8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
Covering: Delhi, Mandawa, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Agra, and Delhi
Duration: 8 Days
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Overview:
This 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan is a popular tour package that covers the 6 most famous cities of North India: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, along with the charming town of Mandawa, Pushkar, and Ajmer in Rajasthan. These cities are rich in history, culture, and heritage, and offer a variety of attractions for travelers.
You will explore the bustling markets, ancient forts, splendid palaces, magnificent temples, Ghats, and of course, the iconic Taj Mahal on this tour. You will also enjoy the colorful and artistic frescoes, Havelis, and mansions of Mandawa, which is known as the open-air art gallery of Rajasthan. Then you will proceed to Pushkar, a holy town that hosts the world’s largest camel fair every year. You will enjoy visiting temples and ghats in Pushkar.
Then you will proceed to Ajmer, Ajmer is one of the oldest and most famous cities of Rajasthan. Ajmer is known for its Islamic heritage and culture. Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan is a great way to experience the diversity, beauty, and charm of India in a short span of time. You will surely have a memorable and enjoyable trip with this tour.
Highlights:
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Visit the Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque.
- Explore the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra.
- Admire the sunrise and sunset over the Taj Mahal.
- Experience the spiritual vibe and the camel fair of Pushkar,
- visit the unique Brahma Temple and the holy Pushkar Lake.
- Admiring the fresco paintings on ancient havelis of Mandawa.
- Explore the Agra Fort, a stunning example of Mughal architecture.
- Experience of Ajmer City which is surrounded by Aravali Mountains.
- Traveling in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle with a private chauffeur.
Itinerary:
8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
Day 1: Arrive in Delhi – See some of Delhi – Overnight in Delhi
- On this first Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan Arrive/Pickup in Delhi.
- Explore Gurudwara Bangla Sahib or Akshardham Temple if time permits.
- Check in to your hotel. You can relax and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
- Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing – Overnight in Delhi
- On this Second Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
- After breakfast, you will start your sightseeing tour of Delhi, the capital city of India.
- After breakfast Meet your driver and guide at your hotel.
- Visit Jama Masjid (The largest mosque in India).
- Take a rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi.
- Stop for photos at The Red Fort.
- See the India Gate, a war memorial that honors the soldiers who died in World War I
- Also, Stop for photos at the Parliament House, and the President’s Palace.
- Then visit Humayun’s Tomb the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
- Then visit the Qutub Minar Complex (One of the oldest monuments of Delhi)
- After your tour, come back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Delhi
Day 3: Delhi – Mandawa – Overnight in Mandawa
- On this third Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Mandawa, a town in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.
- Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
- In the afternoon, explore the town and its havelis and forts, which are adorned with frescoes and paintings depicting various themes and stories.
- Some of the famous havelis are Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Murmuria Haveli and Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli.
- After your tour, come back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Mandawa.
Day 4: Mandawa – Pushkar – Overnight in Pushkar
- On this Forth Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Pushkar, a holy town in Rajasthan that hosts the world’s largest camel fair every year.
- On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax for some time.
- Later, proceed for a half day sightseeing of Pushkar.
- Visit the Brahma Temple, the only one of its kind in India, dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe.
- Visit the Pushkar Lake, a sacred lake that is surrounded by 52 ghats or bathing places.
- Pilgrims take a dip in this lake to wash away their sins and attain salvation.
- Return to your hotel in the evening.
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5: Pushkar – Ajmer – Jaipur – Overnight in Jaipur
- On this fifth Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan and also known as the Pink City.
- On the way, visit Ajmer, a city that is famous for its Dargah Sharif or shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, a revered Sufi saint.
- The shrine attracts millions of devotees from all faiths every year.
- Continue your drive to Jaipur and on arrival, check in to your hotel
- Rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.
- Overnight in Jaipur
Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing – Overnight in Jaipur
- On this sixth Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan.
- After breakfast, you will start your sightseeing tour of Jaipur, one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in India.
- You will first visit the Amber Fort, a majestic hilltop fort that Raja Man Singh built in the 16th century.
- You can enjoy an elephant ride or a jeep ride up to the fort and admire its splendid architecture and decorations.
- You will then drive past the Jal Mahal, a beautiful palace that floats on a lake.
- In the afternoon, you will visit the City Palace, a complex of palaces, museums and gardens that was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
- You will see the Mubarak Mahal, where the royal guests were received, and the Chandra Mahal, where the royal family still lives.
- You will also visit the Hawa Mahal, a stunning pink sandstone palace that was built for the royal ladies to watch the street processions through its 953 windows.
- You will then visit the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory that was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century.
- After your tour, Return to your hotel.
- Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 7: Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra.
- On the fourth Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
- You will be driven to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal.
- On the way, you stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city, once the capital of Mughals.
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri, another UNESCO World Heritage Site
- You will then resume your drive to Agra and check in to your hotel on arrival.
- Arrive in Agra and check in to your hotel.
- Overnight in Agra.
Day 8: Agra Tour – Delhi – Departure – Tour Ends
- On this eight Day of 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan
- Wake up early and visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, during the most magical time.
- After Taj Mahal back to the hotel for breakfast, and check out.
- Next visit the Agra Fort, a massive red sandstone fort.
- You will see the Diwan-e-Aam, where Akbar held his public audiences, and the Diwan-e-Khas, where he met with his ministers and guests.
- Next visit Baby Taj, also called jewellery box, India’s first monument done in marble, the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal.
- Drive back to Delhi (about 5 hours)
- Transfer to the airport or your hotel for your onward journey.
- Your 8 Day Golden Triangle Tour With Rajasthan Ends with wonderful memories.
- Tour Ends.
Special Notes:
- Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.
INCLUSIONS:
- Experienced licenced driver
- Services of professional tour guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned car
- Packaged drinking water bottles in the car
- 3,4,5 star hotel accommodation in each city with breakfast.
- Sightseeing tours with a guide in each city.
EXCLUSIONS:
- Lunch/Dinner/Any optional trip
- Anything not specified under the above inclusions
- Monument entrance fees and camera fees.
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