Explore 09 Days the fascinating journey of Golden Triangle Tour with Haridwar and Rishikesh. A combined heritage tour for a spiritual journey of Haridwar and Rishikesh. Make your trip super exciting with Golden Triangle Tour packages with unforgettable and fun tours to explore sacred temples & ashrams in Haridwar and Rishikesh. Har Ki Pauri is one of the most popular ghat on the banks of the holy Ganges River and is considered one of the fascinating places in Haridwar. The charming holy city of Haridwar leaves a great impression on visitors. You will enjoy some of the most famous tourist attractions, religious destinations and incredible architectural heritage. Plus, travel through Delhi-Agra-Jaipur to discover majestic palaces and world-famous monuments with a classic synthesis of Indian, Mughal and Rajput architecture. Agra Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort have encourage tourism in India. Visiting these places is a must for anyone traveling to North India. Rajasthan is a paradise of forts and palaces. Jaipur's mysterious Amer Fort, the magnificent Royal City Palace and the delightful Hawa Mahal are part of the itinerary. These historic buildings reflect the spirit of Rajasthani culture.
After arrival at Delhi International Airport, you will be meet & greeted by 365 Leisure India Holidays representative and get transferred to the hotel which is pre-booked for you. Rest of the day is free.
After breakfast, continue your sightseeing tour of Delhi, starting with a visit to the Jama Masjid is India's largest mosque. Visit Chandni Chowk, the oldest and largest bazaar in Old Delhi. Enjoy a rickshaw ride with the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk. Then visit the elegant and impressive Red Fort, the architectural legacy of the Mughals and arrive at Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit Humayun's Tomb, the first garden tomb in India. The highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four square gardens with water channels that surround the tomb. Drive Pass Rashtrapati Bhawan, the residence of the President of India, and India Gate, a gate built in honor of soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutb Minar, built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of the Muslim religion that rules India.
After breakfast, drive to Agra, a beautiful city on the banks of the Yamuna River, famous as the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1628. Sights of the era include the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Upon arrival in Agra, check-in at the hotel. After relaxing, visit Agra Fort which resembles the beautiful Red Fort of Delhi. The Diwan-i-Aam (Public Audience Hall), Diwan-i-Khas (Private Audience Hall) and Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) are must-see sights. In the evening we visit the Taj Mahal, the most extravagant symbol of love, devotion and purity, which took almost 22 years to build. It is an ivory white marble memorial where the mortals of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan (who built the Taj Mahal) and his wife (Mumtaz). An interesting fact about this impressive building is that it turns pink in the morning, milky white at night, and golden at night when the moonlight hits it. Watching the sun set over this iconic landmark is truly a sight to behold.
After breakfast and check-out, drive to the beautiful and magnetic city of Jaipur, also known as the pink city of India. On the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted city of the Mughal Empire. The city has some of the beautiful monuments built during the Mughal period including Sheikh Salim Chisti's Dargah, Panch Mahal and Buland Darwaza. Continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Jaipur is a city known as the Pink City of India due to the extensive use of pink sandstone in various buildings in the city. Jaipur is a city of royal palaces and ancient forts. The monuments display a variety of architectural styles and the bustling bazaars are known for their traditional crafts and jewelry. The atmosphere of this city says a lot about the rich lifestyle of the Rajput kings.
After breakfast you will start the day with explore Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort in the Aravalli Hills, built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century. Enjoy a jeep or elephant ride to Amber Fort. Later explore the City Palace, which consists of ancient private and public rooms, silver ships, courtyards, gates, the king's private rooms and more. Next, head to the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory that houses the largest sundial in the world - Samrat Yantra. Visit the Hawa Mahal, a five-storey mansion built in 1799 during the Rajput rule. It is popularly known for its 953 lavishly designed windows decorated with dramatic half-timbering. Later, the afternoon is free to visit the famous textiles, gems, carpets and handicraft markets. Jaipur is a great place to buy souvenirs.
This morning after breakfast, we will drive towards Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, you have the rest of the day free.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will check out from the hotel and enjoy the drive to the holy city of Haridwar. On arrival check-in to the hotel. The holy city is located on the banks of the holy Ganges and will refresh your mind, soul and body. Haridwar - "Gateway to God" is regarded as one of the most popular holiest of the seven centres of pilgrimage for the Hindus. Here in Haridwar you can visit the temples of Mansa Devi and Chandi Devi. Thousands of spiritual seekers visit Haridwar every day. The main attraction of Haridwar is to witness the aarti ceremony. A wonderful event attracts many tourists daily to visit the Ganga Aarti in Haridwar at the Har Ki Pauri Ghat.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Rishikesh. Rishikesh, 24 km from the holy land of Haridwar. Several religious and historical sites are visited in Rishikesh. In Rishikesh, you can visit Laxman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge across the Ganges river, which is used by pedestrians and motorbikes. Make your trip unforgettable by visiting sacred temples and Geeta Bhavan, Parmarth Niketan Ashram. After the delightful tour of Rishikesh, you will be driven back to Haridwar.
Many Hindus take a bath in the holy river Ganges especially in the morning. If anyone is interested, can take a holy dip and return to the hotel. Morning After breakfast, we will drive you to Delhi airport for your journey back home.
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