Golden Triangle Tour with Kashmir

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$1524

Golden Triangle Tour with Kashmir

11 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi, India

Visiting: Delhi, New Delhi, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Gulmarg, Agra, Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur

Tour operator:

Alkof Holidays

Tour code:

AHGTKSH09

Specialist Group:

Fifty+

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History

Activities:

Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing, Walking

Private Available:

From: $1600 $1524 Travel Club discount: -$76

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Experience a captivating 11-day journey through India's cultural heartland and the serene beauty of Kashmir on our Golden Triangle Tour with Kashmir. This immersive journey seamlessly combines the vibrant culture of the Golden Triangle with the serene beauty of Kashmir, offering a rich tapestry of experiences. From bustling cities to tranquil valleys, each day unfolds with new adventures and discoveries, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Join us as we delve into the heart of India and Kashmir, where history, culture, and natural splendor converge to create an unforgettable travel experience.

Highlights

Explore Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, a famous tourist circuit known as the Golden triangle of India.
Experience Srinagar, known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats.
Explore Pahalgam, famous for its scenic natural beauty located in the mighty Himalayas.
Explore Gulmarg (2440 Meters above Sea level), also known as the meadows of flower.
Explore Sonamarg (meadow of gold), set in a valley amongst snowy mountains and beautiful lakes.

Places You'll See

Dal Lake, Srinagar

Taj Mahal, Agra

Humayun Tomb, New Delhi

Amber Fort, Jaipur

Pahalgam, Kashmir

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Delhi

Location: Delhi, Delhi, Delhi, Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rockland or similar in New Delhi

On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 : At Delhi

Location: Delhi, Delhi, Delhi, Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Rockland or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen’s Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun’s wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi - Srinagar (By Flight)

Location: New Delhi, Srinagar, Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Walisons or similar in Srinagar

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, our representative will transfer you to Jaipur airport to board a flight to Srinagar.

On arrival at Srinagar Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, Dal, and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural beauty, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. After fresh-n-up at the hotel, take a walk around, and feel the surroundings of Dal Lake nearby. Cover the famous Mughal Gardens Nishat Bagh "Abode of Pleasure on the shore of the Dal Lake", Shalimar Bagh "Abode of Love built by Jahangir for his wife Empress Noor Jehan", Cheshma Shahi & Pari Mahal. In the evening proceed for Shikara Ride on Dal Lake; this ride is one of the most soothing, restful aspects of a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 : Pahalgam Day Trip - Back To Srinagar

Location: Srinagar, Srinagar, Pahalgam

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Walisons or similar in Srinagar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start the day with a luscious breakfast, before proceeding towards Pahalgam also known as "the valley of Shepherds", enroute through the National Highway 1 which connects the valley with the rest of the Country through saffron fields and Apple Valley. Pahalgam is situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder River that rises from the hanging Kolahoi Glacier. Situated at an altitude of 2,130m, Pahalgam offers amazing breathtaking views. Enroute visiting Saffron fields, Awantipura ruins (1100 yrs old temple of Lord Vishnu built by King Awantivarman), see the beautiful countryside on the way and a lot of rice fields. Drive through pine forests. After lunch, have bridle walks and capture some amazing photos of the magnificent view of mountains. You can stroll along the horse trail to the nearby valleys Baisaran, Chandanwari and Aru Valley (at your own cost - only cars operated by locals are allowed) and witness the striking beauty of mountains. Enjoy walking around Aru Village, a walk along the Lidder stream towards Pahalgam from Aru Village is very highly recommended for Nature Lovers. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 : Sonamarg Day Trip - Back To Srinagar

