5 days
Duration
Haridwar & Rishikesh
Location
12+
Age
Jun-Dec
Dates
Overview
Golden Triangle with Haridwar and Rishikesh is specially customized for those people who are looking for a tour which includes historical monuments and religious sites. You will get a glimpse of the heritage of these cities, the historical monuments, palaces and sites can amaze anyone. You will explore Delhi which is the capital of India and it has numerous historical sites like Jama Masjid which is the oldest mosque of Old Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of second Mughal Emperor of India. You will also visit Agra also known as the City of Taj, Agra Fort which was once the residence of the Mughals, Taj Mahal which is a very popular destination amongst tourists. You will also get to explore Jaipur; you will visit the massive Amber Fort, City Palace where still the royalties of Jaipur resides. Also visit the Haridwar which is a very important city according to Hindu traditions. Rishikesh is also included in this tour in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation.
Departure Time
Please arrive at least 2 hours before flight.
- Private A/C vehicle for the entire tour with an excellent driver.
- All toll taxes, interstate taxes, fuel charges.
- Hotel accommodation for the comfortable stays.
- Breakfast included at the hotel.
- Govt. approved English speaking tour guide.
- Tipping.
- Any personal expenses.
- Monument tickets.
Highlights
Embark on the amazing tour of Golden Triangle which connects Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.
Take a religious tour of Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Visit historical monuments of Delhi like Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, India’s Gate etc.
Enjoy the historical sites in Agra like Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
You will get to see the beautiful places in Jaipur like Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, etc.
Explore the traditional handicraft markets.
Upon your arrival at Delhi International airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Delhi where you will check-in and later your tour of Old and New Delhi will start with the visit of Jama Masjid which is one of the country’s major mosques. The wonder of construction by Shah Jahan are seen in the long stretches of stairs and the hefty courtyard and then you will drive past to the historic Red Fort built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Red Fort is a protected heritage monument now you will drive towards “Raj Ghat” a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi who is the father of the nation. Now it is a drive for 20 minutes towards the India Gate which was built during the British era. This Gate was erected in the memory of those brave soldiers who showed extreme valour and sacrificed their lives in the World War I. After that you will drive towards Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace) originally built as the British Viceroy’s residence, its construction was to convey an imperial sway, offering a sense of permanence of British rule in India. This empire in stone is now the permanent residence of the President of India. Post lunch your tour program includes the visit of Humanyun’s Tomb which is considered to be an inspiration for the world famous Taj Mahal. Next you will be taken to visit the Lotus Temple is one of 7 temples of the Baha’i temples its structure is a circular 9-sided shape. The building is made up of 27 free-standing marble petals arranged to form the 9 sides of the temple. Conclude your day by visiting the iconic Qutub Minar is the world’s tallest brick minaret a World Heritage Site, remains one of the most magnificent buildings of India from the medieval era. The Minar was commissioned by Qutubuddin Aibak and finally completed by his successors Shamsuddin Iltutmish and Firoz Shah Tughlaq. After that you will be driven back to your hotel for overnight stay.
After a fulfilling breakfast you will check-out from your hotel and start your drive toward Haridwar which is one of the first towns where Ganga emerges from the mountains to touch the planes. Lush green forests and crystal clear water small ponds add to the scenic beauty of this holy land. Upon reaching Haridwar you will check-in at your respective hotel. Later proceed to visit of Mansa Devi temple which is located on a top of hill so you can choose to go by stairs. Later visit the Holy places ‘Har Ki Pauri”, visit the several Ghats of the river Ganges and enjoy the evening Aarti of River Ganges. After that you will return back to your hotel for the overnight stay hotel in Haridwar.
After a healthy breakfast you will check-out from your hotel you will be driven to Rishikesh which is only 15 km away from Haridwar maximum take half an hour to reach, enjoy the banks of river Ganges and watch the typical Hindu ritual-s people taking both at different Ghats. Upon reaching you will check-in at your hotel and later you will be taken to visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula and 13 steps Temple which is the actual landmark of Rishikesh. Later enjoy the local cuisine at Chotiwala Restaurant. Then continue towards the Swarg Ashram & Evening Aarti at Parmarth Niketak Ashram. After sightseeing you will return back to your hotel and enjoy overnight stay at the hotel in Rishikesh.
After a healthy and check-out you will be driven to Agra. Once you reach Agra you will be taken to your pre-booked hotel where you will check-in. After that you will be taken to Mehtab Bagh to view the Taj Mahal at sunset, this beautiful garden is situated at the bank of river Yamuna. After that you will return back to your hotel and stay overnight at the hotel.
We start our day at sunrise with a visit to one of the most incredible monuments ever built in the world, Taj Mahal the epitome of love. The Taj Mahal is known as the world famous monument for its beautiful architecture built by Mughal emperor Shahjahan in 16th century. Later return to hotel for breakfast, post breakfast will proceed to visit the massive Agra Fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 15th century; additions were made up until the time of his grandson Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures. After that you will be taken to visit the Tomb of Itimad-Ud-Daulah, built by the empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father, who was conferred the title ‘Itimad-ud-Daulah’ meaning ‘Pillar of the Government’. It is the first tomb to be built in white marble instead of red sandstone and elaborately carved tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah conforms to the Islamic style of architecture. After that you can explore the local handicraft markets and then return back to your hotel for the overnight stay.
After a healthy breakfast you will check-out from your hotel and start your drive towards Jaipur, en-route you will be taken to visit Fatehpur Sikri also known as the Ghost City, this beautiful monument is equipped with a huge gate known as Buland Darwaza, a magnificent fort and a mosque made of white marble. After that you will continue your drive towards Jaipur. Upon reaching Jaipur you will check-in at your hotel and take rest. Later you will be taken to visit the Jantar Mantar (Stone Observatory) which is equipped with 19 astronomical gadgets to get the information about different planets. After that you will be driven to Jal Mahal which is perfect place to click picture to keep as a remembrance of a beautiful tour. After that you can explore the local handicraft markets of Jaipur and return back to your hotel for the overnight stay.
After an early breakfast you will check-out from your Jaipur hotel and you will be driven to visit towards Amber Fort which is situated on Aravalli hills, this fort is famous for its artistic style elements. Following that you will be taken to visit the Hawa Mahal which is famous for beehive designs to facilitate the royal ladies to observe the daily life on the streets. After that you will be taken to City Palace which is famous for its unique and special complex of several courtyards, buildings, pavilions, gardens and temples. After that you will be driven to Delhi and you will be dropped at the airport for the travel onwards.
