Delhi Sightseeing - Agra (3-4 hours drive)

New Delhi - Pick up from New Delhi. Choose any pickup time between 7 AM to 11 AM.

Qutub Minar - The Qutub Minar is a minaret and “victory tower” that is part of the Qutb complex, located on the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India. Qutub Minar is a 72.5-meter-high, five-story tapering tower, with a base diameter of 14.3 meters, narrowing to 2.7 meters at the top.

Lotus Temple - The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Baháʼí house of worship that opened in December 1986. Notable for its flower shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all other Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or other qualifications. The building is made up of 27 free-standing “petals” clad in marble, arranged in groups of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of just over 34 meters and a capacity for 1,300 people. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.

India Gate - The India Gate has been a symbol of sacrifice and dedication of Indian soldiers. Designed by Edwin Lutyens, it was built in honor of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War.

Parliament House - The Sansad Bhavan is the house of the Parliament of India, containing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha located in New Delhi.

Raj Ghat - Raj Ghat is a monument dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. It was originally the name of a historic ghat in Old Delhi. Near it, and to the east of Daryaganj, was the Raj Ghat gate of the walled city, which opened into Raj Ghat towards the western bank of the Yamuna River. Later the memorial area was also called Raj Ghat.

Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) - Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa, commonly known as Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 and inaugurated by its first imam Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari.

Chandni Chowk - Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. It is located near Old Delhi Railway Station. The Red Fort monument is located at the eastern end of Chandni Chowk. It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor of India, Shah Jahan, and designed by his daughter, Jahanara.

Humayun’s Tomb - Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun’s first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1569-70, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects chosen by her.

Swaminarayan Akshardham - Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu temple and spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is near the Noida border. Also known as Akshardham Temple or Akshardham Delhi, the complex showcases millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. Inspired by Yogi ji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was built by BAPS.

Yamuna Expressway - During the tour, you will have time to have lunch at a local restaurant and then depart along the highway to your hotel in Agra.

Agra - On arrival in Agra, check in at your hotel, rest of the day in Hotel.

Sunrise Taj Mahal Tour and Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (4-5 hours drive)

Taj Mahal - During the dawn visit, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631 while giving birth to their fourteenth child. Mumtaz, Shah Jahan’s third wife, was known for her exceptional beauty and the emperor was known to be crazy about her. Dejected by her sudden death, the emperor is believed to have turned gray in just one night. Work on the Taj began in 1631, but it was not until 1653 that the entire monument was assembled in its current form.

Agra Fort - Agra Fort is a historic fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty until 1638, when the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi. Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city. After the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, the victorious Babur stayed in the fort, in the palace of Ibrahim Lodi.

Itmad-ud-Daula - The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah is one of the most impressive architectural wonders of the city of Agra. This monument is considered the inspiration behind the Taj Mahal. For this fact, it is known as the “Baby Taj Mahal”. Many tourists who visit Agra for the Taj Mahal also seek out the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah.

Fatehpur Sikri - Fatehpur Sikri is a city situated in the famous city of Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, the largest state of India. It is situated at a distance of about 40 km from Agra. This is a very beautiful representation of Mughal architecture of India. It was at Fatehpur Sikri that Akbar made his Navaratnas. Historically important Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century.

Jaipur - After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, continue the journey to the Pink City of Jaipur; upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Tour of the Pink City

Panna Meena ka Kund - Panna Meena ka Kund is believed to be 1000 years old. Built in the time of the Meena dynasty, water from this well is used in most Hindu ceremonies. It was designed by a Brahmin and built in an ancient way to collect water during the rainy season.

Jal Mahal - Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in the city of Jaipur, capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace was originally built in 1699; The building and the surrounding lake were later renovated and expanded in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind - The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, India. Built of red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the Jaipur City Palace and extends to the Zenana, or women’s chambers.

City Palace of Jaipur - The Jaipur City Palace is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur state in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Construction began soon after the establishment of the city of Jaipur under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727.

Jantar Mantar - Jaipur - The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the largest stone sundial in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is close to the City Palace and Hawa Mahal.

Jaipur - After completing the sightseeing tour, return to your hotel.

Jaipur - Delhi (5 hours drive)

Jaipur - After breakfast, make the approximately five-hour drive back to Delhi or be dropped off at Jaipur airport.

• Vehicle with air conditioning
• Tickets to the Monuments
• All taxes and fees
• Government approved tour guide (all languages)
• Three nights of accommodation (if the tour is booked with an option that includes hotels)
• Bottles of mineral water
• Breakfast
• Wi-Fi connection on board

• Tips/Gratuities to the guide and driver.
• Lunch

Take this comprehensive 4-day Golden Triangle tour to see some of India’s most famous cities. Travel between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur while resting in a private air-conditioned car. Along the way, your driver will provide you with information, analysis and background on notable historical sites. Watch the sunrise over the UNESCO-designated Taj Mahal, ascend Hawa Mahal, and tour the Maharaja’s City Palace; guides are available at each location.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.