GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR

After breakfast, drive to Agra.
Upon arrival, check in at your hotel.

Afternoon, visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
Taj Mahal (Authority allow max 3hrs to visit Taj Mahal): Agra is the medieval city of the famous 17th century masterpiece Taj Mahal, which of course is the most splendid of all buildings – perhaps, the most perfect architectural monument in the world. It was built in the memory of Mumtaz, the beloved wife of Shah Jehan, one of the greatest kings of the Mughal Empire. (TAJ MAHAL CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY)

Agra City: Agra is not only famous for Taj Mahal, but the impressive Mughal Red Fort known as the Agra Fort. This impressive red sandstone fort was built by Akbar between 1565-1573 A.D. Replete with gateways, pillared halls, mosques, marble trellises and geometric gardens; the Fort represents Mughal architecture at its peak.

Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri: (the City of Victory) for a tour of this magnificent and world heritage buildings, which are still in a state of perfect preservation. The city is divided into religious and secular sections. The profusion of sculpture is breathtaking. Also, the white marble mosque in the secular section is incredible. It is a very sacred mosque and pilgrims from far and near come here to pay their respects.

After the visit, continue your drive to Jaipur.

Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Overnight at hotel

After breakfast, visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Few fails to be moved by the dramatic Rajputs grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11-km north of Jaipur. Set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake, and its sprawling crenellated walls lattice the surrounding hills. The guide will elaborate on the history of this architectural masterpiece with its mirror-studded alcoves and dazzling mosaics.

Afternoon, visit Jaipur City: Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal woman could look down unseen by the world through its 593 stone screens. We proceed for a guided tour of the City Palace & Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Next stop at the City
Palace is the Solar Observatory – an astronomical treasure house, with solar device that gives accurate predictions till date.

Overnight at hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi

Upon arrival, transfer to the international airport for your flight back home.