Jaipur Tour Golden Triangle

This morning after breakfast proceed for an escorted combined City Tour of Old & New Delhi. We’ll start with a tour to Old Delhi. Visit the most famous Red Fort- the residence of Mughal emperors of India for nearly 200 years, Jama Masjid- the largest mosque of India and if time allows, quick-shop in the local markets of Chandni Chowk. Then we visit Qutub Minar- the tallest stone tower in India signifying victory, Raj Ghat- the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, Jantar Mantar- the fascinating equinoctial sundial, India Gate- the central imposing pride of Delhi and the historical and intriguing Humayun's Tomb. During the tour, drive past the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House), Parliament House and the Government Secretariat Buildings. Get back to the hotel in evening. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.

Today after having a fill at morning breakfast at the hotel, the journey will continue to Agra- one of the most historical destinations of India’s history. The drive will take approximately 4 hours. On arrival, check in to your hotel and catch a breather. Thereafter proceed to visit the world’s emblem of love- Taj Mahal, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Please note that Taj Mahal remains closed every Friday. Thus, in case your visit to Agra falls on a Friday, you shall visit Taj the next day in the morning.) Continue the tour with a visit to Agra Fort where Shah Jahan was deposed and restrained by his son, Aurangzeb. Visit its presidential palaces, Halls of Public and Private Audience, beautiful gardens and the famous Musamman Burj where Shah Jahan had died, a beautiful marble floored tower giving views of Taj Mahal. Later return to the hotel for a relaxed sleep. Stay overnight at Hotel in Agra.

This morning after breakfast, leave by road for the pink city Jaipur. En-route, halt at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned red sandstone Mughal town built by Emperor Akbar. Visit major city attractions like Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid and Tomb of Salim Chishti. Further drive to Jaipur and check in at the hotel on arrival. Fill your evening with colours of Rajasthan with a visit to Chokhi Dhani, a fabulous Ethnic Village (Entry charges to be paid directly). Get introduced to rich and vibrant Rajasthani tradition and enjoy various games, Rajasthani dance and savour lip smacking Rajasthani cuisine like famous Dal Bati Churma. Later return to hotel after enjoying and eating to the fullest. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast at hotel in the morning, visit Amber Fort (11 Kms from Jaipur), a marvellous Rajput architecture built by Raja Mansingh-1 in 1592. Located on a hill overlooking Maota Lake at the forefront, you can reach the top of the fort on Elephant back. The interiors of the fort are simply stunning where royal halls are decorated with intricate ivory work and exquisite wall paintings that are a delight to witness. Further visit to Jaigarh Fort (3 kms further to Amer Fort) and located 400 meter higher than Amber Fort built by Sawai Jaisingh-III. Witness Jaivana here, the largest wheeled cannon ever constructed. Then we take a Jaipur City Sightseeing tour. We drive past Hawa Mahal- the five-storey Palace of Winds with spectacular pyramidal shape and intricately carved windows. Make a stop at City Palace, an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal Art built by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh-II and get awed with the architectural beauty of Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Maharani’s Palace and Sri Govind Dev Temple. Make a visit to City Palace Museum to see the fabulous collection of royal princes’ robes, carpets, armoury of old weapons, miniature paintings portraying court scenes, battle scenes and processions. We further our visit to Jantar Mantar- an accurate astronomical observatory built in 1726 AD. Later return to the hotel for a relaxed sleep. Stay overnight at Hotel in Jaipur.

Take a fill at morning breakfast at the hotel. Grab some last minute shopping at Jaipur. Check out from the hotel and drive back to Delhi (265 kms / 5-6 hrs). Further get transferred to Delhi Railway Station / Airport for your further / return journey.