Tour The Golden Triangle With Amritsar, 10 Days Private Tour

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Deluxe Hotel Category = Radisson Blu Dwarka or similar 5* Standard Hotel Category = Holiday Inn or similar 3* Day 5, 6 Agra: Deluxe Hotel Category = Taj Hotel & Convention Centre or similar 5* Standard Hotel Category = Park Regis or similar 3* MEALS: All monuments as indicated: sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi on day 2 (Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb); Palki Ceremony at Golden Temple on day 3; sightseeing tour of Amritsar on day 4 (Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple & Wagah Border); half-day sightseeing tour of Agra on day 6 (Agra Fort, Taj Mahal); Jaipur City Palace & Jantar Mantar on day 8 Meet & Greet at Indira Gandhi International Airport on day 1 Meet and Greet at Amritsar railway station on day 3 Meet and Greet at Delhi railway station on day 5 Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi (on day 2) Train tickets in air-conditioned Chair car class from Delhi to Amritsar (day 3) Train tickets in air-conditioned Chair car class from Amritsar to Delhi (day 5)

Transport

Arrival private transfer from Delhi International Airport to the hotel in Delhi Departure private transfer from the hotel in Delhi to Delhi International Airport Air-conditioned transportation on a private basis Train from Delhi to Amritsar on day 3 Train from Amritsar to Delhi on day 5

Guide

Operated with an English speaking local guide in each city during sightseeing & excursion (The local guide will only accompany during the activity and not during transport)

Accommodation

9 nights´ accommodation Day 1, 2, 9 Delhi: Day 1, 2, 9 Delhi: Standard Hotel Category = Jaypee Siddharth or similar 3* Deluxe Hotel Category = Radisson Blu Dwarka or similar 5* Day 3, 4 Amritsar: Standard Hotel Category = Holiday Inn or similar 3* Deluxe Hotel Category = Hyatt Regency or similar 5* Day 5, 6 Agra: Standard Hotel Category = Radisson or similar 3* Deluxe Hotel Category = Taj Hotel & Convention Centre or similar 5* Day 7, 8 Jaipur: Standard Hotel Category = Park Regis or similar 3* Deluxe Hotel Category = Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre or similar 5*

Meals

9 breakfasts

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the program. Optional excursions suggested in the itinerary. Any airfare, airport taxes, a supplement for which are quoted separately if applicable. Tips to drivers, local guides, and hotel staff. Any service not listed above. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standards. No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed. The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary. Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary Please note we are able to accept clients' requests for Vegan meals. In many hotels in India, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Upon your arrival at Delhi International Airport, meet our tour representative who will assist you with your transfer to your hotel. Welcome to Delhi, the capital city of India, for an unforgettable journey to some of the most fascinating historical landmarks of North India. These places still offer glimpses of how the character of the city underwent massive changes in the last decades. In the lands fabled to have seen seven cities, signs of the old are continuously jostling with the new, presenting an ever-fascinating panorama. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the busy streets of this metropole on your own. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi

Enjoy your luscious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the beautiful historical Jama Masjid – The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Friday Mosque. Post-visit you would enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi (included). Drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), the President’s Residence–formerly the Viceroy’s Palace, the Parliament House, and the Secretariat Buildings–an interesting blend of the Victorian and 20th-century architecture. Also visit Humayun’s Tomb, one of the earliest examples of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former splendor, complete with beautiful fountains, it is a very attractive site. Architecturally, the mausoleum drew its inspiration from the styles prevalent in Samarkand, and the design of the Taj Mahal is based on this tomb. Optional visit to Qutab Minar (not included): the Qutab Minar complex has many historical monuments. One of the oldest mosques in India – The Quwwat-Ul- Islam – built from the dressed and carved stones of demolished temples, is situated in this complex. It establishes the political victory of Islam in northern India. The construction of the Qutab Minar is believed to have been started in 1199 by Qutab ud din Aibak and later completed by his successors. This stunning old tower is decorated with elegant balconies and carvings. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 3 Day 3: Delhi – Amritsar (7.5 Hrs, By Train)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi – Amritsar (7.5 Hrs, By Train)

