Golden Triangle with Shekhawati

On arrival at IGI airport, Delhi, meet, assist and transfer to your hotel. 

Check in & overnight stay at the hotel.

AM visit New Delhi, where you shall visit Qutab Minar. It is five storeyed Victory Tower to announce the advent of Muslim sultans. Later visit Lotus temple or the Baha'I House of worship, designed by Iranian architect Fariburz Sahba.  The Baha'I sect originatedin Persia and is based on a view of humanity as one single race, a world where silence and order prevails.

Later visit Humayun's tomb. Built in 1565 by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the first great example of Mughal garden tomb and inspiration for several later monuments. This type of garden is known as a charbagh and is based on a grid. Continue visit of the Parliament Buildings including North & South block which house several ministries as well as the Prime Minister's Office.

Later visit India Gate. A massive red sandstone arch, built to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who died in World War I.

PM visit Old Delhi. Here you shall visit the Jama Masjid. This grand mosque was built by Emperor Shah Jahan, with three imposing black and white marble domes, and twin minarets framing its great central arch. Later enjoy rickshaw ride through streets of Chandni Chowk. Its most elegant boulevard laid out in 1648 and is lined with grand shops and mansions.

Also visit Raj Ghat, site of Mahatama Gandhi's cremation. It's a sombre, black granite platform. 

Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, visit Qutab Minar. It is five storeyed Victory Tower to announce the advent of Muslim sultans. Later visit Lotus temple or the Baha’I House of worship, designed by Iranian architect Fariburz Sahba.  The Baha’I sect originatedin Persia and is based on a view of humanity as one single race, a world where silence and order prevails.

PM visit the Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning leave for Mandawa. Upon arrival check into your hotel.

Situated along the old camel caravan trade route, the region resembles an open air museum. The semi-arid scrubland is known for minor forts, baolis and painted havelis of India's leading merchant families, still standing in their entire splendor.

PM walk through the village visiting the rich fresco painted havelis.  

Overnight stay at the Hotel. 

Morning drive to Jaipur. En-route visit Ramgarh famous for its Shani Temple which has an ornate interior of mirror-work and guilt. The town also has the Ram Gopal Poddar Chhatri, covered with more than 400 paintings.

On arrival at Jaipur check in and overnight stay at the hotel.

AM excursion to Amber fort a UNECSO World heritage site. En-route photostop at Hawa Mahal known as "the palace of winds", with its ornate pink facade has become an icon for the city. The tiered Baroque like composition of projecting windows and balconies is five storeys high.

Amber Fort which is at a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur. The old capital of the Kachhwahas stands atop a range of craggy hills. You can take elephant ride from the base of the fort to the hilltop. Fort offers panoramic view of Maota Lake and the historic old town at the base of the hill. Embark on an Elephant ride to the top of the Fortress.

PM visit city palace & observatory. The sprawling complex is a superb blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, with open airy Mughal - style public buildings leading to private apartments. Its treasures, which include miniature paintings, manuscripts, Mughal carpets, musical instruments, royal costumes and weaponry, provide a splendid introduction to Jaipur's princely past, and it’s fascinating arts and crafts.

Jantar Mantar a UNESCO World Heritage Site, translated into 'Instruments of Measuring the Harmony of the Heavens', it was built by Sawai Jai Singh II between 1728 and 1734. Jantar Mantar is a grand celebration of astronomical science and each instrument here perform a particular function and gives an accurate reading.

Later visit the markets of Jaipur famous for their exquisite carpets, clothes, jewellery etc.

Overnight stay at the hotel. 

AM leave for Agra. En-route visit the stepwell at Abhaneri & the fort at Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in honour of Salim Chisti a famous sufi saint. Its architecture is a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. The Buland Darwaza, erected by Akbar to mark his conquest over Gujarat is a huge gateway.

Check into your hotel & overnight stay at the hotel.

AM visit the Taj Mahal by sunrise. Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It's an image of the Islamic Garden Paradise, an enduring monument of love continually fulfilling beauty in white marble. To the poet Tagore it was " A Tear Drop in the face of eternity". Pietra dura has been extensively used to translate naturalistic forms into decorative patters that complement the majesty of its architecture.

Later visit the Agra Fort. It’s built on the banks of the river Yamuna. Its imposing red sandstone ramparts form a crescent along the river front and encompass an enormous complex of courtly buildings, ranging in style from the early eclecticism of Akbar to the sublime elegance of Shah Jahan. Visit the gloriously inlaid Musamman Burj, a double-storeyed octagonal tower with clear views of the Taj.

Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

AM at leisure for a city walk through the bylanes of Agra.
PM drive to Delhi & direct transfer to International airport for connect flight to home destination.