Golden Triangle with Goa
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Goa
Day 01: Arrive - Delhi
As you arrive at Indira Gandhi International airport, you will be greeted by our representative standing outside the Delhi airport with a placard of your name. He will escort you to the hotel where you have room reserved for your stay.
Day 02: Delhi
Following breakfast at the hotel restaurant, depart for the full day sightseeing of Delhi with an accompanying guide. Starting the tour of New Delhi, visit Qutab Minar, one of the tallest buildings in India and a World Heritage Site, a finest example of Persian architecture. Visit Humayun's Tomb built in 16th century by the Humayun's widow Bega Begum. It is a prototype of world renowned Taj Mahal in Agra.
From here, we, continue our drive to Old Delhi, where we drive past through Red Fort built by Shah Jahan – the visionary and maker of astounding Taj Mahal. It stands on a 2 kms stretch built on a red sand stone. Just across the road on opposite side is situated the Red Fort is Jama Masjid – the largest mosque in India with the capacity of 25,000 people. While in Old Delhi, we will now enjoy the most fun filled part, which is a rickshaw ride through the spice markets and busy streets of Chandni Chowk, oldest market of Delhi. In afternoon, we will enjoy the lavish lunch at hotel restaurant 'Chor Bizzare'.
After having lunch, we will drive past through India Gate – a war memorial and next to it is President's House ( Official Residence of India's President ) known as Rashtrapati Bhawan. If you wish, we can stop here to snap photographs. We also visit the Birla Mandir (Hindu Temple) and being gets dropped to the inner circle of Cannaught place where you can find restaurants, shops, hotels, open markets, etc. This area was built during the British Raj and the buildings are made in the Victorian style. Explore the streets of Cannaught place, to learn, see the locals and get immersed into the Indian environment.
Day 03: Delhi - Agra
After having a lavish breakfast at the hotel, we head towards the city of Taj, Agra. On arrival, check into the hotel and after quick wash and change, leave for sightseeing of the city. Starting with the Agra Fort, built by Akhbar, completely made up of red sand stone, it took 8 years to build.
Also visit Itimad ud Daulah, tomb of Jehangir's father in law, which was constructed of pure white marble and is famous for its fine, colored inlay work. It is also known as the baby Taj.
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Later afternoon, we will visit the Taj Mahal, the most awaited monument and the attraction of the whole tour. At sunset, see the changing colours of Taj. The monument is dedicated to love and has a perfect harmony in all its parts. The gateway, the central dome, the elegant minarets, the lovely gardens and fine inlay-work are some of its special features.
In the evening return to hotel for night stay
Day 04: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
One can have an optional visit to Taj at sunrise, where one can spend the time at leisure or can do the photography.
Later come back to the hotel for breakfast. After having a leisurely breakfast, we will continue our drive to Jaipur – a pink city and a capital of Rajasthan. Enroute, we will visit to the Fatehpur Sikri, located about 40 kms away from Agra. Here, we will visit the fort situated in the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. The city can't be settled due to acute lack of water. However, the fort here built by the Shah Jahan attracts its attention with its notable layout.
From here, we continue our drive to Jaipur. On reaching at the Jaipur, check into the hotel and relax at the room.
In evening, we get ready to visit the famous ethnic village theme restaurant of Chokhi Dhani, showcases the life of a local Rajasthni village. Enjoy lots of village sports, witness folk dances, magic show, puppet show, snake charmers here. One can also enjoy a short trip on elephant, camel and bullock cart inside the village. Dinner will be served here in a proper Rajasthani style, one can eat according to as his / her stomach allows, as the Rajasthani food is rich in oil and spices.
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Day 05: Jaipur Sightseeing
Today our day will start a bit early, as we have to explore the Jaipur at its full. Start with the Amber Fort, located 12 kms away from the city, standing on the Aravalli hills. The Fort was built by Raja Man Singh II, projecting the Hindu and Rajput architecture.
Here from the foot of the fort till entry gate, we will ride on Elephant's back. After exploring the Amber Fort, we will head to the city attractions, enroute stop to capture Jal Mahal in your cameras. We continue drive to city, where we will visit Hawa Mahal, a rare example of fanciful architecture. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for royal ladies, the ladies were not allowed in front of strangers, so they missed to see the day- to- day activities taking place in the city,
so he created a Mahal, with a lot of windows, so that ladies can see the city live and can entertain themselves. Next visit to Jantar Mantar – an observatory built in the early 18th century by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh. In afternoon, we visit the City Palace Museum, resident of the royal family. Evening is to enjoy the Bapu Bazaar, where one can taste the local street foods and explore the local life.
Day 06: Jaipur - Goa (by Flight)
Following a leisurely breakfast at the Jaipur hotel, you will be assisted to the airport to board your flight to Goa (please note that flight from Jaipur to Goa are via flights either by Delhi or Mumbai).
On arrival at Goa airport, assisted you to your hotel / resort booked for you.
Goa is land of fun and frolic. It is wrong conception that Goa has only beaches to offer, apart from beaches there are many other exciting activities that can be taken. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure exploring the beaches and nearby hotel locations.
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Day 07: Goa sightseeing
Following relaxed morning and breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from your resort for the full day sightseeing of Goa. Today we will head to old Goa, where we will visit the heritage and Portuguese touch. Visit the places of interests are Se Cathedral and Basilica of Bom Jesus, church of our Lady of Rosary. After Church tour visit Mangeshi temple and Dona Paula which is a lover's point.
Also visit St. Augustine Fort and Fort Aguda. In afternoon, we will stop at the spice plantations to have the Goan lunch.
Evening is free to enjoy and laze on the beaches of Goa.
Day 08: Goa
Entire day you are free to relax on the beach. Overnight at resort
Day 09: Goa – Delhi (by Flight)
Following a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Airprot to board your onward flight.
Day 10: Leave – Delhi
Depart from Delhi airport as per your schedule