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Duration- 9 Nights / 10 Days

Places- Delhi-Udaipur-Kumbhalgarh-Chittorgarh-Pushkar-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi

Mode of Transportation- Flight and Private vehicle with experienced English speaking chauffer

Meals- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Tour Manager- Available at your service right from your arrival till departure

Tour Guide- Local tour guide will be made available at all the locations

Inclusions- All inclusive except expense of personal nature like laundry, entry fee of camera etcetera

Hotel Category- Category of your choice. We recommend palatial / boutique properties wherever available

 

Golden Triangle-India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit that connects the national capital, New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so named because of the triangular shape formed by their locations on a map and also because of the vast wealth of cultural and historic treasures to be found in these three cities The trips usually start in Delhi and move south to the site of the Taj Mahal at Agra then west, to Jaipur (the desert landscapes). It is normally possible to do the trip by road, train or plane. The Golden Triangle is now a well-travelled route, providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes in short duration. The circuit is about 450 Miles by road. Each leg is about 4 to 5 hours of seamless driving with few short breaks en route to cover places of historical importance.

Rajasthan- Rajasthan, also known as the “Land of Kings” or “Land of Kingdoms,” is India's largest state in terms of area. The state is located in the country's northwest and is a cultural melting pot. The ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization, temples, forts, and fortresses can be found in almost every city

Special Care- We in India live in integrated family with our elders and extended family. We understand the need for special care & comfort our elders need while travelling and that’s how we plan things for you. We will walk with your pace and amend trips as per your comfort and advice. List is endless but listing down few arrangements / care we will ensure on your trip.

  1. Compassionate, Understanding & Caring Tour Manager
  2. We discuss, procure & carry almost everything you may need to make trip comfortable
  3. Comfortable Vehicle
  4. Luxurious and comfortable place of stay
  5. Never leave you unattended at public places
  6. Special meal preparations as per your dietary requirements
  7. No haste approach, highly flexible tour plans
  8. Wheelchair or any other specific equipment
  9. First Aid and basic medicines
  10. Doctor on call

Day 1– Arrival Delhi

A very warm welcome to India’s capital city!!! Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your English speaking tour manager and chauffer. Tour manager will help you with hotel check in and discuss the tour details. Tour manager will spend some time with you to check on your well being after long flight and ensure full comfort. All the items of personal care will be handed over to you for your usage.

It’s a relaxation day and your Tour Manager will plan out day for you post discussion with you upon your arrival. We wont haste and take your assurance before planning anything. Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy in comfort of your hotel.

 

Night Stay- Delhi

 

Day 2– Delhi

Post relaxing breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a full day city tour. We will cover / pass through all the below listed places of importance. You have option to add / omit places as per your comfort. Listed down are few places of importance.

Today’s Excursion-

    • Qutub Minar- Built in 1193, it is the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The compound also has an iron pillar famous for the rust resistant composition and is an excellent specimen of ancient metallurgy
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    • Humayun Tomb- The tomb of Humayun construction was completed in 1572. The building was the first to use its unique combination of red sandstone and white marble. The tomb was declared a  UNESCO World Heritage Site. 
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    • Agrasen Ki Baoli- Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long and 15-meter-wide historical stepwell built in 14th century.
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    • Jama Masjid- It was built between 1650 and 1656.At the time of its construction, it was the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent. The mosque predominantly uses red sandstone & Black marble. The courtyard can accommodate 25,000 worshippers.
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    • Red Fort- The Red Fort historically served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. It was completed in 1648. The World Heritage Convention characterises the Red Fort as representing “The Zenith of Mughal Creativity”
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    • Raj Ghat- It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s Cremation. It is on the west bank of the Yamuna River
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    • Rickshaw Ride- The Old Delhi Rickshaw Tour is special as it is royal and regal. Hop on board our cushy rickshaws and explore the Mughal-built Walled City in a comfortable, eco-friendly and adventurous way. This tour is a mix of Old Delhi Heritage and culture. Immerse yourself in this enigmatic experience and have the best of this Old City.
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    • Drive through / Photo stop- President house / Parliament house / India Gate

