Itinerary
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Arrival in Delhi
As soon as you reach at the Delhi airport or train station, your tour will begin. Your transfer to the hotel will be handled smoothly by our tour operator. Check into the hotel and recover from your travel fatigue. The day can be spent lounging at the hotel or independently exploring the neighbourhood. Stay the night at your Delhi hotel.
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Delhi Sightseeing
The nation's capital has a variety of landmarks from both the modern and ancient eras. Due to the abundance of things to do, Delhi is one of the greatest tourist destinations. Visit historical landmarks, enjoy fun at leisure areas, shop at popular locations, or indulge in mouthwatering cuisine at a genuine Dhaba. Raj Ghat, India Gate, President's House, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort are a few of the sights you'll see today. You can also enjoy in shopping or sate your appetite at one of the restaurants at Cannaught Place. You will return to your hotel in Delhi after the city tour to spend the night.
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Delhi - Jaipur
You will travel by vehicle to Jaipur this morning after breakfast. When you get there, check into the hotel you had reserved. You may enjoy the remainder of the day as you please. You may tour Jaipur's vibrant market. Shop for traditional jewellery, apparel, and showpieces from Jaipur at Bapu Bazar and Zohori Bazar. Visit Chokhi Dhani, a cultural village close to Jaipur, in the evening. Here, you can take pleasure in Rajasthani cuisine and folk music. Go back to the hotel to spend the night in Jaipur.
4
Jaipur
The fourth day of your Golden Triangle trip, which also includes Haridwar and Rishikesh, is set aside for visiting the landmarks in Jaipur. Sawai Jai Singh II founded the pink city in 1727. The city was laid up by renowned architect Bidyadhar Bhattacharjee using Vastu principles. When Sawai Jai Singh painted the houses in Jaipur pink to welcome King Edward VII in 1876, the city became known as the "pink city." Beautiful palaces, forts, temples, and museums may be found all across Jaipur. You'll tour Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal today.One of the most well-known tourist attractions in Jaipur is Amber Fort. The stunning fort is perched on a hill, and its shadow cast on a nearby lake produces an amazing scene. On horseback, you may travel to the fort and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The royal family continues to dwell at City Palace. There are a plethora of buildings, gardens, lawns, museums, and temples inside this stunning royal complex. This was constructed using a Mughal and Rajput architectural fusion. Sawai Jai Singh constructed Jantar Mantar in 1734. The 19 astronomy instruments in this collection are kept in a royal conservatory. The Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, was created in 1799 as a room for women. The 953 windows in the palace were once utilised by the royal women to monitor the streets.
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Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
You will check out of the hotel this morning after breakfast and depart for Agra. Get a stopover in the defunct Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. Emperor Akbar created this World Heritage monument in the second part of the 16th century as a symbol of victory. You can tour the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Palace of Jodha Bai, Birbal Mahal, and Jama Masjid nearby. The Buland Darwaza, the tallest gateway constructed by Emperor Akbar to honour his victory over Gujarat, is another image of victory. Keep travelling to Agra after your exploration is complete. When you arrive, check in at the hotel and get ready. We plan to visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb this evening.You can also go to Sikandra, which is where the Tomb of Akbar is, if you have the time. Stay the night at Agra. One of the seven wonders of the world and widely recognised as the most graceful structure is the Taj Mahal. The monument made of white marble, which is one of the World Heritage Sites, represents the enduring love of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan. Emperor Akbar constructed the Agra Fort, which was afterwards owned by different Mughal emperors. The Agra Fort, popularly known as Red Fort, is made of red sandstone, just like the majority of other Mughal buildings. Empress Noor Jahan erected the Id-Mat-Ud-Daulah tomb in honour of her late father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg. It is known as Baby Taj because of its similarity to the Taj Mahal.
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Agra to Delhi via Mathura & Vrindavan
Brajdarshan is also a part of your Golden Triangle itinerary that covers Haridwar and Rishikesh. You will leave Agra on day 6 and travel to Delhi via Mathura and Vrindavan. Both Mathura and Vrindavan are well-known Hindu pilgrimage sites associated with the conception and early years of Sri Krishna. The well-known temples Shri Krishna Janmabhumi, Bankey Bihari Temple, and ISKCON Temple are located here. Continue your journey to Delhi after visiting the temple, and when you get there, check into your hotel for the night. Several temples are housed in the Shri Krishna Janmabhumi compound. The location, where you can see the cell where Sri Krishna was born, is thought to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The local temples were periodically demolished and rebuilt by different kings, and the current temple was built by contemporary Indian industrialists. The most sacred shrine to Hindus is the Banke Bihari shrine in Vrindavan. The Swami Haridas-built temple is well-known for hosting the Jhulan Yatra Festival every August. This time, a large number of pilgrims from all around India arrive here. One of the most stunning temples is the ISKCON temple in Vrindavan, also called the Krishna Balram temple. Iskcon Vrindavan, which is close to the Banke Bihari shrine, offers Bhagavad Geeta courses as well as awe-inspiring aarti every evening.
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Delhi to Haridwar
You'll depart from Delhi for Haridwar early on day seven. Because it serves as the starting point for trips to the Char Dhams of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri, Haridwar is known as the "gateway to God." The Shivalik hill is situated in the Himalaya's lower range. The Ganga begins its voyage on the plain and descends from the hill in Haridwar. The location is well-known for teaching art and culture as well as for its spiritual value. When you get to the holy city, check in at the hotel and get ready. Visit the Mansa Devi temple after that, which is up on Bilwa Parvat.You can experience the divine sight of Ganga aarti in the evening at Har ki Pauri, which is conducted every evening. Religious chants are recited in a beautiful beat as thousands of Diyas (clay lamps) are ignited and floated across the water, illuminating the surrounds. Return to the hotel for a night's stay in Haridwar after spending the evening amidst this exquisite splendour.
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Temple visit in Haridwar and Rishikesh
You will see the temples in Haridwar and Rishikesh on Day 8 of your Golden Triangle with Haridwar & Rishikesh tour. Haridwar is 25 kilometres away from Rishikesh. One of the most peaceful locations is this one; it is the hub of yoga and meditation. The east bank of the Ganga River is surrounded by ashrams (houses for spiritual study). You will go to Geeta Bhawan, Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, and Ashrams today. After your excursion for the day, you'll head back to the hotel to spend the night in Haridwar.Laxman Jhula is a 450-foot-long hanging bridge that spans the Ganga and links the villages of Jonk in the Pauri Garhwal district on the river's east bank and Tapovan in the Tehri Garhwal district on its west bank. Another hanging bridge, Ram Jhula, spans the River Ganga from the Sivananda Ashram on the eastern bank to Swarg Ashram on the western bank. It is 450 feet long. Geeta Bhawan is a riverbank Ashram that exudes a profound sense of tranquilly. In the Ashram, there is a temple, a guest house for pilgrims, and a century-old Banyan tree.On the eastern bank of the Ganga River, there is a site called Swarg Ashram that is devoid of alcohol, non-vegetarian cuisine, and traffic. The entire location, where people come in quest of tranquilly and spirituality, is serene. You can either take a cable car trip or the Ram Jhola to get there.
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Delhi (Departure)
The tour's final day is today. We will drive you back to Delhi after breakfast. Upon arrival, be transferred to the airport or the train station in preparation for your next destination.