Transport

Trains Metro connectivity in Delhi Airport transfers Transport as per itinerary in AC vehicles

Meals

7B/1L

Guide

English-speaking local guides in each city as per itinerary

Accommodation

7N in 3* Hotels or 4* Hotels

Others

Sightseeing as per itinerary Visit of Monkey temple and a tuktuk ride Rickshaw ride in old city of Jaipur Village walk in Agra – Kuchapura vilage Taj Mahal visit at Sunrise Walk of urban village Hauz Khas Village E-rickshaw ride and visit of Agra by night Visit of community kitchen in Delhi at Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple Guided Old Delhi walk Evening Prayer (Aarti) in Jaipur Rural rumbal walk in the village of Shahpura Entry fees and taxes Applicable government taxes Monument Entrances for Fatehpur Sikri, Amer fort, Taj Mahal and Agra fort

Not included:

Others

Tips Expenses of personal nature Visa Fees Any International Flight Single Room Supplement Camera fees

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Day 1: Delhi, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Delhi, India

Delhi Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Delhi! On arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and picked-up from Delhi Airport to be transferred to your accommodation for check-in. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to settle in this city. In its 3000 years of existence; seven cities have risen where the present capital of India stands. You’ll encounter a fascinating blend of the ancient and the contemporary. Where government buildings, medieval palaces and bazaars exist beside a modern metropolis. Delhi is a city waiting to be explored.
Day 2 Day 2: Delhi, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Delhi, India

Delhi City Tour (B/L)
After breakfast, enjoy the sightseeing of Old Delhi with your guide. On this day you will be transferred to DELHI METRO STATION to go to OLD DELHI for a sightseeing and discover the oldest part of the city.
On arrival at the OLD DELHI metro station, you will be exploring the old city by walk through the huge market lanes of Chandni Chowk, and witness one of the biggest wedding market providing everything you will need while planning to visit a marriage. Visit the compact lanes of Kinari Bazaar- a place which is a visual treat for regular visitors providing any sort of a decorative piece you can ask for ranging from borders used to decorate party-ware attires to home decoration material as well as the widest variety possible for the same. Get the ethos of the busy lanes of Old Delhi market places filled with visitors, customers and vendors.
Old Delhi is an overwhelming experience, its time travelling to walk through the narrow alleys of this 17th century historic city. Built by an emperor, sustained by its traders, this place has an old worldly charm. Nowhere in Delhi shall you get an experience where heritage, culture, history, architecture and cuisine come together. Shoppers cannot keep their purse tight when they visit these bazaars.
After walking through the different alleys, you will arrive at Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) made of red sandstone and white marble, completed in 1656 at a cost of one million Rupees has perfect proportions. Jama Masjid is India’s largest mosque where more than 20.000 people can kneel in prayer. The interior of the prayer hall is divided into aisles by arches. The walls and floors are of marble inlay panels.
Later in the afternoon, transfer by your driver to Mahatma Gandhi Museum followed by New Delhi where
you will drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan once the Viceroy’s residence is now the official residence of the President of India. Photo stop at India Gate Built of Bharatpur stone, commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in the 1st world war. 13516 names of British and Indian soldiers killed in the Afghan War of 1919 are engraved on the arch and foundations.
(OPTIONAL : DINNER WITH A LOCAL INDIAN FAMILY WITH A POSSIBILITY OF COOKING SESSION AND A CHANCE TO INTERACT WITH THE FAMILY TO DISCUSS ON A DAY TO DAY LIFE IN URBAN CITIES)
Day 3 Day 3: Delhi -Shapura - Jaipur, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Delhi -Shapura - Jaipur, India

