The land of arts and heritage, India is known for its rich culture, plush heritage sites and vivid bio-diversity. All the things cannot be seen at once. Thus we have brought to you this 7 Nights 8 Days Golden Triangle Amritsar Tour under which you will enjoy exploring major tourist destinations such as Delhi, Agra and Jaipur that together form Golden Triangle Tour of India. Through this tour you will be also exploring the city of Amritsar. The city is quite popular under Sikhism due to the presence of famous Golden Temple.
Day 1 – Delhi
Day’s Details
Delhi Arrival
Hotel Transfer
Relaxation
The journey will start with your Delhi arrival. You will meet our representative and will transfer to hotel. The remaining day will be at your discretion.
Day 2 – Delhi
Day’s Details
The Sightseeing in Delhi
Exploring UNESCO Heritage Sites
Overnight Stay in Hotel
The next day is fully dedicated to Delhi sightseeing. Your day will start with the healthy breakfast. Later you will start exploring the sightseeing tours of the city. You will visit –
Red Fort – This magnificent fort is one of the most charismatic forts of the country which once served as the house of Mughals for centuries. The fort was built in 1639 AD.
Jama Masjid – Charismatic architecture that is quite popular among the tourists. The monument is built for mass prayer meeting (namaaz) for Muslims.
Qutub Minar – The complex of Qutub Minar is fascinating. It is approx 1000 years old. The minaret is listed as the second tallest minar in India. To reach atop one has to climb more than 370 stairs in here.
Chandni Chowk – The oldest Mughal established living market that is popular for its authentic Mughal aura. Called as heart of Delhi, Chandni Chowk is worth visiting. Rickshaw ride from KharBaoli to Chandni Chowk is something one must experience.
Here are some more places that you might visit if time allows. These places are as follows – President’s House, Parliament House, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Raj Ghat are just to name a few.
Highpoints of Days
India Gate
Red Fort
Chandni Chowk
Day 3 – Delhi to Amritsar
Day’s Details
Amritsar Departure
Amritsar Arrival
Sightseeing in Amritsar
The next day you will have your delicious breakfast and later will be transferred to Delhi airport or railway station from where you board on your transport for Amritsarl. On Amritsar arrival you will be received by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Relax for some time, freshen up and later start with Amritsar sightseeing. You will start with –
Wagh Border – One of the major border area that divides India and Pakistan. This place hoiststhe ceremony of closing international gates and lowering the flags of both the countries. The place is also known as Berlin wall of Asia.
JaliawalaBagh – Place known for hideous massacre when thousands of innocent people lost their lives on the order of British general Michael Dyer on 3 April 1919. A visit to this place will take you back to the history of India. Today the place has been turned into a park.
Golden Temple – The enigmatic aura of Harmindar Sahib is such that people of all cast creed and religion welcomes here with all open arms and welcoming hearts. The Golden Temple is a prominent Sikh shrine. It is perfect place to find spiritual solace. Return to your hotel, have dinner and make an overnight stay in your hotel.
Highpoints of Day
Wagh Border
Golden Temple
Jallianwala Bagh
Day 4 – Amritsar – Delhi
Day’s Details
Morning Visit to Golden Temple
Travelling Back to Delhi
Delhi Arrival
Your next day will start with an early morning visit to Golden Temple where you will take part in morning rituals and kirtans, it would be a soulful experience. Later you will travel back to hotel, have your breakfast and then off to airport to board on a flight to Delhi.
After Delhi arrival you will meet our representative who will escort you to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 5 – Agra
Day’s Details
Travel to Agra
Agra Sightseeing
Taj Mahal Exploration
On day 5 you will have your breakfast in the morning first and then you will be off to the city of Taj Mahal, Agra. The place is filled with numerous of stories associated with Mughal era, proof of which can be seen in heritage sites that holds a prominent place in Agra tourism.
