A walk down the memory lane is what this itinerary is all about. Retrace the footsteps of the British Raj era with visit to Lutyen’s Delhi and winter capital of India during British rule Shimla. The colonial charm of Shimla and the splendor of Taj Mahal in Agra are simply magnificent.
Day 01 – Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Later we would take you for a full day sightseeing of Delhi coveringLaxmi Narayan Temple – a modern Hindu temple devoted to Goddess Laxmi and Narayana
India Gate, Parliament House, Jama Masjid – largest mosque in India, Red Fort, Gandhi memorial, Humayun Tomb, Qutub Minar.
On the golden triangle tour with Shimla, you would experience the majestic India heritage and scenic beauty of hill resorts India. In the evening return to the hotel.
Day 02 – Delhi – Shimla
Travel by surface from Delhi to Shimla also known as summer capital of Britishers. On arrival check in at hotel.
Day 03 – Shimla
Morning free. Afternoon half day city tour visiting Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies, Sankat Mochan Temple and Jakhu Temple.
Evening at leisure to roam around famous shopping place of Shimla town – The Mall & The Ridge. Every north India hill stations tour feature Shimla.
Day 04 – Shimla
Full day excursion visiting Chail, Kufri and Naldehra.
Day 05 – Shimla – Delhi
Drive back to Delhi. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 – Delhi – Agra
After taking your breakfast, we would embark on an Agra sightseeing tour. Agra lies at the heart of any golden triangle tours itinerary. Visit the awesome Taj Mahal built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in remembrance of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj immortalizes love.
The city is blessed with many other beautiful historical monuments like Red Fort – situated on the banks of Yamuna River. It is called Red Fort as it is built of red sandstone.
You can also visit inside some of the most beautiful structural designs of the Mughal Period Pearl Mosque, Moti Masjid, Diwan–i–Khas, Diwan–i–Am and Jahangiri Mahal.Also visit Itmad–ud–Daulas Tomb built earlier than Taj and in many ways it is prototype of Taj Mahal.
Day 07 –Agra – Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur. Visit Fatehpur Sikri on the way. It was built by Akbar, Mughal emperor, withsplendid buildings inside like Jama Masjid , The Buland Darwaza , Palace of Jodha Bai , Birbal Bhawan and Panch Mahal.On reaching Jaipur, also called Pink city, check into a hotel.
Day 08 – Jaipur
Enjoy full day excursion to Amber Fort, starting with a joy ride on an Elephant. Visit Sheesh Mahal inside also known as Palace of Mirrorsit is one of the most impressive sights in the Amber Fort. Relish the fabulous Rajasthan heritage.
Later visit City Palace – which was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. It also house a sequence of gardens, courtyards and buildings with a mix of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Jantar Mantar –the royal Observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh, also drive past Hawa Mahal –the Palace of Winds –and the Bazaar etc.
Day 09 – Jaipur – Delhi
Drive back to Delhi to catch flight back to home country. The fantastic golden triangle tour with Shimla ends.
