The Golden Triangle & Beyond

Arrive at Delhi International Airport. Please clear immigration and visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel if you do not have goods to be declared to customs. Our representative will wait at the arrival with a placard in your name to greet you. Thereafter you will be assisted with a transfer and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
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Morning after breakfast embark on a tour of Old & New Delhi. Begin by heading to Old Delhi, where you can enjoy a drive past the iconic Red Fort before reaching Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, known for its stunning red sandstone architecture. Take in the sights and sounds of Chandni Chowk market with a delightful cycle rickshaw ride through its narrow, vibrant streets. In the afternoon, proceed to New Delhi and drive past key government buildings, offering excellent photo opportunities at notable landmarks such as the Parliament House, the War Memorial Arch (India Gate), and the residence of the President of India. Explore Gandhi Smriti, where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last 144 days; you can see some of his personal belongings preserved in his memory.

Conclude your day with a visit to Qutub Minar, one of Delhi’s most significant landmarks, featuring intricately decorated interiors and inscriptions of verses from the Holy Quran. Overnight stay in Delhi.

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Morning after breakfast travel to Mandawa, on arrival check-in to your accommodation. Later
proceed for sightseeing of Mandawa, also called “The Open-Air Art Gallery of Rajasthan”. It portrays stunning Havelies, temples, cenotaphs, wells, castles, forts and palaces which has beautiful paintings, murals and frescoes mostly based on mythological themes, depicting local legends, animals, portraits, hunting and wrestling scenes and a glimpse of everyday life. Visit the majestic Mandawa Fort, its archway has a beautiful painting that shows Lord Krishna among his cowherds and the rooms are architecturally adorned with mirrorwork. In the zenana or women’s quarters, one room offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, and the turret room boasts of walls that are seven feet in diameter. Stay overnight in Mandawa. (Breakfast)

The morning after breakfast travel to Bikaner, this desert city has a stark beauty that is totally unique, with wide-spread dunes, the moonlit glittering beauty and desert agility, marvelous palaces and temples, and archaeological treasures, all combining to make it a city of lasting charm. On arrival check-in to your accommodation. Later in the afternoon enjoy a visit to the Junagarh Fort; built in 1587-93 by Raj Singh, it is made of red and pink sandstone, has 37 domes inside, and is surrounded by high walls with a 30 feet trench around the fort. Stay overnight in Bikaner. (Breakfast)

Morning travel to Jodhpur, you will experience the feeling of traveling back in time with a journey to Jodhpur. Also known as “The Blue City”, and “Gateway to Thar”, Jodhpur is famous for its Mehrangarh fort, blue houses, temples, sweets and snacks. Apart from the fort, there are multiple temples, lakes, and shopping streets that are like a mirage from a bygone era. On arrival check in to your accommodation with the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight in Jodhpur. (Breakfast)

Morning proceeds for a city tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India, where the beauty and grandeur of numerous palaces inside narrates a saga of hard sandstone yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpuri sculptors. Inside the collection of musical instruments, palanquins, furniture and cannons on the fort’s ramparts are all well preserved. Continue to Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble built in the year 1899 AD in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit Old city; the winding streets offer colourful markets, where blue houses alternate with white houses, the Clock tower also known as ‘Ghanta Ghar’ is a prominent landmark. Evening you are free to explore the Sadar bazaar which exhibits varieties of items ranging from handicrafts, sarees, bangles etc, which would tempt travelers, especially the women. Stay overnight
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Morning after relaxed breakfast travel to Udaipur, en-route visit Ranakpur Jain temple (Opens at 1200 hrs. noon), renowned for its Jain temples with intricately carved marble Pillars and Domes, Ranakpur is amongst the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty. Tucked away in a remote valley in the Aravalli ranges, it boasts of one of the largest and most important Jain Temples in the country. Later continue your drive Udaipur, also known as the city of lakes, is the crown jewel of the state of Rajasthan. It is surrounded by the beautiful Aravalli Hills in all directions, making this city as lovely as it is. The city has an abundance of natural beauty, mesmerising temples and breathtaking architecture, which makes it one of the must-visit destinations in India. Stay overnight in Udaipur. (Breakfast)

Start your guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur with a visit to City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, and Jagdish Temple. The City Palace boasts a wonderful blend of Medieval, European and Chinese Architecture and has various towers, domes and arches, which add to the flavour of this heritage site. Later visit Jagdish Temple, dating back to 1651 AD, an exquisite example of Indo-Aryan architecture and Sahelion Ki Bari means Garden of Maids. Enjoy a boat ride (shared) on Lake Pichola, an artificial freshwater lake, created in the year 1362 AD and named after the nearby Picholi village. Stay overnight in Udaipur. (Breakfast)

Today morning after breakfast will travel to Pushkar; lying along the bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake, in a narrow dry valley, overshadowed by impressive rocky hills and offering the most spectacular views of the desert during sunset. It is one of the five most sacred places of pilgrimage for Hindus. As per Indian mythology, the city was created when a lotus leaf fell from Lord Brahma’s hand and the holy lake sprouted up there. On arrival check-in into your accommodation and later visit the Pushkar Lake and Brahma temple; the only one of its kind in the world. This is a city of pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples and Ghats, with each Ghat having its miraculous qualities and healing powers. It is believed that a dip in this holy river is the harbinger of Moksha — liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth. The lake has several ghats, designed especially for taking baths and offering prayers. Stay overnight in Pushkar. (Breakfast)

Morning travel to Jaipur, the first planned city of India is a treasure-trove of culture, art and history, famous for its color, lifestyle, and Rajasthani cuisine. It is a city exuding royal heritage and extravagant richness. On arrival check in to your accommodation with the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at Jaipur. (Breakfast)

Morning after breakfast enjoy the city tour of Jaipur, starting with a drive to Amber fort. En-route photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace). The fort complex built of red sandstone and marble boasts of various edifices of prominence like the diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Shila Devi Temple and ‘Ganesh Pol’ gate that leads to private palaces of the royal. The fort presents a beautiful blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Next photo stop at Jal Mahal, built in the mid of the lake, it turns even more scenic at sunset. Visit City Palace which boasts to have some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures, miniature delicate paintings, preserved painted ceilings and elephant saddles, also registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world. The day ends with a visit to Jantar Mantar; the famed observatory is a complex of astronomical instruments chiseled out of stone which provides fairly accurate information to the day. Stay overnight in Jaipur.
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Morning travel to Agra, home to India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. A poem of white marble, the Taj is described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love. On arrival check in to your accommodation and later enjoy a visit to the Agra Fort – built by Emperor Akbar, made with red sandstone, exhibits a fascinating mixture of Islamic and Hindu styles of artistry. Stay overnight in Agra. (Breakfast)

Early morning visit India’s most iconic landmark, the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The epitome of love, standing majestically on the banks of the river Yamuna, was built in the 17th century by the Mughul Emperor Shah Jahan in loving memory of his queen. Made with pure white marble, ornated with semi-precious stones and built around a beautiful four gardens plan, it is universally admired as the greatest achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. After breakfast check out and travel to Delhi, check-in to your accommodation with the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight in Delhi. (Breakfast)

Breakfast at the hotel, the rest of the day is free for shopping. Later in time you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to onward destination. (Breakfast)