Golden Triangle of India - 6 days/5 nights
 
New Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - New Delhi
By visiting New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, you'll experience the rich and diverse culture of this amazing country. Visit some of India's most stunning historical sites, including the Taj Mahal. Private local guides with a passion for the history and culture of their country make this an unforgettable trip.
Privately-Guided! Whether you are a single person, a couple, or a group, you'll have your own guide and driver for all airport pickups, dropoffs, and daily excursions.
Choose Your Own Dates! This is not a fixed-departure-date tour. Just let us know the dates that work best for you and we will arrange everything.
Customizable! Need more time? Less time? Want to see or do something that isn't included? Just let us know, and we will arrange it for you and let you know the change in costs.
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Trip Highlights
- Elephant ride to the Red Fort
- Jaipur’s alleyway markets
- City Tour of Old and New Delhi
- The Taj Mahal
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your selected hotel. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Old and New Delhi
Today you will visit the sights of Old and New Delhi. In New Delhi, you will visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest stone tower in India; Humayun’s Tomb built in the Indo Persian style and a predecessor to The Taj Mahal in Agra; and drive past India Gate – A War Memorial Arch. the President’s House, Parliament House, and Government Secretariat Buildings. In Old Delhi, you will visit the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan; Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India; Raj Ghat - the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight in Delhi. (Breakfast)
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
In the morning enjoy a 3.5 hour drive from Delhi to Agra, passing through beautiful countryside and villages. After checking into your hotel, visit the red sandstone Agra Fort which stands like a crescent on the banks of Jamuna River enclosed by forbidding 20-meter high walls, with a 12- meter moat between them. Continue on to the Taj Mahal, which was built in the 17th century by the Moghul emperor Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Enjoy a free evening to explore the local market. Overnight in Agra. (Breakfast)
Day 4: Agra to Jaipur
After breakfast drive 4-5 hours to Jaipur stopping to visit the ancient Moghul city, Fatehpur Sikri, along the way. Arrive in Jaipur in the late afternoon and check into your hotel. Overnight in Jaipur. (Breakfast)
Day 5: Jaipur
After breakfast, begin your city tour of Jaipur with an elephant ride to Amber Fort, the ancient capital of the State until 1728. Visit the Temple of Kali and the Hall of Victory or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir. Return to Jaipur in the afternoon to visit the Observatory, the Palace of the Winds, and the City Palace and Museum. The museum has an interesting textile section, which contains dresses and costumes of the former Maharajas and Maharanis of Jaipur. Your evening is free to explore the markets of Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur. (Breakfast)
Day 6: Jaipur to Delhi for Departure
In the morning drive 5 hours to Delhi. Your car and driver are at your service for last minute shopping or other activities until you need to be at the airport for your departure flight home. (Breakfast)
Optional Supplement: Highlights of Rajasthan
Day 6: Jaipur to Jodhpur
After breakfast, depart for Jodhpur. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel then tour the area including the Mehrangarh Fort located at the very centre of the city, the Jaswant Thada, a white marble cenotaph built in 1899 and the Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum. Stay overnight in Jodhpur. (Breakfast)
Day 7: Jodhpur to Udaipur
Leave for Udaipur, visiting the Jain temples at Ranakpur en-route. The cluster of temples, made of intricately sculpted white marble, is a marvelous feat of architecture. It would take anyone by surprise to learn that they were built in 1460, as they are so well preserved. The main temple is supported on 1,444 intricately carved pillars. After the visit, continue drive to Udaipur. Arrive in Udaipur in the afternoon and check in to your hotel. Stay overnight in Udaipur. (Breakfast)
Day 8: Tour Udaipur
After breakfast visit the romantic city of Udaipur including Jagdish temple, the Garden of the Maidens of Honor, marble elephants and lotus pool, and the City Palace which is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The afternoon is free to explore the small streets and interesting shops or to relax on a roof-top café overlooking the water. Stay overnight in Udaipur. (Breakfast)
Day 9: Udaipur to Delhi
Your day is free until you transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi to connect to your departure flight.
Rates
Per Person Rates (based on double occupancy)
Please contact us for current rates.
Summer 2010 Special
Prices good for travel from April 1 to September 30, 2010
4-star Hotels: $750
5-star Hotels: $950
5-star Deluxe and Heritage Hotels: $1950
To Book This Tour
- Download, print, and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to 206-529-4803, or mail it with your non-refundable $500 per person deposit to:
Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way
Suite H Seattle, WA 98103
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, full payment will be due upon confirmation of hotels and flights.
Payments must be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate the reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf file)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
Favorite memories and trip highlights from our clients:
"I had read every travel book, had dreamed about going for years, and was at a loss how to pull it all together. You eased the burden of choosing by arranging it all for us; having a guide in each stop to get us quickly in-depth added pleasure and knowledge to our experience. The guides themselves were charming and passionate, taking great pride in sharing their country with us. The time we spent on our own was perfectly balanced with these guided experiences. Really, Ambrose, I wouldn't think twice about signing on with you again for another Red Lantern Journey. It was a vivid dream come true for us! "
- Ki G. and Marty C., Seattle, Washington (Nov, 2005)
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