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Golden Triangle Tour
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Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days |
 Places
Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri -
Agra- Mathura - Delhi |
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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will be met by Max Holidays
representative who will transfer you to your hotel for rest
and night stay.
Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
After breakfast a full day guided tour of Old and New Delhi
(Delhi, the capital of India comprises of conspicuously contrasting
Old and New Delhi.Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India
between the 12th and 19th centuries and one can find mosques,
monuments and forts related to Muslim history. New Delhi is
the imperial city created as India's capital by the British,
intricately planned and comprises of imposing buildings displaying
various modern style of architecture) will take you to Red Fort
(Built bythe builder of the Taj Mahal - Shah Jehan, famous for
its delicately carvedinlaid and Royal chambers), Raj Ghat (The
creamation Ground of the father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi),
Humayun's Tomb (Humayun's tomb is believed to have been designed
in 1565 AD by the widow of Mughal emperor Himayun. It'splan,
based on the description of Islamic paradise gardens, is known
to have inspired the Taj Mahal and many later Mughal tombs.
This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a
grid), Safdarjung's Tomb (Representing the last phase of the
Mughal style of architecture, Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the
centre of an extensive garden), Qutab Minar (73 meters high
which tapers from a 15 m diameter base to just 2.5 m at the
top. The walls consistintricately carved quotations from Koran
and is one of the most perfect towers of the Persian world)
Drive through India Gate (The war memorial) and President's
Palace. Night stay in your hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi-Jaipur
After breakfast drive to the pink city of Jaipur. On arrival
check into the hotel. Later sightseeing of Jaipur city visiting
Hawa Mahal- Palace of Winds (This five storied building which
looks out over the main street of the old city is one of Jaipur's
major landmarks. This is a stunning example of the Rajput artistry
with it's pink, semi-octagonal and delicately honey combeds
and stone windows. Originally Hawa Mahal was built to enable
the ladies of the royal families to watch the everyday life
and processions of the city),Jantar Mantar - The Observatory
(The Observatory, built by Raja Jai Singh in1728. It is an excellent
example of the marvelous precision where in each construction
has a specific purpose to measure the position of stars,altitudes
and azimuths or calculating eclipses. The most striking instrumentis
the Sun Dial which is 90 feet high) and City Palace Museum (City
Palace is delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani
architecture. A part of the palace is still the house of the
former Maharaja of Jaipur).Night stay in the hotel.
Day 04 : Excursion to Amer and Jaigarh Forts
After breakfast we drive to Amer Fort (Situated atop the Aravali
hills Ameris the ancient capital of Jaipur and a magnificent
example of Rajput architecture). We ascend to the fort on Elephant's
back. Later we also visitthe Jaigarh Fort (Overlooking the Moata
Lake and dating back to the 11th century, to see the world's
biggest cannon. Visit Gaitor, the royal cremation ground to
see the elegant chhatris and cenotaphs of various kings and
queens. The white marble structure of Jai Singh II, with its
intricately carved dome and supporting pillars, is the most
beautiful.). Evening free to explore the city and night stay
in the hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur-Agra
Breakfast in the hotel and then drive to Agra (Agra attained
its magnificence under the Emperor Akbar The Great. Once the
capital of Mughal India, it is famous for the world renowned
Taj Mahal). Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri (This magnificent fortified
ghost city was the capital of Mughal empire between 1571 and
1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. It was built by the
emperor to commemorate the birth of his son Jahangir.Fatehpur
Sikri was there after quickly abandoned, but till date it remains
a perfectly preserved example of Mughal architecture.). Later
proceed to Agraand check into the hotel. Night stay in your
hotel at Agra.
Day 06 : Agra sightseeing
After breakfast visit the most beautiful monument Taj Mahal
(Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shahjahan in the sweet memories
of his wife Mumtaj. The Taj complex took 22 years and 20,000
workforce, including specialised craftsmen,to get completed
and is today counted as one of the Wonders of the World.This
white Marble wonder is extra ordinarily luminescent and even
on the dulldays one can find it glowing. De facto the Taj is
believed to change its glow depending on the intensity and direction
of the sunrays falling on it).Also visit Agra Fort and Itmad
Ud Daulah. Night stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Agra-Mathura-Delhi
Breakfast in the hotel and then at around 0900 hrs we proceed
to Delhi. Enroute we stop at Sikandra Fort (High battlement
walls pierced on each side by four gateways built of red sandstone
enclose Sikandra - the mausoleum of Akbar, placed at the centre
of a huge garden. Crowning each corner of the gateway are four
marble minarets. The burial chamber is reached by acorridor,
which leads deep into the heart of the building). After visiting
the fort proceed to Mathura (57 kms north of Agra lies the birth
place ofthe Hindu epic hero Lord Krishna. Situated on the right
banks of Yamuna river, Mathura is one of the seven holy cities
of Hindus. Coincidentally itis also an important centre for
Buddhist art. Here the marble galleries adjoining the ghats
are actually a study in elegance. Mathura also has a Museum
with an excellent collection of sculptures -dating from 5th
century B.C. to 1200 A.D., terracotta and inscriptions.). Upon
arrival at Delhi in the evening the group will check into the
hotel for night stay.
Day 08 : Leave Delhi
Intime the group will be taken to the International airport
by our guide. Our services finish and the group.
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Hello Vouge Travels,
Thank you for making nice Trip for us and again wanting to thank
you for sending Mr. Mr as our driver on our great adventure
through Rajasthan. We have had a truly fantastic journey. He
has had proved to be a terrific driver and kept us safe all
the way.
Thomas
New Australia
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