This morning, after an energizing breakfast at the hotel, meet our tour representative who will help you with the transfer to Delhi railway station to board the train to Amritsar (Delhi / Amritsar Swarna Shatabdi’12029 7:20 am / 1:45 pm hours). Upon your arrival to Amritsar, meet and greet our tour representative and together you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Inextricably linked with the history of Sikhism, Amritsar is amongst the most revered Sikh sites in the world, especially due to the Golden Temple here. The city was founded as recently as the 16th century and its name is a derivative of the Amrit Sarovar (pool of nectar), which is situated in the Golden Temple. Later in the evening, proceed to witness Palki Ceremony in Golden temple (included). To the accompaniment of drums and hymns that fill the air, gold and silver gilded palanquin, decorated with silk brocades, is prepared by the devotees to carry the Guru Granth Sahib (the Holy Book) from the main shrine in Hari Mandir to Darshani Deorhi (gateway leading to the inner sanctum). Performed every evening, several devout followers and visitors participate in the ceremony, which offers each individual at least a few seconds to help carry the palanquin. The Holy Book rests for a few hours in the inner chambers until the commencement of the early morning Palki Sahib Ceremony for bringing the Guru Granth Sahib from the Akal Takht (inner chambers) to the main shrine in Hari Mandir. Overnight in Amritsar.
Day 4 Day 4: Amritsar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Amritsar

This morning, after breakfast, start with a full-day sightseeing tour of Amritsar, which takes you to the Golden Temple - the sacred Sikh sanctuary spread out in a vast complex around a huge water tank in the midst of which stands a marble sanctum where the holy book of the Sikhs, the Guru Granth is reverently placed. The roof of the sanctum is gold-leafed. The community kitchen provides free meals to up to 10,000 pilgrims or visitors in a day. Also, walk by the busy bazaars of the city; visit the historic Jallianwalah Bagh, where General Dyer’s bullets killed hundreds of innocent Indians. Later, visit the Durgiana Hindu temple which looks like a replica of the golden temple. Late afternoon, visit the border town of Wagah to see the change of guard ceremony. It is a spectacle comparable to ’Change of Guards’ in London. The pomp and pageantry of the Beating Retreat and the Change of Guard within handshaking distance of the Indian and Pakistani forces make for a most charming spectacle. After this battalion experience return back to the hotel (at around 7 pm) and enjoy some time at leisure to explore this buzzing small town with its bustling bazaars, markets, and hazard traffic, before your dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Amritsar.
Day 5 Day 5: Amritsar - Delhi (9.5 Hrs, By Train) - Agra (230 Km - 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Amritsar - Delhi (9.5 Hrs, By Train) - Agra (230 Km - 4 Hrs)

Today, early in the morning, you will be transferred back to Amritsar railway station to board the train to Delhi (Amritsar / Delhi Amritsar Shatabadi’12014 04:55 / 11:00 hours). Upon your arrival, you will be met and greeted by our tour representative and together you will follow to the next destination - Agra. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, perhaps exploring its architectural marvels or get closer to the local life by learning of the struggles of some of the bravest women who have overcome life challenging obstacles at the Sheroes cafe. Enjoy the delightful performance showcasing the history of the city and its architectural heritage. Walkthrough the city bazaar to taste street food or buy exquisite marble and leather goods. Overnight in Agra.
Day 6 Day 6: Agra
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Agra

