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Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Golden Triangle Tour With Rishikesh'! On arrival
in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 02 : Delhi After breakfast, full day city tour of old & modern capital
of India. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Built by Shah
Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed until
1658 ; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort
was built from 1638 to 1648 ; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation
site of Mahatma Gandhi. Witness the India Gate, the Presidents House
& the Parliament. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in mid 16th century
this is an early example of Mughal architecture ; Qutab Minar. The tour
ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Overnight :Hotel
Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the state
of Rajasthan also know as Pink City owes its name, its foundation and
planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The
city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in
a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted
by fortresses and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the façade
of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber
Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided
to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains.
The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput
commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput
architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake
which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the
hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal & temple of Kali.
Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar the observatory
built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani
and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection
of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the
15th century.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra Morning, breakfsat, drive to Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal
city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old
capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity
of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb
of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved
in its original glory.
Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 06 : Agra - Delhi After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built
by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time
of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private
audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah,
which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very
similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near
Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj Mahal, which
was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction
of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Delhi enroute visit Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's
Mausoleum. Arrive Delhi and check-into hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 07 & Day 08 : Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh ( Train ) Early morning, transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi
Express, scheduled to depart for Haridwar at 0700 Hrs.
(Breakfast on Board)
Arrive Haridwar at 1120 Hrs. & proceed to Rishkesh - The town of
Ashrams and Temples, Ghats and Pilgrims, Mountains and the holy Ganges,
enroute visit Temples and Ashrams in Laxman Jhula & Ram Jhula area.
Have lunch at Chotiwala, the famous traditional Indian restaurant of
Rishikesh. After lunch, check-in at prebooked Hotel . Evening visit
the banks of river Ganges to encounter evening life as well as special
Arti "The Prayer dedicated to Goddess Ganges". When the global
orange sun suspended, waits low amid the red/yellow streaked horizon,
then all these combine to give this town a very special evening. The
temple bells roar, priests chant mantras. Immersed in sublimation stand
the pilgrims. Cupped leaves, with saffron marigold petals and a small
candle flame, flickering, ride the current of water of wisdom. Suddenly
the sky darkens, spreading a blanket of stillness. Everything stops,
except the sound of current, which has just sunk the tiny flames of
cupped leaves, few minutes back. After experiencing above trace your
steps back to the hotel.
Overnight :Hotel
Day 09 : Haridwar- Delhi (Train) Morning free to explore the city at your own.
Later in time transfer to railway station for train to Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi Railway Station, Vardhman's representative will transfer
you to International Airport to board the flight for your onward destination.
Arrive home with wonderful memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
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