Golden Triangle & Pushkar Tour
This trip includes exploration in the 5 major tourist destinations Agra Delhi Jaipur Pushkar Ajmer
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Arrive at Delhi International Airport. On arrival in Delhi, the guest will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra or similar,Address: Taj East Gate Rd, Paktola, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001 Phone: 0562 223 1515
This morning you will be taken to visit Old Delhi - The former center of Moghul Power, Old Delhi offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648, and board the ’rickshaw ride’ for a unique experience from the ’Red Fort’, through ’Chandni Chowk’ or Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Later visit the ’Jama Masjid’, the greatest mosque in India completed in 1658 by Shah Jahan who also built the Taj Mahal, and the ’Raj Ghat’, the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. This afternoon you will be taken to visit New Delhi drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous ’Taj Mahal’. End the tour at the towering minaret of ’Qutab Minar’.Overnight at hotel.
The Oberoi, New Delhi or similar,Address: Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Delhi Golf Club, Golf Links, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 Phone: 011 2436 3030
Morning drive to Agra (203 km)Upon arrival in Agra - check into the hotel. Afternoon visit red fort and famous Taj Mahal.
Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar 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.
Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child.The central structure has four small domes surrounding the huge, central dome. Above the tombs of Mumtaz Mahal and Shah Jahan are false tombs, a common practice in Indian mausoleums. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Stay at pristine Taj Mahal for sunset, to see this true Wonder of the world in gentle late afternoon light. Overnight at hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Morning drive to Jaipur (221 km), en route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also, visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world. Thereafter continue the drive to Jaipur Upon arrival in Jaipur - check into the hotel Afternoon at leisure to explore the city. Overnight at hotel.
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time-honoured fashion. The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families. Afternoon tour of the City - "The Pink City" is spectacularly set within surrounding rugged hills, dotted with ancient ruined fortresses. Your tour will include the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colorful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Late morning drive to Pushkar (130 km). Pushkar - is famous for its colorful annual fair during kartik poornima (full moon) in November each year. At this time this otherwise peaceful and gentle village on the banks of holy Pushkar is thrown into colorful confusion when the desert tribes and camel caravans meet to trade cattle, camels, goats, sheep, clothes, jewelry, and spices beside the sacred Pushkar Lake and to perform their rituals in its waters, to the accompaniment of temple & folk music. Up to 200000 traders and 50000 cattle pour into town, along with numerous festooned camels and colorful pilgrims. After 10 hectic days of livestock dealing, camel racing, and colorful festivities, everybody goes for a big holy dip in the lake on the night of the full moon. (Kartik Purnima).
Upon arrival in Pushkar - check into the Royal Camp captures the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age of the Maharaja’s Safari and Shikar camps, combined with innovative design demonstrating many of the skills and crafts of Marwar. The camp consists of tents, each with a verandah, bedroom, and bathroom. There is a large dining tent serving the best of Rajasthani cuisine and a large open reception tent with seating areas. The campfire is the focal point for the evening entertainment program with cocktails & rhythms of the Music, dancing, magicians, puppet shows, jugglers, flaming torches & camel parades.
Full day at the fair. Built as ’an explosion of fun, frolic, games and laughter’, the fair provides some wonderful photographic opportunities and is a rare chance to see Rajasthani women decked out in all their traditional jewelry, dress, and finery. Temple music wafts through the night, as the fires die down and the Rajasthani melodies played on the stringed ek-tara come to a close. On the night of the full moon, the pilgrims bathe by moonlight, then send marigolds and rose petals floating across the lake on green plate-like leaves. It is worth getting up early to see the camels and tribes rousing themselves in the pink of the dawn desert light. Overnight at hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Morning drive to Ajmer (15 Km) Upon arrival in Ajmer, straight proceed for city tour. The Emperor Shah Jehan’s white marbles pavilions are in a delightful park on the east banks of the man-made Ana Sagar Lake. Ajmer, located 135 km southwest is the most sacred of all Muslim places of pilgrimage in India. Ajmer is a green oasis on the shore of Ana Sagar Lake, hemmed in by barren hills. Historically Ajmer has always had great strategic importance. It was founded in 7th century by Ajaipal Chauhan. He named it Ajaimeru the ’invincible hill’, because here he raised Taragarh, India’s first hill fort. The city’s Muslim history began when Prithviraj Chauhan lost Ajmer to Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1193 A.D. The Persian saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti who came with Muhammad Ghori from Persia in 1192 settled here. Thus the place where he was buried is today known as the Dargah Sharif. Construction of the shrine was completed by Humayun and the gates were added by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Later Shah Jahan constructed a mosque of white marble, it has 11 arches and a Persian inscription running the full length of the building. Beyond the Dargah is the Adhai din ka Jhonpra an ancient Sanskrit college, which was converted into mosque in 1198 and remains one of the finest monuments of medieval India. Afternoon transfer to the railway station for train to Delhi.
Address: Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Delhi Golf Club, Golf Links, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 Phone: 011 2436 3030
Address: Taj East Gate Rd, Paktola, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh 282001 Phone: 0562 223 1515
Address: Babaji Ka Modh, Goner Rd, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302031 Phone: 0141 268 0101
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Cancellation Charges
If you cancel less than 60 days before the travel date & destination is open Deposits are non-refundable and cannot be shifted to a later date.For the balance amount, the below cancellation fee will be applicable.
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6 Days / 5 Nights