Enjoy your beautiful breakfast at the hotel and make yourself ready for a half-day sightseeing tour of Agra. You will definitely visit Agra Fort – built in red sandstone and the same marble of Makrana, the place in Rajasthan, from where the marble was sourced for the Taj Mahal. The lofty battlements of the Agra Fort cast its protective shadow over the far stretching mansions of nobles and princes built along the riverfront. Our following stop will be the most romantic expression of love well-known all over the world - Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal – in white nonporous marble that narrates the true love of the emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved begum, Mumtaz Mahal, to enshrine her mortal remains. It has been described as a ’Love Poem in Marble’ (Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays). In the evening we recommend you to go to see the Mohabbat Taj Show (not included). This 90-minute show features a replica of the Taj Mahal made in pure white Makrana marble like the original 17th-century monument. The model, built upon a 12 x 12 ft. area, weighs 8,250 kg. The show is an exciting and innovative presentation of spectacular song and drama. The Taj will be presented in 10 different moods, representing varying seasons and hours of the day. The show narrates a love story set in the 17th-century ambiance and woven around the Taj. Overnight in Agra.
Day 7 Day 7: Agra – Jaipur (240 Km – 4.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Agra – Jaipur (240 Km – 4.5 Hrs)

Enjoy your last loving breakfast surrounded by the spirit of pure love and leave Agra in order to proceed to your following destination – Jaipur. En-route you will have a chance to see and visit Fatehpur Sikri (entrance not included), World Heritage Monument. Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital city, was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD and abandoned 15 years later due to severe water shortage. It is considered one of the architectural legacies of Emperor Akbar and it consists of beautiful palaces, halls, and mosques. Later on, you will continue your drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Take a walk down the busy streets of this “Pink City”. With broad avenues, ancient forts and magnificent royal palaces, it presents a striking spectacle. Here, the past comes alive in magnificent Forts and Palaces, blushed pink, where Maharajas once lived. Get lost in typical local bazaars, they are a lot of fun not just for what’s available, but also for the cheerful people in their traditional costumes. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 8 Day 8: Jaipur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Jaipur

After a tasty breakfast at your hotel, you will head on to your excursion to Amer Fort - one of the most beautiful forts of Rajasthan. It is a faithful example of Rajasthani architecture and it is home to the unique Sheesh Mahal – worldly know as a Palace of Mirrors, as its ceiling is completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces, which were specially imported from Belgium during that period. En-route to Amber Fort, you will have a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal–the Palace of Winds. Afternoon visit to Maharaja’s City Palace, the former Royal Residence, and part of it is converted into a museum. A private portion is still used by the Royal Family of Jaipur. Also, visit Jantar Mantar, the world-famous stone and marble crafted observatory are still in working condition. The rest of the day spend at leisure, adsorbing the sacred atmosphere of this “pinky city”. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 9 Day 9: Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hrs)

Today, after the breakfast, big farewell to Jaipur followed by the transfer back to Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. We recommend you to visit Akshardham Temple (entrance not included) and discover the essence of Hinduism at Akshardham Temple, one of the largest and most intricate places of worship in the country. This religious complex offers a look into Delhi’s rich cultural past and the best of Hindu culture. Combining several different and contrasting architectural styles of Hindu temple architecture of northern India, this monument is a fusion of pink sandstone and pure white Italian Carrara marble. If you decided to go to stroll down the Delhi streets, do not miss the typical bazaars and enjoy the variety of local gastronomy and hand made products. This could be a great opportunity to buy some souvenirs and say good-bye to India. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 10 Day 10: Departure Delhi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Departure Delhi

After breakfast at the hotel, at indicated time, transfer to the international airport of Delhi to board flight for onward destination.

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Itinerary of your trip The Golden Triangle With Amritsar, 10 Days Private Tour

Day 1: Arrival Delhi

Day 2: Delhi

Day 3: Delhi – Amritsar (7.5 Hrs, By Train)

Day 4: Amritsar

Day 5: Amritsar - Delhi (9.5 Hrs, By Train) - Agra (230 Km - 4 Hrs)

Day 6: Agra

Day 7: Agra – Jaipur (240 Km – 4.5 Hrs)

Day 8: Jaipur

Day 9: Jaipur – Delhi (260 Km – 5 Hrs)

Day 10: Departure Delhi

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