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One of the most popular tours in India, the golden triangle refers to visiting the three most majestic and impressive sights in India; Delhi, Agra and Jaipur but from a unique view. See India from above with a hot air balloon ride over Jaipur, experience the fusion of Old and New Delhi and visit the unforgettable Taj Mahal in Agra.
The tour meeting is at 6pm in the hotel so you can enjoy your free time in New Delhi.
Accommodation: Hotel
Optional Activities: Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, Gandhi’s Delhi Urban Adventure, City Food Crawl Urban Adventure
Meals Included: None
You will take a tour through Old Delhi and experience riding the metro system. You will hop onto a rickshaw to the square of Chandni Chowk. You can discover the Jama Masjid, Delhi’s oldest mosque before learning about the history of the Sikh religion at the Sheeshganj Gurudwara.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: None
Activity Included: Old Delhi Walking tour, Jama Masjid, Sheeshganj Gurudwara
You will travel by express train into Rajasthan and onto Jaipur. Jaipur is infamous for its palaces and bazaars full of jewellery, textiles and arts. You will visit the Hawa Mahal and then head over to Jaipur’s Royal City Palace. Later, you will discover one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: None
Activity Included: Bollywood Movie, Observatory and City Palace
You can choose whether you would like to participate in the Hot Air Balloon ride over Jaipur if you are on tour between September and June. In the afternoon you will visit the Amber Fort which is positioned on top of a scenic hilltop overlooking Maota Lake.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: None
Activity Included: Amber Fort
Optional activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari
Leave the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur behind and drive to Karauli (approximately 5-6 hours). This delightful town was founded in 1348 and is packed with rural ambience and traditional temples. Take a guided walk around the Old Quarter, interacting with friendly locals and learning about rural Indian life off the tourist trail. Be sure to visit the eclectic market stalls along the way and sample some seasonal local sweets made from Indian ingredients, including petha (pumpkin), jaggery (organic sugar), peanut brittle and gazak (sesame seeds). Stay in a restored heritage property tonight where dinner is included.
Accommodation: Heritage property – 1 night
Meals Included: Dinner
Activity Included: Karauli – Village walk
On the way to Agra you will stop at the Fatepur Sikri, the former capital of the Mughal Empire and a stunning fortified ancient city. The city consists of a mosque and three palaces for each of the Emperor Akbar’s favourite wives. You will then visit the Taj Mahal, the glorified mausoleum erected to display the love for the lost wife of the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Activity Included: Fatepur Sikri and the Taj Mahal
Activity Optional: Additional entries to the Taj Mahal
On your penultimate day, you will take a guided tour along Yamuna River and onto Agra Fort, the stunning red brick castle. Then there is a private bus tour back to Delhi.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: None
Activity Included: Agra Fort
Activity Optional: Additional entries to the Taj Mahal
Your final day is free for you to enjoy and explore. Alternatively, you can ask us to book any additional trips or tours if you wish to stay a few extra days.
Meals Included: None
Activity Optional: Gandhi’s Delhi Urban Adventure and City Food Crawl Urban Adventure
Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.
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