 

Night Stay- Delhi

 

Day 3– Delhi to Udaipur (Flight / 1.30 hours)

After early breakfast at hotel, we will leave for airport to board flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival in Udaipur check in and relax for a while before we proceed for a local tour of Udaipur

Udaipur- Udaipur is also known for its historic forts and palaces, museums, galleries, natural locations and gardens, architectural temples, as well as traditional fairs, festivals and structures. Due to the several lakes present here, it is also known as "Venice of the East". It is also considered as  "the most romantic spot on the continent of India". it is also known as the ''City of Lakes'' because city is surrounded by lakes

Today’s Excursion-

    • Lake Pichola Boat Ride- Lake Pichola is an artificial freshwater lake and is one of the several contiguous lakes in the city of Udaipur. The lake's surroundings and the several islands within the lake have been developed over the centuries, with palaces, marble temples, family mansions and bathing ghats
    • Jag Mandir- Jag Mandir is a palace built on an island in the Lake Pichola. The construction started in 1551 and was completed by 1652. The royal family used the palace as a summer resort and pleasure palace.
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Night stay- Udaipur

 

Day 4- Udaipur

Post relaxing sumptuous breakfast at hotel we will start with local city tour.

Today’s Excursion-

    • City Palace- Standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola is a massive series of palaces. It has a series of courtyards, overlapping partitions, terraces, corridors and gardens. The palace now houses a museum with many antique articles, paintings, decorative furniture and utensils from the royal era.
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    • Sahelion ki Bari- Sahelion ki Bari is a garden and tourist space in the northern part of the city. The garden with its fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants, was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry.
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    • Guided city tour- Walk through market hub full of artisans exhibiting the fine art work.

 

Night stay- Udaipur

 

Day 5– Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh (55 miles / 2 hours)

Post enjoying relaxing breakfast at hotel we will leave for Kumbhalgarh covering Haldighati enroute. It’s a day trip and we will return back to Udaipur for night stay

Today’s Excursion-

    • Kumbhalgarh Fort- Kumbhalgarh (literally "Kumbhal fort"), also known as the Great Wall of India. Built on a hilltop 1,100 m (3,600 ft) above sea level, the fort of Kumbhalgarh has perimeter walls that extend 36 km (22 mi), making it among the longest walls in the world. The frontal walls are fifteen feet thick
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    • Haldighati- Haldighati is a historical mountain pass between Udaipur and Kumbhalgarh. The name 'Haldighati' is believed to have originated from the turmeric-coloured yellow soil of the area. A great battle was fought here in the year 1576. Haldighati is also known for its charity rose product and the mud art of Molela
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Night stay- Udaipur

 

Day 6– Udaipur to Pushkar via Chittorgarh (200 miles / 6 hours)

Post enjoying relaxing breakfast at hotel we will leave for Pushkar, visiting Chittorgarh enroute.

Upon arrival at Pushkar, check in and day at leisure

Today’s Excursion-

    • Chittorgarh Fort- The fort, which is roughly in the shape of a fish, has a circumference of 13 km (8.1 mi) with a maximum length of 5 km (3.1 mi) and it covers an area of 700 acres. The fort complex comprises 65 historic built structures, among them 4 palace complexes, 19 main temples, 4 memorials, and 20 functional water bodies
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Night stay- Pushkar

 

Day 7– Pushkar to Jaipur (90 miles / 3 hours)

Post relaxing breakfast at your hotel we will take a local tour of Pushkar prior heading for Jaipur. Today will be a relaxing day when we arrive at Jaipur. Later in the evening we have option to explore local market. Keep Tour Manager informed, and he will ensure plan as per your leisure.

Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. During the year 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome HRH Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (who later became King Edward VII). It is also known as the Paris of India, and it was founded in 1727  UNESCO World Heritage Committee inscribed Jaipur the "Pink City of India" among its World Heritage Sites. It is among the top 10 places of tourist attraction in Asia.

