NV – PR1 GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Arrive in Delhi. You will be welcomed on arrival and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Morning tour of New Delhi begins with a visit of the grateful mausoleum of the Moghul Emperor Humayun. Continue to the 13th century Qutub Minar, a dramatic 234 foot high fluted minaret. Proceed along the majestic promenade past the imposing India Gate War memorial, Secretariat Buildings, Parliament House and Raj Bhavan, official residence of the President. Discover Old Delhi this afternoon with a visit of Raj Ghat, the tranquil final resting place of Mahatma Gandhi. Then, view the massive walls and ramparts of the magnificent Red Fort, (if open) symbol of Moghul power and elegance. On the 17th century Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, the gateway to Chandni Chowk , the busting and colorful market place of the Old city. Overnight at your hotel.

Post breakfast continue to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur by lunch and check into hotel. Arrive by noon and check into hotel. Afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast visit Amber, once the capital of the rajput Kingdom. The grandeur of its palace and the ramparts of its fort recall the glory of an older age. Ascent to the citadel on the bank of the gaily caparisoned elephant. Later on visit to the remarkable Observatory designed and built by astronomer Price Maharajah Jai Singh, who founded the city in 1700s. Be sure to see the 90 foot –high sundial. Then on the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a landmark of Jaipur, and the City Palace . Overnight at your hotel.

Post breakfast drive for Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted city, India’s “Pompeli” once a glittering imperial capital, later mysteriously abondoned. Today you will see the remarkably well preserved building and red sandstone palaces. Arrive in Agra, home of the legendry shrine to “love” The Taj Mahal”. Check-into the Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. (TAJMAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS)

Today, the extraordinary experience of visiting one of the most fabled monuments in the world- The Taj Mahal . This 17th century mausoleum in white marble was built by Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his queen Mumtaj Mahal. It is an architectural marvel, remarkable for its perfect symmetry of design and construction. Then visit the Agra Fort, a cluster of palaces and mosque built on the bank of the river Yamuna. Afternoon is free to explore the local bazaars on your own. Overnight at hotel.

Post breakfast leave for Delhi and on arrival rest of the time is free for last minute shopping (room to be provided for wash and change, followed by departure)