Golden Triangle Tour - Summer Package
Day 01, Arrival / Delhi
Assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Delhi, Capital City of independent India rewards the determined sightseer with more than a thousand monuments and two old capital buildings complexes-including the present seat of Government, designed by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Cosmopolitan hotels, shopping, and fine restaurants abound. Delhi also offers a glimpse into the real India: the labyrinthine street bazaars of Old Delhi, and the temples and monuments of Indian’s chequered colonial past. In the deepest sense, from Old Delhi’s Red fort and Jama Masjid mosque to New Delhi’s chic art galleries and nightclubs, Delhi is profoundly Indian city.
Turbaned shepherded still leads goats and sheep through ravines in Delhi’s remaining open fields and near the airport. In Delhi’s golf courses Mughal monuments share fairways with peacocks. Rajasthani women in bright coloured saris and men in dhoti (skirt like wrap) work with outdated tools in construction sites while executive work out in computerised equipment in health clubs. By day, you will see temples packed with devout, and by night, hotel discos are packed with affluent. Delhi is a city on a move and gate way to India.
Today rest of the day you will relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02, Delhi
Many cultural events take place here; the latest plays, classical Indian music and dance performances and sports. Delhi also has number of wonderful museums including the 4 National Museum, the Museum of Modern art, the Museum of Natural History and the Arts and Crafts Museum where artisans can be seen at work.
Day 03, Delhi / Agra
After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Agra. On arrival Check into your Hotel.
Later proceed for city sightseeing of Agra visiting Agra Fort and Taj Mahal at Sunset.
Agra located on the banks of river Yamuna and once the capital of the region during the rule of great Emperor Akbar, has a great place in history. The city achieved fame during the period of Mughal rule and today it is a major tourist destination. The historic city has three world heritage sites – Agra Fort, the beautiful Taj Mahal and the Fort at Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.
Day 04, Agra / Jaipur
After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Jaipur en route visiting the deserted town of Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri, now a world heritage site or Abhaneri Step wells, a fine example of rain water harvesting.
Fatehpur Sikri – The great emperor Akbar wanted to shift his capital to Fatehpur Sikri and therefore built a majestic fort here and shifted his capital here. However due to the shortage of water, he ultimately moved his capital to Agra Fort. The abandoned site has a number of historical buildings.
Abhaneri is a small village located approximately midway between Agra and Jaipur. The village is famous for its temple and amazing Step wells or 'Baoris' as they are known in the local dialect. The Village was earlier known as Abha nagri (Abha means brightness) but due to the mispronunciation, it has changed to Abhaneri.
On arrival at Jaipur check into your hotel.
Jaipur, or the City of Victory, was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is a marvellous synthesis of architectural influences - Hindu, Jain, Mughal. It is a well planned city of yore, built from rose-coloured terra cotta. - that has given it the name ‘Pink City’.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day – 05, Jaipur
After breakfast excursion to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the region. Ascend the fort on an elephant.
Later city sightseeing of Jaipur visiting City Palace and its museum, Jantar mantar – the observatory and Hawa Mahal – the palace of winds.
Evening free time to explore the colourful streets and markets of Jaipur famous for textiles, handicrafts and jewellery. Overnight stay at Oberoi Rajvilas.
Day 06, Jaipur / Delhi / Departure
Spend the morning at leisure. Later drive 4 to 5 hrs to Delhi international for your international flight to onward destination.
USD 795 per person on twin sharing basis
USD 595 per person on twin sharing basis
Our Cost Inclusions: Accommodation in two double room / cottage as per the lodges / hotels as per the itinerary or available alternatives
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis as per the hotels mentioned in the itinerary or similar
- Daily Breakfast at all the hotels mentioned above
- All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours by air-conditioned Deluxe Car (Tata Indigo for Deluxe Tour & Toyota Innova for Luxury Tour)
- Traditional welcome on arrival
- Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers
- Entrance fees to all monuments and sites as per the itinerary (one time only).
- Knowledgeable English speaking local guides for sightseeing’s and excursions
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort, Jaipur
- Complimentary mineral water during the long drives
- All presently applicable taxes including service tax
- Our quote is valid from 01 Oct to 15 Apr 2012 (not valid between 20 Dec to 05 Jan 2012).
- International Airfare and related costs.
- Cost of a visa, if necessary.
- Travel Insurance.
- Expenses of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video fees at monuments,
- Any other service not mentioned in the program
- Check-In, Check-out time in hotels is 1400 NOON
- Prices are subject to change with any increase in the cost
- Rates include only those items specified in your itinerary
- In case of any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly
- Flight schedule is subject to change without notice