Delhi • Jaipur • Agra
Extremely popular with first time visitors, this introductory tour, the Golden triangle of India. The combination of all three cities presents the potpourri of India. Tour to Agra allows travelers to experience the architectural glory of the past. Jaipur – the princely state capital painted in the charming pink color, has a stock of enduring monuments that makes your sightseeing an event to remember.
Classic: £689
Delhi - Clarks Inn
Agra - Marina
Jaipur - Park Inn
Standard: £789
Delhi - The Connaught
Agra - Grand Imperial
Jaipur - Ramada
Deluxe: £929
Delhi - The Grand
Agra - ITC Mughal
Jaipur - Rajputana Sheraton
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival you will be assisted at the airport and escorted to your air conditioned car for your journey to your Delhi hotel for a 2 night stay.
Day 2 : Delhi
Full day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Explore the Qutub Complex which houses India’s biggest single tower Qutub Minar and the 4th century rust free Iron Pillar; Mughal citadel named Lal Qila (Red Fort); and Lutyens Delhi with its tree lined boulevards leading to the British Viceroy’s Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) now the official residence of the President of India, the Secretariat, India Gate and Parliament House. Also visit the grand Jama Masjid and Humayun’s Tomb - the only monument ever built by a queen in memory of her beloved king husband, which was an inspiration for several other monuments, such as the incomparable Taj Mahal.
Day 3: Delhi to Jaipur
265 Km/5 hrs.Drive to Jaipur, the famed ‘Pink City’ also the present capital of Rajasthan known for its palaces, three hill forts and a shopper’s paradise. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 4: Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amber - capital of the old state of Dhundhar, located on the rugged hills that surround Jaipur. Ride the colourfully painted elephants up the hill, admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions and palaces that recall the glory and wealth of Amber’s association with the Mughals. During the afternoon visit the City Palace (which is home to the Royal family); Jantar Mantar - the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - built for the royal ladies to watch the activities on the market street below without being observed themselves
Day 5: Jaipur to Agra.
243 Km/7 hrs Drive to Agra, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the imperial ruins of the dream capital city of the Great Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Evening at leisure.
Day 6: Agra to Delhi
Visit the Taj Mahal this morning. Nothing can prepare you for the experience of this magnificent monument. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child, built one of the world’s most famous buildings, the ‘Taj Mahal’. Its perfect proportions and exquisite craftsmanship have been described as ‘a vision, a dream, a poem and a wonder’. It is an acclaimed architectural masterpiece and one of the wonders of the world. 20,000 workers laboured for 22 years to build this sublime garden tomb of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. The unique mughal style combines elements of Persian, Central Asian, and Islamic architecture. One of the most impressive features are the black and white chessboard marble floor, the four tall minarets (40m high) at the corners of the structure and the majestic iconic dome in the middle. On closer look, the lettering of the Quran verses around the archways appears to be uniform, regardless of their height. The lettering spacing and density has been customised to give this impression to the beholder. Other illusionary effects have been accounted for in the geometry of the tomb and the tall minarets. The impressive pietra dura artwork includes geometric elements, plants and flowers, mostly common in Islamic architecture. The level of sophistication in artwork becomes obvious when one realises that a 3cm decorative element contains more than 50 inlaid gemstones. Also visit Agra Fort . Later drive to Delhi. Stay overnight in Delhi
Day 7: Depart Delhi.
Transfer to the airport to board your onward flight.
Offer Includes:
- Return international flights from London Heathrow to Delhi on Virgin Atlantic
- 6 nights accommodation on bed & breakfast basis
- Transfers by air-conditioned car
- Sightseeing
- English speaking guides
- Elephant or jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Cost does not includes Entrances to the monuments
