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12-Days - Splendors of Golden Triangle & Rajasthan

New Delhi, India
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Set out on the spiritual journey of India on a 12-days tour to one of India’s most sought-after cultural & historical sites. With all the logistics arranged for you, explore the much talked about Indian culture and world-renowned landmarks on this comprehensive experience of the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra & Jaipur) and the northwest state of Rajasthan, a land known for its heritage and royalty.
While Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra & Jaipur) has already built its name in the world of tourism, get a chance to get up close with tigers at Ranthambhore National Park. Traverse through the “Blue City” Jodhpur, which has forts, palaces, temples, Havelis, and even houses are built in vivid shades of blue.
The tour culminates at the "City of Lakes", which has perhaps one of the most romantic setups across entire India. It is a great cocktail of culture, history & nature. This entire trip will have you experience a rich cultural heritage, Rajasthan has received as a legacy from history.

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Delhi (arrival)

Stop At: Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rajpath, New Delhi 110004 India
Arrive at Delhi by flight before noon. Welcome to the capital of India and the second-most populous city of India - Delhi. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as of the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures.

A private car with driver will receive you at Delhi Airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After refreshing head out for Delhi sightseeing. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of President of India), and visit India Gate (a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War). Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Delhi.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket.

Day 2: Delhi (sightseeing)

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
After breakfast, set out for Delhi sightseeing. Drive past Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and visit Jama Masjid (the largest mosque in India). After that visit the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk.
Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Later visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutb ud Din Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar's first storey around 1192.
Afterwards visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship in Delhi and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. There is also a sacred pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."
Then reach back at the hotel. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Delhi.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:

• Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket.

Day 3: Delhi – Agra

Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & head towards Agra. Welcome to the city of Wonder, because it’s the place of the Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of the Taj Mahal don’t do the complete justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You got to be here to feel your jaws drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire.
Reach Agra by afternoon. Have lunch at a nice restaurant. Check-in at the hotel and freshen up. In the late afternoon visit Agra Fort, a historical fort, which remained the main residence of the Mughal emperors till 1638. Walking through courtyard after courtyard of this palatial red-sandstone and marble fortress, your amazement keeps growing as you hear about the history of this fort from the guide. In the evening visit the local market to get the true essence of Agra city. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Agra.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:

• Lunch: Lunch at a restaurant.
Accommodation included: Overnight at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Agra.

Day 4: Agra - Ranthambore

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Early in the morning at sunrise visit the spectacular Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head towards Ranthambore. Once a private game reserve of the royal House of Jaipur, Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the world’s best known wilderness areas. Ranthambore offers some of the finest opportunities for sighting the magnificent tiger in the wild. A mix of rolling hills and crags, and meadows, lakes, and rivulets, this dry-deciduous forest system is home to an incredible variety of flora and fauna.
Reach Ranthambore by evening & check-in at the hotel on arrival. Evening is at your leisure. Enjoy your time watching the sunset over Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Ranthambore.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:


Accommodation included: Overnight at The Tigress Resort, Ranthambore.

Day 5: Ranthambore (jungle safaris)

Stop At: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Sheopur - Sawai Madhopur Road Near Madina Hotel, Ranthambore National Park 322001 India
Early in the morning head out for a jungle safari tour at 6:00 am. Ranthambore National Park is one of the finest tiger reserves in India. It is in every sense a perfect place for wildlife photography. Later come back to the hotel, have breakfast, and relax.
Have lunch at the resort. In the late afternoon head out again for jungle safari around 3:00 pm, this time on a different path. Maybe you get the good chances of sighting the Indian tigers. Spend some time exploring the area; the forests around the Ranthambore Fort were once, the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Jaipur.
Evening is at your leisure. Dinner & Overnight stay and at a resort in Ranthambore.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:



Accommodation included: Overnight at The Tigress Resort, Ranthambore.

Day 6: Ranthambore – Jaipur

Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur, famous for its broad avenues, massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and royal culture. It will be around 04 hours drive. You'll drive through the countryside of Rajasthan, thus a good way of seeing the culture of the region. On the way you'll be seeing many cows, the traffic will surprise you.
Reach Jaipur by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening head out for a guided walk tour of the Pink City market. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Jaipur's colorful markets offer a great break to stop and shop on your tour. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other decoration items. While moving through the markets, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region.
The overnight stay will be at a hotel in Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Alsisar Haveli.

Day 7: Jaipur (sightseeing)

Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
After breakfast set out for some local sightseeing; Visit the historic heritage sites of Jaipur - Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds" - a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside); Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. Afterwards visit the City Palace. A complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the centre of the Old City. Then visit Jal Mahal (the palace in the middle of lake). It was built in the 17th century. Visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of entire Jaipur city.

Afterwards have dinner at a nice restaurant. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

• Dinner: Dinner at a restaurant.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Alsisar Haveli.

