Golden Triangle With Rishikesh Tours

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Duration : 08 Nights - 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Rishikesh - Delhi

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Day 01 Arrive Delhi Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you shall meet & assisted with your baggages at the airport by our executive and transferred to pre booked hotel. Overnight stay will be at delhi.

Day 02 Delhi
After breakfast, full day guided sightseeing city tour of old & New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House, Akshardham temple & the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab Minar. The tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) & then go for dinner & transfer to hotel for over night stay.

Day 03 Delhi - Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the colourful state of Rajasthan also know as Pink City owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls.

Upon arrival, check-in at pre booked Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 04 Jaipur Tour
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the facade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.

Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th century.

Day 05 Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at pre booked hotel for overnight stay.

Day 06 Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort - known as Agra fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The wonder of world Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj took 22 years
Afternoon, leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum. Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check-in at prebooked hotel.

Day 07 & Day 08 Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh ( Train )
Early morning, transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi Express, scheduled to depart for Haridwar at 0700 Hrs. (Breakfast on Board)

Arrive Haridwar at 1120 Hrs. & proceed to Rishkesh - The town known for Ashrams and Temples, Ghats and Pilgrims, Mountains and the holy Ganges, enroute visit Temples and Ashrams in Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula area. Have lunch at Chotiwala, the famous traditional Indian restaurant of Rishikesh. After lunch, check-in at prebooked Hotel . Evening visit the banks of river Ganges to encounter evening life as well as special Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges". When the global orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon, then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The temple bells roar, priests chant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small candle flame, flickering, ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops, except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above trace your steps back to the hotel.

Day 09 Depart Delh
Morning, in time transfer to the airport to board flight back home on onward destination.

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