Golden Triangle 7 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
A warm greeting in Delhi by our team members followed by an assisted transfer to the hotel characterizes the starting of the tour to the Golden Triangle with Mathura-Vrindavan. A sojourn in the country capital Delhi makes the travelers acquainted with the fusion of ancient and modern Indian culture. With the technological boom worldwide, Delhi has also stepped into an era of transformation where the primordial culture shakes its hand with the contemporary customs.
Check in at Hotel and get relax. Overnight Stay in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Local Sightseeing
Post Breakfast drive to enjoy local Sightseeing of New Delhi.
Today you will visit Red Fort (Closed on Monday), which is more commonly known as the Lal Quila. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan had laid its foundation and nine long years were taken for this citadel to be built. The fort is built of red sandstone, and has two main gates. Lal Quila is the reminder of the glory of the Mughal era.
Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The shrine is a simple black stone structure with an eternal flame burning at one end, a fitting tribute to a humble man who changed the world with nothing but the power of ideas.
Bahai Temple: Situated atop the Kalkaji Hill. It is also known as "The Lotus Temple" (Monday Closed) due to its distinctive lotus shaped design in Marble.
Qutub Minar- It is an excellent example of Afghan Architecture. Stands tall with its 73 meter tall brick minaret. Built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, the structure has five stories abundant with chiseled carvings and scriptures.
Humayun's Tomb- A world heritage site under UNESCO, the Humayun's Tomb was built in 1570 by Humayun's wife Haji Begum. It is unarguably one of the most amazing works of Mughal Architecture to which Taj Mahal owes its design.
Drive Past to the India Gate- it commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the Indian Empire and the President's House. The Rajpath Kingsway - Stroll along the Rajpath boulevard which connects the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, a ceremonial avenue once known as the Kingsway.
Overnight stay.
Day 3: Delhi- Vrindavan Drive (Approx 3 Hrs Drive)
Today you will drive to Vrindavan and visit various Temples hear.
Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple is located in the holy city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. It is built around the prison cell in which Lord Krishna's parents, Mata Devaki and Vasudeva were imprisoned by his evil uncle Kansa.
The Dwarkadhish Temple, touted as one of the holiest temples in Mathura, is famous all over the country for its elaborate architecture and paintings.
Located on the Vrindavan - Mathura Road is the famous Birla Mandir, also popularly known as Gita Mandir. It is a prominent Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Narayan - an avatar of Vishnu.
Later you will proceed to Lord Krishna's childhood and love interests with your visit to another town near Mathura, Vindavan.
The oldest temple in the area is the Madan Mohan Temple; the most beautifully designed temples is the Sri Radha Raman Mandir temple.
Prem Mandir Known as "Temple of God's love", Prem Mandir is one of the most popular places to visit in Vrindavan. It is dedicated to Radha Krishna as well as Sita Ram.
( Temple open every day at 6:00 AM for visitors and closed at 11:00 AM and again from 16:00 Hrs to 18:00 Hrs for Arti ).
Day 4: Vrindavan to Agra ( Approx 1 Hr Drive)
Post Breakfast you will drive to Agra.
Upon your arrival at Agra, check in to a pre-booked hotel. Rest for a while following which you would be taken on a sightseeing tour of the historic Agra city. The Taj receives a huge influx of tourists from all over the globe.
TAJ MAHAL (Closed on Each Friday) - Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.
AGRA FORT -The red sandstone structure is surrounded by chahar-bagh, a four-square formal garden. Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
After Agra Fort we will visit to BABY TAJ or the ITMAD-UD-ULLAH - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj. One of the most beautiful Mughal tombs, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb was built by Nur Jahan, the Empress of Jehangir for her father in 1628. The tomb is a resting place of the powerful personality in Mughal Court, Itmad-Ud-Daulah, whose life is very interesting.
Overnight stay at Agra.
Day 5: Agra- Jaipur (Approx 245 Kms/ 04 Hrs)
A Drive to Jaipur en-route Fatehpur Sikri
This city comes under Agra district. It was basically built by the Sikriwal Rajput Maharana Sangram Singh. Enchanted by the beauty of this city, Akbar attacked it seven times and on his last attempt, he conquered the place. Thus, Rajputs had to leave it and since then it is named Fatehpur (conquered) Sikri. One can witness the essence of both Rajjput and Mughal in this city of Uttar Pradesh.
After exploring the beauty of Fatehpur Sikri, the voyage now moves towards Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan. The land of Jaipur has many such places that tell us the story of the heroic past of the brave Rajputs of this desert. City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Amer and Sish Mahal are just to mention a few of the many historical gem stones fitted in the crown of this city. In Jaipur, the traditional and the contemporary culture have intermingled in such a way that it has become one of the best tourist destinations to the global nomads.
After reaching Jaipur, you will be taken to the hotels. The rest of the day is free; so you can enjoy some shopping in the local markets of the city.
Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing
A visit to Forts and Palaces today and first monument you are going to see Post Breakfast is Hawa Mahal.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures consist of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
Now you will drive to Amber Fort where you may enjoy Elephant ride what most of the Tourists wish to do & it can be booked at additional cost. Located amidst the picturesque and rocky Aravalli Hills, Amber Palace is a not-to-be-missed place to in Jaipur. The foundation stone of this palace was laid by Raja Man Singh I and was completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh.
JAL MAHAL - Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is one of the classic names in the list of Rajputana architecture which is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It is a five-storey building, of which four storeys remain underwater when the lake is filled.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.
Now if time permits either you may enjoy some Shopping in near market independently. Shopping is superb in Jaipur, particularly for gold and silver jewelry, pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden handicrafts and carpets.
Or visit
GOVIND DEV JI TEMPLE - Jaipur dearly holds a great Vaishnava temple, commonly known as Govindji temple or Govind Dev Ji temple located in the City Palace complex.
Come back to Hotel for an overnight Stay.
Day 7: Jaipur Departure
Post Breakfast check out from the Hotel and either you can book return Journey from Jaipur Airport or Drive to New Delhi for your onward destination.
