GOLDEN TRIANGLE

01 Day - Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Assistance on arrival and you would be transferred to your Hotel.

02 Day – Delhi

After early Breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old Delhi - drive past Raj Ghat, the monument to Mahatma Gandhi erected on the site of his funeral pyre and an important place of pilgrimage for People from all over the world. In Old Delhi see the The Jama Masjid Mosque, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan; then continue past the bustling market place of

Chandni Chowk, where you will get to taste the street food of Delhi.

Later visit a Sikh Gurudwara - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, dedicated to Guru Sri Harkishan, the eighth Sikh Guru, has an immense sacred value for Sikh Community and has a notable golden dome with a sculpted bronze cupola and also a tall flagpole called as Nishan Sahib. It is said that Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was mainly a Bungalow (Haveli) used by Mirza Raja Jai

Singh, a well-known military leader of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In its initial days, it was called as Jaisinghpura Palace but later known as Bangla Sahib. The complex of Gurudwara is quite big and has a community kitchen hall, higher secondary school, charitable dispensary, library and a Museum. Kitchen of the Gurudwara is commonly known as 'Langar' where food is served to the devotees throughout the day and you can participate in the community activities if you wish. The whole atmosphere in the complex remains quite peaceful and holy with Gurbani (devotional music) played throughout the day. The most attractive feature of the Gurudwara is the 'Sarovar' means a pond. The water of Sarovar called as 'Amrit' has a very significant value for the devotees. It's not just the Sikh Community, but people of all religion come to worship the name of God here. While entering into the Gurudwara, every devotee has to cover his or her head properly.

Later continue for your visits of New Delhi - Delhi was established in 1911 by King George V who, feeling Calcutta was too remote, wanted a new capital for the Indian Empire. Drive by the impressive India Gate with its eternal flame, the Presidential Palace

and Parliament House; then stop to visit Qutab Minar, a 200-foot high minaret OR Humayun’s Tomb, the first of the great Mughal Tomb complexes.

03 Day – Delhi-Agra

Drive for over 5 hours to reach Agra (including a stop at Akshardham) and on arrival, check-in at your hotel. Optional visit to the Taj Mahal at sunset.

Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The

experience of visiting it is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind. The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Akshardham means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, the abode of eternal values and virtues of Akshar as defined in the Vedas and Upanishads where divine bhakti, purity and peace forever pervades.

04 Day - Agra

Today visit the Taj Mahal - a breathtaking sight and a fitting tribute to love and romance as the monument was built as a tribute to the queen of Emperor Shah Jehan and today it is one of the wonders of the world. The legendary monument to love is an architectural marvel perfectly proportioned and fashioned in white marble. It stands testimony to the skill of craftsmen brought in from Persia,

Turkey, France and Italy and to the 20,000 workers who toiled for 17 years in its construction. It has aptly been compared to “a drop of tear on the face of the universe”, by the Indian Nobel Laureate Tagore.

The days other visits include The Agra Fort - where you see it's palaces and the Hall of Public and Private Audience. From here, you get to see the Taj Mahal, in the distant - with the foreground of the River Yamuna. Legend has that during the period of imprisonment of Emperor

Shah Jehan here, he would see the Taj Mahal as a reflection in a mirror placed next to his bed. Stop by at Sheros Hangout – a café run by acid victims – now independent and self-reliant, self-motivated.

05 Day - Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur - By Surface 6/7 hours aprox.

After Breakfast proceed for Jaipur en-route stop at the fabulous Fatehpur Sikri - perched atop a rocky ridge, 37 kms west of Agra.

Fatehpur Sikri came into being four centuries ago when Emperor Akbar, not yet 28 years old, created the first planned city in Indo-Islamic architecture. In 1568, Akbar was secure and powerful but had no son and heir. He was blessed by Sufi saint Salim Chisti living close in Sikri Village, who prophesied the birth of three sons to him. Soon after Prince Salim was born and later came to be known as Emperor

Jehangir. In gratitude for the blessing, Akbar decided to create imperial residence in Sikri, which would function as a joint capital with Agra. The city unfortunately had to be later abandoned due to the lack of water. Its fortifications, massive gateway and palaces remain in a wonderful state of preservation and include the Jamma Masjid, Panch Mahal & The Salim Chisti's Tomb set like a jewel in a courtyard of pink sandstone and enclosed by delicately carved marble screens. Proceed to Jaipur and on arrival, check into your hotel.

06 Day - Jaipur

Breakfast at the Hotel. Early morning, visit the Amber Fort which for six centuries was the ancient capital of the state of Rajasthan. Visit the Jag mandir & the Sheesh Mahal (pavilion of mirrors) which reflects a single candle flame in a thousand flickering lights. Also experience the unique thrill of travelling by Elephant Back to the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the city. Late evening, visit the local market and walk down the main street of Jaipur with shops on both side used by the locals.

Later sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit the Observatory equipped with mortar instruments of remarkable size, which for sheer accuracy are difficult to beat even today. Also visit the Maharaja's City Palace, the former royal residence and now a museum housing a vast amount of artefacts. Stop by at the beautiful Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds), a beautifully decorated facade of 953 windows in flushed pink. Remember, Jaipur is the

most colourful and vibrant city of India and a haven for shopping! Lunch will be hosted at a typical Indian vegetarian restaurant.

07 Day - Jaipur

The day is free with transport at disposal to visit the local bazaars. Late afternoon leave for Delhi – a 5+ hour drive and reach the airport to connect your onward flight.