   This day is kept for relaxing. The driver will drop you anywhere in Delhi or, if you wish, choose a drop-off at Delhi airport.