The Golden Triangle in India is a famous tourist route that connects three major cities: New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. This triangular region is approximately 720 kilometers in total and is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture.
Traveling through the Golden Triangle provides a unique glimpse into India’s diverse culture, history, and cuisine. The journey between these cities typically takes 4 to 6 hours by car or train, making it accessible for tourists. The best time to visit is between October and March when the weather is pleasant
Namaste! Welcome to India!
Upon arrival at Delhi international airport T3, a SafeHands Travels representative will assist you at the arrival lounge and accompany you to the hotel.
Overnight stay - Hotel
Morning post breakfast will proceed for Delhi sightseeing though the preferred time is 8.00 am. We will begin our tour from Old Delhi with remarkable monument Red Fort (From outside), built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 and
Jama Masjid located across the road. We will walk through the streets to see marvelous architectural vision and appreciate the work of some 5000 unknown artisans behind these great monuments. Further we will enjoy the rickshaw ride through various markets of Chandni Chowk
By afternoons we will reach Lutyen’s Delhi and drive pass to India Gate which was built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars, and President House, the official residence of President of India, formally known as the viceroy’s house during British rule.
Being lunch time now, we will taste some Indian food and proceed to five storey victory tower Qutab Minar built in 1193 by the founder of slave dynasty Qutab-ud-din-Aibak.
Finally we will conclude Delhi sightseeing with Akshardham temple (closed on Monday) a Hindu temple complex displaying millennia of traditional Hinduism, Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture.
Dinner Overnight stay – Hotel
Morning post breakfast will drive to Agra, once the capital city during the Mughal period and the hosting city of three UNESCO sites Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and Taj Mahal itself describes the glory of the city.
On arrival check in at the hotel.
After some rest and freshen up or if you are hungry, you have your lunch and by afternoon will go to visit 11th century Agra Fort, a famous walled city and one of the most grandeur forts of India.
Approximate 75 % of the fort is closed for the tourists due to military establishment and even remaining portion is huge so be prepared for some long ascending walks.
By evening we will visit to Mehtab Bagh, is a charbagh garden complex and one of the last Mughal gardens in Agra. It is located just north to the Taj Mahal and overlooks the Agra Fort and Yamuna river on the opposite side. Perfectly aligned with the gardens of Taj Mahal, Mehtab Bagh provides a picture-perfect view of the Taj from the fountain at the front of the entrance gate.
Dinner Overnight stay at the hotel
We will start our day by exploring the Taj Mahal, (Closed on Friday) at Sunrise, this beautiful monument looks most beautiful when golden Sun rays create magic on the white marble dome. The entry gate to the Taj Mahal opens at Sunrise with a long queue during morning hours therefore we will reach at least 30 minutes before sunrise to be there on time to get the best glimpse of the Taj Mahal. (Note: Except for your passport & and camera nothing is allowed inside even water You will get along with the tickets so don’t carry anything). To protect the monument from pollution our vehicle will be parked around a km before and from there either we can walk or have a Tanga ride or we can also have the battery bus. Taj Mahal is built in a huge complex and it would take around two hours to visit and then return to the hotel to have our breakfast.
Later will drive to Jaipur. En-route will visit Abhaneri stepwell, Chand Baori, also known as Abhaneri Stepwell, is a massive 8th-9th century step well in Rajasthan, India with 3,500 steps over 13 stories extending 30 meters deep. Further, we drive to Jaipur.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Today will start our sightseeing at around 8.00 am and proceed first to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), its beautiful 5 storeys façade having Jharokhsa (Smalls window) just besides the market road so your vehicle wouldn’t stop for more long and quickly clicks your photos and proceed to Amer Fort.
Upon arrival at Amer Fort, a large number of approximate 300 + elephants will be queued to offer rides to tourists. Approximate 700 meter ascending elephant ride is fully safe and you can enjoy your ride to reach uphill. Like other fort this fort too a large fort and you can see the Hindu architecture in the building.
Next will visit City Palace, the part of palace is converted into the museum and part is still a Royal residence and only museum part is open for public to visit. Next to Palace will visit the impressive Jantar – Mantar, which is an observatory containing 19 astronomical objects dating back to the time of Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh. It is world famous for its sundial along with other astronomical objects. This UNESCO world heritage site also includes brass and stone instruments.
Your Jaipur tour will be incomplete if you don’t visit the local markets not for shopping but to experience and live the local life for a while, the colorful market, people and Indian handicrafts will be fascinating and pose you some magnificent shots to capture in your camera. It would a good idea to spend some time here and as souvenirs you can buy handicrafts or cloths however I do not recommend you to buy any expensive items as it’s not guaranteed.
Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel.
Departure
Morning post breakfast drive Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi, In case you are interested in some last-minute shopping by evening will organize a farewell dinner before we go off to each other we would be happy to know and discuss your experience about the India tour.
Afterwards you will transfer to Delhi Airport to Board your Flight to Hometown.
Our tour concludes: SafeHands Travels thank you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Airport for onward travel
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