India's golden triangle is a tourist circuit which connects the national capital Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The Golden Triangle is so called because of the triangular shape formed by the locations of New Delhi, Agra and Rajasthan on a map. The trips usually start in Delhi moving south to the site of Taj Mahal at Agra, then west, to the desert landscapes of Rajasthan. It is normally possible to do the trip by coach or private journey through most tour operators. The Golden Triangle is now a well traveled route providing a good spectrum of the country's different landscapes.[1] The circuit is about 720 km by road. Each leg is about 4 to 6 hours of drive. The Shatabdi express train also connects Delhi with Agra and Jaipur.
Meeting & greeting at the airport and proceed for a half day city tour of Delhi. Visit India Gate (War Memorial), drive past President House (formerly Viceroy's residence) & Parliament House. Also visit Raj Ghat (Cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi). Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport to connect flight to Srinagar. Upon arrival at Srinagar, transfer to houseboat. Later, visit Mughal Gardens, Nishant Bagh (Garden of Pleasure) & Shalimar Bagh (Adobe of Love). Evening shall be free for leisure. Overnight stay at the House Boat
After breakfast at the houseboat, full day excursion tour to Gulmarg (It is one of the most beautiful summer resort in the valley, at an altitude of 8,500 ft. It is also popular for its summer Golf Course & for Skiing during winter season.) Spend the day at the picturesque mountains or take the cable car ride (Gondola Ride) to Khilanmarg or Apharwat Snow Point. Later Drive Back to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the House Boat.
After breakfast at the houseboat, full day excursion tour to Sonmarg (It is known as Meadow of Gold, at an altitude of 9,200 ft. above sea level, surrounded by Majestic Glaciers. It is also known as Gateway to Ladakh). Here, take a pony ride up to the Thajiwas Glacier, where snow remains round the year. Later, drive back to Srinagar. Overnight stay at the House Boat .
Enjoy panoramic sunrise view on Shikara (The Shikara’s are about 15 ft long with a canopy for shade. The seats and backrest are heavily cushioned; you can relax and stretch out in “Mughal style” for your boat journeys.) After breakfast, transfer to Srinagar airport to connect flight for Delhi. Upon arrival, drive to Agra (a major tourist destination because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.) En route visit Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple (Akshardham means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace.) Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a scrummy breakfast, proceed to see world famous Taj Mahal (An ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river, nothing neither photographs nor descriptions can prepare you for the experience of this monument -the tomb of Mumtaz Mahal called Taj Mahal. Here the cherished companion of Emperor Shah Jahan was laid to rest. It is an acclaimed architectural masterpiece and one of the seven wonders of the world.) Next visit Agra Fort (a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi.) **TAJ MAHAL REMAINS CLOSED ON EVERY FRIDAY** Later, drive back to Jaipur. (The present capital of Rajasthan is the famed pink city known for its palaces, three hill forts and a shopper's paradise.) Upon arrival at Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. Later visit the Patrika Gate (Majestic, opulent series of gates at Jawahar Circle's entrance, popular for photography.) En route have a photography stop at the Albert Hall Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After a delectable breakfast, proceed for an excursion to Amber (Capital of the old state of Dhundhar, located on the rugged hills that surround Jaipur. Painted elephants will take you up the hill to admire the massive getaways, courts, stairways and pillared pavilions and palaces that recall the glory and wealth of Amber's association with the Mughals.) En route have photography stop at Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds (Built for the royal ladies to watch the activities on the market street below without being observed themselves and the Jal Mahal (Summer Palace). In the afternoon, visit the Jantar Mantar (the Royal Observatory) and the City Palace Museum (still houses the erstwhile royal family). Evening shall be free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Delhi. Upon Arrival at Delhi, transfer to the International Airport to connect your onward flight.
