Duration of the Tour : 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
Hotel Type : 5* Deluxe (Best available)
Transport Type : Luxury Car
Golden Triangle Tour is the first preference for any travelers coming to India. This one week tour covers three cities of India, Delhi the capital of India, Agra the city of Taj and Jaipur the Gateway to the land of warriors. The cities which you will cover are rich in culture, history and heritage. The tour is named as Luxury Golden Triangle since you stay in some of the finest hotels of India and gives you the feel of Maharaja.
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Max Holidays representative will greet you on your arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Then you will be transferred to your hotel. The hotels will be either one of these, Hotel Taj Mahal, The Oberoi and The Imperial. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After sumptuous breakfast in the hotel our very knowledgeable guide will take you for the city sightseeing. The city tour includes some of the interesting monuments like Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jumma Masjid (mosque), Chandani Chowk, (moonlight Square), drive past Red Fort and Rastrapati Bhawan (President’s Palace) and stop at India Gate for photography. Also visit Lotus Temple and Birla Temple. Later visit National museum and the Rail museum. In the evening you will be driven back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur 265 Km /05 Hr
Today morning , have your breakfast at hotel and later drive to another fascinating cities of India, Jaipur cradled by the Aravallis which is located on the edge of the
Thar Desert. Enjoy the countryside drive; stop at midway for some refreshments. Upon arrival check in hotel. After some relaxation, in the evening visit the local colorful market near the Hawa Mahal (City Palace).After spending some time in the market, go for Rajasthani folk dance show and later return to hotel for overnight stay. Hotels can be Samode Palace (luxury heritage hotel), Rambagh Palace, and The Oberoi Rajvilas.
Day 04 : Excursion to Amer and Jaigarh Fort and City Sightseeing
Today start your day early and go for an excursion to Amer and Jaigarh fort, which are situated on the outskirts of Jaipur city and is approximately 11 Km.Amer was the first capital of Kachwaaha kings later they shifted to Jaipur. Enjoy the elephant ride in a Maharaja style to ascend the fort which houses Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), the delicate work done with every mirror captivate the visitors. Later drive to Jaigarh fort, it is believed that both the forts are interlinked with passages, all the artilleries were kept here and it also houses one of the biggest cannon of the world.Drive back to city , your first stop will be at Hawa Mahal also called the Palace of Winds It is a five story semi –octagonal over hanging windows designed for the royal women to watch processions and other day to day activities.Later visit City Palace, part of the City Palace is occupied by the former Maharaja and his family and rest is converted into the museum where royal costumes, weapons, miniature paintings and some of the rare manuscripts are kept. Just outside the City Palace is Jantar Mantar (Observatory) built by Sawai Jai Singh II, has an extraordinary astronomical instruments which was designed to measure the altitudes and eclipses of the sun, moon and other planets during the different times of the year. Rest of the evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra 260 KM / 05 Hr en route visit Fateh Pur Sikri
After seeing the majestic forts and palaces of Rajputs (Son of Kings) leave for city of Mughals, Agra world renowned for its Taj Mahal. En route visit Fateh Pur Sikri which was once the capital of Akbar the great Mughal emperor. Akbar was a very religious ruler and Fateh Pur Sikri was the creation of his devotion for the Sufi Saint Salim Chisti by whose grace Akbar was blessed with son whom he named Salim.Later he again shifted his capital back to Agra because of the acute shortage of water. The complex of Fateh Pur Sikri has many interesting buildings like Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khash, Panch Mahal (Five stories Palace), Jodha’s Palace, Salim Chisti’s mausoleum built in white marble. On arrival check in hotel. You can choose to stay at one of these hotels, The Oberoi Amar Vilas, Mughal Sheraton Palace and Towers or Jaypee Palace. In the evening our guide will take you for sightseeing of Taj Mahal when its beauty glitters at the time of sunset when the fading sun rays falls on the monument, all the precious stones embedded glows. Later return to hotel for night stay.
Day 06 : Agra sightseeing
The beauty to see Taj Mahal is at the sun rise when all the colorful stones embedded in it starts shining and gives it a glorious look. Captures the moments in your camera, also you have professional photographers who will take your photographs from different angles which will become treasure for your entire life. Return to the hotel for breakfast and after some rest leave for Agra Fort which is stretched to about 3 kilometers along the Yamuna River. It is built of red sandstone and most of the buildings within the fort bear the testimony of Hindu as well as Persian architecture. Jehangir Mahal was constructed by Akbar for his son Jehangir,Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private audience) when the king used to receive the dignitaries, Diwan-i-am (Hall of Public Audience), here the petitioners used to come with their problems and the judgments were given by the King. Apart from this it has Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), Mina Masjid (Heavenly Mosque) and Nagina Masjid (Gem Mosque). The sightseeing of Agra will be come to an end with your last monument Itimad Ud Daulah, which is also called "Baby Taj" .It is a mausoleum of Mirza Ghiyas Beg father in law of Jehangir, this Mausoleum was built by his daughter Nur Jehan. Later return to hotel to enjoy the facilities. Rest of the day free for the leisure activities. Night stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Agra-Delhi 204 Km / 04 Hr
After lavish buffet dinner at hotel, our driver will take you back to Delhi. En route you can stop to take pictures of the countryside. Upon arrival check in hotels.Taj Mahal/Imperial/The Oberoi. You can use the spa facilities to recharge yourself for long flight journey.
Day 08 : Leave Delhi
As per your flight departure time from India a timely transfer will be provide to you by our representative from your hotel to the airport.
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Basic Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by private car
- An English / Language speaking well mannered guide during sightseeing trips
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
- Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person in INR. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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