Golden Triangle with Lake City

Duration : 07 Nights - 08 Days
Itinerary at a Glance : Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Udaipur – Delhi

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Introduction - Golden Triangle with Lake City
The trio of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur depict the rich Indian heritage and legacy so called golden triangle. On this tour one can have the golden opportunity to see many forts & palaces, temples, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Red Fort, Qutub Minar & Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri in Agra. Jaipur boasts Jantar Mantar, City Palace, Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal.In addition you will visit Udaipur the city of lakes and so called ‘Venice of the East’. This city gives the lush green vegetation and lakes to calm your mind.

Day 01: DELHI
On arrival at Indira Gandhi International airport, meet & greet by our representative & you will transferred to hotel.  Overnight at Delhi.
New Delhi:  The capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern era. Standing along the west end of Gangetic plain, the capital city Delhi unwinds a picture, rich with cultural & architectural diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Delhi is a palimpsest, bearing the complexities, the contradictions, the beauty and the dynamism of a city where the past coexists with the present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements absorbed into the daily life of the city have enriched its character.

Day 02: DELHI
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of old & New Delhi, drive past Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj   Ghats, Lotus Temple, Laxmi Narayan    Mandir, India    Gate, Humayun Tomb, President   House, Qutub Minar. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 03: DELHI – AGRA
After breakfast at hotel drive to Agra (04 hrs drive), arrive & check into hotel.
Afternoon move out for the sight seeing tour to the magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Taj Mahal of India - "the epitome of love", "a monument of immeasurable beauty". The beauty of this magnificent monument is such that it is beyond the scope of words. The thoughts that come into the mind while watching the Taj Mahal of Agra is not just its phenomenal beauty, but the immense love which was the reason behind its construction. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan got this monument constructed in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, with whom he fell in love at the first sight. The very first sight of the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and romance leaves one mesmerized.
Agra Fort - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.  Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction. It lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. Akbar built it as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: AGRA – JAIPUR
In the morning leave for Jaipur (06 hrs drive) enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, 37 km west of Agra. Jalal-ud-din-Muhammad Akbar, Humanyun's son, accessed the throne at the tender age of 14. While hunting around Sikri his curiosity was aroused by the songs of some minstrels about the celebrated Khwaja -Mu'inu'd-din Chisti, the founder of the Chisti order of SUFIS. Akbar, who was without a child heard about Saint Salim Chisti and visited him in the year 1568. The saint blessed him with 3 sons and in gratitude Akbar ordered the great mosque of Fatehpur Sikri built under his supervision. As a mark of respect to the saint, Akbar shifted his capital to Fatehpur Sikri and built various secular buildings like the Diwan-E-Aam, Diwan-E-Khas, Jodhabai palace, Birbal's house, Marian's house and the Panchmahal. Arrive & check into hotel.   Evening to shop around the illuminated old markets of this lovely city. Overnight at hotel. Jaipur: Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and legacy.

Day 05: JAIPUR
After breakfast at hotel move out to visit Amber fort on the elephant's back.
Amber Fort is usually pronounced as Amer Fort. In 1592, construction of the Fort was started by Raja Man Singh I. However, the Amber Fort took its present form during the reign of Raja Jai Singh.
I Visit the city palace (A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jantar Mantar (consisting of outsized astronomical instruments).
Rest of the day at leisure.  
Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: JAIPUR – UDAIPUR (By Flight)
Morning transfer to airport to board on flight for Udaipur, meeting & assistance at the airport & you will be transferred to hotel.  Rest of the day at leisure.  Overnight at hotel.
Udaipur: Maharana Udai Singh founded Udaipur in 1559 AD. According to a legend Udai Singh was guided by a holy man meditating on the hill near Pichola Lake to establish his capital on that very spot. Surrounded by Aravali Ranges, forests and lakes this place was less vulnerable to external invasion than Chittaurgarh.
Udaipur is often called ‘Venice of the East’. It is also the ‘city of lakes’. The Lake Palace (Jag Niwas) located in the middle of Pichola Lake is the finest example of architectural and cultural  marvel. The grand City Palace on the banks of the lake along with the Monsoon Palace (Sajjan Garh) on the hill above enhances the beauty of this magnificent city. Udaipur is also the centre for performing arts, crafts and its famed miniature paintings.

Day 07: UDAIPUR
After breakfast at hotel half day city tour included visit to the City palace, a majestic architectural marvel that is perched on a hill and towers over Lake Pichola.  The Palace is a majestic conglomeration of courtyards, pavilions, terraces, corridors, rooms and hanging gardens.  Visit Jagdish temple, drive around Fatehsagar   Lake,  Sahelion  ki   bari (Queen's Resort For Her Friends), the "Ladies Garden", with its rich foliage and intricately designed fountains.  and   Bhartiya  Lok  Kala  Mandir (Folk Art  Museum), which has an interesting collection of Indian folk art including costumes, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, musical instruments and deities..
Afternoon Enjoy a Boat cruise on Lake Pichola on which the majestic Lake Palace Hotel is situated. See the ghats along the lake and the interesting buildings on the banks. The view of the city palace from the lake is spectacular.
Overnights at hotel.

Day 08: UDAIPUR – DELHI (By Flight)
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight to Delhi.
On arrival transfer to International airport to board on flight for onward destination.

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