Luxury Holidays - Golden
Triangle Tours
North India with Golden Triangle
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Alwar - Jaipur - Agra - Khajuraho - Varanasi
- Delhi
Day 01: Delhi Sight-Seeing
You will be picked up from your hotel and proceed for a full-day tour of
Old & New Delhi. (Start at 0900 hrs).
OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting
the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated;
Jama
Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most
opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.
Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include
a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial
avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's
Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
After the sightseeing, check in at THE PARK in Connaught Place. Relax
in the evening or roam the Connaught Place market.
Proceed for LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW and then for dinner. Overnight at Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Alwar
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for ALWAR and reach by noon.
150 Km from Jaipur and 170 Km from Delhi - ALWAR nest between a cluster
of small hills of the ARAVALLI range. Perched on the most prominent of
these hills is a massive ancient fort that whispers tales of the rich
history of the city. Apart from its long history, the city has a rich
natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valley thickly
wooded in parts.
Some of the finest variety of birds and animals are spotted here. ALWAR
has one of the finest wild life sanctuaries in Rajasthan - SARISKA, which
is an excellent tiger country.
Visit the PALACE and complete all sightseeing and stay at SARISKA PALACE
for the night.
Day 03: Alwar - Jaipur
Proceed to Jaipur after breakfast. Reach by noon.
JAIPUR - The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced
back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended
the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana.
In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character
and history - Beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly
known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant
pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort
of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent
palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.
Shopping in the city. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 04: Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant
ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort
palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed
by his descendent Jai Singh I. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner
paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's
ultimate expression.
Continue city sightseeing.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the
walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the
City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the
five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still
in use.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds"
is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure of sandstone
plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.
The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the
Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Relax in the evening. Overnight at Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Agra.
Visit Fatehpur Sikri en-route.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital
and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It
a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition
... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in
the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway
in the world.
Reach Agra and check in at hotel.
Badal Singh established the city of Taj in 1475. Agra finds mention in
the Mahabharat as Agraban. This city in those days was considered to be
the sister-city of Mathura, which was more prominent than Agraban. Agra
came into its own when the Lodhi Kings chose this place beside the RIVER
YAMUNA to be their capital city. Sikander Lodhi made Agra his capital
but Babar defeated the Lodhis to capture not only Agra but also laid the
foundation of the Mughal empire.
The coming of Babar heralded a new era, which was to see Agra at its
zenith during the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. It was during
Akbar's period that Agra became the center of art, culture and commerce
and learning. This trend reached its height when Shah Jahan became the
ruler.
In the Mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied
building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love
Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in
the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality. The same is still
reflected in whatever monuments remain in Agra. The narrow lanes of Agra
filled with aroma of Mughlai cuisine, the craftsman who are busy in crating
master pieces with their skill all remind of the Mughal royalty which
this city had once experienced. Today whatever remains, has become a major
tourist attraction which has taken Agra again to the heights of glory
but this time as a major tourist destination of India.
Visit the TAJ MAHAL - one of the Seven Wonders of the World was built
by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651AD. Taj Mahal - The symbol
of Love was built in the memory of Mumtaz Mahal (Shah Jahan' s second Wife).
Overnight at Agra.
Day 06: Agra - Khajuraho
Proceed for city sightseeing after breakfast.
AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the
fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture
perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Khajuraho. Reach and transfer to hotel.
Situated in the heart of India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho
is a fascinating village with a quaint, rural ambience and a rich cultural
heritage, honored by the world as India's unique contribution to human
civilization. The Chandela dynasty built eighty-five temples here. Only
twenty remain as embodiments of Indian architectural and sculptural art
at its most evolved state. Even ten centuries after they were constructed,
the temples of Khajuraho reflect an eternal philosophy relevant to all
mankind. The temple of Khajuraho is a world heritage site and belong not
just to India but to the world. The nearby Panna national park is a project
tiger park making the area a unique combination of outstanding cultural
and natural heritage - one of the few millennium destinations of the world.
Afternoon visit the WESTERN TEMPLES.
Overnight at Khajuraho.
Day 07: Khajuraho - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel.
uided tour of EASTERN TEMPLES.
Transfer in time to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi,
you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the rivetfront,
as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with
temples, and it's labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum
number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the
carpet manufacturing place of India. It was previously known as Kashi
- the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact
that thecity is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi.
Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 08: Varanasi
Morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river
Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of
one of the world's oldest and most important religions. (To start at 0500
hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable
city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun
rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river,
where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come
daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples
and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then return for a walk
through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga".
As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the
faithful are coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning
to the hotel.
Return for breakfast to the hotel. Proceed for day guided tour of Varanasi
including the Gyanvapi Mosque and Benaras Hindu University. Overnight
at Varanasi.
Day 09: Varanasi - Delhi
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of SARNATH.
Sarnath ? 5 miles out of Varanasi for a day excursion: One of the holiest
Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in
590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and
then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist
art and sculptures found at the site.
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
Reach Delhi and you will be transferred to your hotel or airport.
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