Backpacker Capital Cities with Taj Mahal (7 Days)

Come and enjoy the Golden Triangle trip in India, the most popular tour which covers Delhi – The capital of India, Agra – Ancient capital of the Mughal emperors and Jaipur – The capital of Rajasthan. This triangle of three cities perfectly captures the pageantry of India. This tour offers you all the not-to-be-missed sightseeing coupled with some extra time to chill out at some beautiful and less known locations. A gorgeous panorama of majestic architectural creations and a rich tradition of art and culture.

Price from 16,530.00 INR per person

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Unique Experiences:	• Experience the three most popular destinations of India in one single tour • See one of the Seven Wonders of the World with your own eyes when visiting majestic Taj Mahal • Explore the pink city of Jaipur, and experience the remarkable harmony in architectural splendour • Immerse yourself in the great stories and ancient tales of Agra and Delhi when touring forts, temples tombs and palaces
Participants:	Up to 8 travelers may book this trip.
Trip Length:	7 Day(s) 6 Night(s)
Tour Departure Dates:	Every day
Type of Transportation:	AC car
Type of Accommodation:	Budget: Guest House in standard room with private bathroom - 1 star hotel or similar Comfort: Deluxe/Standard room with private bathroom - 3 star hotel or similar
Physical Rate:	1/5
Child Policy:	Child age: Up to and including 6 years of age. Child price: 1 child is free of charge if sharing bed with parents. Children aged over 6 years will be treated as adult.
Included in Price:	Accommodation: In hotel of your choice of “Budget” or “Comfort” (see “Rates” and “Type of Accommodation”) Meals: Budget class – No meals. Comfort class – 6 x breakfasts Transport: AC car w/road taxes and parking fees Guide: Chauffeur who speaks basic English. Local guide for sightseeing in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra only
Excluded from Price:	• Meals other than the one mentioned in “Included in price”. • Visas, travel insurance (compulsory) • Entry fees at the monuments • Personal guide for the whole trip All other expenses not stated as included in the above.

Map

Locations Visited:: Delhi, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple, President’s Palace, Jaipur, Amber Fort, Palace of Winds, City Palace, Agra, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri
Start City:: Delhi
End City:: Delhi

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive In Delhi
Upon arrival you will meet our representative at the airport and will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at your hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: City tour in Delhi
After breakfast, you’ll have an information meeting at our local office followed by city tour of Delhi. Today you will be driven to India Gate and Presidential Palace. You will also see the Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Gandhi Museum. Later, we drive past and the Red Fort. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur (Driving time: 5-6 hours approx.)
Today, you will start your trip from Visit beyond Service Centre at 10:00 am and drive to Jaipur. Arrive in Jaipur and transferred to hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. If time permits you may visit Birla Temple. Over night in Hotel.

Day 4: Jaipur
Today you get a guided tour in Jaipur includes a visit to the Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, and Jantar Mantar (a scientific observatory). Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is colour washed pink – the colour of hospitality in Rajput tradition. Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony in architectural splendour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur - Agra (Driving time: 5 hours approx.)
Today after breakfast, you will drive from Jaipur to Agra and you have a visit to Fatehpur Sikri enroute by. Historic Agrabana, legendary city of the ancients, is today remembered as the capital of the Mughals and famed all over the world as the City of Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Not far away is Fatehpur Sikri, known as the ghost city today, but for a one brief moment; Akbar the Great Emperor made it his capital city.

Day 6: Agra - Delhi (Driving time: 4 - 5 hours approx.)
Today you will drive to Taj Mahal for sunrise view of the Taj Mahal. Emperor Shah Jahan constructed it in memory of his second wife, Mumtaz Mahal. After breakfast you will visit the Agra fort, Itmad-ud-daulah’s tomb and Sikandra in Agra. After lunch you’ll drive to Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Over night in Delhi

Day 7: Delhi
Check out from your hotel in Delhi and proceed to your next destination.
Note: Taj is closed on Friday. If the trip end on Friday then costumer will see Taj - sun set view on Thursday evening.

Please note: The massive monument Taj Mahal stands like a beautiful lady on the bank of river Yamuna in Agra. The beauty of Taj needs regular attention from the care takers, to keep it looking young, fresh and charming as always. This includes some beauty treatments and mud packs like some do face packs in beauty saloons. Taj is currently going under beautification, which may last until 2018 or beyond. So when you visit Agra chances are that some part of Taj is covered with a mud pack etc., this to cleanse the outer marble and keep it glowing as always.