This tour featuring India’s most enchanting destinations Delhi, Agra (the Taj Mahal), and Jaipur is a must-do on every traveler’s list. At Classic Taj Tours, this is perhaps the best way to be introduced to the underlying cultural thread seamlessly connecting these majestic cities. Everything from the architectural monuments to the legacy of the royal life to the cultural festivals to modern day high streets and buildings gets you closer to the special flavor of North India through the compact Golden Triangle Tour.
Read LessHighlights of 6-day Golden Triangle tour package
When you arrive in Delhi at night or by evening, the Classic Taj Tour representative will welcome you at the airport and help you get settled in a hotel.
There is no doubt that the oldest city of India – Delhi – is one of the most beautiful places that are full of colors and rich history and heritage. This complement the amazing skyline that is built with a person modern concept of a green area and world-class recreation zones in mind. Apart from this, Delhi has some of the most amazing location and monuments to visit including Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate and Jama Masjid. Hence, it attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year due to the hub of history.
In the morning, after breakfast, proceed for a guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Start with the famous monuments, the Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar and National Museum of History, all of which suggest the Mughal passion for ornate and grand features, landscaping and architectural excellence. Also visit the buzzing markets of Chandni Chowk. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and parts of central Delhi. Walk around India Gate, the 160-feet sandstone gate memorial of our martyrs in the First World War and Afghan War, amidst lush green surroundings.
In the evening visit the grand temple of Akshardham. Stay overnight at Delhi hotel.
After an early morning breakfast drive to Agra, en route visiting the great Mughal Emperor Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra. Drive further to reach Agra, the city of Taj Mahal and check into your hotel and relax.
Later in the afternoon, visit Agra Fort that has some of the spectacular points such as Hall of Private and Public audience – Diwan-e-Khas and Diwan-e-Aam along with Pearl Mosque. After this, you can also visit the tomb of Itmad-il-daulah which is said to be the pre-taj marble structure. It is also compared to the beauty of love on various occasions.
Take a glimpse of the mesmerizing Taj Mahal at sunset from the banks of Yamuna River. You can also spend the whole evening exploring the city. They have some of the most beautiful marketplaces where you can purchase a souvenir or a find gift for your loved one. It also has a major historic place to hang out.
Agra is one of the most exquisite places that have the most beautiful wonder of the world in the form of Lover monument – Taj Mahal. It is famous for the rich history and splendor architecture of palace, fort and mausoleums. Apart from this, the place is also the best tourist place since the 16th and 17th century. Stay overnight at Agra Hotel.
The next that will start with the Taj Mahal visit that is located right at the bank of River Yamuna and one of the most beautiful architectural pieces. There is an inscription of Holy Koran verses in the marble of Taj Mahal. On top of that, there are 22 domes right at the top of the gate that represents the time it took architects to build this beauty. The elegance is enhanced with the use of semi-precious stones with marbles. It also lays the dead remains of Queen Mumtaz Mahal in a dome 80 feet above the building.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaipur. On the way visit the oldest deserted building of Fatehpur Sikri that is also the part of Mughal Dynasty. There are several things that will catch your attention including the well organized and planned architecture that shows the accurate beauty of the place. In addition to this, you can visit Buland Darwaza and Jama Majid as well. Apart from this, the Jodhaa Bai resident is also open as well as Akbar’s court Jest.
Drive further to reach Jaipur in the evening. Check into your hotel and relax for the night.
In the evening you can visit Amer fort to enjoy the light and show if you want to. Stay overnight at Jaipur hotel.
After the morning breakfast, the day starts with the visit to Amer Fort that is one of the top Rajput architectures. There are beautifully painted elephants that can give you a ride to the fort if you want. At Amber Fort visit the Hall of victory or Sheesh Mahal beautiful decorated with thousands of glittering mirrors. In addition to this, there are many other places to visit such as Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal and Monkey Temple.
After lunch explore one of the oldest walled cities where you can check out the beautiful Jantar Mantar. It is one of the magnificent buildings that was built by Maharaja Sawaj Jai Singh II as an observatory made up of astronomical stone in the 18th century. This is followed by Hawa Mahal which has 953 windows to let the air flow in the palace. Also, the female royal was used to enjoy the procession and events in the city from these windows without seen by others from outside.
The tour will finish with City Palace and the Hindu-Mughal architecture at museums so that you can enjoy the beauty of the rich history and heritage of India in the form of painting collection. Then, you can come back to your hotel room to relax.
In the evening time, you can experience the rural Rajasthan ethnic culture at Chokhi Dhani. It has the most exquisite and traditional amenities with the traditional blend. It also has the themed resort that is a sight to behold in the Pink City. It has approximately 100 rustic Havelis and cottages for royals. Apart from this, it also has a beautiful, sited Jaipur with the amazingly beautiful banquet hall, restaurants and barbecue that offer some of the lip-smacking cuisines to devour upon. In addition to this, it also has the Hookah – Sheesha lounge that helps in serving royals. Then you can head back to your hotel to relax for the night.
Spend the first half of the day at your leisure exploring the Jaipur city and its colorful markets full of beautiful handmade jewelry. Later on drive back to Delhi airport to catch your flight back home.