Golden Triangle & Quaint Mandawa

Arrive at Delhi by flight. Welcome to the capital of India and the second-most populous city of India - Delhi. The city’s importance lies not just in its past glory as of the seat of empires and magnificent monuments, but also in the rich and diverse cultures.

A private car will pick you from Delhi Airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After refreshing head out for Delhi sightseeing. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (the residence of President of India), and visit India Gate, (it is a memorial to 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the period 1914–21 in the First World War). Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Delhi.

MEALS: None

HOTEL:  Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast to start your day of sightseeing in Delhi. A mixture of history with a taste of everyday Delhi, today’s itinerary covers all aspects of this former capital of the Mughal Empire. Stop off at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Humayun’s Tomb. Built in 1570, it is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. Then Drive past the Red Fort and visit the magnificent Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. After that visit the bustling Chandni Chowk – one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk. 

Have Lunch at a nice restaurant. Later visit the towering Qutub Minar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), a 73-metre (239.5 feet) tall tapering tower of five storeys. Qutb ud Din Aibak, founder of the Delhi Sultanate, started construction of the Qutb Minar's first storey around 1192. Afterwards visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most prominent Sikh temples, or Sikh house of worship in Delhi and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. There is also a sacred pool inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Delhi.

MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch

HOTEL:  Hilton Garden Inn New Delhi/Saket

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head towards Agra.  Welcome to the city of Wonder… because it’s the place of Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world. Pictures of Taj Mahal don’t do complete justice to its magnificence. It’s an epitome and symbol of love. You got to be here to feel your jaws drop. Agra used to be the historic capital of the Mughal empire.

Reach Agra by noon. Have Lunch at a restaurant. Check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon set out for local sightseeing. Visit the Agra Fort.  It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty till 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. In the evening hang out at the local market. Reach back at the hotel by late evening. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Agra.

MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch

HOTEL: Coral Court Homestay Agra

Early in the morning at sunrise visit the spectacular Taj Mahal (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

After a filling breakfast check out from the hotel, and head towards the Pink City - Jaipur. On the way visit Chand Baori, a 13 floors stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest step-wells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones.

Check-in to the hotel on arrival. In the evening enjoy a walking tour through the Pink City market. Jaipur is also known as the shopper’s paradise. Take in the glint and sparkle of the rows of shops selling hand-crafted bangles and other deagrcoration items.

Overnight stay will be at hotel in Jaipur.

MEALS: Breakfast

HOTEL: Alsisar Haveli

After breakfast, visit the renowned forts of Jaipur. Visit the historic heritage sites of Jaipur - Hawa Mahal ("Palace of Winds" - a high screen wall built so the women of the royal household could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside); Jantar Mantar (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, and completed in 1738 CE. Afterward, visit the City Palace. A complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. Then head to visit Amer Fort. On your way also visit Jal Mahal (the palace in the middle of the lake). It was built in the 17th century. After that visit the grand Amer Fort (or Amber Fort) (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur and the current structure was built during the late 16th century by Rajput Kings. In the evening visit Nahargarh Fort, which provides a beautiful bird's eye view of the entire Jaipur city.

Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

MEALS: Breakfast 

HOTEL: Alsisar Haveli

After breakfast check-out and head towards Mandawa, known for its fort and Havelis. This town has been referred to as the "open art gallery" of Rajasthan state because the entire region is dotted with fascinating mansions (Havelis) that have lavishly painted walls.

Reach Mandawa by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival.

In the late afternoon set out for local sightseeing. Visit Mandawa Fort & some of the most popular Havelis of Mandawa. Built as per a medieval theme, the castle of Mandawa is adorned with beautiful frescoes. Rooms in the palace are decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna, exquisite carvings and amazing mirror work. The palace's Durbar Hall houses a number of antiques and paintings. Overnight stay at hotel in Mandawa.                                            

MEALS: Breakfast

HOTEL:  Mandawa Kothi 

After breakfast check-out from hotel and head towards Delhi. A private car will drop you at Delhi International Airport for your return journey. Bid farewell with the memories of amazing fun-filled 07 days trip through the Golden Triangle & Quaint Mandawa, worth remembering for the lifetime!

MEALS: Breakfast