Love and live the everlasting beauty of the river Ganges along with the culture, heritage and architecture of India with its famous Golden Triangle. It gives you a feel of cultural and geographical diversity even in a part of India. Indulge us in your passions about India and we promise to make it a dream vacation with our guidance and services.
Destinations Covered: Delhi-Haridwar-Rishikesh-Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur-Delhi
Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days. |
Day 1 : Welcome to Delhi
Welcome to the political and Cultural Capital of India … Delhi. A warm Indian welcome by your Tour manager at the airport and an escorted transfer to your hotel. Stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 : Delhi – Rishikesh (245 km from Delhi, 5-6hrs drive)
Take an express A/C train to Rishikesh, holy town located on the banks of the river Ganges. Rishikesh is a popular religious destination in India which has a number of ashrams and temples that make it an ideal destination for a religious tourist. But Rishikesh is an equally wonderful destination for an adventure traveler. Rishikesh provides wonderful opportunity for trekking, rock climbing and river rafting. Enjoy a serene barbeque dinner by the river.
Day 3 : Rishikesh
After a beautiful breakfast by the river side get ready for an adventurous day full of trekking, rock climbing, river rafting and a wildlife safari in the Rajaji national Park. Night stay in Rishikesh.
Day 4 : Rishikesh – Haridwar (35 km from Rishikesh, 1hr drive)
After breakfast proceed on to Haridwar-- gateway to the four pilgrimages in the Uttrakhand region, located on the foot hills of Shivaliks. On the way to Haridwar visit the famous hanging bridges on river Ganges – Lakshman Jhula and Ram Jhula. Haridwar is on the banks of River Ganga. The Ganga leaves the mountains and enters the plains with Haridwar being the first major town on the plains. The water is clean and people prefer taking bath on the numerous ghats built on the river shores. It is said that taking bath here purifies the soul and opens the way for the ultimate freedom, Nirvana. Attend the famous evening prayer on the Har Ki Pauri Ghat. Night stay in Haridwar.
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Day 5 : Haridwar – Delhi (210 km from Haridwar, 4-5 hrs drive)
Take an early morning train to Delhi and get ready for a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple, Lotus Temple and Akshardham. Night stay in Delhi.
Day 6 : Delhi – Agra (200 km from Delhi, 4 hrs. drive)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for a city tour covering -Taj Mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort of Agra to get the feel of the luxuries and majesty of the Mughal Empire, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.
Day 7 : Agra – Jaipur (230 km from Agra, 5-5.5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. On the way, visit the town of Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital city of Mughal Emperor Akbar and abode of the famous muslim shrine of Sufi Saint Salim Chisti. Major attractions of Fatehpur Sikri are Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Palace of Jodha Bai and Birbal Bhawan. Arrival in Jaipur by evening and check in to the hotel.
Day 8 : Jaipur
Full day sightseeing of Jaipur which includes places of interest like the City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. The steep approach to the Amber Palace gives you an opportunity to enjoy an elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of the lake below surrounded by hills. Late evening free for shopping. On at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 9 : Jaipur – Delhi (260 km from Jaipur, 5 hrs drive)
After breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed by surface to Delhi. Check into the hotel and in the afternoon proceed on sightseeing of New Delhi – India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House – The Government Headquarters, Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial – The memoir of father of the nation beside these some other places to visit are - Qutab Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 10 : Delhi
The whole day is free for you to relax, unwind the beautiful memories of the trip and shopping at the shopper’s paradise Delhi. Take a flight in the evening for your next destination.
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