Wednesday 20 February 2013

Golden Triangle With Haridwar & Rishikesh


Golden Triangle (8 Days/7 Nights)

Day 1 - Arrival at Delhi and Delhi to Jaipur

Golden Triangle With Haridwar & Rishikesh
When you reach Delhi, our representative will welcome you at the airport and bring you to our hotel. Delhi is the capital of India. It was also India's capital in medieval times. After breakfast and some rest, we will go sightseeing in Delhi. We will visit the Lotus Temple, the Qutub Minar and Humanyun's tomb. Later in the day we will travel to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Our representative there will receive you and take you to the hotel.

Day 2 - At Jaipur

After breakfast we will go to Amber, which is approximately 11 km from Jaipur. Amber was the capital of the Rajputs between the 11th and 18th centuries. We will also take an elephant ride to the Fort on the hill. Later we will see the JantarMantar Observatory, the City Palace and the Birla Temple. In the evening there will be an optional excursion to an ethnic village resort called Chokhi Dhani which is 15 km from Jaipur. A traditional Rajasthani atmosphere is created with folk dance and music.

Day 3 - Jaipur to Fatehpur Sikri to Agra

Today we go to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri on the way. Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar's capital and is renowned for its beautiful palaces and elegant courts. Agra is world famous for the Taj Mahal. At Agra, we will check into a hotel . During the evening, there will be a magic show by a local magician.

Day 4 - At Agra

We will begin sightseeing after breakfast. We will visit the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort. the Agra Fort is a unique structure built of red stone. The Taj Mahal is well known all over the world as a symbol of beauty and power. After that we will visit the tomb of Itmad Ud Daula, established by Noor Jahan, emperor Jahangir's wife and Akbar's tomb in Sikandara.

Day 5 - Agra to Vrindavan to Mathura to Delhi

We drive to Delhi, visiting Vrindavan and Mathura on the way. Vrindavan and Mathura are related with the birth and childhood of Lord Krishna. When we arrive in Delhi, we will go on a sightseeing trip accompanied by a guide. We will visit some famous places like the India Gate, the Presidents House and Gandhi Memorial.

Day 6 - Delhi to Haridwar

Today we travel to Haridwar, an important Hindu pilgrim destination. On arrival, you first check in at the hotel. Later during the day we will visit the Mansa Devi temple. We will enjoy the evening 'Aarti' at the Har ki Pauri.

Day 7 - Haridwar to Rishikesh

Today we embark on an excursion to Rishikesh. Rishikesh is famous for its scenic surroundings, temples and water rafting. We visit popular temples like Ram Jhula, Geeta Bhawan and Laxman Jhula. We will also see some lesser known ashrams and temples. We return to Haridwar around evening time.

Day 8 - Rishikesh to Delhi

The morning shall be spent in leisure. In the afternoon we return to Delhi. On our arrival you will be transferred to the airport. We wish you all the best and hope you will travel with us again.


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