9-Day Golden Triangle Tour with Amritsar and Wagah Border Ceremony

• On arrival at Delhi Airport, you will be met by our company representative. After the meet and greet, transfer to the hotel.

Stay overnight in Delhi.

• In the morning, take a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, and Shanti Vana, the cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, and drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.

• In the afternoon, visit Qutub Minar, built by Qutub-Ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, the War Memorial Arch, and Lakshmi Narayan Temple, a modern Hindu temple.

• Drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings, and Connaught Place shopping center.

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• Visit the Indo-Pak Wagah Border to watch the Flag Retreat Ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. Then, as the sun goes down, nationalistic fervour rises and lights are switched on, marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause.

• Return to the hotel.

Overnight stay.

• Start the city tour with the blessings of the Golden Temple, the most important Sikh shrine, which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs and is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs.

• Visit Jallianwala Bagh, where on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. After lunch, visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Summer Palace Museum, the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, which is situated in the heart of Ram Bagh, Amritsar.

• Later in the afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board the train for Delhi. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

• After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. On reaching Jaipur, check into a hotel. Our representative will assist you with the check-in process at the hotel. The evening is free for shopping around the local market.

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• In the morning, visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the capital of this state a long time ago.

• Visit the Sheesh Mahal, or the Hall of Victory, glittering with mirrors. Then, ascend the fort in an open jeep.

• In the afternoon, take a sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It was painted pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince, and ever since, Jaipur has retained this pink colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, a notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old.

• While in Jaipur, visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory, and Ram Niwas Gardens.

• Drive past the Hawa Mahal.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route to Agra, visit Fatehpur Sikri. The sunset over the ruins is a sight to cherish.

• Arrive in Agra and check into the hotel. Our representative will assist you with the check-in process at the hotel.

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• Visit the famous Taj Mahal in the morning. This monument is made of white marble, and it took 22 years to be constructed.

• See Agra Fort. Built originally as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565, this red sandstone building was partially converted into a palace during the time of Shah Jahan.

• In the afternoon, visit Itmad-Ud-Daulah. This tomb belongs to the father of Nur Jahan, Ghias-Uddin Beg. He was the Wajir, or Chief Minister, of Emperor Jehangir. This white marble tomb was built by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628.

• Drive back to Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel.

Stay overnight in Delhi.

• Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.