9-Day Golden Triangle with Udaipur City of Lakes Tour from Delhi

Day 1: ARRIVAL DELHI

1. 12h
   Once you arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, a representative will meet and greet you, followed by a transfer to your hotel. Delhi encapsulates two very different worlds, the ‘old’ and the ‘new’, each presenting deliciously different experiences. Rambunctious Old Delhi, the Muslim Indian capital between the 17th and 19th century, has many mosques, monuments, forts and bazaars with a distinctive mediaeval flavour. New Delhi, the imperial city created by the British, flaunts a surprising number of impressive monuments reflecting the glory of the Mughal, Turk, Persian and ultimately the British rulers.In the evening, enjoy a welcome briefing session with the tour manager
   
   Overnight in Delhi in selected hotel and board option

Day 2: DELHI SIGHTSEEING TOUR

1. 12h
   After breakfast, go out on a sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting highlights of Old & New Delhi. Start the tour by visiting the largest monument of Old Delhi, the imposing Red Fort (Closed on Mondays). Very near the fort is the 17th-century Jama Masjid (‘Friday Mosque’), the largest mosque in India. Walk through the famous bazaars of Chandni Chowk to experience the hustle and bustle of a crowded oriental bazaar. Also visit Raj Ghat, the Mahatma Gandhi memorial, a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation.
   
   In New Delhi, visit the India Gate, the memorial of the First World War and the road that leads from there to the President House, flanked by the houses of Parliament, the Secretariat building followed by the Humayun’s Tomb, also known as the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. End your tour, before your return to the hotel, by visiting Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret of its kind in the world.
   
   Overnight in Delhi in selected hotel and board option.

Day 3: DELHI – JAIPUR (235km – 5.5 hrs)

1. 12h
   Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Jaipur. Food fit for royalty, stunning historical monuments, a merry shopping scene and legendary Rajput hospitality: Jaipur offers all this and more. Jaipur is affectionately known as the ‘Pink City’ due to its numerous pink-coloured buildings; at sunset, the mellow golden rays bathe the pink façades in an indescribably beautiful way. Check-in on arrival at your new hotel and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure
   
   Overnight in Jaipur in selected hotel and board option.

Day 4: JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING TOUR

1. 12h
   Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning tour of Amber Fort. Located on a spur overlooking a lake, Amber Fort’s robust, time-ravaged walls appear imposing from the outside but they hide an interior packed with beautifully decorated palaces and temples, and landscaped gardens. Be dazzled by Sheesh Mahal, a room with all the four walls and the ceiling completely embedded with glittering mirror pieces. Admire the frescoes of the Ganesh Pol gate and the colonnade of the Diwan-i-Aam.
   
   Return to the old city to visit the City Palace and the beautiful palaces within, such as the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal and the intricately decorated Peacock Gate. Also of interest is the Armoury Museum, which houses an impressive collection of antique weapons such as blunderbusses, flintlocks, swords, rifles and daggers, which belonged the royals.
   
   Continue to Jantar Mantar, the astonishing largest stone astronomical observatory in the world. Consisting of 14 major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars in their orbits, ascertaining the declination of planets and determining the celestial altitudes, the observatory is a major attraction in Jaipur.
   
   End your tour by making a stop at the spellbinding Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds (photo stop) and the famous Johari bazaar famous for its jewels and saris, the Tripolia bazaar with bronzes, sculptures and lacquerware, the Bapu bazaar renowned for its perfumes and textiles, and Chandpol bazaar for pottery and bracelets.
   
   Overnight in Jaipur in selected hotel and board options.

Day 5: JAIPUR – AGRA (250km – 6 hrs)

1. 12h
   After replenishing your energy with breakfast at the hotel, take to the road and drive to Agra on the banks of the River Yamuna. Agra rose to fame in the 17th century as the capital of the Mughal Empire and was beautified with gardens, waterfalls, bathhouses and canals. In modern times, the city houses a thriving crafts industry, including marble inlay work and carpets. On arrival check-in
   
   Overnight in Agra in selected hotel and board options

Day 6: AGRA – DELHI (200km – 3 hrs)

1. 12h
   Begin the day with one last breakfast at the hotel before a sightseeing tour of Agra, which includes the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal. Built in the mid-17th century by the heartbroken Shah Jahan following the death in childbirth of his queen, Mumtaz Mahal, this mausoleum is an eternal love poem written in stone. During the visit, admire the intricacy of the work of the 20,000 craftsmen who were brought from Persia, Turkey, France and Italy to build this astonishing monument. (Closed on Fridays). Continue the tour and visit the Agra Fort, whose forbidding red sandstone battlements hide a number of majestic Mughal palaces. Explore the delightful Diwan-i-Am (Hall of Public Audience) where the emperor once sat on his throne to address his people, and the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) where he hosted kings and foreign dignitaries. The white marble Mina Masjid (Heavenly Mosque) stands in contrast to the rest of the Red Fort. Afterwards, drive back to Delhi, and check-in to your hotel.
   
   Overnight in Delhi in selected hotel and board options

Day 7: DELHI – UDAIPUR (1.5 hrs flight)

1. 12h
   After breakfast, take an assisted transfer to the Delhi airport to board flight for Udaipur. Upon arrival at the Udaipur airport, meet and greet by our representative followed by transfer to your hotel. In the late afternoon, proceed for a boat cruise (common boat ride on sharing basis) for a scenic cruise on Lake Pichola, enjoying a new perspective of the city. See the City Palace, temples, bathing ghats and the two ‘floating’ palaces in the lake, alighting at Jag Mandir. Bask in the golden hues of the sunset as the boat returns to the quays before transferring to the hotel.
   
   Overnight in Udaipur in selected hotel and board option.

Day 8: UDAIPUR SIGHTSEEING TOUR

1. 12h
   Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before exploring Udaipur with a sightseeing tour. Located on the northern shore of Lake Pichola and surrounded by the green Aravalli Hills, the White City’s historic homes, temples and palaces speak of a noble past. Visit the City Palace, from where the maharajas of Mewar ruled their kingdom. Nowadays, it is a museum showcasing the lavish palaces in which the royals lived. Continue to Saheliyon-ki-bari (Garden of the Maids of Honour) which was where the royals hosted their exuberant parties and drive around the Fateh Sagar Lake, past the Lok Kala Mandal puppet museum and the statue of Maharana Pratap. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
   
   Overnight in Udaipur in selected hotel and board option

Day 9: DEPARTURE UDAIPUR

1. 12h
   Enjoy one last breakfast at the hotel before check out and transfer to Udaipur airport (recommended flight time 14:10 hrs, flight not included).
   
   Breakfast included.

Pickup details

Once you arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, a representative will meet and greet you.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Optional entrance fee supplement includes entrance to: Delhi – Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun Tomb, Jaipur – Amber Fort, City Palace & Museum and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and in Agra – Taj Mahal (including main mausoleum) and Agra Fort
• Day 7: Recommended flight from Delhi to Udaipur at 11:20 hrs (flight not incluided)
• Day 9 : Recommended departure from Udaipur from 14:10 hrs (flight not included)
• The standard hotel check-in / check-out time is 14:00 / 12:00. In some cases it may vary
• The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
• Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
• Please note that hotel classification is as per Indian standard
• What do I need to bring? Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in India. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Shoes should be removed before entering a temple or private house. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.