Transfer to Jaipur (B)
Post breakfast, Drive towards drive towards Jaipur – Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jaipur in the 18th century. It is a planned city built with ancient Hindu rules as the colonial capital of a richly colorful state. The whole city was painted pink to welcome the visit of Prince Albert in 1853.
Enroute an experience of rural India with a stop at SHAHPURA VILLAGE and visit of a beautiful Haveli followed by a JEEP SAFARI or a rural walk in the small alleys of Shahpura and visiting a house of local commercants to show around the artsmanship of Local glass bracelet makers and a small gouvernemnt school which we have been trying to Help for the better future of those children. There are around 100 children studying with a set of very helping teachers trying to give the education to attain their goals.
After the village walk, you will be taken to a farm for a special organic lunch with fresh vegetables being cooked by the local villagers. You could walk around the farms.
Continue drive to Jaipur and transfer to your hotel. After some relax, evening you will be transferred to the old city for a RICKSHAW RIDE to have the first glimpses of the PINK CITY. This ride is planned to offer you an insight on the socio economic aspects of the city. Every lane in the walled city has something interesting to offer and the relaxed Rickshaw ride is the best way to explore the city like the locals do.
Day 4 Day 4: Jaipur, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Jaipur, India

Jaipur City Tour (B)
*OPTION : EXPLORING THE PINK CITY BY E – BIKES ON SUPPLEMENT – USD 30 PP FOR FULL DAY
Post breakfast, Visit Amber Fort with a transfer to the fortresse by the Jeep or an E Vehicle. The Amber Fort was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. It gives extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond.
Also, Visit the famous Kali Temple.
Later drive to the monkey temple where you will be driven by the TUK TUK from the foothill where our vehicle will drop you. The temple complex of Sita Ram ji temple is colloquially known as the Monkey temple (Galwar Bagh) in travel literature, due to the large number of monkeys who live in here.
Afternoon, time free for independent activities OR for Shopping.
*OPTION : EXPLORING THE PINK CITY BY E – BIKES WITH A SUPPLEMENT – USD 30 PP FOR (03 Hrs Hiring charges)
Later in the evening a visit to the famous Birla Temple to assist an aarti (Evening Prayer).
An arti is a prayer ceremony and a fundamental part of Hindu culture. Representing the elements of fire, earth, water and air as well as the senses, the priest has a tray with a diya (lamp), offerings of food, water, flowers, incense and a small bell. An ’Aarti lamp’ is passed around a deity and is generally accompanied by the singing of songs in praise of that particular god. In doing so, the plate or lamp is supposed to acquire the power of the deity which is then passed around the people when the priest circulates the plate or lamp to all those present. The ceremony ends with everyone sharing the food which has been offered to the Gods.
The Birla Temple, a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur is built of pure white marble, whose interiors contain, beautifully sculpted idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, as well as other Hindu Gods and Goddesses and mythological events are engraved on its walls. Commonly considered a true work of art, this temple forms a wonderful backdrop to witness a traditional ceremony.
*OPTIONAL ACTIVITY : BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS BY THE LOCALS WHERE YOU WILL BE TAUGHT FEW DANCE STEPS OF A FAMOUS BOLLYWOOD SONG AND THEN FOLLOWED BY PERFORMANCE. YOU COULD ALSO COMBINED FINALLY WITH THE DINNER WITH THE FAMILY – USD 45 PP (Minimum 02 passengers required)
Day 5 Day 5: Jaipur - Abhaneri - Agra, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Jaipur - Abhaneri - Agra, India

