5 Day Highlights of Golden Triangle Tour of India from New Delhi: Red Fort, The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri & Jaipur | Meals Mentioned Included

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Begin in [Old Delhi], where the solemn Raj Ghat memorial marks Mahatma Gandhi's final resting place. Nearby stands the majestic Red Fort (closed Mondays), a 17th-century sandstone fortress that once symbolized Mughal power. Just opposite, the towering minarets of Jama Masjid – India's largest mosque – dominate the skyline. Moving on to [New Delhi], first discover Humayun's Tomb, a 16th-century Mughal masterpiece that later inspired the Taj Mahal's design. Next, marvel at the soaring Qutab Minar, Delhi's iconic victory tower that showcases intricate Islamic architecture dating back to 1199. As we continue, we'll drive past the grand Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Residence), where you can admire its unique fusion of British and Indian architectural styles. Finally, the tour culminates at India Gate, a moving war memorial that becomes beautifully illuminated at night. Should any monument be closed for maintenance, alternative heritage sites will be visited instead.
Stay overnight at Delhi hotel.

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Today, we will drive to Agra, a medieval city on the banks of the Yamuna River. Agra achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings. Most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Agra Fort was originally a brick fort and the Chauhan Rajputs held it. It was mentioned for the first time in 1080 AD when a Ghaznavide force captured it. Sikandar Lodi (1487-1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in the fort. World famous monument The Taj Mahal (Note: Closed on Fridays), overlooking the River Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is a classic example of Mughul architecture, with the Taj itself built as a mausoleum at the northern end of an extensive formal walled garden designed in the charbagh style and structured on the Islamic theme of 'paradise'.
Stay overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Jaipur En route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, which is a beautiful and deserted medieval city, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar the Great in the 16th century to serve as the capital of his vast empire. It was mysteriously abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. Today, it is perfectly preserved as a ghost city built at the height of the empire's splendor. See Darbar-e-Aam, Palaces, Panch Mahal Taansen Seat & great Sufi Sent doom etc. On arrival check in at hotel

Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh - II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India.This town is also referred as Pink city for the colour of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honour the visit of Prince Albert of England in 1882. After Brekfast Excursion to the Amber City Fort situated 130m high with the Aravalli hills around and 11 km north of Jaipur. It was the ancient capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1037. Ride the colourfully painted elephants up the hill, admire the massive gateways, courts, stairways, pillared pavilions and palaces the recall the glory and wealth of Amber's association with the Mughals. Visit the City Palace (still houses the erstwhile Royal family); Jantar Mantar – the Royal Observatory and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds, with 1043 windows) - built for the royal ladies to watch the activities on the market street below without being observed themselves.
Overnight stay at hotel
 

Drive back to Delhi where you will be on time transferred to airport