Day 8: Jaipur – Jodhpur

Pass By: Jodhpur, Jodhpur, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan
After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan. It is a reminiscence of the bygone era. It is also called the “Blue City” as it looks completely blue in color from an aerial view because of its vividly painted blue walls and blue houses. Its mighty Mehrangarh fort overlooking the city is an architectural masterpiece in itself and is among one of the largest forts in Rajasthan. Jaswant Tada and Umaid Bhawan Palace are also among the top attractions in Jodhpur. Because of its proximity to the Thar Desert, it is also known as "Gateway to Thar".
Reach Jodhpur by evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival and relax. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Jodhpur.

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace.

Day 9: Jodhpur Sightseeing

Stop At: Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Rd., Jodhpur 342006 India
After breakfast set out to explore Jodhpur. Visit the lavish Umaid Bhawan Palace, a marvel built by Maharaja Umaid Singh of the Rathore Dynasty. Today it is part palace, part hotel, and part museum. After that visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, regally set on a sandstone hill built by Rao Jodha in 1459. Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a rocky hill that itself stands 120m above Jodhpur’s skyline, Mehrangarh is one of the most magnificent forts in India.
Afterward, visit Jaswant Thada – the milky-white marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, sitting above a small lake 1 km northeast of Mehrangarh, is an array of whimsical domes. It serves as the cremation ground for the royal family of Marwar. The cenotaph is built out of intricately carved sheets of marble. These sheets are extremely thin and polished so that they emit a warm glow when illuminated by the sun.
In the evening visit the local market. Later return to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Jodhpur.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at WelcomHeritage Bal Samand Lake Palace.

Day 10: Jodhpur- Udaipur

Stop At: Ranakpur Jain Temple, Desuri Tehsil, Sadri 306702 India
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Udaipur - the “City of Lakes”. A fusion of nature, Rajasthani culture & architecture, the picturesque view of the city shouts the story of its past glory. Often referred to as the 'Venice of the East', the city of lakes Udaipur is located around azure water lakes and is surrounded by lush green hills of Aravalli Ranges.
On the way visit one of the most significant and extensive Jain temple complexes that can be found in the country, the Ranakpur Jain Temple. It holds immense importance for all Jains. Spread over an area of 4,500 square yards and consisting of 29 halls, the temple is one of the most important of the five major pilgrimage centers of Jainism.
Reach Udaipur by evening. Check-in at the hotel and relax. The evening is at your leisure. The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Lake Pichola, Udaipur.

Day 11: Udaipur Sightseeing

Stop At: Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur India
After breakfast head out for local sightseeing. Visit Fateh Sagar Lake (one of the most beautiful lakes in Udaipur). Then visit the Sahelion ki Badi, which was laid for a group of forty-eight young women attendants who accompanied a princess to Udaipur as part of her dowry. Afterward, visit City Palace Complex.  It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, atop a hill, in a fusion of the Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles, providing a panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. Also visit the beautiful Jagdish Temple close to the City Palace Complex.
Enjoy the sunset boat cruise (shared) at Lake Pichola. Then visit Bagore-ki-Haveli, a historic haveli (mansion) that stands magnificently on the waterfront of the surreal Lake Pichola at Gangori Ghat. In the evening enjoy the Dharohar Folk Dance Show at Bagore-ki-Haveli.
The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Udaipur.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel Lake Pichola, Udaipur.

Day 12: Udaipur ( Departure)

Pass By: Udaipur, Udaipur, South Tripura District, Tripura
After breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to Udaipur Airport. Take flight for Delhi.
Bid farewell with the memories of an amazing fun-filled 12 days trip through the Golden Triangle & Bequest Rajasthan, worth remembering for a lifetime!

Meals included:

No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions

  • 11 nights accommodation on double/twin sharing basis at 5 & 4 star hotels, and heritage hotel.
  • All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary in private AC car with driver (at your disposal).
  • English-speaking guides for all the monuments.
  • Entry passes for all the monuments in the itinerary.
  • 02 shared-jeep Jungle safaris (morning & afternoon) at Ranthambore National Park.
  • Entry pass for Dharohar Folk Dance Show at Udaipur.
  • Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Delhi.
  • Guided walk tour of Pink City Market, Jaipur.
  • Sunset boat cruise (shared) at Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
  • 11x Breakfast
  • 3x Dinner
  • 3x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 11 nights
  • Entry/Admission - Amber Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Taj Mahal
  • Entry/Admission - Agra Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Humayun's Tomb
  • Entry/Admission - Mehrangarh Fort
  • Entry/Admission - Fateh Sagar Lake

Exclusions

  • International & Domestic Flights.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Tourist Visa.
  • Personal expenses like laundry, beverages, drinks, etc.

Additional information

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • While visiting religious sites please be conservatively dressed.
  • Kids below 5 years of age are complementary (sharing the same bed).
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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