Golden
Triangle Religious Tour
(7 Nights - 8 Days)
Delhi
- Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi |
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Day 01: Arrive in from your home destination |
Arrive in Delhi. After meeting and assistance upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel. |
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Day 02: In Delhi |
Take a morning tour of City to the following
places...
Raj Ghat: The cremation site of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.
Shanti Van: The cremation site of the first Prime minister of India; Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
Jama Masjid: The biggest mosque in India.
Red Fort: The imposing Red Stone structure built by the Mughal Rulers.
Chandni Chowk: The Oldest market of Delhi dating back to the Mughal period. |
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Day 02 & 03: In Delhi |
Take an afternoon tour of City to the following
places...
Qutab Minar: The famous minaret was built by Quitubuddin AIbak in the year 1199.
Humayun's Tomb: The final resting place of the Mughal emperor Humayun.
India Gate: The famous war memorial built in the memory of soldiers who laid their lives for the country.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple: A modern Hindu Temple.
President's House: The regal palatial building that houses the president of India.
Parliament House: The Lok Sabha & the Rajya Sabha, housing the assembly houses of the Indian Democratic.
Connaught Place: The oldest and the most renowned shopping centre located in the heart of Delhi.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi. |
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Day 03: In evening, transit from Delhi to Jaipur |
In the evening, you will be driven down by road to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur, you will check in at the hotel. Afternoon will be free to spend at leisure.
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Day 04: In Jaipur |
Take a morning tour of City to the following
places...
Amber Fort: This magnificent structure housed the ancient capital of the State.
Sheesh Mahal: It is the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors.
Maharaja's City Palace: Experience the past opulence of this city in this palace.
The Observatory: This observatory was designed to calculate the movement of planets in the solar system.
Ram Niwas Gardens: A beautifully designed lush garden is a must visit.
Hawa Mahal: The palace on winds is the most prominent building of the city.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in the city of Jaipur. |
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Day 05: In transit from Jaipur to Agra |
In the morning, you will be driven down by road to Agra. On the way to Agra, you will also be visiting the town of Fatehpur Sikri.
Stopover at Fatehpur Sikri:
Fatehpur Sikri is situated at a distance of 40 Kms from Agra. This place was built by Emperor Akbar in the year 1569 as his capital, but just after 15 years, he abandoned it due to scarcity of water in the area. Take a trip to this architectural complex, visiting the following places...
Jama Masjid: The beautiful mosque made for prayers of the Almighty.
Tomb of Salim Chisti: The Sufi Saint who blessed Akbar with his only son, Jahangir.
Paanch Mahal: This 5 storey 84-pillared ground floor structure rises to a 4- column kiosk at the top in the shape of Check board color court on which humans were moved as board game pieces.
Buland Darwaza: It is the towering 54 meter high entrance to the Fatehpur Sikri complex.
Palace of Jodha Bai - This was the chief harem for Akbar's Hindu wives. Here lived Akbar's favourite wife Jodha Bai.
Birbal Bhawan - This palace belonged to Raja Birbal, one of the nine jewels of Akbar court and his minister.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in the city of Agra. |
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Day 06: Morning and afternoon in Agra |
Take a morning & afternoon tour of
City to the following places...
Taj Mahal: The world famous monument of love built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630.
Agra Fort: It contains the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience.
Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah: It was built by Empress Noorjahan in memory of her father.
Sikandra: This place is Akbar's Tomb and ranks amongst the finest and most beautiful of all Mughal buildings.
Chini Ka Rauza: It is the beautiful tomb of Allama Afzal Khan, the Prime Minister of Emperor Shah Jahan. |
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Day 06: In the evening, transit from Agra to Varanasi |
In the evening, you will catch a train to Varanasi. Reach there in the early morning hours, check in at hotel. |
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Day 07: In Varanasi |
Later in the day, take a day tour of City
to the following places...
River Front: Take a boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (river bank) & cremation site.
Durga Temple: This magnificent structure is dedicated to Goddess Durga, the goddess of power; it is one of the most important temples in the city.
Bharat Mata Temple: A temple of the Mother India, which, instead of the customary gods and goddesses, houses one of the most perfect relief maps of India, carved out of marble.
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple: This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Tulsi Manas Temple: This magnificent temple is dedicated to Lord Ram.
New Vishwanath Temple: Situated in Banaras Hindu University, it is managed by industrialists Birla.
Annapurna Temple: Situated in Vishwanath Lane, this temple has an idol of goddess Annapurna.
Man Mandir: An observatory made by Raja Mansingh of Jaipur.
Bharat Kala Bhawan: Inside Banaras Hindu University. Open 10a.m. - 5 p.m.
Alamgir Mosque: Popularly known as 'Beni Madhav Ka Darera', it was built by Emperor Aurangzeb.
Overnight stay will be at a hotel in the city of Varanasi. |
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Day 07: Excursion to Sarnath |
Later in the day, take a day tour of Sarnath. It is the buried Buddhist city where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. |
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Day 08: Arrive in Delhi & depart for your home |
Arrive in Delhi in the morning. Proceed to the hotel for rest, and enjoy the day with your own leisure activities. Later in the night, you will be transferred to the Airport for catching your flight back home. |