Golden
Triangle & Haridwar Rishikesh
Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
(6 Nights/7 Days)
Day 01 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night
stay in Delhi.
Day
02 / Delhi - Agra - Jaipur ( By train and car )
Early morning pick up from hotel & transfer to railway station to
board the superfast air-conditioned train to Agra. Breakfast in the
train, Arrive Agra in approx. 02 hours & visit the magnificent Taj
Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant
expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years
to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. Also visit the
Agra fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands
on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by
Emperor Akbar in 1566.
At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience)where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms& enjoy a lavish buffet lunch in a 5* hotel in Agra. After lunch drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri-a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur & transfer to Hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.
Day
03 / Jaipur - Delhi ( By train )
After a leisurely breakfast , visit the majestic Amber Fort, is one
that cannot be easily described. Ride up on Elephants to the former
capital of the royals set against the backdrop of the wooded hills.
Later visit the City Palace, Palace of Winds also known as Hawa Mahal,
this elaborate building, now little more than a façade, is encrusted
with delicate screens and carved balconies from which the royal ladies,
confined to their quarters, could sneak views of the outside world.
Past, present and future merge at Jai Singh's observatory, where time
has been accurately measured since the 17th century. Evening transfer
to railway station to board the luxurious air conditioned train to Delhi,
Dinner in the train. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Night stay
in Delhi.
Day
04 / Delhi
After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour
of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the
Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab
Minar, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s
House , Red fort , Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan
temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Evening at liesure. Night stay
in Delhi.
Day
05 / Delhi - Haridwar
Morning pick up from hotel & transfer to the railway station to
board the super fast train Shatabadi Exp. to Haridwar. Arrive Haridwar
& transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit various temples including Pareshwar
Mahadev Temple, Daksha Mahadev Temple and Mansa Devi Temple. Evening
visit Har-ki-Pauri (the footstep of God)- one of the most sacred ghats
in India. People say that this ghat was built by Vikramaditya in memory
of his brother Bhartrihari. This ghat is also known as Brahmakund. Later
witness Aarti of the Holy River Ganges. Aarti is the beautiful ceremony
in which deeyas (the oil lamps) are offered to God. Aarti can be done
to a deity in the temple or it can be done to a saint. It is performed
to God, in any manifestation, any form, by any name. The essence of
the aarti ceremony is a time when we say "thank you," and
we offer the light of our thanks, the light of our love and the light
of our devotion. We realize that the small deeya is nothing compared
to the divine light which shines on us all day. Night stay in Haridwar.
DAY
06 / Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi
Morning spend 01 hour with astrologer to discover your future, love
fortune, lucky number, compatibility with your life partner, zodiac
signs, professional astrological information or any other information
required by you. Later drive to Rishikesh - also known as the 'place
of sages', at the confluence of the Chandrabhaga and Ganga. It is believed
that God by the name of 'Hrishikesh' had appeared as an answer to the
hard penances by Rabhiya Rishi and henceforth the place derived its
name. It is the starting point for the Char dham pilgrims but also for
the people who are interested in meditation, yoga and other aspects
of Hinduism.
In Rishikesh visit Laxman Jhula- a hanging bridge on the river Ganga
is one of the most famous spot in Rishikesh. According to Indian mythology,
Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama crossed the Ganga with the
help of hanging bridge made of Jute. The bridge offers a scenic view
of the river Ganga as it tumbles down to Haridwar.
Also visit Bharat Mandir - the oldest temple in Rishikesh, near the
Triveni Ghat. This temple is dedicated to Bharat, the younger brother
of Lord Ram. Optional activities -White water rafting. Late afternoon
drive to Haridwar & transfer to railway station to board the train
back to Delhi. Arrive & transfer to hotel.
DAY 07 / Departure
Transfer to airport to board the onward flight.
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