A cultural tour of India
For people with very little time, our famous
Golden Triangle cultural tour allows you to see three of the most significant tourist destinations India has to offer: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The trip will provide you the opportunity to sample the Taj Mahal, the magnificent architecture of Jaipur, including Amber Fort and countless monuments in Delhi. This is only a quick introduction to the subcontinent, and we are sure that you will return to see more.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi:
Namaste! We are welcomed the traditional Indian way with hands clapped together. After immigration and custom formalities, we are met and transferred to Our Hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi (2 nights)
Day 2: Delhi:
We start our morning tour with New Delhi and visit Birla House - The Former Residence of Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi spent his later years at Birla House before he was assassinated by Nathu Ram Godse on January 30, 1948. Later we visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses of Parliament, Connaught Place, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar - a perfect minaret towering 72.5 meters / 80.5 yards into the sky and there are 379 stairs inside the tower. New Delhi is a blend of Mughal India, Hindu India, and British India and certainly of modern independent India. Our afternoon concentrates on Old Delhi, starting with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan, this was once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire. Next we visit another Mughal majesty, the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. We end our tour with the visit to Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Please Note: Red fort and Birla House remain closed on Monday’s and Chandni Chowk remains closed on Sunday’s
Day 3: Delhi – Sikandra - Agra (Drive: 220 Kms/4 ½ Hours):
This morning we pass interesting Indian scenery as we drive to Sikandra. This is where lie the remains of Akbar the Great - one of the greatest of the Mughal rulers. A very simple mausoleum for a person of his stature. We then proceed to Agra - the city that is home to the most well known of the wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal. On arrival in Agra we check in our hotel. Later we visit the Taj Mahal. Built by Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is built of white marble, beautifully carved and inlaid with semi-precious stones. Next we visit Agra Fort, where Shah Jehan, was imprisoned by his son to prevent him from spending the family fortunes on a black echo of the Taj Mahal. We end our tour with a visit to some of the local factories famous for inlay work on marbles and witness the complex art inlaying precious and semiprecious stones on the world famous Marbles from the mines of Makrana.
Overnight: Hotel in Agra (1 Night) (Breakfast)
Please Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday’s
Day 4: Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur (Drive: 235kms / 5 Hours):
In the morning after breakfast we drive to Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful capital built in 1640 by the Mughal King, Akbar the Great. The city was later abandoned for lack of water. A superb example of Mughal architecture, it stands perfectly preserved in the desert. We also visit the artistically designed mausoleum of Salim Chisty who is reputed to have prayed for a son for Akbar leading to the birth of Salim Jehangir, the builder of the Taj. From here we continue on a countryside drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital of Rajasthan. On arrival in Jaipur we check in our hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Jaipur (2 Nights) (Breakfast)
Day 5: Jaipur:
A royal experience awaits us as we take an elephant ride uphill to the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. After the tour and enjoying a panoramic view, we return to Jaipur to visit the old astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh the founder of the city. We also visit the majestic Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art and the colorful bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen, skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting. Most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink sandstone and one of the most beautiful is Hawa Mahal, Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade. Evening is free to enjoy both shopping and a cultural experience in the bazaars of Jaipur.
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Jaipur - Delhi – Home (Drive: 260 km/6 Hours):
Today we are transferred to Delhi airport to connect our flight for home.
(Breakfast)
(B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
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PRICES OF THE ABOVE TOUR -
(All Prices on Per Person Basis in US $)
Summer Season |
| Validity Period |
Budget |
Standard |
Superior |
First Class |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
| 16 April 2011 to 30 Sep. 2011 |
USD 347 |
USD 402 |
USD 450 |
USD 498 |
USD 581 |
USD 830 |
| Single Room Supplement: |
USD 65 |
USD 141 |
USD 175 |
USD 230 |
USD 312 |
USD 270 |
Winter Season |
| Validity Period |
Budget |
Standard |
Superior |
First Class |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
| 01 Oct 2011 to 31 Oct 2011 |
USD 360 |
USD 475 |
USD 537 |
USD 649 |
USD 779 |
USD 1060 |
| 01 Nov 2011 to 15 Nov 2011 |
USD 360 |
USD 475 |
USD 537 |
USD 649 |
USD 779 |
USD 1074 |
| 16 Nov 2011 to 19 Dec 2011 |
USD 360 |
USD 475 |
USD 537 |
USD 649 |
USD 779 |
USD 1060 |
| 20 Dec 2011 to 05 Jan 2012 |
USD 360 |
USD 475 |
USD 537 |
USD 649 |
USD 815 |
USD 1142 |
| 06 Jan 2012 to 31 Mar 2012 |
USD 360 |
USD 475 |
USD 537 |
USD 649 |
USD 779 |
USD 1060 |
| Single Room Supplement: |
USD 78 |
USD 211 |
USD 267 |
USD 377 |
USD 507 |
USD 704 |
| City |
Budget |
Standard |
Superior |
First Class |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
Delhi
(2 Nights) |
Crest Inn
(Standard Room) |
Aura De Asia-3 Star
(Deluxe Room) |
Park Plaza Hari Nagar-4 Star (Superior Room) |
Siddharth-5 Star (Standard Room) |
Jaypee Vasant-5 Star Deluxe (Standard Room) |
The Taj Palace-5 Star Deluxe(Deluxe Room) |
Agra
(1 Night) |
Crystal Retreat
(Deluxe oom) |
Utkarsh Vilas-3 Star
(Superior Room) |
Clarks Shiraz / The Gateway Hotel-4 Star(Standard Room) |
Jaypee Palace-5 Star Deluxe(Standard Room) |
Jaypee Palace-5 Star Deluxe(Standard Room) |
Jaypee Palace-5 Star Deluxe(Standard Room) |
Jaipur
(2 Nights) |
Arya Niwas
(Standard Room) |
Hotel Paradise-3 Star
(Standard Room) |
Hotel Ramada-4 Star
(Deluxe Room) |
Country Inn & Suite-5 Star(Deluxe Room) |
Rasa Resort- Luxury Tented Resort
(Luxury Tent) |
Jai Mahal Palace- 5 Star Deluxe(Luxury Room) |
| Inclusions |
Exclusions |
| Accommodation on twin share basis in the mentioned hotels or Similar for (5 Nights) with daily buffet Breakfast as per the itinerary. |
International Airfare, visa fees, airport tax or any kind of insurance cover. |
| Welcome Dinner at Local famous Indian Restaurant |
Items of personal nature like drinks, laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc. |
| Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicle. |
Any other meals than those mentioned in the itinerary. |
| Road tax, Toll Charges, parking fees and driver’s overnight wages. |
X,mass & New Year Evening Gala Dinner charge are not included |
| Services of a local English speaking Department of Tourism approved guide for sightseeing at each city as per the itinerary. |
Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like change in schedule / cancellation of flights / trains / political disturbances, natural phenomenon etc. |
| Elephant Ride at Amber Fort (Subject to availability) |
Any other item not specifically mentioned above as 'INCLUDED' |
| Entrances to Monuments of visit as per the itinerary |
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| All presently applicable taxes including 2.58 % Service tax on Package and newly imposed 5.15 % service tax on hotels. |
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