Explore Private Tour The Golden Triangle Done Differently

Day 1: Delhi - India arrival and get to know you time,approximately 5 hours

1. New Delhi
   5h
   Most flights from Australia arrive in the evening so I will collect you from the airport and take you on the short drive to your Delhi accommodation. If you are arriving from another tour we will arrange a suitable meeting place.

Day 2: Delhi Delights ,approximately 8 hour's

1. Lodhi Garden
   2h
   A well kept secret in Delhi, 90 acres of lush green in the middle of the city.
2. Lotus Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The Baha'i temple is an architectural beauty. Once you see it the name is obvious. All people of all faiths are welcome here.
3. Humayun's Tomb
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The tomb of the 2nd mogul emperor. Built in the 1500's by his widow, and constructed of red sandstone and marble it's an engineering masterpiece of the time. It's the first tomb which includes magnificent t gardens.

Day 3: Delhi to Agra drive day and afternoon sightseeing,Approximately 8 Hours

1. Itmad-ud-Daula
   1h · Admission ticket included
   This tomb often called the 'Baby Taj' and is often regarded as the draft of the Taj Mahal. Built at the request of his widow in 1626-28. It is built from marble and the carvings some suggest are better than the Taj Mahal. A beautiful example of architecture of the time.
2. Black Taj (Tomb of Shah Nawaz Khan)
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Learn the myth and truth about the Black Taj and the gardens that surround it. Situated across the river from the magnificent Taj Mahal. Listen closely to the Guides as they tell both stories and you can decide which is TRUE.

Day 4: Agra - Taj Mahal and visit to artisans, approximately 8 hours

1. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Have your photo taken on the 'Diana seat' and enjoy the magnificence of this monument of love. This tomb was commissioned by the fifth Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his 2nd wife (his favourite) Mumtaz Mahal, it also houses his tomb. No words can effectively describe this most beautiful of structures. Seeing is definitely believing and feeling. Reverence is a word many people use when they visit the Taj Mahal.

Day 5: Agra to Jaipur Drive Day,approximately 8 hours

1. Fatehpur Sikri
   1h
   Spectacular Victory gate commissioned after victory in Gujarat in the late 1500's
2. Jodha Bai's Palace
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The largest palace in Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece of the fusion of Hindu and Persian architecture. Constructed of red sandstone in 1569.
3. Abhaneri
   30m
   This is an 8th century Step-well. The finest example of this type of structure in Rajasthan.

Day 6: Jaipur - Hidden Treasures,approximately 8 hours

1. Galtaji Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Also known as the Monkey Temple. Spring waters flow through narrow crevices into a series of pools or water tanks in which pilgrims come to bathe. Temples have been builtnto honour the sacred water flow.
2. Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The cenotaph for the royal kings and queens of Jaipur.
3. Jaipur
   3h
   This afternoon will filled with th adventure of finding Hidden things... this is the time to know your wish list for something special to take home or see how it is made.

Day 7: Jaipur - Sightseeing through the eyes of a local, approximately 8 hours

1. The City Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Beautiful
2. Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
   Pass by
   Spectacular
3. Jal Mahal
   Pass by
   Also known as the Water Palace, the summer residence for the Jaipur Royal family. See this whilst having lunch or watching the sunset.
4. Amber fort
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Large ramparts, several gates and cobbled streets await you
5. Jaipur
   3h
   Shopping and relaxing

Day 8: Farewell Breakfast and check out, approximately 5 hours

1. Jaipur
   Pass by
   This morning you will have time to have a leisurely breakfast and check out ready for your journey home or onto your next adventure. Thank you for choosing Raju's Private Tours. Let me take you to the airport or train. We never say good bye, only bye for now...u til we meet again.

Pickup details

I collect you from the airport or your hotel. If you arrive early, your luggage will remain in the bus or car (depending on the number of travellers) and we'll head out sightseeing or if you're tired, you can chill out for the day. If you arrive late (which is often the case from Australia), well go straight to your accommodation to settle in and relax for the night.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness