It is said there is more history in Rajasthan than the rest of India put together. Welcome to the Land of the Kings, a fabled realm of maharajas and their majestic forts and lavish palaces.
Rajasthan is a popular tourist destination in India. The landscape of Rajasthan is very gorgeous and the people adore the interesting customs. They also witness the great royal past. Rajasthan is endowed with extraordinary forts and palaces and have a thrilling wildlife.
Take this famous Golden Triangle tour and experience the best of Northern India in all its regalia.
This is a short and sweet manual for first timers who are excited to explore Rajasthan. We want to ensure that you have a shock proof experience during your Golden Triangle trip and avoid those “classic first time mistakes” while you are there. Also, we have listed a few tips and giveaways for you so that you know your destination a tidsy bit better and can enjoy a wholesome vacation with your family and friends. Take note of these little pointers and you are good to go.
Welcome to Golden Triangle trip. On arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by one of our representatives outside the exit gate. Just keep a look out for a friendly man holding a placard with your name on it. The representative will take you to your car, from where you’ll be whisked off to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do with as you please.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the oldest part of Delhi. Poke around the shops, marvel at the architecture, and come shoulder to shoulder with men and oxen pulling carts full of their wares.
This walk around Old Delhi will last for about four hours, taking in Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir (Jain temple), Gauri Shankar Mandir (Hindu temple), Sunehri Masjid (Golden mosque), Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (Sikh temple), Jalebi Wala (sweet shop), Dariba Kalan (jewellery market) and Paranthe Wali Gali (paratha lane).
Half Day New Delhi Tour ( New Delhi ) Qutub Minar- Humayun’s Tomb
Two wonderful Mughal monuments (Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb) and a couple of British structures (India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan) make this a real journey into Delhi’s past.
At the start of your tour, you’ll be driven to the Qutab Minar, where you’ll spend an hour looking around the monuments. Following this, there’ll be about a 30 minute drive before you arrive at Humayun’s Tomb. You can spend around 60-90 minutes here – exploring the monuments and relaxing in the beautiful grounds – before being taken to Lutyens’ Delhi. Here, you will visit India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The driver will take you to Agra (03 Hrs / 230 KMS Approx.). Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
Half Day Taj Mahal and Agra Fort ( Agra )
Visiting the Taj Mahal is an absolute must during your time in India. The vast beauty and intricate marble-work of its architecture complements the romance of its back story perfectly.
Contrasting the delicate beauty of the Taj Mahal is the robust splendour of Agra Fort – just two kilometres (1.3 miles) down the road. The red sandstone turrets, impenetrable walls and hidden corridors make it a fascinating place to explore.
On arriving at the Taj Mahal, your guide will show you around, giving you an overview of the monument’s history, as well as sharing some interesting anecdotes. With the guide’s assistance, you’ll be free to wander around the grounds, examine the architecture, take pictures and step inside the mahal itself. After two hours, the driver will meet you and take you to Agra Fort.
Fifteen minutes after leaving the Taj Mahal, you’ll arrive at Agra Fort and spend some time here before the tour ends.
Optional: If you’d like to see the centuries-old craft of marble-working in action, then mention this to the driver and he’ll happily take you to one of the workshops before the end of the tour. Please note, this optional activity will add an hour to the duration of your tour.
Just 37 km (23 miles) from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri is one of the most overlooked wonders of India. This awe-inspiring ancient city of red sandstone is deserving of half a day sightseeing all to itself.
After a one-hour drive you’ll arrive at Fatehpur Sikri. Here you’ll be shown around by your guide, as he gives you an overview of the city’s fascinating history, as well as answering any questions you may have.
After two hours of exploring this complex of monuments and palaces, you’ll rejoin your driver.
Agra – Jaipur
The driver will take you to Jaipur (4 Hrs / 233 Kms approx.). Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
This four hour trip will take you to the Maharaja’s City Palace, which is a magnificent structure lying within the walled city of Jaipur. Here, you’ll get to walk around palaces, audience halls and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
From here it’s onwards to the Jantar Mantar Observatory, where you’ll see many impressive instruments used for measuring “the harmony of the heavens”. After this you’ll have a photo opportunity at the Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal), and will enjoy a drive through some of the pink areas of the city.
Half Day Amber Fort Tour ( Jaipur )
Having been picked up by your guide and driver, you’ll be taken to the 16th century Rajput capital of Amber – just 11km from the city. The tour also includes an elephant ride to reach the entrance of this fortress of Amber.
The driver will take you to Pushkar (2 hrs 30 Mins / 180 Kms approx.). Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
Half Day Pushkar Tour ( Pushkar )
At the heart of Pushkar is the lake – known as Brahm Sarovar – and the whole of this tour will take place in its vicinity. As well as spending some time wandering alongside the lake, you’ll also get the opportunity to visit Brahma Temple (one of the few remaining temples dedicated to the Hindu god Brahma) and look around Pushkar Bazaar.
Your Golden Triangle trip ends here today. The driver will take you to Ajmer. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to take breaks for refreshments and photography.
This Golden Triangle trip with Pushkar is a seasonal package with limited validity. Kindly confirm before booking the same.
There may be certain surcharges applicable at the time of booking. All above rates are subject to availability at the time of confirmation and can be changed without prior notice
Actual ROE is charged at the time of confirmation.
All tours are subject to weather conditions and will operate only if weather permits, no refund will be given if services are not operated due to weather or natural problems.
Please make sure you follow the timings given by the driver and guide for all the services and transfers. In case you fail to follow the timings, the Driver will leave for which no refund will be given.
Hotel and airline cancellations to be applied.
Hotels suggested in the itinerary can be changed and will be equivalent or more to the one given to you in terms of price as per the official rate sheet of the hotel.
Please note to take care of the visa processing and its time as we will not be responsible for any kind of delays or refusal of visa from the concerned consulate and the cancellation policy of the holiday will be applied.
The above tour cost is calculated as per the current taxes, visa charges and other charges as per the current date. Any change till the time of departure and any additional cost of such nature will have to be taken care by the client.
Service tax extra as per new GST rules
Any kind of delays in flight such as fog or technical problem is not the responsibility of Trip Tap Toe and any kind of hotel cancellations and no shows will be the responsibility of the client.
