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6 Days Golden Triangle
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi
Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days |
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Day 01: Arrival Delhi
Most of the flights either land in evening or late at night. So at the point you arrive at the airport our services for you shall begin.
Upon your arrival at the New Delhi International Airport, and after all custom formalities when you will exit the arrival terminal, you will be met upon by a company representative from TNS Travels, who will receive you with warmth and you will enjoy a traditional “SWAGAT”.
Further he will assist you at the airport and arrange for your transfer to the hotel where you will check-in.
After check-in, he shall brief you regarding your tour program and respectively hand you over with all the necessary documents, items & guidelines, which would be necessary for you during the tour. The documents would mainly consist of your hotel vouchers, corresponding maps etc.
Later after a tiring flight we wish that you take some rest and relax at the hotel.
Your overnight stay will be in New Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi (the capital of India)
After breakfast, you will start a full day sightseeing tour of New Delhi assisted by a guide.
DELHI, a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its folds the ancient with modern. Its strategic location was the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. Numerous monuments were built over several centuries by different rulers like Qutub-ud-din Aibek, Alauddin Khilji, Tughlaks, Humayun & Shah Jahan, who built the Walled City Shah Jahanabad.
Your sightseeing tour will comprise visits to Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI – A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Jama Masjid then you will take a rickshaw ride to Chandni Chowk- the old marketplace of Shah Jahanabad now a picturesque bazaar; and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughal Empire.
You will also enjoy a unique cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
Later visit NEW DELHI.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. LOTUS TEMPLE, a Bahá'í Houses of Worship, Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, QUTUB MINAR, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After your sightseeing is over, you will have free time in the evening to enjoy other activities within the city. If you wish you can visit the local markets for shopping or leave back to your hotel to relax.
Your overnight stay will be in New Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By surface 210 KMs - 4 Hours)
After your breakfast, you will leave for Agra by surface which will include a visit to the “Tomb of Akbar the great” in Sikandra, a Mughal architectural masterpiece.
The third Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great, himself commenced its construction in around 1600. Akbar himself planned his own tomb and selected this site. After his death, Akbar's son Jahangir completed the construction in 1605-1613.
After sightseeing here, you will continue your journey for Agra.
AGRA, the two great Mughal monarchs, Akbar and Shah Jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of the Mughal Empire - giving it the name Dar-ul-Khilafat {seat of the Emperor}. A world of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble, narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retains. It is not surprising, that modern Agra still reflects its Mughal heritage most conspicuously.
Upon arrival here check-in at the hotel.
Later around mid-day, you will proceed for a visit to the UNESCO world heritage site of TAJ MAHAL, an eternal of love, built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
You will enjoy a battery van ride near Taj Mahal.
(KINDLY NOTE: TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS)
After TAJ MAHAL, you will also visit Agra Fort, built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone & Itmad-Ud-Daulah, a beautiful tomb built by Noor Jahan, wife of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, in the memory of her father.
After your sightseeing is over for the day, enjoy your dinner first and later retire to your hotel.
Your overnight stay will be in Agra.
Day 04: Agra - Fathepur Sikri - Jaipur (By surface 235 KMs - 5 Hours)
After your breakfast, you will leave for Jaipur by surface, with an en-route visit to Fathepur Sikri.
FATEHPUR SIKRI (the ghost capital), situated 37 km west of Agra is this historic place of Sikri. Akbar the Great, accessed the throne at the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. Akbar, who was without a male heir heard about Saint Salim Chisti and visited him in the year 1568, the saint blessed him with 3 sons and in gratitude Akbar ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur Sikri, built under his supervision. As a mark of respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri and built various secular buildings like the Diwan -I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai palace, Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal.
After completing sightseeing here, you will continue your journey towards Jaipur.
JAIPUR "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Upon your arrival in Jaipur, you will be met upon by our representative, who will arrange for your check-in at the hotel.
After check-in, you can relax as the rest of the day shall be at leisure.
In the evening you will proceed for a visit to Chokhi – Dhani, an ethnic village resort. Enjoy the village life along with a session of dinner and traditional dance. Your dinner is included here.
Your overnight stay will be in Jaipur.
Day 05: Jaipur (the maharaja retreat)
After your breakfast, you enjoy a wonderful day as you proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Pink City.
First you will visit the beautiful Amber Fort Palace (also known as Amer Fort) is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Famous for Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and a Hindu style finds its ultimate expression.
You will also enjoy an excellent elephant ride here.
After your sightseeing here, you will proceed for the sightseeing of City Palace, a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture. Also visit Jantar Mantar, the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country.
Later in the evening you will visit Hawa Mahal, the ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Enjoy the time while you are here.
Your overnight stay will be in Jaipur.
Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi (By surface 265 KMs - 5 Hours)
Morning shall be at leisure. Enjoy your stay at the hotel.
Later in the day you will leave for Delhi by surface. The journey shall be covered up in a maximum time of 5 hours.
Upon arrival in Delhi in the evening you will be accompanied by our company executive, who will join you for a farewell dinner arranged specially for you.
After dinner our company executive will arrange for your in-time transfer to the International airport for your onward journey, with sweet memories of the tour with TNS Travels.
TOUR ENDS.
SERVICE(S) INCLUDED:
1. DOUBLE OCCUPANCY ACCOMMODATION AT SUGGESTED HOTELS,
2. SIGHTSEEING TOURS AS MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY,
3. ALL TOURS AND TRANSFERS IN AIR-CONDITIONED SUV,
4. DAILY BUFFET BREAKFASTS,
5. ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR ALL MENTIONED TOURS,
6. RICKSHAW RIDE NEAR JAMA MASJID, DELHI
7. BATTERY VAN RIDE NEAR TAJ MAHAL, AGRA
8. ELEPHANT RIDE IN JAIPUR
9. ONE BOTTLE OF MINERAL WATER EACH PERSON EVERYDAY
10. SIGHTSEEING OF THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
11. ASSISTANCE AT THE AIRPORTS ON ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE,
12. ALL APPLICABLE TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES,
13. ALL ROAD TAXES, GOVERNMENT TAXES AND DRIVER ALLOWANCES
SERVICE(S) NOT INCLUDED:
1. ANY KIND OF PERSONAL EXPENSE,SHOPPING EXPENSES, LAUNDRY CHARGES, TIPPING
2. ANY KIND OF ENTRANCE FEE, CAMERA CHARGES
3. ANY KIND OF EXPENSE WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITINERARY
HOTEL DETAILS:
| PLACE |
DELUXE / FIRST CLASS HOTEL(S) |
NIGHTS |
| DELHI |
HOTEL VIKRAM / RAMADA PLAZA |
2 |
| AGRA |
HOWARD PARK PLAZA |
1 |
| JAIPUR |
RAMADA JAIPUR |
2 |
Note: Please note that Monument entrance fees, lunches & dinner with personal expenses, shopping, camera, etc. tips, (if any) at places where applicable are not included in the tour cost except where mentioned in the itinerary. The hotel mentioned is subject to availability. The above mentioned tour price is for 2 people traveling together. |
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