OVERVIEW

The northern region of India is festooned with some marvelous architectural wonders including wonderful fort and palaces. This 6 night and 7 day Fort and Palaces Tour In North India is the best as well as the shortest way to witness the gems of the Indian culture. During this well-planned tour, you cover the sought after Golden Triangle tour destinations of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, some of the most well-known cities in the global circuit.  Every city has to offer something distinct to tourists. Delhi is an amalgamation of every caste, religion, food, and monuments. While Agra is home to the Taj Mahal and other Mughal structures, Jaipur has numerous Rajputa palaces and forts.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY 01 : DELHI

On your arrival at the Delhi airport/ railway station, meet our representative who helps you with an assisted transfer to the hotel. Complete the check-in formalities and rest for some time.
Later, you are free to explore this of varied experiences, known to be the Capital of India. Delhi is an amazing mix of old-world charm and new age wonders. The city boasts of being a mish-mash of all the cultures, offering a vibrant feel to its visitor. You can explore the place on your own.
Stay overnight in hotel.

DAY 02 : DELHI SIGHTSEEING

Today, after breakfast, get ready for a city tour covering the prime tourist attractions of Delhi.
The attractions that you visit today include India Gate the war memorial of martyrs that stands 42 m high, was formerly known as Kingsway with lush grounds around it that are ideal for picnics; Laxmi Narayan temple built in 1939, also known as Birla Mandir, it is dedicated to Lord Narayan and his consort Goddess Laxmi; World Heritage Site of Humayun’s Tomb erected in 1565 A.D. by the senior widow Emperor Humayun Bega Begum, it is a magnificent Mughal architecture; Lotus temple also known as Baha’i house of worship, this beautiful lotus like structure was completed in 1986; World Heritage Site of Red Fort the residence of India’s Mughal emperor for around 200 years till 1857, this red stone structure is the venue of flag hoisting on the Independence day and the World Heritage Site of Qutab Minar Complex that houses a number of structure such as one of India’s tallest minaret Qutub Minar, Alai Darwaza Gate and 2 mosques, including the oldest one in northern India Quwwatu’l Islam.
Stay overnight in hotel.

DAY 03 : DELHI – JAIPUR

After breakfast on the third day of the tour, proceed by road to Jaipur, the Pink city. The largest and the capital city of Rajasthan state, Jaipur is its one of the most popular destinations.
The city is dotted with several attractions and offers varied experiences. On arrival, check-in the hotel. Get relax for a while.
Afternoon can be spent visiting the colorful popular local market of Jaipur that are storehouses of some amazing stuff like precious and semi-precious stones, puppets, precious and semi precious stones, traditional apparels, inlay work objects and much more.
Spend the evening at Chokhi Dhani, a village like setting offers memorable experiences such as bullock cart ride, mehendi, folk performances and more. Enjoy royal Rajasthani dinner with cultural program.
After enjoy, return back to the hotel and overnight stay.

DAY 04 : JAIPUR SIGHTSEEING

In the morning, visit Amber Fort or Amer Fort, one of the six Hills forts of Rajasthan that are listed in World Heritage Site.
Located 11 kms from the city center, it offers an elephant ride up to its entrance. This magnificent red sandstone and marble structure was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh.
Later back to the hotel for breakfast. The afternoon is scheduled for a city tour covering City Palace a colossal Rajput and Mughal structure with an array of gardens, courtyards and buildings including Chandra Mahal which is still the residence of the region’s royal family.
Next you visit the World Heritage Site Royal Observatory or Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory built in the first half of the 18^th century by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh.
Stay overnight in hotel at Jaipur.

DAY 05 : JAIPUR – AGRA

Today morning after breakfast drive to Agra, the Mughal City that is home to the world renowned Taj Mahal and many other magnificent Mughal structures. On the way, visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site Fatehpur Sikri, built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 to honor Sufi Saint Shaikh Salim Chisti and made it the capital of the Mughal Empire.
Later continue your drive to Agra. Once you arrive, check-in at the hotel. After some rest, visit the world heritage site Taj Mahal, which is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Constructed by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, it took 22 years to get completed. Next visit is to the Agra Fort, built during 16^th century.
This colossal structure is a mix of red sandstone part made by Emperor Akbar and marble part built by Shah Jahan and other additions by Emperor Aurangzeb. Stay overnight in hotel at Agra.

DAY 06 : AGRA – DELHI

After breakfast, start the road journey back for Delhi. On the way, halt for visiting Sikandra, the Tomb of Akbar that was built between 1605 and 1613. As per Tartary tradition, Akbar started the construction of this tomb during his own lifetime.
After his death, his son Jahangir completed the construction.
Later your drive to Delhi. On arrival, check-in the hotel.
The evening is booked for shopping at the popular markets of Delhi.
Stay overnight in hotel at Delhi.

DAY 07 : DEPARTURE FROM DELHI

Get an assisted transfer to the airport or railway station to catch a flight/ train to your home destination.