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Day 01 : Delhi
Begin your tour. Arrive into Delhi Welcome to Golden Triangle Tour With
Rishikesh'! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Company'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, Company'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 Golden Triangle Tour.
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