Start and end in New Delhi! With the In-depth Cultural tour Golden Triangle on Wheels Indian Railways, you have a 6 days tour package taking you through New Delhi, India and 3 other destinations in India. Golden Triangle on Wheels Indian Railways includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Highlights
- Tick off your bucket list at the magnificent Taj Mahal.
- Delve into the culture and explore the Hindu temples.
- Embrace Indian life with a ride on a rickshaw.
- Experience Indian Train Ride with Locals.
Itinerary
1DAY 01 ARRIVAL DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - STAY IN DELHI
Our friendly representative will be at the airport to greet you as soon as you enter the arrivals area and you will be driven to your hotel in comfort and safety.Delhi is known for its rich and diverse cultures, history and heritage is the ideal place to explore the pulse of India and its people.
2DAY 02 DELHI TO JAIPUR (BY MORNING TRAIN)
Leaving the excitement of Delhi, your journey continues as you board a train to Jaipur. You will be picked up from your New Delhi Hotel early in the morning and transported to the railway station for a thrilling air-conditioned, high-speed train ride to the Pink City of Jaipur. You are guaranteed an experience of a lifetime. Imagine that the train is a town on wheels with everything possible traveling in it and you will get the picture. It will take 4 hours 35 minutes and you will be treated with breakfast along the way.Train Name and Number: 12015 / Ajmer ShtbdiDeparture Time from Delhi: 06:05 Hrs from New Delhi Railway StationArrival Time at Jaipur: 10:40 Hrs at Jaipur Railway StationClass: Air Condition Chair Car CCAfter you have arrived in Jaipur at around 10.40, the driver will take you to your accommodation, where you'll have time to rest and relax. Then the afternoon tour begins!Today we will explore Amer Fort, 6.5 miles outsides of Jaipur, and the former medieval capital. The construction of the Amber fort was started in 1592 AD by Raja Man Singh and it was further expanded by successive rulers for nearly 200 years. The fort is located on a hill getting to the top of the hill is an exciting adventure in itself. After you reach the fort you will be awestruck by the marvelous sight before you marble palaces, gardens, paintings, mirrorwork, carving, murals, walls, and engravings. When you are in the fort you must visit the Zenana courtyard, which is a private women's residence designed with one corridor but different rooms so that the Maharaja (King) could visit the wife of his choice without the other wives knowing.After exploring Amber fort we will stop at the Floating Palace, Jal Mahal (Water Palace), to take pictures.The rest of the day is completely yours! If you wish, you can visit some other interesting nearby places like the Monkey temple located in the middle of Aravali hills and dense forest, a great place to get close to friendly monkeys. Here you can feed monkeys their favorite food like peanuts and bananas and explore the ancient Monkey God temple. Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.
3DAY 03 JAIPUR CITY TOUR
After a delicious breakfast starts your city tour by visiting City Palace, here you will feel the wealth of the Royal family of Jaipur one of the richest in India. The architecture of the place is a mixture of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The place has many beautiful buildings and halls. The city palace houses the Chandra Mahal known as the moon palace is the home to the Royal family of Jaipur. In the city palace complex, you will visit Maharaja Sawai man Singh II museum one of the best museums in India showcasing an art gallery and exhibits of royal costumes and medieval Indian armaments. It is here that you will find what is considered to be the biggest silver object anywhere on earth; these are two mammoth silver vessels.The next visit of the tour will be to The Astronomical observatory of Maharaj Sawai Jai Sing II. Jantar Mantar means an instrument for calculation. The observatory was built in 1716 A.D and contains 15 astronomical instrument complexes, one remains unfinished, of which 6 function with solar lithe and 11 by Lunar and stellar reflection.Afternoon free to enjoy a local Jaipur style of artwork, block printing, and stone cutting.
4DAY 04 JAIPUR TO AGRA (BY MORNING TRAIN)
You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning and transported to the railway station for a relaxing air-conditioned, high-speed train ride to Agra. It will take around 4 hours and you will be treated to breakfast along the way.Train Name and Number: 12035 / JP AF ShtbdiDeparture Time from Delhi: 07:05 Hrs from Jaipur Railway StationArrival Time at Kalka: 10:35 Hrs at Agra Fort Railway StationClass: Air Condition Chair Car CCAfter you have arrived in Agra around 10.40 Am, the driver will take you to your accommodation, where have time to rest and relax. Then the afternoon tour begins!In the afternoon visit Agra fort. It is one of the three strategic forts built by Mughal emperors. It enjoyed great prestige and significance when Agra served as its capital. The Mughal treasury was always kept in this massive giant fort.Also, visit the Tomb of Itmad-Ud Dulah (Baby Taj)It is one of the lesser-visited monuments in Agra, not much published and advertised, but it is absolutely worth visiting this Tomb of Itmad-Ud-Dulah also referred to as Baby Taj. Itmad-Ud-Dulah is a tomb for Mirza Ghiyas Beg built by his daughter queen Nur Jahan in the year 1622-1628. Although small in size when compared to the Taj Mahal, this monument is known as the precursor to the Taj Mahal.As the sun begins to set you will be at Mehtabh Bagh, to take in the magnificent view of the Taj Mahal from the opposite side of the river. The garden is an elaborate 25 acres and the initial purpose was that to be a Moonlit pleasure garden,The evening will be at your leisure.
