GOLDEN TRIANGLE (Delhi - Agra - Jaipur)

GOLDEN TRIANGLE (Delhi - Agra - Jaipur)

The destination is the incentive itself. For it is here, that the ancient and the contemporary, efFortlessly blend to coexist harmoniously. Here, you will meet hospitable people who will welcome you with warmth into their country, their homes and into their hearts. India emerges from a rich and vibrant past both culturally and historically. This is manifested in her myriad architectural styles, varied folk cultures and eclectic mix of people.

Day 01 - Arr. Delhi. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel followed by traditional welcome.

The Indian saying goes Atithi Devo Bhava  which means a guest is god.  So we greet you with great warmth, ladies in ethnic Indian costume garland you with strings of marigold, anoint you with  tikka (an auspicious red dot) and perform the aarti.  You can then relax with a cool non alcoholic welcome drink. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi. Morning at leisure.

Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of New Delhi visiting Qutab Minar built by Qutub-ud-din aibek in 1199, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate (war memorial arch), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern hindu temple. Also drive past President’s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place - shopping centre of New Delhi.

Evening Village Fair theme with dinner. A village setting is created with bamboo huts, benches and stalls. Villagers mingle with guests and display their traditional skills such as doll making, puppet making, pottery, pichwai painting and other crafts, entertainment includes a bandarwala staging a monkey show, a palmist, a snake charmer, kachi-ghodi and dhamal (a performance with a dummy horse, dancers and singers). After a splendid dinner fascinating display of fireworks brings a memorable evening to an end. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 - Delhi. Morning  half day city sightseeing tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan and Jama Masjid ,  one of the largest mosques in India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.  Also drive past Chandni Chowk shopping centre of old Delhi and Red Fort (Red Fort is closed on every monday).

Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 -Delhi /Agra. Morning leave by surface for Agra.  On arrival check into hotel.

Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of Agra visiting the world famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal  remains.  Later visit the Agra Fort containing the halls of private and public audience and other palaces.

The visit to Taj Mahal will be by decorated tonga ride. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05 - Agra. Early morning visit Taj Mahal for viewing it on the sunrise..

Evening the Moghul theme with dinner.

Go back to the historically fabled world of the great Moghuls, chobedars (gate keepers) sher guests to the daawat khana (dining room) hostesses claid in silken, flowing shararas (skirts) and chunnis (veils) welcome the guests with flowers and attar (perfume) in the traditional style.  Flamboyant folk dances herald a sumptuous spread of moghlai delicacies, served in a manner befitting royalty. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06 - Agra / Jaipur. Morning leave by surface for Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.  See the graceful buildings including Jama Masjid , tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces.

On arrival check into hotel.

Evening transport available to visit local bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 07 - Jaipur. Morning half day excursion to Amber Fort the ancient capital of the state until 1728. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jai Mahal and Temple of Kali. Ascend the hill on which the Fort is situated on elephant back.

Afternoon half day city sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Maharaja’s City Palace and the Observatory. Drive past Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds and through the rose-pink residential and business areas of Jaipur.

Evening Grand Rajasthani soiree

This popular theme is a combination of the royal welcome and Rajasthani folk dancers.  An  elaborate barbeque is set up on palace lawns with a grand firework display. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 - Jaipur / Samode. Morning leave by surface for Samode.  On arrival check into hotel.

Later camel cart procession accompanied by local band followed by royal welcome.

Afternoon visit Samode village followed by special dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09 - Samode / Delhi. Morning at leisure followed by safari  and sand dune lunch.

Later return to Samode and drive on to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel radisson  for dinner where  room for wash and change will be available (no other accommodation)

Day 10 - Leave Delhi.On time transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

End of our services.

Check in check out time at all hotel is 12 noon.