GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOURS

Duration : 8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS

Cities Covered : DELHI-JAIPUR-SAMODE-AGRA-DELHI

Highlights : Sights of modern India and medieval Mughal and Rajput Forts, Palaces and Taj Mahal. Stay in one of the finest Heritage Palaces of India - Samode Palace, nestled picturesquely amidst rugged hills.

DAY 01 : DELHI

Arrive Delhi. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. (check in time 1200 noon). Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 : DELHI

Morning combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, drive past Chandni Chowk and visit Raj Ghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi . In New Delhi visit Qutab Minar - 234 feet high tower, nearby stands the Iron pillar, the Tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the modern Birla Mandir Temple. Drive past India Gate (War Memorial), President's House, which was once the Viceroy's Palace, Parliament House and Secretarial buildings. Evening witness a pageant of Indian Music and dance followed by Dinner at The Village Bistro.

DAY 03 : DELHI / JAIPUR

Depart by car for Jaipur. Arrive and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon city sightseeing, visiting the Maharaja's City Palace, which now houses a museum containing rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and weapons. Observatory and drive past Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds and through the pink-rose residential and business areas.

DAY 04 : JAIPUR

Morning excursion to Amber Fort. You ride up to the ramp of this 11th Century Bastion atop a gaily decorated elephant. Afternoon free for shopping. Jaipur is a major gems and jewellery centre where one can find some of the finest Jewellery besides woollen carpets and cotton rugs, hand-block printed Sanganeri and Bagru cotton fabrics. Evening witness puppet show. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 : JAIPUR / SAMODE

Depart by car for Samode nestled picturesquely amid the rugged countryside. The Palace is the residence of Rawal Raja Raghvendra Singh.Arrive and check in at Samode Palace. Afternoon explore the Palace. Evening meet your hosts for a drink and dinner. Overnight at the Palace hotel.

DAY 06 : SAMODE / AGRA

Depart by Car for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri a cultural and imperial capital conceived and built by Emperor Akbar. Continue your journey to Agra. Arrive and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07 : AGRA

Morning visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Emperor Shahjahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort, an impressive cluster of palaces, fortresses and mosques, on the banks of river Yamuna across Taj Mahal. Visit the Shilp Gram - a Crafts and Performing Art Centre. Afternoon free for shopping. Agra is famous for its special kind of marble inlay work executed on trinket and other souvernirs. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08 : AGRA / DELHI

Depart by car for Delhi. Arrive and check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09 : DEPART DELHI

In time transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.

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Note: Train schedule subject to change.