Golden Triangle with Mandawa (7 Days)

This 7 days trip begin and end in Delhi with a private English-speaking driver who will remain on your service untill you depart. Discover the palaces, fortresses and mansions of the Golden Triangle Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Mandawa Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. Visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, and drive through India Gate in Delhi. Check your bargaining skill and shop like locals in colorfull bysy markets.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport assistance and transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability). Rest time free and easy to relax nand personal activities. You can opt to go out for dinner with your driver.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Delhi

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Delhi. Visit landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort the residence of the Mughal emperor for nearly 200 years until 1857. Jama Masjid one of the largest mosques in the world, built by Shah Jahan. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewelry and vivid saris, while the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. Raj Gath the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
In New Delhi visit Humayun Tomb the first garden-tomb in Indian subcontinent and an early example of Mughal architecture commissioned by Humayun's first wife Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70. Qutab Minar a 73-metres tall minaret that forms part of the Qutb complex a fine examples of Afghan architecture. Lotus Temple a Baháʼí House of Worship notable for its flowerlike shape open to all, regardless of religion. Drive thrugh VVIP areas passing President House, Parliament & India Gate etc.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi - Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)

Pass By: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Agra check in at hotel.

Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Later city tour of Agra. Visit Taj Mahal an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the bank of the Yamuna river 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. Agra Fort the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Itmad-ud-Daula Tomb a Mughal mausoleum commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (445kms/ 5hrs approx)

Pass By: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur via visiting Fatehpur Sikri & Abhaneri.

Stop At: Panch Mahal - Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri India
Fatehpur Sikri founded in 1569 by Mughal emperor Akbar and abandoned after 15 yrs due to scarcity of water. Predominately, a red sandstone construction sprawling over a huge area, the architectural style is very much in tune with emperor’s dream & partakes of both Hindu & Muslim styles. See the graceful buildings including Diwan-E-Khas hall, Jodha Bais Palace, Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & Buland Darwaza.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Chand Baori (Step well), Jaipur-Agra Road, Abhaneri 303313 India
Further drive and visit Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing Chand Baoris (step wells) and Harshat Mata Temple. Chand Baori is one of India's deepest and largest step wells. The huge tank with delicate carvings is certainly delightful to the eyes. Continue drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars. You can visit Albert Hall Museum. The museum displays a wide range of metal objects, wood crafts, carpets, stone and metal sculptures, arms and weapons, natural stones and ivory goods. It also houses a large collection of miniatures from Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Udaipur and Jaipur schools of art. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema.
Duration: 3 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 5: Jaipur

Pass By: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel, city tour of Jaipur. Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Established in 1727 by Jai Singh II, the king of Amber when he shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city. In 1876, the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur and the entire Jaipur city was painted in pink the symbolic colors of hospitality to welcome him. The pink that colorss the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.

Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
In morning visit Amber Fort followed by Jaigarh Fort & Sisodia Rani Garden. Afternoon city tour visit City Palace, Observatory & Hawa Mahal. Further explore local market the famous bazaars of Pink City. In the evening attend Aarti Ceremony at Birla temple.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 6: Jaipur - Mandawa (170kms/ 3hrs approx)

Pass By: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel drive to Mandawa check in at hotel

Pass By: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Mandawa once functioned as a trading outpost for ancient caravan routes in Shekhawati for goods from China and the Middle East. Thakur Nawal Singh, then ruler of Nawalgarh and Mandawa built a fort in to protect this outpost. Over time, a township grew around the fort and soon attracted a large community of traders, who then settled down at Mandawa. Mandawa is also famous for its beautiful havelis. The realm of lovely havelis, harking back to the yester years, epitomizes the beauty of Mandawa. The land is laced with innumerable grand mansions that are guaranteed to capture one's imagination. It is a haven for a true connoisseur of art and architecture. Exquisitely embellished havelis mushroomed during the eighteenth century and former half of the twentieth. Mythology and fauna lies at the very core of this wonderful art. Tales narrating the valour of Lord Rama and the miracles of Lord Krishna unfold on a journey of these marvelous mansions.

Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Visit Mandawa Fort, Hanuman Prasad Goenka’s Haveli, Jhunjhunwala’s Haveli, Saraf Haveli, Murmuria’s Haveli, Raghunath Ji Temple, Ladia Haveli, Chokhani and Newatia Havelis and Lord Krishna Temple.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.

Day 7: Mandawa - Delhi (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

Pass By: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
Breakfast at hotel time to relax and visit more havelis with your driver.

Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Afternoon drive to Delhi and direct drop off to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.