Golden Triangle Tour of India

On the first day of your trip, you will be arriving in New Delhi via Indira Gandhi International Airport. A Cordial Trek representative will greet and pick you up from the airport. You will then check into a hotel and be briefed about your upcoming tour and get introduced to your guide.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: None

You begin your day two with a visit to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Its courtyard can hold an incredible 25,000 devotees. The mosque took 13 years to build and was completed in 1650.

Your next stop will be Chandni Chowk (Moonlight Square), one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. The tour then heads toward the Spice Market, Asia’s largest wholesale spice market in Khari Baoli Road. Here you may find hundreds of shops dealing in refined, local and exotic spices.

The next stop is now the Red Fort, one of the historic monuments in Delhi that stands as a powerful reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. Its walls, which stretch for over two kilometers (1.2 miles), were built in 1638 to keep out invaders. (Red Fort remains closed on every Monday) A hotel in Delhi will then be your halt for the night.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

The day three begins with a four hour drive from Delhi to Agra with Agra Fort being the first stop. Built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 and completed in 1573, it served as the main residence of the rulers of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638. The next halt of your tour will be the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, a white marble beauty that was commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The monument stands proof for another brilliance of Mughal architecture. (*Taj Mahal Closed on every Friday) A hotel in Agra will be your halt for the night.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Your day four begins with a four to five hour drive from Agra to Jaipur. En route to Jaipur your first stop will be Abhaneri, a village in the state of Rajasthan. The village is popular for the Chand Baori stepwell and Harshat Mata Temple. A hotel in Jaipur will be your halt for the night.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day five of your tour begins with a visit to Amer Fort. Here you will experience the Jeep Ride / Elephant Ride from the old town to reach the Courtyard of Amer Fort. The route was used by the king’s army in the old days. The fort, also the former capital of the Kachhwahas, stands atop a range of craggy hills. The fort is remarkable as much for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. It is a fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.

The next stop of your tour in Jaipur will be Jal Mahal, a small palace set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. The palace, built in red sandstone, is a five-storied building, of which four floors remain underwater when the lake is full and the top floor is exposed. Your next visit will be the City Palace, a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture that houses a seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the center with a fine view of the gardens and the city. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and also continues to be the home of the Jaipur Royal Family.

The next stop in Jaipur will be Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II with huge masonry instruments to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provides accurate time, which is subject to daily corrections.

HawaMahal will be your next stop. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. Its five-floor exterior is akin to a honeycomb with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework. The original intent of the lattice design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen. This architectural feature also allowed cool air from the Venturi effect to pass through, thus making the whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer.

The final stop of your tour in Jaipur will be the Albert Hall Museum situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall). The museum has a rich collection of artifacts including paintings, jewelry, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and works in crystal. A hotel in Jaipur will be your halt for the night.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

On day six you will be taking a 5-6 hours drive back from Jaipur to New Delhi. A hotel in New Delhi will be your halt for the night.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day seven of your trip begins with the sightseeing tour of New Delhi. Qutub Minar will be your first stop for the day. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world and an incredible example of early Indo–Islamic architecture. It was built in the late 12th to early 13th century, but the reason remains a mystery. Some believe that it was made to signify victory and the beginning of Muslim rule in India, while others say it was used to call the faithful to prayer.

The next stop of your tour will be Humayun’s Tomb. It was built in 1570 and houses the body of the second Mughal emperor, Humayun. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum under her patronage in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad with Persian architects chosen by her.

Lotus Temple will then be your third stop for the day. The Baha’i Temple is commonly referred to as the Lotus Temple for it being shaped like a lotus flower. It’s particularly pretty at night when it’s attractively lit up. Made out of white marble, the temple belongs to the Baha’i Faith, which proclaims the unity of all people and religions. (Temple remains closed on Every Monday)

Your next stop will be at India Gate. The towering archway at the center of New Delhi is a war memorial built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I. At night it glows warmly under floodlights, and the gardens that line its boulevard are a popular place to enjoy a warm summer evening.

Laxmi Narayan Temple will then be your final stop for the day. Built-in 1938 by the Industrialist G.D. Birla, it is one of the major temples in Delhi and is located near Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and her consort Narayana.

Later in the evening you will be served with a Farewell Dinner and be provided with a company memento alongside a group picture to each member of the team. A hotel in Delhi will then be your halt for the night.

Accommodation: '4 Star' Category Hotel

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

On day eight you will be bidded a final farewell. We will then drop you back to the Indira Gandhi International Airport two hours before your final departure. Optional: You might also book any other new trips with us.

Meals: Breakfast