Golden Triangle Tour Package With Rajasthan

Durations:-
14 Nights / 15 Days- heritage
- cultural
- leisure
- taj_mahal
Places Covered :- Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Ajmer - Pushkar - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi
Duration : - 14 Nights / 15 Days
Overview
Tour Highlights:
Delhi:
- Raj Ghat
- Red Fort
- Jama Masjid
- Rikshaw Ride at ChandaniChowk
- QutubMinar
- Humayun’s Tomb
- India Gate
- Lotus Temple
Agra:
- Sikandra
- TajMahal
- Agra Fort
- Baby Taj
Fatehpur Sikri:
- Diwan-I-Am
- Diwan-I-Khas
- Jodhai Bai Palace
- Birbal’s Palace
- Marian’s House
- Panchmahal
Jaipur:
- Amber Fort Palace
- City Palace
- Janatar Mahal
- Hawa Mahal
Ajmer:
- Dargah Shariff
- Taragarh Fort
Pushkar:
- Brahma Temple
- Savitri Temple
- Rangoli Temple
- Pushkar Lake
Udaipur:
- Lake Pichola
- City Palace
- Saheliyon-Ki- Bari
- Bagoreki Haveli
- Jagdish Temple
- Jag Mandir Palace
Ranakpur:
- Jain temple
Jodhpur:
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Jaswant Thada
- Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Clock Tower
Jaisalmer:
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Salim Singh Ki Haveli
- Nathmal ki Haveli
- Patwon Ki Haveli
- Gadsisar Lake
- Jain Temples
- Sand Dunes
Bikaner:
- Junagarh Fort
- Karni Mata Temple
Mandawa:
- Mandawa Havelis or Mansions
Itinerary
1
Arrival at Delhi
Upon your arrival, our company representative will greet and receive you at Delhi Airport. Transfer you to your hotel for overnight stay.
2
Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, your tour will begin with Old Delhi sightseeing. Pay a visit to Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the Red Fort which was a home to emperors of Mughal dynasty. This magnificent fort was constructed by Shah Jahan in 1639 as a result of capital shift from Agra to Delhi. Proceed towards Jama Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Asia. Enjoy the rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandani Chowk, an oldest and busiest market in Old Delhi.
Continue the tour with sightseeing of New Delhi which reflects the legacy of British Umpire in India. Visit Qutub Minar, a UNESCO world heritage site. Qutub Minar is the tallest stone tower in India which is a soaring, 73 meter high tower of victory with 5 storeys, built in 1199 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. Next stop would be at Humayun’s Tomb, a Persian architecture. It was commissioned in 1569, after the death of Humayun by his widow HamidaBanu Begum. The tour also includes a drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s residence. If time permits then visit Lotus Temple also known as the Bahai House of Worship. This beautiful temple is built in the shape of Lotus flower. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Please note the Red Fort and Lotus Temple are closed on every Monday.
3
Delhi – Agra by train
Early in the morning, you will transfer to the Delhi railway station to board a train for Agra. Transfer to the hotel and get ready for Agra sightseeing. Your tour will begin with the visit to TajMahal, a white marble mausoleuml built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz. Proceed towards the Agra fort, a UNESCO world heritage site, 2.5 Kms northwest of its sister monument- TajMahal. The fort was builit in 1573 under the reign of Akbar. The mesmerizing architecture houses numerous impressive structures like the Jahangir Mahal, KhasMahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Am, MachchhiBhawan and Moti Masjid. Next stop would be at Tomb of I'timÄd-ud-Daulah , nicknamed the ‘Baby Taj. It resembles with the TajMahal, however this tomb was built before the TajMahal. Overnight stay at Agra.
Please note the TajMahal is closed on Friday.
4
Agra – Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri by road
After breakfast drive to the Pink City, Jaipur and enroute stop at FatehpurSikri, a ghost town. Akbar built various buildings like Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhaibai Palace, Birbal’s Palace, Marian’s House and Panchmahal. BulandDarwaza or ‘Gate of Magnificence’ , the highest gateway in the world which is about 53 metres high from the ground level.
Continue drive to Jaipur and proceed for check-ins at the hotel. Rest of the day is to relax or you may go for shopping in Jaipur which is famous for gold and silver jewelry, blue pottery, handicrafts, carpets, mojdi, tie & dye materials and many more. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
5
Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will proceed for Jaipur sightseeing. Visit Amber Fort Palace which is a classic fusion of Mughal and Hindu architecture, built with red sandstone and white marble. Experience a royal ride on an elephant, taking you up the hill, to the entrance of the fort. These elephants are lovingly painted and beautifully attired with embroidered velvet and glittering ornaments.Continue the tour towards visiting JalMahal which is a manmade reservoir, located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. This architecture is a perfect blend of Mughal and rajasthani style. Later, pay a visit to the City palace which is a palatial complex in the walled city and still houses to the royal family. Visit JantarMantar, one of the largest observatories in India and lastly, you will visit HawaMahal, also known as Palace of Winds. The palace has 953 windows also known as Jharokhasdecorated with intricate and beautiful lattice work. The purpose of the lattice work in the palace was to allow the royal ladies to observe the festivals and everyday life on the street below being unseen from the outside. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
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Jaipur – Pushkar via Ajmer by road
After breakfast, drive to Pushkar and enroute stop at Ajmer. Visit Dargah Shariff , the grave of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti and a muslim pilgrimage center where people from different religious backgrounds come to offer prayers. Later, visit Taragarh fort, located on top of the Nagpahari hill or the Taragarh hill. The trek route has a lot of twists and turns and you get a panoramic view of the city once you’re on top of the foot of the 800 feet hill is the city of Ajmer. Continue driving to Pushkar and check in at the hotel.
