Discover the Golden Triangle of India comprising the three major cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur within a week. From witnessing a thousand monuments and bustling bazaars of the capital city Delhi, to visiting Agra, home to the iconic Taj Mahal and lastly to the Pink City Jaipur. Discover the proud and valorous regal splendor of Rajasthan in Jaipur amongst its magnificent forts and palaces, mansions, and landscaped estates. The journey begins and ends in Delhi.
Upon arrival at the Delhi International Airport, you are met and assisted by one of our representatives and transferred to the hotel.
Evening meet for a cocktail with Rani Chandresh Kumari (Princess Jodhpur and former Member of Parliament – Chairman of Parliamentary Committee for Empowerment of Women in India) (Subject to her being in Residence in Delhi)
After breakfast, begin your guided tour of the capital today highlighting the remarkable contrast between Old and New Delhi.
Take a cycle-rickshaw ride through the busy lanes of the colourful Chandni Chowk Market followed by a visit to the Jama Masjid.
In the afternoon, visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Gandhi Museum, and drive past the President’s house.
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra. On arrival check into your hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Red Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah.
Early this morning, go for a private guided tour of the Taj Mahal – It is arguably at its most atmospheric during sunrise and we recommend an early start to be first through the doors as the sun rises.
Note: Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays
Return to hotel for breakfast after which we begin the drive to Jaipur. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a half day tour of the Amber Fort built for the rulers of Rajasthan, which stands boldly on a hill.
Next take a tour of the City Palace Complex, part of which is still the home of the former ruling family. Beside the City Palace Complex is the Jantar Mantar, built as an astronomical observatory for the maharajah almost 300 years ago and still operates with incredible accuracy today. Visit the bazaars of the old city which are a vibrant array of clothes, fabrics, leather goods, flowers, jewellery, fruit, vegetables and more. During the city tour, visit a workshop for having hands on experience in block printing.
After breakfast visit the Gyan Museum. Later, go shopping for bangles, Indian attire for the women (Sarees / kurta) or Juttis (Rajasthani traditional footwear).
In the evening visit Dera Amer for Champagne BBQ with a cultural dance show.
After an early breakfast drive to Delhi International Airport to connect to your onward flight.
This is a sample itinerary and can be modified according to the client's interests. While all information in this itinerary is accurate to the best of our knowledge, changes to our trips can and do occur. These changes may be due to our efforts to improve the program or for logistical reasons such as alterations in flight schedules, traffic conditions, weather conditions, or government policies. Dharma Adventures will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes but cannot be held liable for any modifications made to the published itinerary.
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