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Golden Triangle
with Rajasthan
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Delhi
Day One
Delhi:
Arrival at Delhi
Company representatives
will receive you on arrival at the international airport in Delhi late in the
night or midnight. Transfer to your hotel. Relax.
 DELHI,
the capital of kingdoms and empires is now a sprawling metropolis with a fascinating
blend of the past and the present. It is a perfect introduction to the composite
culture of an ancient land. A window to the kaleidoscope - that is India.
Overnight
will be at Delhi.
Day Two
Delhi:
Start a full-day
tour of Old and New Delhi after breakfast.
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 Mogul Empire.
Enjoy a 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 Lotus Temple
and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Spend night
at Delhi.
Day Three
Delhi - Agra:
By road
201 km
in 4 hr
 Transfer
to station by Compass Executive for train to Agra.
AGRA: Two great Mughal
monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a
befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat
{seat of the Emperor}. Today a visitor to Agra is caught up in a world of contrasting
edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies,
and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains.
It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most
conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling streets of the city will introduce
the visitor to the wafting aroma of Mughlai cuisine.
Proceed for sightseeing.
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).
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.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ
- The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.
Shopping
or relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Agra.
Day Four
Agra - Jaipur:
By road
221 km in 6 hr
 Breakfast
will be at hotel.
Drive to Fatehpur Sikri.
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.
Continue drive to Jaipur.
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 its character and history - A beautiful fusion of
the yesteryears and modernity. Jaipur is 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.
Reach Jaipur and check in at hotel.
Overnight will be at Jaipur.
Day Five
Jaipur:
Proceed for a morning excursion
to Amber Fort after breakfast. 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. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of
Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.
Continue 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. It is a 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 or visit the markets.
Overnight will
be at Jaipur.
Day Six
Jaipur - Jodhpur:
By Road
280
km/06 hrs
Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Jodhpur. Reach Jodhpur
and check into hotel.
 Set
at the edge of the THAR Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales
of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state,
it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the RATHORE clan of Rajputs who
claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the RAMAYANA. The massive
15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125
Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with
8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the evening and visit the old
city. Enjoy your dinner at the rooftop of PAL HAVELI with an enchanting view of
the MEHRANGARH FORT.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day
Seven
Jodhpur:
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
Morning
sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors
of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice
of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the
Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would
see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit
Jaswant Thada Memorial.
 Visit
the BISHNOI VILLAGES and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence
of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape
fascinates one while driving along the countryside.
Visit the UMAID BHAWAN
PALACE MUSEUM.
Overnight will be at Jodhpur.
Day Eight
Jodhpur - Udaipur:
By Road
250km/05hrs
Breakfast will be
at hotel. Proceed to Udaipur.
Visit Ranakpur en route. A visit to the
famous Jain Temple, dating back to the 15th century is part of the itinerary.
200 pillars, none of which are alike, support its 29 halls. The Temple abounds
with intricate friezes and sculptures. Includes visits to two more Jain temples
and the Temple of the Sun God with its erotic sculptures.
Reach Udaipur
and check in at hotel.
The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around
the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white
drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound
and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.
Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes
strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry.
Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day Nine
Udaipur:
Breakfast will be at hotel.
 Proceed
for sightseeing tour of Udaipur in the morning, stopping first at City Palace.
Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass
windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.
Proceed
for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the
boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above
the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace
- the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag
Mandir Palace.
Visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs
of the Rajput kings.
Relax in the evening. Overnight will be at Udaipur.
Day Ten
Udaipur - Delhi:
By Air
Breakfast
will be at hotel. Proceed to the airport for flight to Delhi. Reach and check
in at hotel. Spend the afternoon in last minute shopping.
Proceed to the
airport as per flight timing and enjoy the FAREWELL DINNER.
Board the
flight for home with sweet memories of India.
TOUR ENDS
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