Classic Golden Triangle

We begin the day by visiting Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a Sikh place of worship where thousands of people from every walk of life are fed every day. You have the option to assist the kitchen volunteers in their job. Next, we visit the ever peaceful Humayun’s Tomb – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and then shop along the priciest shopping strip in India. You will find excellent bookshops, up-market boutiques, and brand showrooms. Additionally, there are really nice eateries and cafes that are popular with the locals where you can enjoy your lunch (payable directly).

Next, we visit Gandhi Smriti honour the inspirational figure who, in the late 1940s, through a nonviolent approach spurred reform that resulted in India being independent. Late in the afternoon, enjoy a rickshaw ride through its alleys that offer a unique insight into its historic past and present-day cultural fabric, making Old Delhi the perfect amalgamation of living traditions and spectacular built heritage. Enjoy this unique essence of Old Delhi at a leisurely pace on our rickshaws with customized pit stops that are designed to suit your needs and requirements and give you a compelling snapshot of Old Delhi.

Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Board a high-speed train to Agra. At the station, you will be received by a Terra Viaggi representative and escorted to the hotel for check-in. In the afternoon we visit Agra Fort – a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. It has several fairy-tale palaces, including Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal built by Shah Jahan; audience halls like the Diwan-i-Khas, and two exquisite mosques.

At sunset, we visit the white wonder marble standing majestically on the banks of River Yamuna. Taj Mahal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site was built in 1632 by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal’s exterior embellishments serve as the ideal illustration of exquisite Mughal art. The Taj Mahal’s marble inlay art is a marvel and will be a striking ornamental element.

Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Drive to Jaipur and stop at Fatehpur Sikri en route. This spectacular walled historic city is located west of Agra and served as the Mughal empire’s transient capital from 1572 to 1585 under Emperor Akbar. The city, an Indo-Islamic wonder, was built in an allegedly water-scarce location and was thus abandoned soon after Akbar’s demise.

Before reaching Jaipur make a brief stop to visit the surprisingly amazing Abhaneri – one of the largest step-wells in the world. It was built during the 8th century for water harvesting. This stepwell has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry. It is about 64 feet deep. The steps form a magical maze and the consequent play of light and shadow on the structure gives it a captivating look.

Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Today’s sightseeing includes visiting many gems of Jaipur. We begin with exploring the resplendent Amber Fort, which is sprawled across the summit of a natural hill outside of Jaipur. Amber Fort, which is pronounced “AH-meer” is a well-preserved structure from the heyday of the Rajput monarchy in Rajasthan. It is historically significant and artistically spectacular. The elaborate Maharaja’s palace from the sixteenth century is a distinctive fusion of Islamic and Hindu architecture. While coming back from the fort we will make a brief photography stop at Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Winds.

Next, we visit City Palace, the present-day home of the Maharaja and the erstwhile royal family of Jaipur. Lastly, we visit Jantar Mantar, a monumental astronomical observatory constructed entirely out of stone and based on the astronomical tables of the French mathematician Phillipe de la Hire. It also has the world’s second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Today we explore the nooks and corners of Jaipur. As the streets are quiet early in the morning, we’ll hop on an E-rickshaw to visit busy doodh-mandi (milk market), where milk is typically delivered in cans on the back of motorcycles, rickshaws, or camel carts. Doodh-wallas (milkmen) and confectionery stores in the area buy it and transport it for further distribution. Then we drive to the flower market to see the riot of colors and fragrances. We finish the sightseeing by attending a prayer ceremony at a local Krishna Temple.

Later, drive to Delhi. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival.

Overnight stay is at the hotel.

After breakfast in the morning, you will be escorted by a Terra Viaggi representative and assisted at the Delhi International airport for your flight back home.