Golden Triangle Tour 4 Nights / 5 Days

The 4 Nights / 5 Days Golden Triangle tour itinerary offered by Enchanting India Travels is the perfect package to explore the major sightseeing and heritage attractions of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra within a short time period. This affordable yet all-inclusive deal allows tourists to embark on a cultural odyssey of the culturally thriving cities mentioned above. The tour also includes a visit to the historically significant Step well at Abhaneri village. This enticing deal to these historically imperative lands is perfect for tourists in search of experiencing the brilliance of primordial architecture, including the fascinating monument, the Taj Mahal, all without burning a hole in your pocket!

Included

 All transfer & city tour by private vehicle

 Parking costs

 Accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels

 Rickshaw Ride

 Monuments Entrance Tickets

 English Language Tour Guide

 Dinner according to program

 Parking charge

 Road tax

 Bottle of water on tour

Excluded

 International flight tickets

 Visa

 Drinks during meals

 Additional consumption and personal expenses

 Optional programs

 Tipping

 Additional services

 Hotel extra costs in prime and peak season (mandatory dinner, peak season surcharge)

Tour Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL & DELHI CITY TOUR

Namaste – Welcome to India! Upon arrival, we are greeted the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together, by our representative and transferred to the hotel and assisted with check in formalities.

After short rest, the tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.

The tour starts from the capital city- Delhi, the metropolis with an ideal combination of the ancient and the contemporary era. Delhi has two visible parts: a) New Delhi, the city created by the British, as the royal capital of India in 1911. b) The Old Delhi which was considered as the Mughal capital of India between the 17th and the 19th century. There are at least eight cities on the location of modern Delhi among which Indraprastha is one of the first recognized settlements, highlighted in the epic Mahabharata over 3000 years ago. Nevertheless, Delhi has always been one of the major cities in the northern region of the subcontinent. This tour includes the following places:

Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the country’s major mosques where hundreds and thousands of Muslims offer their prayers even today. Jama Masjid was constructed by Shah Jahan as an architectural extravaganza in 1658. The wonders of construction in Jama Masjid are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard.

Chandani Chowk: Preserving the antiquity of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a bustling neighborhood that is one of the oldest in the national capital. A vibrant bazaar that is buzzing with activity, Chandni Chowk is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways that are crammed with small shops, either selling delicious servings of snacks, sweets. Entire Chandni Chowk was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan’s beloved daughter and was then populated by the well-to-do families of that time. This medieval shopping site is stocked with almost everything under the sun, and you can see the real activities and culture. Where you will do the wonderful rickshaw riding.

India Gate: India Gate is free-standing, 42 metre high arch. It was built in 1931 and was formerly called the All India War Memorial in the memory of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in World War I. The names of the warriors are engraved all along the walls of the arch. The eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (Immortal Soldier), in 1971.

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House): Rashtrapati Bhavan is the authorized residence of the President of the country. It was designed by Lutyens and was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India.

Qutub Minar: This outstanding building in the Southern part of the capital was built by the Muslim King; Qutab–ud–din Aibak in 1199 A.D. The Minar (tower) is 72.5 meters tall and its base is a mosque.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

DAY 02: DRIVE DELHI – JAIPUR ( 310 KM / 5 HRS)

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, complete check-out formalities. You will be picked up by driver then start your trip to Jaipur, the Pink city.

Jaipur It is the capital of Rajasthan, and is known as the “Pink City” because of the pink-tinted constructions in the old city. Recently the walled city of Jaipur has joined the elite list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is situated on a dry lake bed, bordered by barren hills vanquished by forts and broken walls. The city was found in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who wanted to be in the good books of the then ruling Mughals. He positioned the city with rectangular blocks according to early Hindu architecture. It is a great city for shopping.

On arrival in Jaipur you will visit the Hindu temple known as Birla Temple, after visit the temple you will check in at the hotel.

By evening you will enjoy your traditional dinner with cultural dance.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 03: JAIPUR CITY TOUR

After the morning meal, you will be picked up by the guide from the hotel and will be taken for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur and Amber.

Sightseeing in Jaipur includes :

Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds): Constructed by Maharaja Sawaj Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of the Jaipur’s main landmarks, the front of the Mahal has pink windows and latticework screens. This mahal was initially constructed for the ladies of the imperial household to watch the ordinary life and parades of the city.

City Palace: The City Palace is still the dwelling of the former royalty H.H Bhawani Singh Ji of Jaipur. This Palace still has an extensive collection of art, carpets and old weapons.

Jantar Mantar (Observatory): It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. Jantar Mantar appears to be an inquisitive collection of sculptures but in fact each construction has a detailed purpose such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating eclipses. The most striking instrument is the sundial which is 27 meter tall gnomon. The shadow this casts moves up to 4 meters an hour.

Amber Fort: The Amber Fort is located 11 km away from Jaipur. Amber was once the ancient capital of Jaipur. The Fort is an excellent illustration of Rajput architecture, impressively situated on a hillside facing a lake, which reflects its walkways and walls.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 04: DRIVE JAIPUR – ABHANERI – AGRA ( 250 KM / 05 HRS)

After a relaxed breakfast at the hotel, follow check-out formalities. You will be picked up by driver then start your trip to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. The next stop on your Golden Triangle tour, en route stopping at Abhaneri village, for a guided tour of this ancient Step well.

Chand Baori is a step well situated in the village of Abhaneri in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. After visiting Abhaneri, the drive takes a twirl to Agra.

Agra is situated on the bank of Yamuna River. It is the dwelling place to India’s famous monument, the Taj Mahal. Agra was the capital of Mughal Empire in the 16th & 17th centuries.

On your arrival at the hotel in Agra, you will again follow the check-in formalities. Later in the afternoon, the tour guide will pick you up for the guided sightseeing of the Agra Fort.

Agra Fort: The centre of governance of the Mughal Empire, this historical monument is one of the world heritage sites in India. Emperor Akbar started the construction of this huge red sandstone Agra Fort on the bank of Yamuna River in 1565. It was mainly constructed for the soldiers until his grandson, Shah Jahan, added more opulent accommodations. There are a number of attractive buildings within its porches such as Samman Burj, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son, Moti Masjid, a white marble mosque, Diwan–e–Am, Diwan–e–Khas, Jahangir’s Palace, Khaas Mahal and Shish Mahal.

Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

DAY 05: DRIVE AGRA – DELHI ( 220 KM / 04 HRS)

The day begins early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Your guide and the driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast after sightseeing.

Taj Mahal: Emperor Shah Jahan constructed the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal who died during the birth of their child in 1631. This white-marble mausoleum is one of the most beautiful structures in the world and is granted the title of one of the 'wonders of the world'. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is also known as the 'icon of eternal love'. Without a doubt, it is the most recognized and most visited landmark in India.

The construction of this famous monument is said to have taken 22 years, starting from 1631. Over 20,000 artisans were working day and night for the construction of this landmark. Craftspersons and whizzes were brought from France and Italy. And the chief architect was from Iran. The visit to the Taj Mahal, will long be remembered by you as the highlight of your Golden Triangle Tour.

Later, check out of hotel, and your 5 days Golden Triangle Tour comes to an end with a drop at Delhi International Airport in time for your flight back home.