Golden Triangle Tour With Amritsar

Duration : 5 Nights / 6 Days
Places covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Amritsar - Delhi

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Delhi : Delhi is also known as the National capital territory of India & is a metro city. Delhi has been the capital for many kingdoms & rulers. It has been attacked & built several times. Today Delhi is a sum of seven successive cities built up over a period of hundreds of years.

Agra : Agra is largely associated with Mughal Empire. From the Babur to the Aurangzeb all Mughal rulers were very much associated with this City. In the Mughal period this city was known as Akbarabad. Later when the Mughal empire declined this city under the influence of Marathas and was called Agra. It is home to the 03 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Jaipur : Jaipur is the capital & largest city of Rajasthan province. It is popularly known as the Pink City of India & was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727. City was planned according to the Vastu-Shahtra. ( A vedic science for planning of comfort, prosperity & wellbeing of the citizens. Jaipur ‘s Raj palace hotel has been listed at number-2 on World’s 15 most expensive hotel suits.

Amritsar : Amritsar is one of the largest cities of Punjab. The city of “ Golden Temple’’ is the main pilgrimage & spiritual centre of the Sikh religion. The temple mostly visitors are NRIs’. It is situated near Pakistan towards the famous Wagah border. The tragic incident of Jallianwala Bagh massacre under the British rule also took place in Amritsar. The walls still bear the marks of bullet of this tragedy. Now, it is a national monument.

Day 01 / Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Meet Praag Travels India ( PTI ) executive at the airport & transferred to your pre-booked hotel for rest. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 02 / Delhi – Agra (By Ac superfast train Shatabdi Express)

departs New Delhi railway station at 0615 & reaches Agra Cantt railway station at 0806 hrs. Agra-Jaipur ( By car approx 6 hrs including 2 stops on the way )
05:00 Hrs.
Our Praag Travels India representative will receive you from your hotel and transfer you to New Delhi railway station to board the superfast AC train to Agra.
06:00 Hrs.
Your train Shatabdi Express departs from New Delhi railway station. Hot Tea & Indian Breakfast will be served in the train.
08:06 Hrs.
On reaching Agra,( PTI ) executive will pick you up from Agra Cantt railway station and will bring you to a hotel for use of Washrooms etc..
08:40 Hrs.
Visit the Taj Mahal one of the seven wonders of the world. Take plenty of time to explore as it is the highlight of your tour.
11:00 Hrs.
Visit Agra Fort a vast museum of interesting buildings, started by Akbar. Every Mughal Emperor right up to Aurangzeb added something. Construction of the Agra Fort started in 1565 and was completed in 1573.
12:30 Hrs.
Transfer to Hotel ITC Mughal restaurant for Multi-cuisine buffet lunch.
14:15 Hrs.
Drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur-Sikri - built in 1569 by Mughal Emperor Akbar is a very well preserved red sandstone fort . It was abandoned due to the scarcity of water. After sightseeing again hit the road to Jaipur. After an hour drive or so stop on a motel for use of washrooms or tea-coffee on the way. From here it will take another 2 hrs to rach Jaipur.

20:30 Hrs. On reaching Jaipur transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 03 / Jaipur full day sightseeing

0830hrs
After a leisurely breakfast in the morning proceed for the Full day Jaipur sightseeing. Meet your guide & the first monument that we will visit is Amber Fort.

1100hrs
After Amber Fort visit City Palace. Built in the 18th century, the City Palace Jaipur located in the heart of the walled city.

1330hrs
Lunch at hotel "Holiday Inn"

1430hrs
Visit Observatory. It is the biggest stone observatory in the world & is still in running condition.

1600hrs
Visit Hawa Mahal also known as "Palace of Winds" or Palace of Breeze. Built by poet king Sawai Pratap. Take a walk at the local bazaar streets.

1700hrs
Transfer to Jaipur railway station to board the train to Delhi.

2230hrs
Arrive New Delhi railway station and transfer to your place.

