Golden Triangle 5N 6D
Car Hire Service
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
As soon as you land at New Delhi Airport, our Driver will drive you to your hotel (We only provide Car hire service. Hotels are not provided by us).
Day 2: Delhi
Pickup from Hotel and proceed for combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes:
Old Delhi – Visit the Jama Masjid, the greatest mosque in India and completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and also visit the Raj Ghat, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.
Continue your sightseeing tour to New Delhi – Drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyen’s, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun’s Tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End the tour at the towering minaret of Qutub Minar.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
Pickup from Hotel and proceed for drive (approx. 205 Kms/5 hrs) to Agra.
Agra has a rich historical background, which is amply evident from the numerous historical monuments in and around the city. Though the heritage of Agra city is linked with the Mughal dynasty, numerous other rulers also contributed to the rich past of this city. Modern Agra was founded by Sikandar Lodhi (Lodhi dynasty; Delhi Sultanate) in the 16thcentury. Babar (founder of the Mughal dynasty) also stayed for sometime in Agra and introduced the concept of square Persian-styled gardens here. Agra came to its own when Shahjahan ascended to the throne of Mughal Empire. He marked the zenith of Mughal architecture, when he built the Taj in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.
After arrival proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra visiting Agra Fort – 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.
Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
Early morning visit to Taj Mahal and proceed for drive (approx. 235 Kms/6 hrs) to Jaipur visiting Fatehpur Sikri enroute.
Fatehpur Sikri was founded in 1569 by the Mughal emperor Akbar to honor the Muslim saint Shaikh Salim Chishti, who had foretold the birth of Akbar’s son and heir, Jahangir. The city was Akbar’s capital until 1584. By 1605 it was largely deserted because of the inadequate water supply. A masterpiece of
Muslim architecture, the city is unique in India as a nearly intact Mughal city.
We see the graceful buildings including the Panch Mahal, Diwan-i-Khas, Diwan-i-Aam and Jama Masjid – a beautiful building containing elements of Persian and Hindu Design. The main entrance is through a 54-metre high Buland Darwaza, the Gate of Victory, constructed to commemorate Akbar’s victory in Gujarat.
Continue your drive to Jaipur.
The historic city of Jaipur or “The City of Victory” was founded in 1727 A.D. by the great Kachhawah ruler Sawai Jai Singh II (1700 – 1747 A.D.), and named after him. The monarch was not only a great builder, but also a poet and an astronomer. Under his aegis, the city was designed by his talented architect Vidyadhar, who gave shape to the creative aspirations of Sawai Jai Singh in the form of the dream city of Jaipur.
Day 5 : Jaipur
In the morning you will be taken for an excursion to Amber Fort. Visit of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City.
The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families Later you will be given city tour of Jaipur.
Tour of the Pink City – Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artefacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also drive past Hawa Mahal, “Palace of the Winds”, and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments.
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi
Proceed for drive (approx. 265 Kms/6 hrs drive) to Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi time is free for last minute shopping and personal activities.
In time you will be transferred to international airport or hotel to end your journey happily.
