Golden Triangle – Three Jewels of India

Welcome to Delhi! Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, our representative will meet you as you exit the arrival terminal building. Do look out for a signboard in your name, after which you will be transferred to your hotel for 2 nights stay. Check-in time is 1400 hours.
Rest of the day is at leisure to unwind and relax in the comforts of your hotel or explore the town at own. (No vehicle at disposal)
Overnight at hotel – Delhi

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and proceed on a guided tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. In Old Delhi, drive past the Red Fort; visit Raj Ghat, the simple but moving memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in Asia. Continue on a fun cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk where you can savor the sights, smells and sounds of the fabled streets. A short walk in the narrow bylanes is full of legends and unfolds many historic tales of Shajahanabad. See the quaint shops with incredible wares from food stalls to jewelry.
Note:
• Visitors are required to take their shoes off before entering Jama Masjid.
• Shorts, sleeveless tops, revealing clothes are not allowed inside Jama Masjid.

Later in the afternoon, get ready to explore imperial Delhi. Drive past the imposing India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Parliament buildings and Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s residence). End the tour with a visit to UNESCO World Heritage listed tomb of Emperor Humayun. The tomb was the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent, a wonderful example of early Mughal architecture.
Following sightseeing tour, return back to hotel
Overnight at hotel – Delhi

Day 3 Day 3: Delhi – Agra
After buffet breakfast, drive to the Mughal city of Agra (205 Kms / approx. 5 hours). On arrival in Agra, check into your hotel for a stay of 1 night. Agra- The city of Agra, the quintessence of the grand Mughal era, reigns to
this day in the public mind as the embodiment of royal grace, imposing architecture and power. No tour to India can be complete without paying a visit to this erstwhile capital of the Mughal and the city of the Taj Mahal, the world’s most beloved monument.
Afternoon enjoy a guided visit to the splendid Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. A UNESCO listed site, Taj Mahal is poetry in marble and one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Continue to the red sandstone Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture and the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Visit its majestic Hall of Public Audience and the Royal Pavilions.
Following sightseeing tour, return back to hotel
Overnight at hotel – Agra

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri: The deserted red sandstone city built by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar as his capital in the late 16th century. It was the Mughal capital for 14 years after which it was abandoned due to paucity of water. It is made of red sandstone and combines influences from both Hindu and Mughal architecture.
Following sightseeing tour, continue drive to Jaipur. This walled Rajasthani capital is famous for the unusual rose-colored sandstone architecture that gives the city its nickname, the Pink City. Jaipur- The vibrant capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the ‘Pink City’ because of the pink colored buildings in its old quarters. On arrival in Jaipur, check in to hotel for your stay of 2 nights.
Overnight at the hotel – Jaipur

Buffet breakfast at hotel
Morning: Excursion to Amber Fort (experience an Elephant ride / jeep ride along the ramparts). Visit the fabulous Amber Fort. En-route halt for a photo stop at the intriguing red sandstone Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) – a five-storied wonder with an incredible pyramidal façade, overhanging windows with latticed screens, domes and spires. Crowning the crest of a hill, the Fort offers a view of Maota Lake and the historic old town located at the base of the hill, which formed the early seat of the Amber kings before the fort was made their capital.
Afternoon: Sightseeing tour of Jaipur- Explore the exquisite City Palace, a synthesis of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles, consisting of an overwhelming complex of exquisite palaces. The Museum has a collection of Rajasthani costumes, armoury of Mughals and Rajputs including swords of different shapes and sizes with chiselled handles. Also visit the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar Observatory, a stone astrological and astronomical won7der built by Maharaja Jai Singh in the 18th century. Also during the city tour indulge in tasting of a sweet at one of the local restaurants.
Overnight at hotel – Jaipur

Morning you will be pick up form hotel and drive back to Delhi and transfer you to the New Delhi International Airport (approx. 258 Kms / 5- 6 hrs) to board flight for your onward journey.