Day
01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre booked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the
country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully
combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location
was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat
of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The
division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals
of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor
goes, he will invariably confront the city’ past.
Day 02 : Delhi- Jaipur
After breakfast, half Day city tour of Old Delhi. 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. sightseeing of the old and
modern capital of India. Afternoon, leave for Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and
check in at pre booked hotel.
Day 03 : Jaipur
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravalli to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms
from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of
the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture. Afternoon, city tour of
Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having an extensive
collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar Mantar - the
observatory built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the fa?ade of Hawa
Mahal.
Day
04 : Jaipur- Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of
Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the
Moghuls, 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 check in at
pre booked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Agra 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, free for individual
activities.
Day 06 : Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at pre booked
hotel. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayun's Tomb : built in
mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture; Qutab
Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city
tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Day 07 : Delhi- Goa
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board flight for Goa. On arrival
in Goa meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre booked hotel. Rest
of the Day free for individual activities.
Day
08 : Goa
Full Day city tour of North & South Goa.
Day 09 : Relax on Beach
Goa Day free to relax on the beach.
Day 10 : Goa- Mumabi / Delhi
Transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi or Mumbai. On arrival in
Delhi / Mumbai transfer to pre booked hotel.
Day 11 : Depart Mumabi / Delhi
Transfer to international airport to board flight back home or onward
destination.
Golden
Triangle Travel (08 D)
