Golden Triangle with Rishikesh

Arrive Delhi at international airport and transfer to hotel in Delhi. Delhi, city and national capital territory, north-central India. The city of Delhi consists of two components: Old Delhi, in the north, the historic city; and New Delhi, in the south, since 1947 the capital of India, built in the first part of the 20th century as the capital of British India. One of the country’s largest urban agglomerations, Delhi sits astride (but primarily on the west bank of) the Yamuna River, a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Himalayas. The national capital territory embraces Old and New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan region, as well as adjacent rural areas. To the east the territory is bounded by the state of Uttar Pradesh, and to the north, west, and south it is bounded by the state of Haryana. Overnight at Hotel in Delhi

Breakfast. Tour of Old Delhi, visiting Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India on the tour of Old Delhi and then passing in front of the Red Fort (photo stop). We will continue with a visit to the Raj Ghat, which literally means “royal courtyard” and is the monument in honor of the leader Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble slab located in the exact place where the Father of the Nation was cremated on January 31, 1948, just one day after his assassination. In the afternoon we continue our trip visiting the New Delhi area, we begin with a visit to Qutub Minar – The Victory Tower is a 5-story, 73-meter-high minaret, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom of the city. Later we will pass by Rashtrapati Bhavan, current residence of the President of India. Its main building has 340 rooms. We will also pass by the most important government buildings and the national parliament, as well as the India Gate. All these buildings are great examples of the political power of the British Empire in India. We will also pass by the Salt March monument and the famous Connaught Palace area during our tour of New Delhi. Overnight at hotel in Delhi .

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Jaipur founded in AD 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City. With broad avenues and spacious gardens, the city is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. Arrive Jaipur and transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight at Hotel in Jaipur

Morning after breakfast you will visit the Amber fort nestling among Aravalli Hills built in 16th century by Raja Man Singh, enjoy an optional elephant ride at Amber fort subject to additional charges, then visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) & Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds- it is the Jaipur’s most famous monument. In the afternoon you will visit the City Palace and Museum, City Palace-conceived and designed by Jai Singh is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture and is one of the most important architectural landmarks in Jaipur. Walk to the adjacent Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory. Evening enjoy the arti Ceremony at Birla Temple.

Later enjoy dinner with traditional dance at a local restaurant in Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast drive to Agra – Mughal city. Agra is a major tourist destination in North India because of its many Mughal-era buildings, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all these three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. En-route you will visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Later continue drive towards Agra and on arrival check in to your hotel..Overnight at Hotel in Agra

Visit the world- famous Taj Mahal (Closed on Friday) built by Shah Jahan in 1560 in memory of his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. The architecture marvel is perfectly proportioned masterpiece fashioned from white marble that stand testimony to the skill of 20,000 craftsmen brought together from Persia, Turkey, France, and Italy and who took 17 years to complete this ‘Love poem in Marble’. Later visit the Agra Fort, built alongside the Yamuna River stretching almost 2.5 km. The fort’s colossal double walls rise 20 m in height and measure 2.5 km in circumference. The fort is surrounded by a moat. The lofty battlements of the Agra Fort cast its protective shadow over the far stretching mansions of nobles and princes built along the riverfront.

Overnight at Hotel in Agra

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi to board the train for Haridwar at 1520h. Arrive Haridwar at 1933 Hrs and transfer to Rishikesh. Rishikesh – set against the backdrop of the Himalayas and with the pristine Ganga flowing through it, the ancient town of Rishikesh is one of the major tourist and pilgrimage hubs in northern India, where people from across the world arrive in search of peace. Rishikesh is commonly referred to as the ‘yoga capital of the world’ and rightly so. The destination is abuzz with visitors, who come here to learn yoga and meditation. Rishikesh has numerous ashrams, some of which are internationally recognised as centres of philosophical studies, yoga, and other ancient Indian traditions of wellness. Overnight at Hotel in Rishikesh.

Breakfast.

City tour of Rishikesh - visiting Lakshman Hula, Ram Jhula, Gita Bhawan and in the evening attend Ganga Aarti.

Later return to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Rishikesh.

Breakfast.

Morning transfer to Haridwar railway station to board the train for Delhi at 0630h. Arrive Delhi at 1105h and transfer to airport for your connection flight for onward journey.