8-days Private Trip - Holy Amritsar & Golden Triangle

Itinerary

Day 1: Amritsar (arrival)

Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Arrive Amritsar by flight. Founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, Amritsar is home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the spectacular Golden Temple, one of India’s most serene and humbling sights.
A private car will pick you from Amritsar airport and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel and relax. In the evening visit the famous Golden Temple. It is the holiest Gurdwara and the most important pilgrimage site of Sikhism. The famous temple looks very beautiful in the night lights.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Amritsar.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Golden Sarovar Portico Amritsar (4 star business class hotel).

Day 2: Amritsar (sightseeing)

Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
After breakfast head out for a local sightseeing tour of Amritsar. Start with a visit to the spiritual and cultural treat - the holy Golden Temple. Later, visit the Jallianwala Bagh which is a historic place famous for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 CE. Then head out for a guided Traditional Punjabi Village Tour. This tour will give you an insight into the rural culture and life of Punjabi villages.
In the late afternoon head out to visit Wagah Border, particularly known for the elaborate Wagah border ceremony that happens at the border gate, two hours before sunset each day. In the evening hangout at the local market, and taste some of the most delicious street food of India.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Amritsar.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Golden Sarovar Portico Amritsar (4 star business class hotel).

Day 3: Amritsar - Delhi (by flight)

Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
After breakfast check out from the hotel. Private car will drop you at Amritsar airport. Board your flight for Delhi. Welcome to the capital of India and the second most populous city of India - Delhi. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures.
Private car with driver will pick you from Delhi airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After refreshing head out for Delhi sightseeing. Start with a visit to the famous Lotus Temple. Notable for its flower-like shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Baháʼí Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. Afterwards drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of President of India), and visit India Gate (a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War). Overnight stay will be at hotel in Delhi.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Leela Ambience Convention New Delhi (5 star business class hotel).

Day 4: Delhi (sightseeing)

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast to start your day of sightseeing in Delhi. A mixture of history with a taste of everyday Delhi, today’s itinerary covers all aspects of this former capital of the Mughal Empire. Stop off at the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1570, it is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Then visit the breathtaking Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, and the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. After that visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar's first storey around 1192.
Afterwards visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."
Have dinner at a nice restaurant. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Delhi.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Dinner at a restaurant in the city.
Accommodation included: Overnight at The Leela Ambience Convention New Delhi (5 star business class hotel).

Day 5: Delhi – Agra (4.5 hours drive)

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After breakfast check out from hotel & head towards Agra. Welcome to the city of Wonder… because it’s the place of Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of Taj Mahal don’t do the complete justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You got to be here to feel your jaws drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire.
Reach Agra by afternoon. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Check-in at hotel and freshen up. In the late afternoon visit Agra Fort, a historical fort, which remained the main residence of the Mughal emperors till 1638. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement keeps growing as you hear about the history of this fort from the guide. In the evening visit the local market to get the true essence of Agra city. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Agra.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant in the city.
Accommodation included: Overnight at DoubleTree by Hilton Agra (business class 5 star hotel).

Day 6: Agra – Jaipur (5 hours drive)

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Early in the morning at sunrise visit the spectacular Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains.
After breakfast check out from the hotel. Then head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and royal culture.
On the way visit Chand Baori, a 13 floors stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones. Reach Jaipur by late afternoon. Check-in at hotel on arrival & relax.
The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre (5 star business class hotel).

Day 7: Jaipur (sightseeing)

Stop At: Amber Fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
After breakfast head out to explore the vibrant city Jaipur. Visit the historic heritage sites of Jaipur - Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds" - a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside); followed by Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE.
Afterwards visit the City Palace. It houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family. The palace complex has several buildings, various courtyards, galleries, restaurants and offices of the Museum Trust.
In the afternoon stop by to visit Jal Mahal, a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. It was built in the 17th century. Then visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort), also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. This magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, built from pale yellow and pink sandstone, and white marble, and is divided into four main sections, each with its own courtyard. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of entire Jaipur city.
Later in the evening enjoy dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Jaipur.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Dinner at a restaurant in the city.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre (5 star business class hotel).

Day 8: Jaipur - Delhi (5 hours drive)

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
After breakfast check out from hotel, and drive back to Delhi. The private car will drop you at Delhi International Airport by afternoon to catch your return flight.
Bid farewell with the memories of amazing fun-filled 08 days trip through the Holy Amritsar & Golden Triangle, worth remembering for the lifetime!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.