5-Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi to Jaipur via Agra

• Pick up from your hotel after breakfast and visit Jama Masjid - one of the architectural gifts of Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in Delhi and in all of India. Completed in 1658, this mosque has three gateways, four angle towers, and two 40 m-high minarets. You can enter the mosque, but be sure to remove your shoes and dress appropriately. You can also go to the top of the minarets for a bird's-eye view of Delhi.
• Next, continue to India Gate. Situated at the center of the city, this 42 m-high stone arch is a memorial raised in honour of the Indian soldiers who fought and died in the campaigns of World War I and the Afghan War.
• See the President House, built in 1929, once the imperial residence of the British viceroys and now the official residence of the President of the Indian Republic.
• Head to Humayun's Tomb, the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum.
• Finally, pay a visit to Qutub Minar, also called Qutb Minar. At 72.5 m, it is the second-tallest minar in India.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

• After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra for about 3 hours.
• On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and then visit the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his Empress Mumtaj Mahal. The construction is believed to have taken 22 years to complete, with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock.
• Next, continue to Agra Fort, built on the Yamuna River and situated in the center of the town. Various styles of architecture are evident within the fort, demonstrating the Mughal emperor's love for building beautiful monuments.
• Finally, see the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah. Itmad-ud-Daulah is often described as a "jewel box," sometimes called the "Baby Taj." It is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
• After visiting the Baby Taj, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Jaipur.
• On the way, make a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, situated 37 km from Agra. It is a deserted city of sandstone built by the emperor. The city is rectangular in shape with nine huge gates, and inside there are palaces, meeting halls for public and private audiences, and huge courtyards.
• After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, have lunch at a restaurant and continue to Abhaneri Stepwell, commonly known as Chand Bawri.
• Thereafter, head to Jaipur. On arrival in Jaipur, check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• After breakfast at the hotel, start your day at leisure.
• Visit Amber Fort. Located 11 km from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The palace was constructed in 1652 by Raja Mansingh and was later extended and completed by Jai Singh before the move to Jaipur. Enjoy an elephant ride while climbing up to Amber Fort.
• See the famous Jal Mahal, about 6 km away, on the way to Amber. This small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress.
• Have lunch at a restaurant and then continue your sightseeing at the City Palace. It was the principal residence of the former ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. It also includes museums, courtyards, and gardens.
• Head to Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind). It is a beautiful pink-coloured building with many small windows from where the royal ladies watched the annual procession of the kingdom. You can take photographs from outside only.
• Jaipur is a city of vibrant colours, and the markets (bazaars) of Jaipur verify this fact. Jaipur's colourful markets offer a great break to stop and shop during your tour. Usually, tourists include shopping and visiting the lively markets of Jaipur in their itinerary.
• While moving through the market, you will come across the vivacious culture of this region. Jaipur is the perfect place to shop for handicrafts, antiques, jewellery, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork, and leatherwear.
• In the evening, visit Birla Temple (Laxmi Narayan Temple). It is situated just below Motinagri and is known as Birla Temple.
• Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Have breakfast at the hotel in Jaipur, then drive to Delhi for about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
• On arrival in Delhi, you will be dropped at your hotel or the airport.

End of the tour.