5DAY 05 AGRA TO DELHI (BY EVENING TRAIN)
Morning enjoys the sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal memorial to Love is the tomb of Mumtaj Mahal, the wife of 5th Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the World’s richest man of his time. There are many architectural buildings in the world but what makes this building different than others is the love story behind this monument of Love.Return to the hotel for breakfast.In the afternoon board your train to Delhi and in no time you will be in Delhi.Train Name and Number: 12049 / Gatiman ExpressDeparture Time from Agra: 17:50 Hrs from Agra CityArrival Time at Delhi: 19:30 Hrs at New DelhiClass: Air Condition Chair Car CCThe evening will be at your leisure.
6DAY 06 DELHI SIGHTSEEING AND DEPARTURE TO AIRPORT
The morning begins with a refreshing breakfast. Your guide will meet you at your hotel and be ready to show you the best of Old and New Delhi. The tour will start with Old Delhi where you will visit the Jama Mosque - the largest mosque in India. In continuation, we take a Rickshaw ride (Pedicabs) through the 300-year-old Chandni chowk bazaar to explore the historical lanes of Old Delhi and Asia’s largest spice market. At the end of the rickshaw ride, we move on to Raj Ghat, the memorial of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. It is a peaceful place with beautiful gardens. Later we head to British Delhi (New Delhi) and drive past the official home of the President of India (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and India’s highest legislative body the parliament building. Also, visit the Iconic India gate memorial to 90,000 Indian soldiers who died during World War 1. Our last visit for the day will be Qutub Minar, a UNESCO world heritage site. In time, depart to the airport to catch a flight for your onward journey. Tour Ends with Sweet Memories.
7Tour's Location
Included
- 05 nights’ accommodation in 03-star hotels.
- Services of an English-speaking government-licensed local guide during the sightseeing in cities only.
- Daily breakfast starts from day 02.
- Air Conditioner Chair Car Seat from New Delhi to Jaipur Round trip, Sightseeing, and all excursions as mentioned in the tour program.
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
- Air Conditioner Chair Car Seat from Jaipur to Agra
- Air Conditioner Chair Car Seat from Agra to New Delhi
- Air-condition car with licensed experienced driver
- 1 bottle of Mineral water per person per day.
- Air-conditioned car with licensed experienced driver during your entire travel.
Excluded
- Any International and Domestic Airfare is not included.
- Any Insurance is Not included.
- International and Domestic flights if any
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Elephant ride at Amber fort
- Main meals are not mentioned. We will take you to the restaurant. You may dine as you wish
- Monument entrance and camera fees
- Tipping to the driver and local guides
- 24th December and 31st December Night Gala Dinner Charges INRS 3500 Extra Per Person
- Early Check-in and Late Check-out. General Check-in time is 12:00 Noon
Durations
FAQs
1Is it possible to book a triple share room?
It is possible to book a triple share room on this tour, subject to availability. Please contact our Travel Experts to arrange this.
2Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Of course, we can! If you wish to arrange additional accommodation then please contact our customer support team once you have a confirmed booking.
3I’m a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
If you are traveling alone on this tour, a single supplement will be added to the tour price. You can see the additional surcharge on the 'Book Now' page. This will guarantee you the comfort and privacy of your own room for the duration of the tour.
4I am travelling with my partner, can we share a room?
The accommodation for this tour is on a twin or double share basis, and you will be sharing with the person that you book with. If you would like to make alternate room arrangements then please contact our Travel Experts to arrange this.
5Is Airport and Railway Station arrival and departure transfers included ?
Yes, Arrival transfer and Departure transfer are included in the cost. if need extra transfers so supplement costs will be there.
6Is it safe to travel golden triangle tour during covid ?
You need to follow all the mandatory guidelines mentioned by the government such as maintaining social distance, wearing a mask in public places, washing or sanitizing hands after entry & exit, etc.
7What are the extra charges I’ll have to pay during the tour?
Some of the extra charges which you’ll have to pay during the tour are as follows: - Monument Entrance & Camera Fees. - Charges for Lunch & Dinner. Daily breakfast will be included in your package. - For any extra services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
8Taj Mahal Closed on which day ?
Taj Mahal is closed every Friday.
9How will i picked up from the Airport or Railway Station ?
Our Representative will pick you up from the airport or Railway Station. Please do not leave the airport or Station without our representative. He will be holding a placard with your name mentioned on it. We will also send you the mobile number of the representative beforehand to contact him if you are unable to locate him.
10Can I ask for the hotel names that are used on this tour?
Yes Sure, Generally in this cost we are providing 03-star hotels on the package. For Exact hotel names please contact us.
11Hotels, Trains and Vehicle are airconditioned ?
Yes, all hotels have aircon, In Train also we provide airconditioned seats and vehicles as well.