Golden Triangle (Agra, Jaipur, Delhi)

Agra Fort: The Fort Agra or Agra Fort is a massive fort, which was the royal residence of Mughal emperors. This red colored huge fort is also known as Lal Quila for the red sandstone. In fact, it was the capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar for a few years in the 16th century. It is also a symbol of power and strength which stands today in full glory.

Taj Mahal During Sunrise: The white marble mausoleum is a phenomenal beauty. When it’s relatively quiet and less crowded early in the morning, you should visit this place. Thus, you will experience its ethereal beauty. Take your time to explore the monument and feel the moment. Our certified guide will be with you explaining the stories and historical facts behind the scene.

Taj Mahal During Sunset: Mehtab Bagh is located on the opposite side of Taj Mahal along the river Yamuna. Due to its location it is considered to be the best spot for viewing the Taj Mahal during sunset. The sun sets behind the Taj Mahal. The silhouette created is mesmerizing. Its a sight you can hardly afford to miss!

Amer Fort: Amer Fort or Amber Fort is constructed of red sandstone and marble. The attractive opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. You can take an elephant ride, which takes you to the entrance of the Amber Fort. Sheesh Mahal is located inside Amber Fort.

Chokhi Dhani: Enjoy the Cultural Theme Park of Chokhi Dhani, which has a distinct Rajasthan flavor. Here you will find puppet shows, pottery, different rides…Its an evening to remember!

City Palace: The City Palace of Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. This was built as a residence for the royal families. The palace has a sequence of gardens, buildings, courtyards, temples and museums, which gives it a grand view and reflects the historical importance and magnificent royal grace.

Elefantastic: Enjoy time with the elephants in this famous elephant farm in Rajasthan. You can have lots of fun playing with the elephants. You can visit their website and check what activities you might want to do when you are here: http://www.elefantastic.in/

Heritage Walk: Some time between visiting different forts, palaces and monuments, a short heritage walk can be a thrilling experience. Our guide will take you to some old parts of the city or any local artisan or to some local food joints. We would like to keep this part flexible. You may discuss your interest and preference with the guide who would be with you. Based on your preference, he is sure to take you around the city’s little corners and secrets. Explore Jaipur in your own way!

Hot Air Balloon Ride: Early morning, enjoy Hot Air Balloon ride in Jaipur. It is an amazing experience as the Pink City of India shimmers in the golden rays of the sun.

Website: https://www.skywaltz.com/

Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh Fort is situated on the Aravalli hills, overlooks the Amber Fort and the Maota Lake. The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726.
The fort features a cannon named “Jaivana”, which was then the world’s largest cannon on wheels. Don’t miss the palace complex (Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Vilas Mandir and Aram Mandir), an Armory and a museum.

Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal or “Water Palace” is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. It is one of the important landmarks of Jaipur.

Nahargarh Fort: Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking Jaipur. The view of the city from the fort is breath taking. Built mainly in 1734 the fort was constructed as a place of retreat. Its walls extended over the surrounding hills, forming fortifications that connected this fort to Jaigarh Fort.

Nahargarh Step Well: Nahargarh Has two large step wells (Baoli) and a smaller step well called as “Kund”. Get mesmerized by the perfect combination of engineering marvel and architecture.

Patrika Gate: The Patrika Gate in Jaipur is a famous monument and tourist attraction in the capital city of Rajasthan. Located 30-minutes outside of the city center, the gate serves as an entrance to Jawahar Circle Garden. It to be one of the most photographed spots in India.

Sheesh Mahal: Sheesh mahal is the most popular and beautiful part of Amer Fort. It is also called as the mirror palace as its refined magnificent piece of architecture is built with beautiful precious stones and glass, coated with beautiful handmade paintings. The construction of the Mahal is a wonderful specimen of Islamic architectural influence on Rajasthani architecture.

Flower Market: The flower market is a delight for the tourists and photographers. The flowers make it from all over the world to the market. Sourced from China, Holland, Thailand, and Vietnam, here you have flowers that are as common as gerberas and marigolds and as rare as anthuriums and white orchids. Apart from these, you can also find dry flowers, potpourri, cane baskets for flower decoration and much more.

Humayun’s Tomb: Humayun’s tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was commissioned by Humayun’s son Akbar in 1569-70. It was the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent.

India Gate: The India Gate, (originally called the All India War Memorial), is a war memorial of 82,000 soldiers of the undivided Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War. It evokes the architectural style of the triumphal arch like the Arch of Constantine, outside the Colosseum in Rome, and is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and the Gateway of India in Mumbai.

Jama Masjid: The Masjid-i Jahān-Numā, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. The courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 persons. There are three domes on the terrace which are surrounded by the two minarets.

Lotus Temple: The Lotus Temple, is a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34 meters and a capacity of 2,500 people. It is known for its outstanding design and architecture.

Red Fort: The Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It is located in the heart of Delhi and houses a number of museums. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political center of Mughal government and the setting for events critically impacting the region. The Red Fort is named for its massive enclosing walls of red sandstone.

Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk: During your rickshaw ride in Delhi, you will get to ride around Old Delhi area. Check out the different colorful shops, historic monuments, their stories, and the magnificent architecture. Visit the spice market (Khari Baoli), colorful marriage market (Kinari Bazaar), Chawri Bazar (for brass, copper and paper products) and much more.
Its a fun ride for sure!

Street Food Walk: Experience the soul of Old Delhi by walking down the historic lanes of Shahjahanabad. Among others you can visit the famous Paranthe Wali Gali (Paranthe: Deep-fried stuffed flat Indian bread). You will also visit the yummy evening snacks corners of chaats and tikki. Enjoy delicious chicken and mutton kebabs and other delicacies during the evening. How about ending it with sweets (jalebi/gulab jamoon) and kulfis (hand ice creams)?