Golden Triangle Tour with Amritsar

Tour Overview:

Golden Triangle Tour with Amritsar offers a mélange of culture, heritage and religion. This tour spans a period of 7 nights and 8 days. In this tour along with cities of Golden Triangle-Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, you also get an opportunity to visit the holy city of Amritsar. Start your tour from Delhi, visit different UNESCO World Heritage sites and end your tour at Amritsar where you will visit Golden Temple also known as Harmandar Sahib.

Day 1: Delhi sightseeing

This 7 nights 8 Day Golden Triangle tour with Amritsar begins with pick-up from the airport or railway station at Delhi. The tour driver will then drop at chosen hotel in the capital. Delhi presents a fantastic sightseeing experience for the tourist. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutab Minar. Once you have seen these Heritage sites you can visit Raj Ghat and Parliament House. Drive past India Gate and then head for some wonderful shopping at any of the well-known spots in the city. Enjoy a lavish dinner of your favourite cuisine at an upscale eating joint. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi to Jaipur

In the morning, you will be taken to Jaipur in pre-paid A/C taxi. The journey takes approximately 5 hours provided the traffic and weather conditions are good. On the way, you can stop for a while at Fatehpur Sikri. Some of the main places of tourist interest in Fatehpur Sikri are Buland Darwaza, Jama Mosque, and Tomb of Salim Chisti. Once you reach the ‘Pink City’ you will check into a heritage property. Rest for a while and then step out for some sightseeing. You can visit Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal today. In the evening enjoy a lively dance and song performance at your hotel. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Jaipur.

Day 3: More of Jaipur sightseeing

In the morning the Govt Approved tour guide will accompany you for sightseeing. There are several amazing places to visit in Jaipur. Visit the outstanding Amber Fort. The fort presents bird’s eye view of the whole city. Other key places which you must visit in Jaipur are City Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Birla Mandir, Albert Hall Museum, Jaigarh Fort, etc.

Jaipur offers an interesting shopping experience. Visit the local bazaars to buy items such as gemstones, leather goods, marble artefacts, tie and dye fabric, etc. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur to Agra (240 km)

In the morning you will leave for Agra in an A/C taxi. It takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to reach Agra. Yamuna Expressway has made the journey extremely comfortable. In Agra, you can stay in a hotel which is near Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is the World UNESCO Heritage site. It was built by Shahjahan in 17th century in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. This mausoleum of love resonates grandeur and opulence. The tour guide will provide you with the entry ticket and will help you see the monument to the fullest. Taj Mahal is closed on Friday for the public. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Agra.

Day 5: Sightseeing in Agra

One day is not enough to explore Agra to the fullest. Today after breakfast you will visit Agra Fort. Agra Fort is also known as Red Fort of Agra. It is constructed out of red sandstone. Mughal rulers stayed here for a long time. There is a museum inside the fort. Other places to see in Agra are Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh. Do some souvenir shopping in bazaars of Agra. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Agra.

Day 6: Agra to New Delhi

In the morning you will go back to Delhi. It takes roughly 3 hrs to reach Delhi. In Delhi, you can some more tourist spots like Lotus Temple, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Swami Narayan Akshardham Temple etc. The brilliant architecture of Akshardham Temple will leave you awestruck. The temple is closed on Monday. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Delhi.

Day 7: Delhi to Amritsar

Early in the morning, you will catch a train for Amritsar. Once you reach Amritsar the tour representative will help check into a decent hotel. After getting fresh you can leave to visit the Golden Temple. Golden Temple is the most important pilgrimage site for Sikhs. In the evening you can visit Wagah Border. Overnight stay is in a hotel in Amritsar.

Day 8: Amritsar to Delhi

In the morning you will step out visit Durgiana Temple. Have lavish Amritsari breakfast at any of popular eating joint in the city. In the afternoon you will catch the train from Delhi. On reaching Delhi, you will be taken to the airport so that you can catch a flight for your onward destination. And this marks the end of your Golden Triangle Tour with Amritsar.