Tour overview
The Golden Triangle Tour with Mandava is one of the most popular round trips in northern India. It spans the four most prosperous cities, culturally and historically: Delhi, Agra Jaipur. This tour is further complemented by a visit to Rajasthan’s sandcastle town, Mandawa, famous for its magnificent havelis.
Highlights:
Explore Maharaja’s forts and palaces
Check your wishlist at the magnificent Taj Mahal
Explore incredibly painted havelis at Mandawa
Visit many famous UNESCO sites in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional live tour guide
- Experienced licenced driver
- One packaged water bottle per person
- Transport by private air-conditioned car
- Transport, parking, Gasoline, and tollways.
- Accommodation in 3/4/5 star hotels as per your choice
Not Included
- Lunch/Dinner/Any optional trip
- Monument entrance fees and camera fees
- Anything not specified under the above inclusions
Day 01 Delhi Arrival - Pickup - Overnight in Delhi
Meet our company representative on your arrival in Delhi who will assist you in the transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After a brief introduction to the Golden Triangle Tour, you will have free time to adapt to the new time zone and enjoy the convenience of the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or relaxing. In case you arrive early and you want to explore something, then have a short visit to the Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi City Tour
At your given time, you will be picked up from the Delhi Airport/Hotel/Railway station or your given location in Delhi(NCR), begin your full-day guided sightseeing of "Old & New Delhi" by stopping at Red Fort for photos, then visit Jama Masjid, India's biggest mosque. You will have an amazing ride on a Rickshaw in the Chandni Chowk market. Next visit Rajghat, which is a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. Then, visit Humayun's Tomb, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was commissioned by Humayun's first wife “Bega Begum '' in 1565. You'll also visit Qutub Minar, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 73-metres tall victory tower built in the 12th century. Next stop for photos at India Gate, a war memorial then drive past the President's House, the official residence of the President of India and Parliament House. After the tour, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 03 Delhi - Agra (200 Kms)
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Agra via expressway (3-4 hours). Arrive in Agra, check in to your pre-booked hotel. After freshening up, you will meet your city guide in the Lobby. Begin your guided tour with Agra Fort, which was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty. Then visit Mehtab Bagh. This garden is an ideal location for the beautiful view of the Taj Mahal during Sunset. You will be driven back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.
Day 04 Agra - Jaipur (250 Kms)
Your guide and driver will pick you from your hotel at 5:45 A.M. for the Taj Mahal Sunrise Tour. The Taj Mahal exhibits diverse hues during different parts of the day. At Sunrise it adorns a pink shade. The superb craftsmanship and structural design fascinate all the tourists. Taj is a majestic inspiring illustration of the Divine Love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz. After your Taj Mahal visit at Sunrise, come back to your hotel, freshen up and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast, check out of your hotel. You will be driven to Jaipur, Enroute stop and visit Fatehpur Sikri, built in the 16th century by the third Mughal Emperor Akbar. It served as the capital of his vast empire and was mysteriously abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Continue your journey, on reaching Jaipur, check in to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 05 Jaipur City Tour
After your early breakfast in Jaipur, meet your guide and begin your sightseeing from the Amer Fort, which is placed at the Top of Aravalli Hill. A magnificent and extensive palace complex. After the fort, you can head to the City Palace, the then seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture is amazing here. Next to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, a magnificent observatory that features the world's largest stone sundial. There will also be photo stops for Jal Mahal (water palace), Hawa Mahal (wind palace). You may also explore the bustling and colourful local market in The Pink City. After an amazing tour, come back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Jaipur – Mandawa (170 km / 3-4 hours)
After breakfast, enjoy a road trip to Mandawa. Mandawa is a colourful little town with its Havelis that is popular with art lovers. Check-in and rest for a while. Explore the Shekhawati region in the late afternoon and treat your eyes with the frescoes in havelis. After the decline of Mughal power, mural paintings appeared in Shekhawati. In the past, artists relied primarily on traditional Indian themes. It consisted of myths, especially Lord Krishna, local legends, flora and fauna, natives, cities, and scenes of everyday life. After your wonderful tour, Return to the hotel in the evening and spend the night.
Day 7: Mandawa – Delhi (260 km / 6 hours)
Today after breakfast and as per your Flight Schedule, depart to reach Delhi/Airport. The journey will take approx 6 hours 260 Kms, depending on the traffic. On reaching Delhi, our driver will drop you at your Hotel/Airport. You will take back lovely memories of many enchanting destinations on your Golden Triangle Tour with Mandawa.
