Golden Triangle Tours
Golden Triangle Tour With Nepal |
Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days |
Places Covered
Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Kathmandu - Delhi. |
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DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully
combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was
one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power.
New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between
New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British &
the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront
the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast,
half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started in 1844 and was not completed
until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was
built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi.
DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber
Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravallis to the fort entrance.
Amber Fort : At a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital
of Jaipur state. Construction of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the
Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast,
leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built
by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned
after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including
the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are
still preserved in its original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in
the evening and checkin at prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which
was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time
of his grandson, Shah Jahan. Afternoon, free for individual activities.
DAY 06 : AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and
checkin at prebooked hotel. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns
Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The city
tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple.
DAY 07 : DELHI -
KATHMANDU
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board flight for
Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu meet and assist at the airport and transfer
to prebooked hotel.
DAY 08 : KATHMANDU
After breakfast, Kathmandu
City, Swayambhunath & Museaum. In the afternoon, excursion to Patan and Tibetan
Handicraft cetnre.
DAY 09 : KATHMANDU
After breakfast, visit
Pashupatinath, Boudhnath & Bhadgaon. Afternoon, excursion to Dhulikhel. Return
to Kathmandu after sunset.
DAY 10 : KATHMANDU - DELHI
After
breakfast, free for individual activities. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport
to board flight for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi meet and assist at the airport
and transfer to prebooked hotel.
DAY 11 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer
to the airport to board flight back home on onward destination.
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