The Golden Triangle (6 Days)

Introduction

The seat of power during the Moghul Empire, and the Raj, today the capital of modern India, Delhi comprises the bustling old city, teeming with people and bazaars, and Lutyen’s modern showpiece of New Delhi with wide tree-lined boulevards. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the sights of Old Delhi including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the busy bazaars of Chandni Chowk.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi early in the morning. The seat of power during the Moghul Empire, and the Raj, today the capital of modern India, Delhi comprises the bustling old city, teeming with people and bazaars, and Lutyen’s modern showpiece of New Delhi with wide tree-lined boulevards. You will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon visit the sights of Old Delhi including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the busy bazaars of Chandni Chowk.
Day 02: After breakfast drive in your private chauffeur – driven car to the “Pink City” of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, the “Land of the Kings”. On arrival you will check into the hotel for 2 nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (We suggest you halt enroute for lunch at Neemrana Fort. It is best prearranged).
Day 03: A full day’s program covering the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Sawai Man Singh Museum, and Amber Fort, climbed on a elephant back.
Day 04: After breakfast drive to the famous town of Agra, known for its leather ware, sweetmeats, and the Taj Mahal. Visit the ghost capital of Akbar at Fatehpur Sikri en route. Stay at the hotel. (We suggest you halt en route at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and have lunch at the Forest Lodge. If traveling in season, October through March, many species of birds can be sighted).
Day 05: The morning sightseeing schedule includes the Agra Fort, the tomb of Itamud-ud-daula and the Taj Mahal. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi where you check into the hotel for the night.
Day 06: The sights of New Delhi are visited this morning including Humayun’s Tomb, a precursor of the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, the tallest stone tower in India, dating back to 1199, and the modern buildings including Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate. Transfer to airport for onward connection.