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Golden Triangle Tour with
Srinagar |
Golden
Triangle Tour with Srinagar
Duration : 9
Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered :
Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Delhi-Srinagar-Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi in the evening. Upon arrival, you
shall met & assisted with your baggages at the
airport by our executive and transferred to
prebooked hotel.
Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the
country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling
metropolis which successfully combines in its
fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic
location was one of the prime reasons why
successive dynasties chose it as their seat of
power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the
British left behind . The division between New &
Old Delhi is the distinction between the
capitals of the British & the Moghuls
respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he
will invariably confront the citys’ past.
DAY 02 : DELHI
After breakfast, full day city tour of Old & New
Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in
India - Built by Shah Jahan, the construction
was started in 1844 and was not completed until
1658 ; witness the Red Fort; Visit Humayun's
Tomb : built in mid 16th century this is an
early example of Mughal architecture ; Visit
Qutab Minar, witness the India Gate, President
House. The city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi
Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir).
DAY 03 : DELHI - SRINAGAR (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to
board flight for Srinagar. On arrival in Sringar
meet and assist at the airport and transfer to
houseboat on Dal/Nagin Lake. Welcome drink on
arrival at houseboat.
After lunch – Visit the famous Mughal Gardens-
touring Cheshma Shahi (The Royal Spring), Nishat
Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) and Shalimar Bagh
(Abode of Love). Evening return to houseboat for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 04 : SRINAGAR
After breakfast proceed with picnic lunch for
full day tour of GULMARG (Meadow of flowers). At
Gulmarg explore scenic spots in and around the
area, take a walk on the Outer Circuit Road to
enjoy a birds-eye view of the Valley amidst
dense woods. Also, experience the ‘GONDOLA’
Cable Car ride over Pine, Cedar and Fir covered
mountains to view and visit Khilanmarg and
Kongdori.
DAY 05 : SRINGAR - DELHI (FLIGHT)
After breakfast, relaxing Shikara Cruise
(Kashmiri version of a Venice GONDOLA) on Dal
and Nagin Lakes. Enjoy your ride through the
floating gardens, vegetable fields, narrow
canals and visit- Ropa Lanc (Silver Island)
popularly known as Char Chinari & Sona Lanc
Afternoon, transfer to the airport to board
flight back for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer
to prebooked hotel.
DAY 06 : DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur : The capital
city of the state of Rajasthan also know as
“Pink City” owes its name, its foundation and
planning to the great warrior astronomer
Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has
broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed
in a wild and somewhat arid landscape,
surrounded by barren hills surmounted by
fortresses and crenellated walls.
Upon arrival, check-in at prebooked Hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure.
DAY 07 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort.
Elephant ride from the foothills of the
Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At
a distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, Amber was the
ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction of
the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the
Rajput commander of Akbar's army and is a superb
example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City
Palace which has museum having an extensive
collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and
weapons; Jantar Mantar - the observatory built
my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade of
Hawa Mahal.
DAY 08 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit
the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri :
built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old
capital of the Moghuls, which was abandoned
after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the
graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid,
Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other
Palaces which are still preserved in its
original glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive
Agra in the evening and check-in at prebooked
hotel.
DAY 09 : AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red
fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565,
and additions were made up until the time of his
grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of
public and private audiences amongst many other
beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was
contructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628
and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in
Pakistan; the highlight of the day - The Taj
Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in
memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of
the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653.
Afternoon, leave for Delhi enroute visit
Sikandra - Mughal Emperor Akbar's Mausoleum.
Continue drive to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and
check-in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 10 : DEPART DELHI
Morning, Transfer to the airport to board flight
back home/onward destination.
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