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, your journey takes you to Agra. Along the way, visit the splendid Tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, constructed from 1605-1613 by his son, encompassing 119 acres of land.

Later, explore the Agra Fort with its grand halls and excellent views of the Taj Mahal. Erected beside the Yamuna River and extending nearly 2.5 km, the fort's massive double walls stand 20 meters high and encircle a perimeter of 2.5 km. The imposing towers, bastions, ramparts, and regal gateways reflect the might and grandeur of the third Mughal emperor. Spend the night in Agra.

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. Overnight Jaipur.

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. Overnight Jaipur.

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

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• 6 nights accommodation in selected hotel category with private facilities
• Meet and assist at Delhi airport
• Private air-conditioned transport with English speaking driver
• Breakfast daily
• Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
• Entrance fee at monuments (single visit) as listed in itinerary
• Mineral water available in transport during inter-city transfers and city tours
• 24/7 local operator support in India
• Assistance of local representatives
• India Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

• International airfares
• Optional tours and excursions
• Meals other than specified
• Porterage
• Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Departure taxes
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above