Golden Triangle Tour with Jaisalmer Bikaner Udaipur and Jodhpur

Today morning you will set out for a full day guided sightseeing tour of Delhi covering Qutub Minar, one of the world’s heritage site, built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 & Visit India Gate (War Memorial Arch). Humayun's Tomb, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Also visit Rashtrapati Bhawan, Connaught Place and Birla Temple. The Jama Masjid one of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Chandni Chowk - One of the main markets of Delhi, Afternoon visit Raj Ghat – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.   Over night stay in Delhi.

Morning you will drive to Agra en rout visiting Vrindawan (Bankey Bihari Temple & ISKON Temple),(Temple remain close for visit between (1200 – 1600 hrs)). Later, we drive to Agra, erstwhile capital of the great Mughals & known for the famous Taj Mahal. Most of Agra is on west back of river Yumuna, with the Agra Fort @ Taj Mahal at its nucleus. Upon arrival, check-in the hotel. In the evening, enjoy the magic show performed by the local magician. Overnight   Over night stay in Agra.

Early morning visit Taj Mahal, blushing in the rosy glow of dawn. Taj Mahal:(Taj remains closed on Friday) renowned for its spectacular architecture, seven wonders of the world and built by Shah Jahan for his lady love Queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1632. After breakfast visit Agra Fort, Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, is a master piece of design with beautiful mosques and palaces. After all drive towards Fatehpur Sikri (40 Km from Agra) Emperor Akbar built it as his capital city in the late 16th century. Built of red sandstone, the fort looks like poetry on stone, a magnificent new city rose on the craggy hills. En route visit Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, 50 kms west of Agra. The sanctuary is famous for migratory birds. Crannes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks and Pipits, etc are few to mention Siberian Cranes are quite popular amongst them. Jaipur - 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.   Over night stay in Jaipur.

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, take an excursion tour of Amber Fort, which is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. An elephant will spare you to the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.   In the after noon visit City Palace –a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, Jantar Mantar, is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use; visit to Hawa Mahal, the ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine Trelliswork and elaborate balconies.   Over night stay in Jaipur.

  Morning you will drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival, check in at hotel for 02 nights.   The city of Lakes "Udaipur" is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination.  It has always been a lovely place for Film Shoots, Royal Events and even Corporate Parties.   Evening enjoy Boat Ride on Lake Pichola.   Over night stay at in Udaipur.  

Morning you will be proceeding for a sightseeing tour of Udaipur Covering City Palace, on the banks of the Lake Pichola. The magnificent and awe inspiring citadel is, in fact, a complex of several buildings that were added at different times by different rulers spanning nearly three hundred years. Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum houses a very interesting collection of Rajasthani folk art – costumes, paintings, folk deities, musical instruments, masks, dolls and weapons. You could also spend some quiet moments at the Sahelion Ki Bari, (Garden of the Maids of Honour), a small ornamental garden with fountains, once the site for royal picnics, or the impressive Gulab Bagh (Rose garden). The Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, is located within easy walking distance from the Palace gate. It is an impressive, beautifully proportioned structure, covered with carved friezes and heavily decorated inside.   Over night stay in Udaipur.

After breakfast check out from your hotel and proceed towards Jodhpur. Enroute, enjoy a visit to Ranakpur to see the huge 15th century Adinatha Temple. It is the largest and most complex Jain Temple in India, with 29 halls covering 4,320 square yards and 420 ornately carved pillars to hold up its domes.   After brief leisure enjoy a tour to Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada.   In the evening you may visit old markets around Clock Tower-an enigma spelled surrounding. Stay overnight at the hotel.   Over night stay in Jodhpur.

Morning, after breakfast enjoy a half day Guided sightseeing tour of Jodhpur including Meharangarh Fort: One of the largest forts in India, it is unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately. Various folk musicians and bands gather here on occasions and perform against the magical backdrop of the fort – reviving the regal splendour of a bygone era.  Jaswant Thada: The 19th Century royal cenatoph, a creation in white marble was built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and displays some rare portraitsof Jodhpur’s rulers. Later you will drive to Jaisalmer, upon arrival check in at Hotel for 02 nights.   Over night stay in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer which includes: Jaisalmer Fort - Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest in Rajasthan after Chittor and commands the desertscape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill. Three strong walls protect the citadel. The first buttress wall was constructed by the local Jain panchayat in the 15th century. Subsequent additions and fortifications were built by the Rawals. Salem Singh Haveli - It is at an unhurried pace that the havelis (houses of rich merchants) should be seen and admired. These havelis are the pride of Jaisalmer architecture, a part of the national heritage. Salem Singh haveli, at the eastern end of the city, is an Arabian Nights structure, which, like a wild flower, blossoms at the top. Patwon ki Havel Near the city center is the Patwon ki Haveli, built by Guman Chand Patwa and his five sons, dealers in brocade, gold and silver embroidery with business stretching between Afghanistan and Chaina. Evening you will drive to Sam to experience the Camel ride on Sand Dunes by Sunset.   Over night stay in Jaisalmer.

Morning after breakfast drive to Bikaner covering a distance of 333 km and enjoy a half day sightseeing of Junagarh Fort - One of the most imposing forts of northern India-- Junagarh Fort-- has remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh Lallgarh Palace- Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace displays a magnificient blend of oriental and european style. The imposing red sandstone monument is designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh. Evening visit Camel Breeding farm - It is 10 kms away from the city and probably the only one of its kind in Asia and managed by the government.   Over night stay in Bikaner.

Morning after breakfast, drive to Mandawa, upon arrival check in at Hotel for 01 night. Mandawa lies in the heart of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India and is basically a municipal town of the Jhunjhunu district. Mandawa is also known as Rajasthan’s open art gallery', as the entire region is adorned with artistically painted havelis, mansions and homes. Some of the popular havelis that have become important tourist destinations are the Ladia haveli, the Chokhan haveli, the Binsidhar haveli, the Gulab Rai haveli and the Newatia haveli. Afternoon: start the guided tour of shekhawati. Shekhawati today is known more For its exquisite frescoes that adorn the walls and ceilings of the buildings here. It is an open art gallery. No other region in India, or perhaps, even in the world, has such a large concentration of high quality frescoes as the region of Shekhawati. Besides the cenotaphs, well, forts and temples, the majority of frescoes are painted on the walls and gateways of havelies. The havelies are the mansions of a unique residential architectural style that evolved around courtyards to serve the purposes of family security, privacy for the women, as also protecting the inhabitants from the long harsh summers. These enormous havelies houses the families of the merchants for a few generations.   Over night stay at Mandawa.

After breakfast check out from your hotel and proceed towards, Delhi. On arrival at Delhi you will be met to our representative and at appropriate time you will be transfer for your onward journey back to your home destinations. We all from Indian Tour team wish you a happy and safe journey ahead. (Please let me know if you will require Delhi – Cochin flights or railway tickets).