Tour Details
Golden Triangle – 8N9D-Golden Triangle with Haridwar & Rishikesh
Golden Triangle is the most popular and visited circuit of India that includes cities of Agra, Delhi and Jaipur located roughly at 250 kms from each other and forming a triangle on Indian map with respect to its locations. The circuit is well connected by road, buses and trains with fast trains like Shatabdi Express. The New Express Highway between Delhi and Agra have shortened the travel time to 2-3 hours only.
Most of the foreign tourists likes to land into Delhi, spend couple of days here, explore the city and then travel southwards towards the land of Taj and then west to the Pink city of India – Jaipur.
Depending upon the number of days you can spare out from your hectic worklife, you can extend the tour to add Khajurao, Varanasi further to Agra, or connect Ranthambore if you are a wildlife enthusiast or may be visit the popular camel fair at Pushkar held in November. Many of the tourists also connect the serene Golden Temple with this trip. You might also like to connect sacred Haridwar and Rishikesh to the tour. Off late this circuit have become pretty popular with the domestic tourists from South India also.
This circuit reflects the grandeur, glory & history of the nation in true sense. So plan your trip to Golden Triangle and ask for all the customizations that you can imagine.
Itinerary
8 Nights / 9 Days Delhi – Rishikesh – Haridwar – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi.
Day 1 Delhi Arrival, overnight at Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, your driver will greet you at Delhi International Airport and transfer you to your Hotel. Check in and Rest of the day is at your leisure and rest. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 Delhi City Tour
After breakfast, proceed at 0900 hrs for a full day tour in Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid- one of the largest mosque in the world, built by Shah Jahan to dominate the city, Red Fort- the largest monument in Delhi that was the residence of Mughal emperor of India for 200 years, Raj Ghat- a memorial built to commemorate the site of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation, Qutub Minar- UNESCO World Heritage-listed tallest minaret, Humayun Tomb- another UNESCO World Heritage site, Lotus temple- Bahai house of worship, famous for it flowerlike shape, drive past Embassy, Diplomatic enclave, stop for a quick photo at India Gate and Rastrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Connaught Place and Delhi main shopping area. Be back for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Delhi- Rishikesh (260 kms/ 6 hrs)
After breakfast, Transfers to Rishikesh by road- peaceful and serene place popular for Ashrams and rafting. Check in at your hotel. In the evening visit Triveni Ghat to view the holy Ganges Aarti. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 Rishikesh City Tour & transfers to Haridwar
After breakfast, visit Laxman Jhula, Ashrams- popular for yoga and meditation. Later drive to Haridwar. Check in at Hotel and after some rest, visit popular temples like Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi (both by ropeway) and Bharat Mata Mandir. Later in evening visit Har Ki Pauri for holy bath and to witness the Aarti at Holy Ganges. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 Haridwar- Agra (410 kms/ 7.5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel. Visit Har Ki Pauri to take the Holy Bath in River Gangesand then transfers to Mughal city Agra and check into your hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (240 kms/ 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel and visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Later drive to Jaipur – the pink city by 0830 hrs. Enroute stop at UNESCO World Heritage red sandstone complex of Fatehpur Sikri built in 1569 by Emperor Akbar and abandoned 15 years later due to water scarcity. Visit Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-aam,diwan-e-khas. Then continue to Jaipur. On arrival check-in at hotel, dinner at Chaukhi Dhani – the traditional ethnic village resort of Jaipur (entry tickets on your own). Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Jaipur City Tour
After breakfast proceed to cover city attraction covering Amber Fort. Enjoy Feel like a maharaja from the past as you ride up to Amber Fort on an elephant outfitted with traditional Indian draperies. Later visit Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar (observatory), City Palace & Museum. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Jaipur to Delhi (248 Kms/ 5 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring around or engaging in some quick shopping.
Day 9 Drop at Delhi Airport
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfers to Delhi Airport with memories.
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IncludedTransfers and movement to monuments.Breakfast and Taxes.Private AC Car.Complimentary local guide services at Agra.Toll Tax and Parking.Driver Allowance.GST of 3.09%
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Not IncludedMonument Fees.Lunch and Dinner.Air/ Bus/ Train Fair.Personal Expenses in Hotel.Camera Charges.Anything not mentioned except Inclusions.