Golden triangle tour with Mathura
Description
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.
Itinerary Program:
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01 Day
Arrival in 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. Overnight stay at Delhi.
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02 Day
Delhi city tour
After breakfast, proceed at 09:00 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. Overnights stay at the hotel.
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Day 3
Delhi to Mathura-Vrindavan(165 kms/ 3.5 hrs)
After Breakfast check out from the hotel & proceed to the Holy city Mathura where Shri Krishna was born and spent his youth. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Afternoon visit the temples in Mathura, transcendental abode of Lord Krishna. It is not an ordinary material city, for it is eternally connected with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Vrindavan just 15 km from Mathura, is another major place of pilgrimage. It is said that Lord Krishna is so connected to the city that he never leaves Vrindavan. Noted for its numerous temples - both old and modern, the name Vrindavan evokes the playfulness and lovable characteristics of Shri Krishna. Visit the forest where he frolicked with the gopis and tenderly wooed Radha, his spiritual consort. Overnight stay at Mathura.
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Day 4
Mathura to Agra (60 kms/ 1.5 hrs)
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to the historical and romantic city - Agra. On arrival Visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by the Mughul Emperor Shahjehan in the memory of his beloved wife Queen Mumtaz. (Taj Mahal closed on Fridays). Later after lunch, proceed to visit the Agra Fort- built by Emperor Akbar on the banks of the Yamuna River. Also visit the Marble inlay making factories to see traditional workers making amazing marble crafts. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
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Day 5
Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri (240 kms/ 5 hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfers 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 Chokhi Dhani the traditional ethnic village resort of Jaipur (entry tickets on your own). Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 6
Jaipur city tour
After breakfast proceed to visit city attractions 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.
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Day 7
Jaipur to Delhi (248 Kms/ 5 hrs)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfers to New Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel for overnight stay. Spend the rest of the day is at leisure exploring around or engaging in some quick shopping.
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Day 8
Delhi drop at Airport / Railway Station
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfers to Airport/ Railway Station for your onwards journey.