Golden Triangle

This morning explore Old Delhi with its maze of small alleyways, side streets and legendary bazaars. Take a rickshaw ride in Chandani Chowk, driving past the magnificent Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India (view from the outside), and walk through the old lanes and busy markets.

Continue on to discover New Delhi, characterised by colonial buildings and boulevards. Visit the 12th century Qutab Minar, gracefully hand carved for its entire height of 234ft, discover the mausoleum of emperor Humayun and Raj Ghat open-air memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Today, you will travel to Agra. En-route visit the magnificent Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great which was built in 1605-1613 by his son and situated on 119 acres of land.

Later, visit the Agra fort, built alongside the Yamuna River stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20m in height and measure 2.5km in circumference. The magnificent towers, bastions and ramparts and majestic gateways symbolised the confidence and power of the third Mughal emperor.

At sunrise, visit the Taj Mahal, a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife. Taj Mahal means "Crown Palace" and is in fact the most well-preserved and architecturally beautiful tomb in the world. It is best described by the English poet, Sir Edwin Arnold, as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passions of an emperor’s love wrought in living stones." It is a celebration of woman built in marble and that’s the way to appreciate it.

Later depart for Jaipur, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akber in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Visit the remarkably well-preserved, graceful buildings within the 'Ghost City' including the Jama Masjid, tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal Palace and other palaces that speak of the grandeur and splendours of the Mughal empire at the height of its power.  

Jaipur, known as the “Pink City”, was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colourful state and was made attractive with the pink wash – a traditional colour of welcome in 1853 in honour of the visit of Prince Albert.  

After breakfast, discover this fascinating city. Drive up to the Amber Fort - a classic, romantic Rajasthan Fort Palace. Continue to explore the colourful bazaars and visit the Maharajah's City Palace, the Palace of Winds and the Jantar Mantar - the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Watch a Bollywood movie at the famous Raj Mandir cinema, seeing the jubilance and reaction of the movie-goers is as entertaining as the movie itself.  

Today you will return to Delhi where the remainder of the day is at leisure.  

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

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• 6 nights' hotel accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• Meet and assist at Delhi airport
• Assistance of local representatives
• Private air-conditioned transport (Toyota Innova Crysta or similar) with English speaking driver
• Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary with local English speaking guides
• Bollywood movie show at Raj Mandir cinema hall in Jaipur during city tour
• Entrance fee at monuments (single visit) as listed in itinerary
• Mineral water available in transport during inter-city transfers and city tours
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• International airfares
• Optional tours and excursions
• Meals other than specified
• Porterage
• Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Travel Insurance (compulsory)
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