if you are planning to visit India for the first time, there is no better option than the Golden Triangle Tour - Covering Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Golden Triangle Tour is the most popular tourist route in India. This incredible Golden Triangle Tour Itinerary comprising the three famous cities of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur having grandeur, glory & history.
Delhi
The main attractions of Delhi are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat, Jantar Mantar, National Museum, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjang Tomb and Purana Qila. There are quite a few park in the Delhi which are great place to spend time in leisure. Delhi is a place for shoppers.
Delhi is the perfect mix of the old and the new. From the colonial pillars of Connaught Place to the lanes of Chandni Chowk and the malls of South Extension, you will find discover a whole range of experiences here. Delhi is also a paradise for shopping, eating and sight-seeing.
General Information of Delhi :
» Capital - New Delhi. Area: 491 sq km.
» Population - 9370475.
» Language - Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English is equally in the use.
» Touring season - Oct, Nov, Feb and March. However, winter is severe and long from Nov to early March.
Agra
Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the world-the Taj Mahal.
Agra is a medieval city on the banks of Yamuna River was founded by Sultan Sikandar Lodi in 1956. It achieved fame as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658 and remains a major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Thj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Jaipur
Jaipur, the picturesque capital of Rajasthan also known as the Pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Sing II. It was first planned city in India, beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, which were once the residence of Maharajas, are worthy of admiration. In jaipur Amber fort, City Palace, Jantar-Mantar, Hawa Mahal, the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes will make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.