Golden Triangle with Amritsar

Tour Duration: 07 Nights & 08 Days

Day 1

Arrival Delhi

Upon arrival our representative will meet you at Delhi airport, after our traditional welcome, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.


Day 2

Delhi

After breakfast, proceed with Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to the Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi with a rickshaw ride. Drive past Red Fort (a 17th century historical fort in Delhi) and reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honour of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.


Day 3

Delhi-Agra (230 km)

Post breakfast drive to Agra Fort, a gigantic construction of 1565 with walls more than 20 meters high, overlooking the sacred Jamuna River, and to the Itimad-ud Daulah Mausoleum, an elegant marble monument inlaid with 'hard stone', built between the 1622 and 1626 by order of Empress Nur Jahan, for her father, Prime Minister of Emperor Jahangir. Overnight at hotel


Day 4

Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Abhaneri-Jaipur (260 km)

In the sunrise, visit of the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), the most famous building in India: in pure Makrana marble, in a beautiful garden, it was built between 1632 and 1648 by order of the Great Mogul Shah Jahan, in honour of wife Mumtaz Mahal. After visit return to hotel breakfast and then on time transfer to Jaipur. After about 40 km, visit of Fatehpur Sikri, the imperial capital abandoned by Akbar the Great in 1585 in favour of Lahore, but in excellent condition. stop after another 120 km, at Abhaneri to visit an original construction: a 9th century well-palace, 11 floors deep. hotel accommodation in Jaipur.


Day 05

Jaipur

Post breakfast. We go to Amber, the Rajput capital before the foundation of Jaipur, to visit the impressive fort of Man Singh, from the end of the 16th century. You go up to the Fort, which is on a small hill, by Jeep. At the end, return to Jaipur. Visit of the Wind Palace, in red sandstone; the facade is a set of niches and windows, finely worked, resembling a lace. It served as a place from which the women of the court, unseen, could observe the life of the city. After Lunch, Afternoon visit of the City Palace complex, with the palace, the museum, the courtyard of the audiences, the Astrological Observatory of Jai Singh II. Walk in the bazaar of Jaipur. overnight at hotel


Day 6

Jaipur-Delhi

In the morning, After breakfast drive back to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi


Day 07

Delhi-Amritsar (By Flight)

After breakfast, transfer to airport to connect flight for Amritsar, full day city tour of Amritsar, visiting Golden Temple - the most important Sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs, then visit Jallianwala Bagh - where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. Evening visit Indo - Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony - Wagah, an army outpost on Indo - Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervour rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 08

Amritsar-Delhi- Final Departure (Flight)

After breakfast transfer to Amritsar airport to board flight for Delhi. Meet on arrival at Delhi Railway station and transfer to Airport for your onward destination.