Introduction
India is an old country, the civilization dates back to more than five thousand years whence Aryans arrived from Central Asia into the heartland.
The nascent Vedic period was an era of latency albeit scientific and religious thoughts were in an early stage of development.
The later period of note and turbulence came into being with the invasion of Mughals as looters, and their eventual settlement in the country. They were usurpers, but excellent builders as well. Their architectural enterprises match that of Indian architecture prevalent since centuries.
In this tour we will witness the grandeur of architectural masterpieces that were built by the Maharajahs and Sultans of yore.
New Delhi – Mini India
The cosmopolitan agglomeration is ancient phenomenon but the Capital is new declared in 1911 by George V then emperor of British India.
The historical artifacts basically comprise of pre Mughal edifices like the Purana Qila, Mughal Architecture and the British Indian monuments. Into all these has blended smoothly the modern constructions which if not greater certainly equal the ancient monuments.
The capital city is a sum of diverse Indian ethnicities and cultures predominately modern but with strings attached to the past. On a visit the experience is unforgettable.
Agra – Relics of the Past
The city does well in contemporary but offers little of the present. It is home town of Taj Mahal the iconic marble mausoleum built by a King obsessively in love with his Queen. Agra is in North India a predominately Hindi speaking region with typical cultural attributes prevailing in Uttar Pradesh.
Jaipur Paradise
The Capital City of Rajasthan State was founded by Jai Singh II in 18th Century after whom the conglomeration is named. The striking feature of this city in the desert is not the color pink on contemporary buildings but robust architecture which was the creation of erstwhile warrior Rajput Kings.
The monuments are sheer delights to witness. Grand an encompassing serenity the monuments virtually encapsulate fine arts predominantly in the interiors. Not only grand palaces of Jaipur City even the kothis or noble houses exhibit excellent arts. The murals, fine carvings and paintings of the Rajput era are captivating and impress on a visit.
Golden Triangle Tour India
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It is the cultural impact that accords concept and design to grand architecture and the creativity behind it. It is the experience of the cities and vision of the great monuments that enlighten visitors about the rich culture and history of the destination.
Golden Triangle is one of the most popular tourist circuits in India. It includes visits to the top notch historical monuments in the country. The monuments are embedded deep in history and extol the cultural traditions.
First Day - New Delhi
Our representative is waiting to greet you as you emerge from the check out lounge. We head straight for the high end hotel booked for your stay. After freshening up we visit nearby places if time permits. Else time to relax enjoy the meal and sleep.
2 Day - Delhi Old & New
The chaos and sounds are startling but nevertheless you settle down and start experiencing the surroundings as we drive down. We are heading for Qutub Minar followed by a visit to the Red Fort and then old rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. In between lunch is scheduled at a good restaurant.
We will also visit the modern marvels Lakshminarayan Temple, Bahai Lotus Temple and pass through Lutyen's Delhi to give you an idea of what the British created.
The Old & New Delhi combine an experience of ancient artifacts and modern temples. New Delhi is cosmopolitan in nature and home to people of various hues and color. This is your first experience of India. We will move back to the hotel at dinner time and rest for the night in luxury.
3 Day - Agra
The Fort at Agra is literary a citadel with the complex comprising of a pearl mosque, and grand halls known as Diwan E Am for public and Diwan E Khas for private audience.
The next visit is for Taj Mahal a mausoleum built by a King enamored by his wife. The romantic edifice is captivating as you may have rightly surmised. The Taj is more striking than what you had imagined. The striking and colorful tapestry etched using calligraphy and semi precious stones all over are what captivate your eye. On the final note the grandeur of the edifice is something you may had never experienced before.
Late night at hotel for a star studded sleep.
4 Day - Fatehpur Sikri
On the way to Jaipur we will halt at Fatehpur Sikiri made of red stone blocks the city or rather the citadel is must visit place of interest. The city contains an imperial palace and a kanqah building of sheikh Salim Chisti the sufi saint.
The excavations have revealed an old city with temples and dwellings where Fatehpur Sikri stands today. The visit will be a historic eye opener as well as to the origin of Islamic Architecture in India. There are many components worth a visit in this city built by Mughal King Akbar.
After the visit we will have lunch a try some of the delicious cuisine that Agra has to offer. We will reach Jaipur late evening and move into the high end hotel for dinner and rest.
5 Day - Jaipur
The capital city was built by the Rajput Kings and was painted pink to commemorate the visit of King George the V. It is since called the pink city and is capital of Rajasthan. Incidentally Jaipur is gateway to other interesting destinations in Rajasthan.
The destination offer sight of some of the most iconic monuments of India. The visit begins with Amer Fort that stands proud atop a hill and overlooks the city. Steep cobbled pathways lead to the fort which is often known as a palace since it was the residence of the Rajput Royals as well. After an interesting round up of Amer Fort we will move to City Palace and Hawa Mahal the latter with unique see through architecture meant for the Royal Ladies. The City Palace stands out among all the palaces. It was the seat of Maharajahs of Jaipur and is a grand complex built out of red sandstone. The vast array of buildings, gardens and courtyards create an memorable grandeur the extol the architectural genius of the builders. We will also visit Jantar Mantar a collection of astronomical instruments built during the period of Maharajah Jai Singh II.
With the visit to Jaipur we will end our Golden Triangle Tour in India. We hope you have enjoyed the package tour very much and will join us for more expeditions.
(The tour can be extended to Ranthambhore for tiger safaris)
6 Day
Leave Jaipur for Delhi. On arriving the Capital head for IGI airport for onward destination.