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The Golden Pentagon
Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambhore - Agra - Gwalior - Delhi
Duration : 8 days.
Enjoy a taste of India on this outstanding tour to the most famous sights of the Subcontinent. One of the most popular tours with the first time visitors. This tour covers the most important monument in India The Taj Mahal – A symbol of eternal Love and also visit the Pink City of Jaipur - seeped in history and culture. A not to be missed tour for the first timers.
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| Day 1- ARRIVE Delhi |
| Arrive Delhi and meet our representative at the arrival hall. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. The important places in Old Delhi includes the majestic Red Fort, the historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana. In New Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the
Laxmi Narayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple. |
| Day 2- Delhi to Jaipur (259 kms - 5 hrs) |
| Morning drive to the Pink city of Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check - in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork, jewellery, costumes, brassware, and pottery. Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen. |
| Day 3- To Jaipur |
| Morning excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a grand view of the city down below. You can have the unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. This afternoon is free to independently explore the crowded and colorful lanes of the pink city’s bazaars. One can also take an excursion tour to Samode which is 50 kms from here, enjoy camel cart ride and visit the Samode Fort & the village, one can have dinner at the Samode Palace hotel and return to Jaipur after dinner. This will be an unique experience to visit the semi desert of Rajasthan. |
| Day 4- Jaipur To Ranthambhore (180 kms - 4 hrs) |
| After early breakfast at 0730 hrs, checkout and drive to Ranthambhore National Park, on arrival transfer to Jungle Lodge. Rest till 1600 hrs and take a Jungle Safari by Van to the National Park known for its highest population of Tigers in the country. Blue Bull, Stags are common sites of the National Park. Return to the lodge for overnight. |
| Day 5- To Ranthambhore - Agra |
| Early morning visit the National Park again for game viewing, while returning visit the
massive Ranthambhore Fort which is overlooking the Ranthambhore National Park, one can see Yogi Mahal & the Lake very clearly with
Deer's quenching their thirst on the bank of the Lake. After breakfast checkout and drive for five hours to the City of Taj, enroute visiting the deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, the red sandstone city of yesteryears. In the afternoon reach Agra and check in at your hotel. Evening visit the Taj Mahal if it is not Friday to see it over the Sunset and which is entirely made of white marble and its walls are decorated with exquisite
Pietra Dura (stone inlay) work (note that Taj is closed now on Friday), overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 6- Agra to Gwalior (200 kms - 4 hrs) |
| Early morning one can visit the Taj Mahal to see it over the Sunrise, after breakfast checkout and proceed for the city sightseeing tour visiting The Taj Mahal, .n the morning enjoy a tour of the other monuments in Agra. The Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. The fort retains the irregular outline of the demolished mud-wall fort of the Lodi's. The Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula is located in a walled garden overlooking the Yamuna. Akbar’s tomb at Sikandra, located in a large walled garden on the road to Delhi, is a magnificent gateway covered with floral and geometrical arabesque decoration in white and colored marble with four elegant minarets. Later in the day drive to the fort city of Gwalior. Arrive Gwalior and check – in at hotel. Rest of the day is free to walk around in the Palace hotel, overnight in Gwalior. |
| Day 7- Gwalior To Delhi |
| Morning sightseeing tour of Gwalior visiting the majestic Gwalior fort is one of the largest and mightiest forts in India. Also visit Sas-Bahu Temples are 11th-century temples of Lord Vishnu while Teli-ka-Mandir is a 300-metre-high Vishnu temple of the 9th century. In time transfer to Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express train to Delhi in the evening. Assistance on arrival at Delhi railway station, transfer to hotel. Relax and overnight at the hotel. |
| Day 8- Delhi - back home. |
| After breakfast the day is kept free for individual activities or sight seeing if missed initially or last minute shopping. After farewell dinner,
transfer to International airport to board the flight back home. |
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