Jaipur to Agra (B)
Breakfast at your hotel.
In time drive towards the imperial city of Agra with an en route visit 16th century beautiful Stepwells in ABHANERI - The village is famous for its ancient Step well called ’Chand Baori’. Step wells are a unique concept of India and were used extensively around Rajasthan by erstwhile kings and rulers of different regions of Rajasthan. These step wells were used as reservoir during monsoon to store water for harsh summer. Within these step wells, they used to build few palatial rooms that can be used once the water level drops. Very intelligently designed, the architecture of these step wells was very useful for storing water as well as making it a temporary residence to avoid summer heat.
Take a walk in the small village of Abhaneri and a walk into the rural Bazaar located next to the Stepwells and also visit an ancient Temple.
Continue drive to Agra. On arrival transfer to your hotel.
Late Afternoon Visit Agra Fort (1565-1573). This huge red sandstone fortress was begun by Emperor Akbar. Standing majestically on the banks of the Yamuna, it presents itself as a scholarly combination of power and elegance. This is where Shah Jahan ended his days, sadly contemplating his marble dream. On the other bank of the river further north stands the delicate mausoleum of Itimad-ud-Daulah, all marble with inlays of semiprecious stones, which prefigures the style of the Taj, begun four years later.
A NIGHT WALK IN THE CITY OF AGRA WITH YOUR TOUR GUIDE AND DRIVER AND POSSIBILITY OF PUB HOPPING IN THE CITY FOR A DRINK OR TWO WITH A TAJ MAHAL VIEW FROM ONE OF THE TERRACE PUBS.
*OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Witness “Mohabbat-te-taj” show in Agra - SUPPLEMENT USD 40 PP
The Sanskritik Natyashala presents ‘Mohabbat-the-Taj’ – a series of play depicting the saga of love. The true and immortal love of Shajahan for Mumtaj Mahal- his beautiful wife; the lavish lifestyle of mughal era; emaculate hardship of the artisans for 22 years that created the most precious specimen of craftsmanship... ‘Mohabbat-the-Taj’ at ‘Kalakriti is exceptionally inviting. The effort to hold up the cultural and historical legacy of India is worth a glance. So, be with us to witness the Indian heritage come alive.
Day 6 Day 6: Agra, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Agra, India

Taj Mahal Tour and Walk around Kachpura (B)
Early morning on sunrise visit Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays careful), the most famous monument of India, classified by Unesco in 1983. This graceful and moving mausoleum was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, "King of the World" in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631 at the birth of their 14th child. Begun in 1631, the Taj Mahal was not completed until 1653. The best workers were recruited from all over India and Central Asia, the Bordeaux artist, Venice participated in its decoration
Afternoon enjoy a rural walk of Kachpura, a rural village with the magnificent Taj Mahal as a backdrop. Support the community project orchestrated by young people from the community who have been trained as tourist guides; during a visit of around an hour and a half, they take you through the village, giving you the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in the daily life of the village like the elders smoking hookahs sitting casually in front of
colorful houses.
Evening time free to explore on own. Overnight on board.
Day 7 Day 7: Agra - Delhi, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Agra - Delhi, India

Agra to Delhi (B)
Breakfast at our hotel.
Drive towards Delhi with a transfer directly to have a walk and explore on own HAUZ KHAS VILLAGE with an interesting URBAN VILLAGE with your driver - Explore the Hauz Khas heritage park and urban village in south Delhi. Stroll around the leafy Deer Park watching for free-roaming deer, peacocks, and rabbits, and take in the atmospheric, 13th-century monuments beside Hauz Khas Lake. Finish with a tour of Hauz Khas Village, a hip-and-happening urban village of trendy shops, boutiques, creative studios, restaurants, and cafes.
*(OPTIONAL – LUNCH AT ONE OF TERRACES OF HAUZ KHAS VILLAGE – USD 40 PP)
Also in the evening visit a SIKH TEMPLE (GURUDWARA) – BANGLA SAHIB with a possibility of visiting community kitchen and an interaction with locals and if you want can participate in community service by cooking few CHAPATIS (Indian Bread) and serving them for the community meal.
Transfer to your hotel and overninght.
Day 8 Day 8: Delhi, India
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Delhi, India

Delhi Airport Drop-off (B)
Today it is time to say goodbye to this wonderful country. Depending on your flight departure details, you will be dropped off at the airport to continue with your onward journey. We wish you safe travels!

8 days tour

Golden Triangle Experience 8D/7N

This tour includes:

Not included:

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Golden Triangle Experience 8D/7N

Day 1: Delhi, India

Day 2: Delhi, India

Day 3: Delhi -Shapura - Jaipur, India

Day 4: Jaipur, India

Day 5: Jaipur - Abhaneri - Agra, India

Day 6: Agra, India

Day 7: Agra - Delhi, India

Day 8: Delhi, India

Experience Style

Accomodation level

Experience Type

Physical Rating

Age range

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to

America

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania