India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit which connects the national capital Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur and Jaipur. he Golden Triangle is now a well traveled route providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes. The circuit is about 720 km by road. Each leg is about 4 to 6 hours of drive.
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Then overview of the Indian capital, from the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, the largest mosque in the country, to Raj Path, the great avenue inherited from the English which connects the official buildings to the India Gate in New Delhi . At the end of the day, discover the magnificent Humayun tomb (UNESCO).
Road to Shekhawati, gateway to Rajasthan and land of noble Marwari merchants, who made their fortune in the 18th and 19th centuries. thanks to the caravan trade. Installation at the hotel then discovery of the havelis typical of this region, small palaces of Persian inspiration richly adorned with colorful frescoes.
In the morning, stop in front of the splendid Le Prince haveli supported by a program of preservation of these residences. Then departure for Bikaner, at the gates of the Thar Desert, and visit of Fort Junagarh, an imposing 16C defensive structure. which served to protect the Maharajahs from the onslaught of Mughal warriors. At the end of the day, walk in the local market or ride in a rickshaw (to be paid on the spot) in the old town.
Stop in Deshnoke to see the astonishing shrine of Karni Mata, the temple of the sacred rats dedicated to the goddess Durga. Continue to Jodhpur, stop in the gardens of Mandore, housing the royal cenotaphs of this former capital of the princely state of Marwar in the 6th century, then stroll through the colorful market of the Clock Tower.
Visit of Fort Mehrangarh, a spectacular 15th century citadel. overlooking the old town and its indigo houses. Stop at Jaswant Thada, a delightful white marble memorial, and end of the day at leisure.
Road to Pushkar, a major Hindu pilgrimage site, and visit of its unique temple, dedicated to Brahma. Walk on the shores of the sacred lake then departure for Jaipur, the bustling capital of Rajasthan.
Look at the splendid openwork facade of the Hawa Mahal, the Palace of the Winds , then excursion to Amber Fort (UNESCO) and climb by jeep to this majestic citadel of 16th century, masterpiece of the great Mughal builders. Visit of an artisanal textile and carpet factory, before discovering the City Palace, the residence of the Maharajah partly transformed into a museum, and the astonishing Jantar Mantar observatory (UNESCO). Free time to stroll through the bazaars, famous for their printed textiles and jewelers.
On the road to Agra, stop at Abhaneri and explore the Chand Baori, a magnificent 9C step well. Visit of Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO), huge fortress of red sandstone which was the ephemeral capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Then discover the impressive Red Fort (UNESCO), standing on the banks of the Yamuna, a tributary of the Ganges.
Morning visit of the wonderful Taj Mahal (UNESCO), moving white marble mausoleum built by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, and a real gem of Mughal architecture (closed on Fridays). Then drive to Delhi.
Today your India travel comes to an end. We arrange your drop to Delhi Airport, from where you will board your flight back home. If required, our representative will be at hand to assist you with a smooth check-out from the hotel and escort you to the airport. We advise you to arrive at the airport at least 3 hrs prior to departure and keep your passport and printout of airline ticket handy to avoid last minute hassles. This itinerary is only a slice of the wonderful diversity and beauty that India has to offer and we hope that you will return soon to discover more. Namaste!
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