Embark on a cultural and historical journey through India's Golden Triangle, which includes visits to the old towns of Jodhpur and Osian. Explore Delhi's famous monuments and remarkable architecture, gaze at the mesmerising Taj Mahal in Agra, venture to the majestic forts in Jaipur, and visit the royal palaces of Jodhpur. Take a day trip to Osian town and explore the Thar desert.
Upon arrival in Delhi and meet with our representatives. Travel to the hotel for an overnight stay.
In Delhi you visit the Red Fort, constructed by Shah Jahan in 1939,
it is made from red sandstone and that is where it gets its name
from. Next, travel to Qutub Minar, a unique five-story tapering
tower with a height of 73 metres. Take a look at the India Gate, a
war memorial located near the Rajpath. Also explore the Lotus
Temple, famous for its flower-like dome shape; Lotus Temple is a
house to worship and is open to all.
Check out Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
and walk around Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in New
Delhi. It is one of the biggest wholesale markets in India.
Pay your respects at Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in the
country. Later head to Humayun's tomb, the tomb of the Mughal
Emperor Humayun. Overnight stay at a hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Agra upon arrival to visit the Taj Mahal,
an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river
Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by
the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favourite
wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan
himself.
Travel to Agra Fort, a historic fort that was the main residence of
the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was
shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before colonial rule, the last Indian
rulers to have occupied the fort were the Marathas.
Shop at the old Agra market.
Travel to your hotel in Agra and spend the night there.
Travel to Jaipur from Agra via Fatehpur Sikri and Chand Baori.
Halt for sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, a small city in northern
India, founded by a 16th-century Mughal emperor. Red sandstone
buildings cluster in the city centre.
Visit Chand Baori, built during the 8th and 9th centuries, has 3,500
narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the
bottom of the well.
Arrive at Jaipur and visit the colourful local markets of the city.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Jaipur.
Post breakfast visit Amer Fort, situated on the top of a hill, was
built by Raja Man Singh I. It is known for its artistic elements and
unique architecture. Spend time at the City Palace and learn about
its history. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II
Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Check out the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is made with red and pink
sandstone, which makes it distinguished from the surroundings. The
palace is a five-storey pyramidal-shaped monument and was built by
Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
Explore the Jantar Mantar, a collection of nineteen astronomical
instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder
of Jaipur, and Jal Mahal, a floating palace situated in the middle
of the Man Sagar Lake. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, travel from Jaipur to Jodhpur. Upon arrival visit
the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the biggest forts in India, which houses
several palaces inside its boundaries.
Visit the Jaswant Thada, built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in 1899 in
memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. It also serves as the cremation
ground for the royal family. Overnight Stay at a hotel in Jodhpur.
Post breakfast a drive from Jodhpur and arrive at Osian, an ancient
town near Jodhpur city. Here you can explore the beautiful temple in
Osian town. Next is the Osian desert, an oasis in the Thar Desert.
Try camel riding in the desert and watch the beautiful sunset.
Have dinner with the local villagers.
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport and depart for your destination.