Golden Triangle Tour

Day 01. ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive late evening in Delhi where our representative will meet you outside the customs area and escort you to your hotel. He will then assist you in checking in.

Stay overnight in Delhi.

Day 02. IN DELHI
After an early breakfast today we will take you for a tour of Old and New Delhi.

Old Delhi -A visit to the fortified old city of Delhi with its crumbling walls, 17th century havelis (mansions) and narrow galis (lanes) teeming with people and commerce is a journey to another world. We will drive past the majestic Red Fort built of Red sandstone from 1639 - 1648 AD by Emperor Shah Jehan and then visit Jama Masjid - the biggest mosque of Asia built in 1650 AD by Shah Jehan. After the visit we will also enjoy a rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk (the silver market of the bygone era). This will be followed by a visit to Rajghat - memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi.

New Delhi - India's capital city is a medley of history and culture juxtaposed with the new and the brash. We will visit the Humayun's Tomb - the mausoleum of Emperor Humayun, followed by a visit to Qutab Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibek. Drive past the secretarial offices and the Parliament house. Visit the India Gate - war memorial and Connaught Place, the city center of New Delhi.

Stay overnight in Delhi.

Day 03. DELHI - AGRA (131 MILES)
After an early breakfast, drive on to Agra, stopping enroute at Sikandra, the mausoleum of Emperor Akbar. It is built of red sandstone inlaid with marble. Upon reaching the city of Agra, you will check into a hotel and relax for sometime.

Later in the afternoon we visit the beautiful Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jehan for his beloved wife Mumtaz. It's a symbol of enduring love. This will be followed by a visit to the Agra fort, built by Emperor Akbar. The maze of its courtyards, mosque and private chambers echoes the story of the Mughal Empire. The view of the Taj from this fort is spectacular.

(Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday)

Stay overnight in Agra.

Day 04. AGRA - FATEHPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR (146 MILES)
This morning after an early breakfast we drive on to the city of Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the city of victory. It was built by Emperor Akbar but was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.

We continue our surface journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. It is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills and forts and palaces.

Check in upon arrival and relax for the rest of the evening at the hotel or enjoy a short orientation tour of the city.

Stay overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05. IN JAIPUR
After your breakfast we drive on to Amber Fort, where we will ascend to the fort on elephant back (depending on availability of elephants). Later we proceed to visit City Palace, which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728. It has been the principal residence for the Maharajas of Jaipur. The main attraction its museum, which houses paintings, clothes and armouries. Later visit Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind).

In the evening enjoy a walk through the local markets of Jaipur and feel the pulse of the city around you.

Stay overnight in Jaipur.

Day 06. JAIPUR - DELHI (163 MILES)
Have a relaxed morning today. After a leisurely breakfast return to Delhi. You will arrive in Delhi late in the afternoon. Either you can relax in the lobby of the airport hotel or do your last minute shopping before proceeding to the airport to connect to your flight for onward destination.

Day 07. LEAVE DELHI
Transfer to the airport in time to connect to the flight for onward destination.