9-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Jodhpur and Udaipur from Delhi - 9 Days

Arrive Delhi Airport. You will be met at the airport by our representative/driver who give you a warm welcome with fresh flower garlands and transfer to your hotel by airconditioned private vehicle.

After breakfast at hotel, check out rooms and proceed with the sightseeing tour of New Delhi.

In New Delhi drive past the 12th century 230- feet high Qutab Minar, a Unesco World Heritage Site gracefully hand carved for its entire height of 234ft, Humayun’s Tomb, a Unesco World Heritage Site an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style, considered to be the precursor of the Taj Mahal.

India Gate (memorial to the Indian army soldiers who died in the world war I), the Rashtrapati Bhavan (formerly the viceroy’s residence) and the Parliament House – The Parliament House is 173 m in diameter, has a colonnaded verandah and the roof of the outer circle is supported by 247 pillars. You can wander around this awe-inspiring structure before leaping in with a prior permission from the Government of India.

After lunch, depart to the home town of Taj Mahal, Agra, takes you through the beautiful countryside.

Breakfast at hotel and leave to explore the monumental heritage of the Great Mughals, including the magnificent Taj Mahal (Closed on Fridays), a Unesco World Heritage Site is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan’s beloved wife.

It’s a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone. Also visit the imposing Agra Fort, a Unesco World Heritage Site this powerful fortress of red sandstone encompasses, within its 2.5-km-long enclosure walls, the imperial city of the Mughal rulers. It comprises many fairy-tale palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace and the Khas Mahal, built by Shah Jahan; audience halls, such as the Diwan-i-Khas; and two very beautiful mosques.

Post lunch drive to the royal city of Jaipur, also known as ‘The Pink City’ due to the predominant colour of its buildings. Throbbing, vibrant capital city of the colorful state of Rajasthan where the regal ambience of yesteryear is still felt throughout the city’s numerous carved arches and once-bejeweled fortress walls.

En-route tour Fatehpur Sikri – a Unesco World Heritage Site which has been described as “the world’s most perfectly preserved ghost town”. Built by Akbar in the late 16th century, it was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day.

Upon arrival at Jaipur transfer to the hotel.

After breakfast at hotel, proceed with visit of Amber Fort – (ascend the imposing fort on a decorated painted elephant) .is located in Amber (Jaipur), which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727.

The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in white marble and red sandstone. Hawa Mahal – built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Hawa Mahal is the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur. The palace, part of a huge complex, overlooks one of Jaipur’s main streets and was originally constructed to offer women of the court a vantage point, behind stoned-carved screens, from which to watch the activities taking place in the bazaar and the surrounding streets.

After lunch, proceed to visit City Palace, the principle residence of the ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. Part of it now converted into a magnificent museum. Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory raised in the 18th century. Time permitting visit cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets & textiles. Witness how silk carpets are handmade.

After breakfast drive towards Jodhpur, through the most interesting contours of the desert landscape, the enchanting forts, temples, other royal residences and settlements retain its medieval character and comprise the town’s multifaceted attractions.

Early evening leave to visit the Clock Tower & Sadar Market, In the old city clock tower is a prominent land mark. But main attraction is the Sadar market. The market has kept alive the old haat bazaar culture.

After a leisurely breakfast, sightseeing tour includes Mehrangarh fort, one of the largest forts in India. The beauty and the grandeur of numerous palaces in the fort narrate a saga of hard sandstones yielding to the chisels of skilled Jodhpur sculptures. Close to the fort complex, lies Jaswant Thanda, this 19th century royal cenotaph built in white marble in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and three other cenotaphs stand nearby.

Umaid Bhawan Palace, the romantic looking Umaid Bhawan Palace was actually built with the purpose of giving employment to the people of Jodhpur during a long-drawn famine. The royal family of Jodhpur still lives in a part of the palace. Another part of the palace houses a well-maintained museum, displaying an amazing array of items belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family – weapons, antiques & fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies.

Afternoon drive takes you to Udaipur, there is no place in Rajasthan, which appeals more to the imagination of poets and painter, travelers and writers than Udaipur, an oasis in the desert state of Rajasthan.

En-route you will visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur, superbly preserved in a near-perfect condition for over 500 years. The most attractive features are the 29 halls of the temple, which have 1444 pillars of which no two are like.

Let the glorious sunrise dazzle you at breakfast. Wander through the opulent City Palace grounds and the museum, which are the testament to the velour and chivalry of the Mewar rulers.

Visit Saheliyon ki Bari (the gardens the maids-of-honor), the Jagdish temple on the shores of Lake Pichola. The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir is a treasure house of Rajasthani folk culture.

Early evening, we enjoy the Boat cruise at Lake Pichola. The breathtaking beauty of the Lakes – Pichola and Fateh Sagar truly make Udaipur an oasis in the desert.

After breakfast drive to Pushkar – quiet and tranquil, Pushkar is a heaven for tourist searching for respite, A religious town built around a lake, it is best known for the annual camel / cattle fair that take place in the month of October/November and which turns the heaven into a riot of colour.

You arrive by afternoon, upon arrival check in to the hotel.

Post lunch visit the holy town of Pushkar with its holy lake and numerous Ghats and temples (including the only Brahma Temple in the world), Pushkar is one of the most sacred Hindu towns in India.

After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, transfer to the Airport board on homebound flight.