Day 04 / Delhi Sightseeing ( Delhi – Amritsar by an Ac superfast train Shatabdi express )

Have a leisurely breakfast. Later proceed for sightseeing of Old Delhi & New Delhi covering : Jama Masjid – the largest Mosque in India, Rajghat – the Gandhi’s Memorial, Humayun’s tomb, Qutub Minar, Government buildings – President’s House, Parliament building, India Gate & Birla temple. After the sightseeing transferred to New Delhi railway station for train to Amritsar.

08:00 hrs
Old Delhi:
RED FORT –As the name says is because it is made of the red stone, the Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. India's history built by Shahjahan in the 17th century. There are many sections in the Red fort like Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan –E-Khas, Naqqar-Khana, Shahi Burj, Hammams & so on. It was from here that the British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule. It was the residence for Mughal rulers for almost 200 years. It is UNESCO world heritage site.

RAJGHAT – One of the most visited destinations in Old Delhi by the Indians as well as the foreigners. The mortal remains of the “Father of the Nation’’ Mahatma Gandhi were cremated on this spot on the west bank of the river Yamuna on the evening of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform inscribed with the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees planted by various dignitaries who visited this place. Every friday day a prayer is held.

New Delhi:
QUTUB MINAR – The Qutub Minar is situated to the south of Connaught Circus & is 13 kms away from it. Although the Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first muslim ruler of Delhi started its construction in 1199, but it was completed by his son-in-law Iltumish in 1236 & some others rulers in the later years. The tower has five stories. The mosque has two courtyards ( inner & outer ) designed with shafts & pillars. Most of these shafts are from Hindu temples which were plundered to construct the mosque.

HUMAYUN'S TOMB – It was built by Senior wife Haji Begum in 16th century in memory of his II mughal ruler Humayun. The mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. It is the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Built in red sandstone and ornamented marks is the beginning of a new architecture of ornate style which was seen later in the Taj Mahal of Agra.

INDIA GATE - Built as a All India war memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, is the national monument of India was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.It was inaugurated by viceroy Lord Irwin. Located on Rajpath, the road which leads to the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan, the gate is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet. India Gate is illuminated every evening is a major tourist attraction. The republic day every year passes through India gate.

Jama Masjid:- Jama masjid is the largest mosque in India built in 1656. It is right opposite to the Red fort and is surrounded by many shops. It was built by Shahjahan and can hold 25000 devotees at a time.

15:30 hrs
After the sightseeing , proceed to railway station for train to Amritsar. Arrive Amritsar, PTI Executive will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Amritsar.

Day 05 Full day Amritsar City sightseeing.

After the breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing of Amritsar. Morning visit Golden Temple- the most sacred temple for Sikhs has a unique Sikh architecture. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. The functionally as well as technically the main structure of the Golden Temple is a three storied one. The architecture represents a unique harmony between the Muslims & Hindus way of construction. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds. Also visit Jallianwala Bagh- Martyrs’ Memmorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city of Amritsar. In the late afternoon drive towards the North west front to visit the Indo-Pak Wagha Border. Watch Flag Retreat Ceremony-Return to hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Amritsar.

Day 06 Amritsar – Delhi & transfer to Airport for onward journey.

Morning after breakfast , proceed for train station to board the train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi station, pick up and transfer to the airport for onward flight. Please discuss the timings for train according to your flight timings.

“Tour Ends”

1. 03 nights’ accommodation as per itinerary in Delhi, Jaipur & Amritsar.
2. Daily breakfast.
3. Train tickets for Delhi – Agra, Jaipur – Delhi & Delhi - Amritasr in Air condition chair car by Shatabdi Express Superfast train.
4. English speaking guides In Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Amritasr.
5. All transfers & sightseeing’s by an exclusive Ac car as per the itinerary.
6. Surface travel by an exclusive ac car.
7. Tong aride in Agra at Tajmahal.
8. Elephant ride in Jaipur. ( Subject to availability )
9. All taxes, driver allowances’ parkings’ etc.
   

Excludes:

• No airfare,
• No Tips, porterages
• Expenses of personal nature,
• Any meals other than mentioned in “ Includes”
• Entrance fee to the monuments.
• Any item not shown in Includes

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