Golden Triangle Tour – Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour India

by Manoj PANDIT Tour Consultant

Travel & Tourism India, a land rich in multiple culture and flamboyant heritage, allures visitors from both near and far to take a peek into its rich treasures garnered through centuries. The style and elegance of the British, the flamboyance of Mughals and the abundance of the Rajputanas can be experienced while taking the Golden Triangle tour India.

The tour starting and culminating at Delhi offers luxurious visits to the time-swept forts, the magnum-opus Taj Mahal and the colorful palaces of Jaipur. Being one of the most popular tourist options chosen both by the Indians and the international tourists, a trip to these three popular heritage cities helps one get a glimpse of the lifestyle, culture and ethnicity of India attained over years.

Historical City of Delhi With a luxurious hotel to check-in and mouthwatering foods to treat the taste buds, this grand tour begins at the historical city of Delhi, known for its wide roads and friendly people. Erstwhile referred to as Indraprasta, the city now reflects an amalgamation of olden, medieval and modern India.

A tour of Delhi including visits to India Gate, Red fort, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, Jantar Mantar, Chandini Chowk, Akshardam Temple makes the itinerary of the Golden Triangle Tour complete . Offering plenty of lip-smacking cuisines to trigger out your gastronomic senses along with vivid shopping options, Delhi will leave a never-ending urge in your mind to visit it again and again.

The City of Love-Agra The Wonder of the World reprises in the Taj Mahal and Agra plays a sensible host to this holy abode of love. Resting on the banks of the Yamuna River, this medieval city known to be the capital of the Mughals ages ago is still an eye candy to the visitors due to its wide array of extravagant Mughal architecture. UNESCO world heritage sites namely the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikhri simply mesmerizes the visitors with their splendid beauty and structural grace. Famous Agra Pethas and flavorful street foods displayed in every nook and corner of Agra is sure to add more pleasure to one’s taste buds during the treasured Golden Triangle trip.

Colorful Jaipur City The third corner stone of this golden triangle tour is the Pink City of Jaipur. Known for the rich and royal presentation, the Jaipur Palaces leave one spell bound with their majestic look and artistic beauty. Elephant safaris, puppet shows in accompaniment of music and dance, all are arranged by the tour operators nearby the palace to enable the tourists to unwind themselves quickly for mingling with local crowd. Being the first planned city of India, it boasts of houses looking similar in their style and stature.

A tour of Jaipur completes with a visit to the Amber fort, City Palace, Winter Palace and Hawa Mahal. The Rajasthani food served in the hotels and restaurants of Jaipur is a delight in its own. Tour Itinerary of the Golden Triangle India The ideal duration of the Golden Triangle tour is 7 to 8 days.

Tourists can extend the tour and can cover several other nearby places based on their time availability.

A trip that is more devoted towards learning the cultural richness of India can be made more interesting by extending ones Rajasthan visit to capture the brilliance of Udaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar etc. A tiger safari at Ranthambore can also be included in this tour in order to add to the adventure element.

Though the tour can be enjoyed at its best during the pre-winter season, these historical masterpieces are open throughout the year for visitors to make the most of their time and money.