In the evening, spend some time at Pushkar Lake which is surrounded by various temples and ghats (bathing spots), attracts thousands of devotees every year to gain spirituality by taking a dip in its holy waters. Overnight stay at Pushkar.
7
Pushkar – Udaipur
Post breakfast, stay ready for Pushkar sightseeing. Visit the Brahma Temple which is the one only of its kind throughout the world dedicated to the Creator- Lord Brahma. Also, visit Savitri Temple and Rangoli Temple.
Drive to Udaipur and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. You may visit Udaipur shopping areas which are famous for artifacts, metal furniture, contemporary art, miniature, jewelry, handicrafts, rugs, carpets and paintings such as- Pichwai paintings and Phad paintings, bright turbans, kundan jewelry, precious stones, silver jewelry and many more.
8
Udaipur sightseeing
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Continue the tour with Udaipur sightseeing. Visit the City Palace which has been built over a period of 400 years under the reign of the Mewar dynasty. Spend some time at Saheliyon-Ki- Bari, a garden laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Next stop at Bagore-Ki-Haveli which is an illustrious palace decorated by mirrors. Presently the government uses it as a cultural Centre for western India with a fully functional museum and various musical activities occurring throughout the year. Another place to visit will be Jagdish Temple, a holy shrine associated with Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.
In the evening, proceed for the Boat Ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola. From the boat, you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also explore the Jag Mandir Palace - the other island palace in the middle of the lake. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
9
Udaipur – Ranakpur sightseeing - Jodhpur by road
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jodhpur and enroute stop at Ranakpur to visit the the white Marble Jain Temple which has incredible architecture and design including the 1444 pillars each with a unique design. Further, continue driving to Jodhpur and upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. Jodhpur is also known as the ‘Blue City’ or ‘Sun City’.
10
Jodhpur sightseeing
Post breakfast at the hotel; begin Jodhpur sightseeing with visiting the Mehrangarh Fort which stands a hundred feet in splendor on a perpendicular cliff, four hundred feet above the sky line of Jodhpur. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial, built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in 1899 AD, in the memory of Jaswant Singh II, his father. Later, pay a visit to UmaidBhawan Palace, an architectural marvel and truly an edifice which was laid in 1928 under the guidance of chief architect- Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya and Sir S.S. Jacob. At last, visit the Clock Tower around where you can also explore the market famous for the finest variety of spices, especially Mathaniya’s red chili. Other stuff that you can buy from this market includes handicrafts, flavored teas, hand-embroidered fabrics, and antiques. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
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Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaisalmer, the Golden City and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. Jaisalmer is well-known for puppets, jootis, mirror-work embroidered garments and carpets, blankets, old stonework items, oil lamps, colorful fabrics, wooden items, silk textiles and silver jewelry.
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Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for Jaisalmer sightseeing. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site. The fort rises like a sunbeam from the golden sands of the desert and set on the Trikuta Hill in the midst of the vast Thar Desert, symbolizes the power of the Rajput dynasty. Inside the fort, visit the Jain temples which are beautifully sculptured. Now continue the tour with visiting some beautiful havelis or mansions of Jaisalmer such as Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Nathmalki Haveli and Patwon Ki Haveli which are the authentic pictures of medieval architecture in India.Drive past the Tazia Tower which is an enchanting 5 storied structure; delicately carved balconies are the best part about Tazia Tower.
In the evening, proceed for Sam sand dunes to explore the desert and view the sunset. You may enjoy the Camel safari/ Jeep Safari to make the trip more exciting. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
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Jaisalmer – Bikaner by road
Early in the morning, view the stunning sunrise and spend some time at Gadsisar Lake which is a man-made lake surrounded by temples and ghats. After breakfast at hotel, drive to Bikaner and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
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Bikaner sightseeing and Bikaner - Mandawa
Post breakfast, proceed to visit the Junagarh Fort which is a true icon built by red sandstone, around which the city of Bikaner grew up. Later visit the Karni Mata Temple which is the only temple of rats in India. Drive to Mandawa which is a Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, known throughout the state for its forts and havelis. Overnight stay at Mandawa.
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Mandawa – Delhi
Breakfast will be at the hotel. Drive to Delhi for your onward destination. You will be dropped at Delhi Airport to board a flight as per your schedule taking sweet memories of the tour with you for lifetime.
Note: The itinerary provided is suggestive one and the number of days & places mentioned can be customized as per your requirement.