Today’s Excursion-

    • Pushkar- Pushkar is famous for its annual camel fair featuring a trading fete of cattle, horses and camels It is held over seven days in autumn. It is also a sacred place for Hindu’s because of Brahma temple as it's the only one in the world.

 

Night stay- Jaipur

 

Day 8– Jaipur

Post relaxing breakfast at hotel we will embark on our full day tour of Jaipur.

Today’s Excursion-

    • Elephant Ride to Amer Fort- Amer fort is great example of architecture. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. Its construction ensured that a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
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    • Jaigarh Fort- The Amer fort along with Jaigarh Fort, is located immediately above on the Hill of Eagles. The Amer fort and Jaigarh Fort are considered one complex, as the two are connected by a subterranean passage. This passage was meant as an escape route in times of war to enable the royal family members and others in the Amer Fort
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    • Nahargarh Fort- Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. Nahar in local language means 'abode of tigers'. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for the kind named Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name
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    • Hawa Mahal- The structure was built in 1799 from red and pink sandstone. Its five-floor exterior is akin to a honeycomb with its 953 highly decorated small windows. The original intent of this design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen. This architectural feature also allowed cool air to pass through, thus making the whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer
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    • City Palace- The City Palace, Jaipur was established in 1727. It now houses the Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family. The royal family has around 500 personal servants The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants, and offices 
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    • Jantar Mantar- A Jantar Mantar is an assembly of stone-built astronomical instruments, designed to be used with the naked eye. The instrument can be used with an accuracy of about 20 seconds by a "skilled observer" to measure the time of day, and the declination of the Sun and the other heavenly bodies. It is the world's largest stone sundial. The Jaipur Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Night stay- Jaipur

 

Day 9– Jaipur to Agra Via Fatehpur Sikri (150 miles / 6 hours)

After early breakfast at your hotel, we will leave for Agra via Fatehpur Sikri.

Upon arrival at Agra check in and relax for a while before we proceed to take a spectacular view of Taj Mahal during the sun set.

Today’s Excursion-

    • Fatehpur Sikri- It is an abandoned palace city which sits on rocky ridge, 1.9 miles in length and 0.62 miles wide and palace city is surrounded by a 6 km (3.7 mi) wall on three sides with the fourth bordered by a lake. Some of the important buildings in this city holds both religious and secular importance. The city was built massively and preferably with red sandstone.
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    • Taj Mahal- The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the right bank of the river Yamuna .The tomb is the centrepiece of a 17-hectare complex. The Taj Mahal complex is believed to have been completed in its entirety in 1653 at a cost estimated at the time to be around ₹32 million, which currently would be approximately  USD $1 billion. The construction project employed some 20,000 artisans. The Taj Mahal was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
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Night stay- Agra

 

Day 10– Agra to Delhi (150 miles / 4 hours)

Start the day with an early morning sunrise view of majestic Taj Mahal. After the awestrucking view of Taj Mahal get back to the hotel for a lavish spread of breakfast. Prior leaving for Delhi we will spend half day in Agra.

Today’s Excursion-

    • Sunrise view of Taj Mahal
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    • Agra Fort- Also known as Agra's Red Fort was built by the Mughal emperor in 1573.It served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. The 40 hectare fort has a semi-circular plan, its chord lies parallel to the river Yamuna and its walls are seventy feet high.

 

Night stay- Delhi (depending upon your onward journey)

 

Note: This is just a time bound sample itinerary indicative of how and what all could be explored. We can customise the tour as per your requirements. Set your expectations and we will offer memorable experience. Please reach out to us for personalised holiday experience.

All meals- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation for 9 Nights / 10 Days

All mode of domestic transportation

All the entry tickets

English speaking tour guide at all the locations

Accompanying Tour Manager

International flight 

Travel insurance 

Any service / activity not mentioned in Itinerary

Expense of personal nature like laundry, entry tickets for camera etcetera

Optional activities

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