Duration: 09 Nights/ 10Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi -Haridwar -
Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport by any convenient flight.
Meet and greet on arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel.<br>
Overnight stay in hotel.
Note : Check In time at the hotel is 12 Noon. If you will arrive early morning
the accommodation will be required from previous night.
Day 2: Delhi
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for the
full day Delhi tour of Old as well as New Delhi in the afternoon. Old Delhi,
the ancient walled city built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jehan in 1650 switched
the Mughal capital from Agra to Delhi. Shah Jehan possessing an exquisite
talent, especially in architecture, created the seventh city and in the process
brought about Delhi's glorious renaissance. Here you will see Red Fort, the
most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire. The fort is Shah Jehan's
symbol of power and elegance, built by behind sandstone walls. Its main gate
(Lahore Gate) faces Chandni Chowk, the perpetually congested avenue heading
west from the Red Fort, is filled with twisting lanes, small streets and
crowded bazaars. Also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi;
Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India; and Chandni Chowk, the bustling
and colorful market of the old city. Chandni Chowk was the commercial centre
of Delhi in the old time and you will see it come alive in the morning as
the trading day starts. New Delhi was designed and built by the British in
the 1920's - it's a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings,
green parks and gardens. In 1911 King George V announced the transfer of
the capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The King's architects, Lutyens and Baker,
set in motion the Design and construction of Delhi's eighth city - New Delhi.
Lutyens designed an "Imperial City" having palatial-sized buildings
set amid broad tree-lined avenues punctuated by Mughal style gardens, complete
with fountains and shallow pools. It took 20 years to complete this immense
undertaking only to have the British pack up and relinquish the subcontinent
in 1947. You will visit two monuments from Delhi's past - Humayun's Tomb
and Qutub Minar. Your drive takes you along the ceremonial avenue, Rajpath,
past the imposing India Gate and Parliament House. Also visit the local Bahai
Temple {Lotus Temple}.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi / Agra 220 Kms & 04-05 Hrs
After breakfast early breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and
drive to beautiful city of Agra. While on the way to the Agra, we will view
the fantastic Akbar Sikandra tomb. Later continue drive to Agra. On arrival
check in to the hotel. After lunch at Hotel Taj, proceed for the sightseeing
of city including the Agra Fort. Evening time is saved for the fantastic
view of the world famous monument of love-the Taj Mahal at the sunset.
Overnight at the hotel
Note : Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday
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Day 4: Agra / Jaipur 265 Kms & 05-06 Hrs
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur (the capital of Rajasthan). Everywhere you
will see the monuments of its Rajputana rulers. Jaipur is one of the main
centers for shopping in India - especially with regard to textiles, jewellery,
stones carpets, etc. On the way you will visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted
red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. Ponder
the mysterious desertion of this capital city that was dramatically abandoned
a few years after it was built. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in at hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Agra Jaipur tour will certainly present you the most beautiful handicraft
works of the country and historical sites of Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 5: Jaipur
After breakfast depart for a half-day excursion to
Amber Fort. 11 Kms. from Jaipur, Amber Fort is a marvelous example of Rajput
architecture with its terraces and ramparts reflected in the Maota Lake below.
Go up the fort on the back of a gaily-caparisoned elephant, true to the style
of the Maharajas of the past. The interior of the fort has various royal
halls decorated with intricate ivory, mirror and glass work complemented
by exquisite wall paintings. As you move between the rooms of this magnificent
structure, you will feel the history and visualize the pomp and grandeur
of a kingdom never conquered. After your tour return to the hotel or to a
city restaurant where you can relax or enjoy a lunch on your own. At around
2 p.m. venture back into the city, for the tour of Jaipur. This afternoon
you will visit the City Palace Museum where you can see an imposing blend
of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art. The museum is resplendent with
its collection of robes of royal princes, carpets, an armoury of old weapons,
miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions,
also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar (an accurate observatory built
in 1726 AD). Also included is a photo visit at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of
Winds) - a five-storied wonder with a spectacular pyramidal facade and overhanging
windows with latticed screens, domes and spires.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6: Jaipur / Delhi 250 Kms & 04-05 Hrs.
After having breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive back to Delhi. On
arrival in Delhi, check in at the hotel. Evening free for independent activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After returning to Delhi, your golden triangle tour completes and next we
will take you to our newly added holy destinations
Day 7: DelhiHaridwar /
Rishikesh 310 Kms & 06-07 Hrs
Morning after early breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Delhi
railway station to board Shtabdi express train to Haridwar. On arrival in
Haridwar, pick up by car and visit the temples in Haridwar later in the evening
drive to Rishikesh. On arrival in Rishikesh, check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 8: Rishikesh
Whole Day free for independent activities in Rishikesh. It is a beautiful
holy destination, which will give you utmost pleasure and peace.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9:Rishikesh/ Haridwar /
Delhi.
Morning free in Rishikesh. Late morning check out from
the hotel and drive back to Delhi from such a route so that you get a chance
to view the holy Haridwar again. On arrival in Delhi transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
After coming to the Delhi, you too will realize why we have included the
Rishikesh, Haridwar tour in our tour packages.
Day 10: Delhi
Departure Morning after breakfast, transfer to Delhi International
airport to take your return flight back home.
End of services with happy memories. Looking forward for your companionship
again.
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