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 GOLDEN
TRIANGLE
A cultural tour of India
For people with very little time, our famous Golden Triangle tour allows you to see three of the most significant tourist destinations India has to offer: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The trip will provide you the opportunity to sample the Taj Mahal, the magnificent architecture of Jaipur, including Amber Fort and countless monuments in Delhi. This is only a quick introduction to the subcontinent, and we are sure that you will return to see more.
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Tour
Summary
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Map
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Day
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Place
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01-02
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Delhi |
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03
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Delhi
/ Agra |
| 04 |
Agra
/ Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur |
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05
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Jaipur |
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06
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Jaipur
/ Delhi / Home |
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 Day
1: Arrive Delhi
Namaste! We are welcomed the traditional Indian way with
hands clapped together. After immigration and custom formalities,
we are met and transferred to Our Hotel. In the evening
we are hosted to a Welcome dinner at Chor Bazaare Restaurant.
Overnight: Delhi (2 nights) (D)
Day 2: Delhi
The capital of India is a true reflection of the old and
new of India. We start our morning tour with New Delhi
and visit the famous India Gate followed by the Houses
of Parliament, Co naught Place and the Qutub Minar - a
perfect minaret towering 102 meters / 112 yards into the
sky. New Delhi is a blend of Mughal India, Hindu India,
British India and certainly of modern independent India.
After lunch at Local restaurant we visit Old Delhi, starting
with the famous Red Fort. Built by Shah Jehan, this was
once the most opulent fort of the Mughal Empire. Next we
visit another Mughal majesty, the Jama Masjid, India's
largest mosque, followed by the Raj Ghat, the cremation
site of Mahatma Gandhi. (B)
Day 3: Delhi / Agra (Drive 220 kms / 140 miles)
This morning we pass interesting Indian scenery as we drive
to Sikandra. This is where lie the remains of Akbar the
Great - one of the greatest of the Mughal rulers. A very
simple mausoleum for a person of his stature. The mausoleum
brings in a lot of visitors and black-faced monkeys keen
to grab food you may be holding in your hand. We then proceed
to Agra - the city that is home to the most well known
of the wonders of the world - the Taj Mahal.
We leave for Agra visiting Akbar the Great's Tomb in Sikandra
en route. We are welcomed with a visit to one of the most
well known wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal. Built by
Shah Jehan as a mausoleum for his favorite wife, Mumtaz
Mahal, the Taj is built of white marble, beautifully carved
and inlaid with semi-precious stones. Next we visit Agra
Fort, where Shah Jehan, was imprisoned by his son to prevent
him from spending the family fortunes on a black echo of
the Taj Mahal.
Overnight: Agra (1 night) (B)
 Day
4: Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur (Drive 235kms / 145 miles)
A short drive gets us to Fatehpur Sikri, the beautiful
capital built in 1640 by the Mughal King, Akbar the Great.
The city was later abandoned for lack of water. A superb
example of Mughal architecture, it stands perfectly preserved
in the desert. We also visit the artistically designed
mausoleum of Salim Chisty who is reputed to have prayed
for a son for Akbar leading to the birth of Salim Jehangir,
the builder of the Taj. From here we continue on a countryside
drive to Jaipur, the rose pink capital of Rajasthan.
Overnight:
- Jaipur (2 nights) (B)
Day 5: Jaipur
A royal experience awaits us as we take an elephant ride
uphill to the intriguing Amber Palace, a distinguished
example of 17th Century Rajput architecture. After the
tour and enjoying a panoramic view, we return to Jaipur
to visit the old astronomical observatory built by Jai
Singh the founder of the city. We also visit the majestic
Palace, which houses a rare collection of Indian art, and
the colourful bazaar. Jaipur is noted for its craftsmen,
skilled in brass inlay, lacquer work and stone setting.
Most of the buildings in the old city are made of pink
sandstone and one of the most beautiful is Hawa Mahal,
Palace of Winds, where the ladies of the royal harem used
to watch the city from behind the intricately carved facade.
Evening is free to enjoy both shopping and a cultural experience
in the bazaars of Jaipur. (B)
Day 6: Jaipur / Delhi / Home
Completing The Golden Triangle, Today we drive to Delhi
in time to connect our flight to Home. (B)
 Departure Dates | | 2008
English Speaking Departures
Daily
| Inclusions | | Tour Price Includes | Tour Price Does Not Include | Accommodation
on twin-share basis in hotels as
selected.
| International Airfare | | Meal
Plan as mentioned (B=Breakfast D=Dinner) |
Departure Taxes | | Regional/Domestic Air/Trainfare as required | Travel Insurances | | All Sightseeing and Transfers | Visa Fees | | Entrance Fees to Museums and Sites | Drinks/Beverages with meals | | Local Guides | Tips/Gratuities to Drivers & Guides | | Porterage | |
| Visa Support as required | | | Tour Price | | We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download  Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf
Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat. | | Category |
Double Occupancy | Single Room Supplement |
| First Class |
US
$ 910 • CA $ 910 |
US
$ 350 • CA $ 350 |
| Superior |
US
$ 1195 • CA $ 1195 |
US
$ 540 • CA $ 540 |
| Deluxe |
US
$ 1850 • CA $ 1850 |
US
$ 960 • CA $ 960 |
Hotels
| City |
First
Class |
Superior |
Deluxe |
Delhi
(2 Nights) |
Hotel City Park -4 Star
(Deluxe Room) |
Jaypee Siddharth -5 Star
(Standard Room) |
Taj Palace Hotel
(Deluxe Room) |
Agra
(1 Night) |
Howard Park Plaza International
(Superior Room) |
Clarks Shiraz -5 Star
(Standard Room) |
Taj View Hotel
(Superior Taj Facing) |
Jaipur
(2 Nights) |
Holiday Inn
(Deluxe Room) |
Clarks Amer -5 Star
(Standard Room) |
Jai Mahal Palace
(Luxury Room) |
| Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour | | Canada - West Coast |
CA $
1600 |
USA - West Coast | US $ 1400 | | Canada - East Coast |
CA $
1400 |
USA - East Coast |
US $
1200 |
| Participants | | This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 15 participants. |
Notes |
| Please note Taj
Mahal is closed on Fridays |
Customised Itinerary
If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you.
Foreign Language Departures
Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures.
You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844. |
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Tours & Safaris |
Site last updated May 02,
2008 |
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Langer & Mahmood
Poonja |
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