6 dagen Best India's Gouden Driehoek tocht vanuit Delhi

After breakfast, proceed with the Delhi sightseeing tour with a first visit to the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk, the oldest and biggest bazaar in Old Delhi. Today at Chandni Chowk, explore the narrow alleys, colorful markets, and local shoppers. Also, get the opportunity to taste the local food in Delhi. On this tour, you will have the most amazing experience and learn about the city’s history through food.  Paranthas: Head to the food-stall-lined lane off Chandni Chowk for delectable parathas (traditional flat bread) fresh off the tawa (hotplate). Choose from a spectacular array of stuffings. Natraj Dahi Bhalla: This place offers popular street food dishes from India. It is famously known as being one of the best chaat (street food) houses in town and serves, undoubtedly, the best dahi bhalle in Delhi! Kulfi Faluda: Kulfi is one of the most popular traditional desserts in India. It is made from thickened milk flavored with essence and fruits. Kulfi is said to have originated on the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal Empire. Later, walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride to the Red Fort. Here, our driver will meet you, drive past Red Fort (a 17th-century historical fort in Delhi), and reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit the Humayun Tomb, the first garden-style tomb in India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, and India Gate, an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Overnight stay at a hotel in Delhi.

Morning After breakfast, check out of the hotel, and we will head to Agra. Agra is a beautiful city situated on the banks of the Yamuna that achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from 1526 to 1628. It still remains a popular tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel.After some relaxation, visit the Agra Fort, which resembles the magnificent Red Fort in Delhi. The Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), and the Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) are must-see attractions here. Later in the evening, enjoy a royal Tonga ride to the Taj Mahal, the most extravagant symbol of love, dedication, and purity ever that took almost 22 years to build. It is an ivory-white marble monument where rest the mortals of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan (who built Taj Mahal) and his wife (Mumtaz). An interesting fact about this stunning edifice is that it turns pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening, and golden at night as the moonlight falls upon it. Watching the sunset over this iconic monument is truly a sight to behold.Overnight stay at a hotel in Agra. 

After breakfast and check-out, drive to the beautiful city of Jaipur, also known as the Pink City of India. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned city of the Mughal Empire. The city boasts some of the magnificent monuments built during the Mughal Era, which include the Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, and Dargah of Sheikh Salim Chisti. You have time to explore the corners of Fatehpur Sikri before continuing your way.Continue driving to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.Jaipur: Jaipur is a city known as the Pink City of India due to the extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings in the city. Its monuments showcase a myriad of architectural styles, and its vibrant bazaars are famous for traditional handicrafts and jewellery. The ambiance of this city speaks volumes about the rich lifestyle of the Rajput Kings.Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur. 

After an early morning breakfast, we’ll take you to the magnificent Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Rajputs. Set on the dry, craggy Aravalli Hills and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake. Ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where the Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years. Later in the day, enjoy lunch with a cooking demonstration at a very fine restaurant in  Jaipur. Also visit the Turban Museum, one of the premier tourist attractions in the city. The Jaipur Turban Museum houses the largest collection of turbans in the world. Also, get the opportunity to learn how to tie a Rajasthani-style turban.  Later, we’ll proceed for a tour of Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds, a five-story structure of pink sandstone with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows overlooking the main street of the old city. It was built in 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down, unseen by the world, through its 953 ornate stone screens. Also see the City Palace; constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this 19th-century palace exhibits an exquisite blend of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles and features exquisite palaces and buildings. Next stop is Jantar Mantar, again built by Sawai Jai Singh II, which is an astronomical observatory exhibiting architectural astronomical instruments. No tour is complete without a little bit of shopping. So in the evening, now proceed to Jaipur Bazaars to experience the local culture and explore the shopping hub Jaipur is famous for. Explore the streets and stores of Jaipur and take a piece of India back home. Jaipur is the central hub for shopping in India. The dazzling bazaars of this hypnotic city are flooded with textiles, footwear, ready-made garments, antique jewels, artifacts, bandhini prints, carpets, pottery, marble curiosities, and a mind-boggling collection of other exciting items.  Overnight at a hotel in Jaipur.Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, drive back to Delhi International Airport to connect your flight to your onward destination with sweet memories of your trip.