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8 Day Golden Triangle of India

Fatehpur Sikri Highlights

Delhi – Agra – Jaipur




 

 

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for India. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment

DAY 2 - Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Delhi

DAY 3 - Delhi City Tour, Travel to Agra
This morning, enjoy a tour of Old Delhi, an ancient historical city with more than 60,000 identifiable monuments. Visit the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi , view the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, and the famous Red Fort. Later, in New Delhi you’ll see the Birla Temple, the India Gate, the Parliament House and the Presidential Palace. Before traveling on to Agra, a brief stop for refreshment and to browse locally crafted items. The local artisans take great pleasure in demonstrating their techniques
Overnight: Agra
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Taj Mahal
This morning, visit the Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved Queen Mumtaj Mahal. This monumental construction, which took 22 years to complete (1631-53), is most famous for its imposing white-marble dome, and is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture in the world. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure â–²
Optional: Half Day Agra City Tour
Optional: Dinner in a Local Restaurant with Cultural Show
Overnight: Agra
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 - Travel to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri
Travel to Jaipur via the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. Here you will view the Bulund Darwaza, which is said to be the tallest gateway in the world. Explore the well-preserved buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Panch Mahal Palace and the white marble tomb of the famous Sufi saint - Shaik Salim Chishti. Continue to Jaipur, the famed Pink City of India. The entire city was painted its unique pink color in 1876 to celebrate the visiting Prince of Wales. While the color pink was originally chosen to mimic the red sandstone used prominently in Mughal architecture, it has come to represent the welcoming hospitality of Jaipur
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 - Elephant Ride to Amber Fort
This morning's excursion takes you to the 16th century Amber Fort. Ascend the hill to the fort on the back of an elephant and admire views of Jaipur's original city walls and the Maotha Lake below. At the conclusion of the morning's tour, stop for refreshment and browse a local Rajasthan textile and handicrafts market. Marvel at the silk-weaving, embroidery, clothing and housewares created by humble villagers. You may choose, on your own, to see the massive City Palace or stroll through the delightful gardens dotting the city. For a more lively scene, independently visit the city's colorful bazaar, filled with vendors selling everything from sacks of spices to personal electronics and flowers
Optional: Half Day Jaipur City Tour
Optional: Dinner in a Local Restaurant with Cultural Show
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 - Travel to Delhi
This morning, depart Jaipur for Delhi. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local Delhi restaurant. After dinner, transfer to the airport for your departure flight which leaves after midnight
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8 -Arrive USA
  Sep 21 departure: Due to site closure on Fridays, the tour of the Taj Mahal will not operate on Day 4. Instead the tour will operate on the morning of Day 5 before departing for Jaipur.


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