Golden Triangle Tour with Rishikesh
Day 01: Home - Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our executive and transferred to your hotel (Rooms will be booked from 1200 hrs to facilitate immediate check in).
New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Have a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on sightseeing tours of Old & New Delhi. In Old Delhi drive past Red fort, built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 Kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places.
Visit Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but also in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. Also visit Raj Ghat -Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial.
In New Delhi, drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Hindi for presidential palace) and India Gate is perhaps one of the most impressive structures built in the capital of India. This historic monument was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
Visit Humayun's Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture.
Also visit Qutab Minar. It is a one of the finest monuments in India and is 238 feet in height. Qutab Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Enjoy the Dances of India in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Agra - Delhi (203 kms - 3 hrs)
Visit Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture. Taj Mahal symbolize the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period.
After Taj Mahal visit Agra Fort; built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the centre of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city.
Drive back to Delhi, en-route you will visit the Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum.
Day 04: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (Train)
An early morning, transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi Express for Haridwar. Upon arrival in Haridwar, proceed to Rishkesh - Rishikesh is a famous tourist destination for Indian. It is the starting point of some of the great adventure trekking tours of India and has several ashrams, the renowned centres of philosophical study, yoga and meditation. Rishikesh is enveloped by hills and offers the breathtaking environs for trekking and hiking in India. It provides opportunity for adventurous trekking tours in India. The untamed Ganges leaves the Himalayas and flows onto the plains at Rishikesh. Matching the enthusiasm of the river rapids, the trekkers hike along the Ganges. The sights of dense forests, verdant mountain slopes, meandering river and exotic flora and fauna keep the trekkers mesmerized. Rishikesh now has countries best Spa and many Ayurvedic treatment centers for every ones requirement.
Trip to Ghats for evening Ganga arti at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Rishikesh
Full day sightseeing tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh including visit of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi Temple.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi (Train) - Home After breakfast transfer to Haridwar railway station to board train for Delhi.
In the evening proceed for the Dances Of India Show. After the show you will have Farewell Dinner before reaching the airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
On arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by our executive and transferred to your hotel (Rooms will be booked from 1200 hrs to facilitate immediate check in).
New Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India. Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Have a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on sightseeing tours of Old & New Delhi. In Old Delhi drive past Red fort, built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 Kms in perimeter with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at places.
Visit Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but also in India. Completed in 1658 this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m high minarets. Also visit Raj Ghat -Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial.
In New Delhi, drive past Janpath, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Hindi for presidential palace) and India Gate is perhaps one of the most impressive structures built in the capital of India. This historic monument was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
Visit Humayun's Tomb: built in mid 16th century this is an early example of Mughal architecture.
Also visit Qutab Minar. It is a one of the finest monuments in India and is 238 feet in height. Qutab Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
Enjoy the Dances of India in the evening. Overnight will be at Delhi.
Day 03: Agra - Delhi (203 kms - 3 hrs)
Visit Taj Mahal (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday), a poem in white marble, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaj Mahal. It took twenty-two years and hard toil of more than twenty thousand workers to construct Taj Mahal. The beauty of the Taj Mahal is enchanting and it reflects the marvelous beauty of architecture. Taj Mahal symbolize the richness of art and architecture of the Mughal period.
After Taj Mahal visit Agra Fort; built by Emperor Akbar on the west bank of the river Yamuna and beautified with palaces and gardens by Jehangir, Agra Fort today dominates the centre of the city. The crescent-shaped fort with its 20-metre high, 2.4-km outer walls contains a maze of buildings that form a small city within a city.
Drive back to Delhi, en-route you will visit the Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum.
Day 04: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (Train)
An early morning, transfer to the railway station to board Shatabdi Express for Haridwar. Upon arrival in Haridwar, proceed to Rishkesh - Rishikesh is a famous tourist destination for Indian. It is the starting point of some of the great adventure trekking tours of India and has several ashrams, the renowned centres of philosophical study, yoga and meditation. Rishikesh is enveloped by hills and offers the breathtaking environs for trekking and hiking in India. It provides opportunity for adventurous trekking tours in India. The untamed Ganges leaves the Himalayas and flows onto the plains at Rishikesh. Matching the enthusiasm of the river rapids, the trekkers hike along the Ganges. The sights of dense forests, verdant mountain slopes, meandering river and exotic flora and fauna keep the trekkers mesmerized. Rishikesh now has countries best Spa and many Ayurvedic treatment centers for every ones requirement.
Trip to Ghats for evening Ganga arti at Parmarth Niketan. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Rishikesh
Full day sightseeing tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh including visit of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi Temple.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi (Train) - Home After breakfast transfer to Haridwar railway station to board train for Delhi.
In the evening proceed for the Dances Of India Show. After the show you will have Farewell Dinner before reaching the airport for flight home with sweet memories of India.
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