Royal Indian Golden
Triangle Tour for Women
(08
Days / 07 Nights)
Delhi - Jaipur - Fetahpur Sikri - Agra - Delhi
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Highlights of Tour :
-> Guided Tour in each city.
-> One Rajasthani Dinner at Chokhi Dhani.
-> Painted Elephant ride at Amber fort.
-> Morning Taj Mahal Visit with Sunrise
-> Riksha ride at old Delhi |
Cities Covered with Tour :
Delhi : Jama Masid - Kutab Minar.
Jaipur : Amber Fort - Hawa Mahal
Agra : Taj Mahal - Red Fort |
Indian Golden Triangle
Tour for Women : Day 01. Flight to
India (Delhi)
Around Midnight arrival in Delhi. The cosmopolitan City and capital
Delhi is the main gateway for travelers. You are met by a Vinayak
Holidays representative and transferred to your Hotel.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour for Women : Day 02. Old - New Delhi
This morning is at leisure. Afternoon sightseeing in Old Delhi. We
take a Riksha Ride parallel to the red fort through the old city and
famous Silk Road and Silver Bazaar. Sightseeing of Old Delhi
includes also the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama
Masjid and the great mosque of old Delhi.Today We also visit the
famous “Humayun,s Tomb” which is the first substantial example of
Mughal architecture in India and “Kutab Minar” which is 71 meter
high and was constructed in 1199.Before we proceed to the Hotel we
have a drive through New Delhi where we see the India Gate,
Government Buildings and Embassies.
Indian Golden Triangle
Tour for Women : Day 03. Delhi - Jaipur (about 270 km)
Today we drive to the Pink City, Jaipur, this city owes its name,
foundations and careful planning to the great warrior and
astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is the capital of
Rajasthan and famous for its handicrafts and precious and
semiprecious stones.In the afternoon we visit the city palace which
is still the formal residence of the royal family, built in a blend
of the Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the museum of the city
palace we visit the private collection of the Jaipur Mahrajas. We
continue to Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory, the largest of Jai
Singh's five remarkable observatories. Its complex instruments
reveals us the secrets of medieval Indian astronomy.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour for Women : Day 04. Jaipur
After breakfast we drive to the ancient capital of Amber, laying 11
km. away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachhawaha
dynasty for 6 centuries before it was moved to newly created Jaipur.
We will ascend to the Palace Fortress on the back of an Elephant.
Enroute to Amber we visit the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds),
built in 1799 AD, it contains 953 small casements with each having
its own balcony. The windows enabled cool air to circulate and the
ladies to watch processions below without being seen.In the
afternoon we have a walk through the colourful Bazaar of Jaipur and
visit a factory to see the famous block printing work being done
since centuries in Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new
city of Jaipur and visit “Laxmi Narayan Mandir”, a Hindu temple made
out of white marble. We might have an opportunity here to observe a
prayer ceremony. Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian
music and dance.
Indian Golden Triangle
Tour for Women : Day 05. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (about
260 km)
Today we leave Rajasthan, the biggest state in India and drive
through a series of fields, small towns and villages to Agra.
Enroute we make a stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an
imperial capital frozen in time, constructed by Akbar the Great in
the 16th century. This wonderful city constructed by red sand stones
was abandoned as abruptly as it had been built. It has been
generally stated that it was due to failing in the water supply.
Late evening arrival in Agra. Rest of the day at leisure.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour : Day 06. Agra
We start today our sightseeing by a visit to the Agra Fort, built by
three of the greatest Mughal emperors. The construction of this
massive structure began in 1565 under Akbar's reign and continued
till the time of his grandson's reign, Shahjahan who built the
impressive imperial quarters and mosque. After the visit of Agra
Fort we proceed to visit the most beautiful monument of India, the
Taj Mahal, an enduring monument to love, with a continually
fulfilling beauty. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
between 1631-52, as a tomb and memorial to his beloved wife Mumtaz
Mahal (Jewel of the Palace), who died at the age of 39 giving birth
to her 14th child. We spend enough time at Taj Mahal to take this
impressive memory home. After the visit of Taj Mahal we have a look
at the famous fine marble inlay work which is still being done in
Agra by the descendants of the families of builders and artists of
the Taj Mahal.
Indian Golden Triangle Tour for Women : Day 07. Agra - Delhi (about 200 km)
Late morning, after having our Breakfast we drive to Delhi. Arrival
in Delhi in the afternoon. The rest of the day at leisure.
opportunity for the last shopping or enjoy a massage in the Hotel).
Indian Golden Triangle Tour for Women : Day 08. Flight to Home
Around Midnight flight to home destination.
During this tour visit a
woman organization as well as dance school to experience the secrets
of Indian Dances. We will have cooking experience in an Indian
Kitchen and also learn how to apply Mehandi (henna) on our palm and
other parts of body. We invite you to accompany us on this golden
path to get to know India.
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