On Agra arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. You will relax for some time and later start with Agra excursion. First you will visit -
Agra Fort – This is a beautiful majestic palace, it is a major tourist attraction in the city. The place holds an important part in Mughal history. It was built by Akbar as a military headquarter. Later it was turned into palace. The huge walls of the fort are spectacular.
Itmad-Ud-Daula – Later you will visit to tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daula. The tomb is also known as Baby Taj due to its architectural similarity with Taj Mahal. The monument was built by Mughal empress Noor Jahan in the memory of her father. Its’ architecture is an inspiration for Taj Mahal.
Taj Mahal – By the dusk hour you will take a tour to the most loved Indian monument, Taj Mahal. This pearly mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his deceased wife Mumtaz Mahal. The monument was described as “teardrop on the cheeks of time” by famous poet Rabindranath Tagore.
If time allows you will have to explore the markets of the city from where you can purchase souvenirs that remains with you as a pleasing memory. You will return to your hotel. Have your dinner. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Highpoints of Day
Taj Mahal
Itmad-Ud-Daula
Red Fort aka Agra Fort
Day 6 – Jaipur
Day’s Details
Breakfast in Hotel
Jaipur Departure
Exploring Ghost City En-Route
Jaipur Arrival
The day 6th will be starting with the early morning visit to Taj Mahal again. The beautiful Taj Mahal during sunrise hours is marvelous. Return to your hotel. Have your breakfast and later drive off to Jaipur. En-Route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri.
The city of Fatehpur Sikri is also known as the ghost city as it was abandon for many centuries. The place was once the centre of power during Akbar’s reign. The major attraction of the place includes BulandDarwaza, Tomb of SalimChisti and many more.
Later you will drive forward towards Jaipur. On Jaipur arrival you will be transferred to hotel, you will relax for some time and later you will be off to Chokhi Dhani for dinner. Chokhi Dhani is a village theme restaurant where you can savor authentic Rajasthani cuisine filled with the dollop of ghee. You will also enjoy puppet show, folk dance, folk music of Rajasthan.
Return to your hotel and go for overnight stay.
Highpoints of Day
Buland Darwaza
Tom of Salim Chisti
Chokhi Dhani
Day 7 – Jaipur
The next Day you will enjoy your scrumptious breakfast and later you will be off to Jaipur sightseeing tour. You will enjoy start your tour early in the morning and visit –
Amber Fort – an early morning visit to Amber Fort is mesmerizing. It is located beside Maota Lake. The elephant ride in Amber Fort takes you back to royal kingly era. Sheesh Mahal and Sheetla Mata temple are the major attraction of the fort.
City Palace –You will also visit the charismatic City Palace. The complex of the monument is the perfect blend of past and present. The Chandra Mahal of the City Palace is still used as the royal residence. The major attraction of the place includes Museum Gallery, GovindDevji Temple, Diwan-E –Khas and Diwan-E-Aam.
Jal Mahal – The alluring Jal Mahal, aka Water Palace is located amidst Man Sagar Lake. The place is wrapped with ranges of Aravalli that gives a spectacular view.
Hawa Mahal – The five storey palace, built for royal ladies of the then time so that they can spend their leisure time. The palace is compact with more than 950 small windows. These jahrokas maintain the proper air ventilation.
Here are the list of some of more monuments that will make you bring more close to the soul of Jaipur. Albert Hall, Birla Mandir, Jantar Mantar are just to name a few.
After whole day of sightseeing you will return to your hotel. Have your dinner and overnight stay in the hotel
Highpoints of Day
Hawa Mahal
Amber Fort
Jal Mahal
City Palace
Day 8 – Delhi Departure
Day’s Details
Drive Back to Delhi
Delhi Arrival
Departure
The next morning is the last day of yours under 8 Days golden Triangle Amritsar tour. You will start your day with scrumptious breakfast. Post breakfast you will drive towards back to Delhi.
On Delhi arrival you will shift to Delhi International Airport and board on a flight to your destination onwards.
Note: Tajmahal remains closed on Fridays Red Fort, Akshardham & Lotus Temple remains closed on Mondays
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