8 Daagse Gouden Driehoek tour met Royal Rajasthan tour per auto vanuit New Delhi

Wake up bright and early to experience the extraordinary Taj Mahal by sunrise. Considered the most extravagant monument ever built for love, the Taj Mahal is a site not to be missed. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between the period of 1632--1654 a.d.in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.After visiting Taj Mahal back to Hotel , after breakfast check out from hotel you visit Agra fort and after visiting continue drive to Jaipur, Enroute  stop at the deserted capital city of Fatehpur Sikri. This abandoned capital of the Mughals is a perfectly preserved city at the height of the empire’s splendor. The city divided into religious and secular parts, is interesting and well-sculpted, and after visiting continue drive to Jaipur, check in hotel night stay in Jaipur Hotel.

                                       ( Taj Mahal Closed on Friday )

After breakfast, we will visit Amber Fort, the former capital of the royal Jaipurs. Few fail to be moved by the dramatic Rajput grandeur of this hilltop fortress-palace 11 km north of Jaipur. Set on the dry wrinkled Aravali Hills, and surrounded by fortified battlements, the palace straddles two sepia-hued tundra hills overlooking Maota Lake, and its sprawling crenelated walls lattice the surrounding hills; here we will enjoy an elephant ride. Our guide will elaborate on the history of this architectural masterpiece with its mirror-studded alcoves, dazzling mosaics and water-cooled swings that delight today’s visitors as they did their former royal residents. 

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We will also visit the Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, a five-storied 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 593 stone screens. Later, we also visit the Panna Meena ka Kund. This beautiful place was constructed during the sixteenth century. The place was mainly utilized as a place of social meetings. People from nearby places come here for getting water, swimming or just to hang out with their loved ones. During ancient times, this place was utilized mainly as a water protected pool. This beautiful Kund has a unique architecture and styling. This Kund was designed by a Brahmin and constructed by craftsmen and engineers. Then, we would also stop at Jal Mahal palace for photos. (From Outside Only) Following the tour, we proceed on a tour of the City Palace & Observatory. The City Palace in the heart of the old city is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace lies in the heart of the city and occupies the whole central grid. The fortified wall has seven gates and was built for protection from invading armies and animals that lived in jungles, which surrounded the wall at that time. Next, we visit the Solar Observatory - an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date. Overnight stay at Heritage Hotel Jaipur. 

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After breakfast, start your journey toward the famous lake city of India. Welcome to Udaipur, the famed “City of sunrise”. Founded in 1567 by Maharana Udai Singh, from the lineage of the legendary Sisodias of Mewar - the descendants of the sun God. A city where the sun truly never set, where tradition and a strict code of heroism were happily united with a love of fine living. A city that has come to be an oasis of romance in the warrior state of Rajasthan. Upon arrival in Udaipur, check into the hotel. Following rest and relaxation, in the evening we enjoy a boat cruise on the serene and beautiful Lake Pichola. The island palace on the Lake called Jagmandir Palace is quite fascinating. The Palace provided inspirations and ideas to the builder of the Taj Mahal. The banks of the lake provide interesting glimpses of the daily bathing and the laundry that takes place here. Looking across the lake, with the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, is a scene of rare beauty. Overnight stay at Hotel Udaipur.

After your leisure breakfast, we proceed on a tour of the "Lake City". Udaipur is a cool oasis in the dry heart of Rajasthan. It is probably the most romantic city in a state where every city has some romantic or exotic tale to tell. The huge city palace towering over Lake Pichola is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Though it is a conglomeration of buildings built by successive rulers, it manages to retain a surprising uniformity of design and affords very fine views of the lake and the city from the upper terraces. The Jagadish temple next to the city palace enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu and his vehicle- a mighty bird called garuda - in a brass image. The temple is a very fine example of Indo-Aryan Art. image not foundLater in the afternoon, we enjoy a boat cruise on the serene and beautiful Lake Pichola. The island palace on the Lake called Jagmandir Palace is quite fascinating. The Palace provided inspirations and ideas to the builder of the Taj Mahal. The banks of the lake provide interesting glimpses of the daily bathing and the laundry that takes place here. Looking across the lake, with the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, is a scene of rare beauty Overnight stay at Hotel Udaipur.

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After breakfast you drive to Pushkar,Pushkar, the holy city as it is known attracts not only the devotees and the pilgrims but also the historians and other travelers.After check in hotel start your sightseeing experience by visiting the Brahma Temple. Did you know there is only one Brahma Temple in the entirety of India?this temple was formed because of a curse Goddess Saraswati had levied upon Lord Brahma. You can know more about the history of this temple as you take a guided walking tour.Pushkar Lake is so beautiful that you will have to witness it with your own eyes to believe it. Every nook and corner in and around that lake is enchanting. There is a sense of calm and bliss you get when you visit the Pushkar Lake. There can be no Pushkar tour itinerary without a visit to the Pushkar After back to Hotel, Night stay in Pushkar.

Na het ontbijt uitchecken uit het hotel, rijden naar Delhi, onderweg pauzeren voor de lunch, daarna verder rijden naar Delhi, overnachting in hotel Delhi.

Vroeg in de ochtend uitchecken uit het hotel en verder naar het vliegveld, je chauffeur zet je af op de gewenste locatie voor vertrek naar je volgende bestemming.