Location: Srinagar, Sonamarg, Srinagar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Walisons or similar in Srinagar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After having luscious breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Sonamarg also known as "the Meadows of Gold". Enroute through the picturesque countryside ride where we will come across rolling hills, green forests, clear water streams and blooming rice fields and majestic mountains. It's a trekker's heaven, a starting point for many treks, spectacular skies, and snowy mountains, huge lake, strewn with the loveliest Alpine forests. You will gasp in wonderment at the golden light that glints from the snow-capped peaks when lazy sun rays fall on them. You can opt for a pony ride to Thajiwas Glacier (on your own cost) to have some fun in Snow. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 : Gulmarg Day Trip - Back To Srinagar

Location: Gulmarg, Srinagar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Walisons or similar in Srinagar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Post breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed for a day trip to Gulmarg also known as "the meadow of flowers". Enroute through the small picturesque market of Tangmarg. It's a famous Hill station of Jammu & Kashmir and is known for its salubrious beauty and charm. The route is full of Pine trees, Deodars, Amaltas, and Kikkar trees flanking the mountain side. It is known for Ski-Resort and The world's highest 18-hole Golf course. Enjoy the panoramic view of the location, visit the local sites, and later go for the cable car ride (on your own cost), which will take you to the Khilanmarg Snow Point. In the evening drive back to Srinagar. Dinner and overnight stay in a houseboat.

Day 7 : Srinagar - Delhi (By Flight) - Agra (220 Kms / 4 Hrs Drive)

Location: Srinagar, Agra, Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra

Meals Included: Breakfast

It's time to say farewell to Kashmir. Leave on time for Srinagar airport for onward journey to Delhi. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet you at the main entrance of the Domestic Flight Terminal (As per flight details).

After meeting you, he will transfer you directly to Agra - the city of the Taj Mahal. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, in the evening head-out for shopping for handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 : At Agra (Taj Mahal Visit & Local Sightseeing)

Location: Taj Mahal, Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you from your hotel and take you for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast at the hotel, later visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. The evening is free for shopping for handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 : Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur (240 Kms - 5 Hrs Drive)

Location: Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Agra

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you from your hotel and take you for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Jaipur for an overnight stay.

Day 10 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan "Amber Fort and Palace", A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort's majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 : Jaipur - Delhi (275 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive) & Departure

Location: Indira Gandhi International Airport, Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi Airport or any preferred location within Delhi (As per client request).

What's Included

Accommodation

10 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on twin or double sharing basis (Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to 4 star/luxury boutique hotels/5 star hotels or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost).
Additional Services

Personal assistance during arrival and departure.
Fully Guided

English speaking local destination guides.
Meals

Daily breakfast at the hotels.
Transport

Airport pickup / drrop-off, All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
Other Additional Services

1 rickshaw ride in old Delhi.
Other Additional Services

1 shikara ride on the Dal lake.
Other Additional Services

1 mineral water bottle per person per day.
Other Additional Services

All applicable taxes.

What's Not Included

Insurance

Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.
International Travel

Any International or domestic flights are not included.
Other Additional Services

Any monument entrance fee, camera fee.
Other Additional Services

Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges.
Other Additional Services

Please Note: Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost.
Other Additional Services

In Pahalgam: Horse Riding, Chandanwari, Betaab Valley and Baisaran Valley
Other Additional Services

In Gulmarg: Horse Riding, Gondola Ride, Zorbing or any other sports activity.
Other Additional Services

In Sonamarg: Thajwass Glacier, Horse Riding.
Other Additional Services

Guests have book the Union taxi/ ponies at the particular place / gondolas (In Advance Online).
Other Additional Services

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

Mode of Transport

Airport pickup / drop-off, all sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.

1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar
3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar
5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveller or similar

Accommodation

Hotel Rockland or similar in New Delhi
Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra
Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur
Hotel Walisons or similar in Srinagar
Deluxe Houseboat in Srinagar

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Is the single supplement included in the tour price, or is it an additional cost for solo travellers?

For solo travellers, single supplementary charges are applicable. Please contact us to know exact cost for solo traveller including single supplementary charges.
Can we get our choice of hotels?

Yes, we can provide you with a variety of hotels to choose from, based on your preferences and budget. We have a wide network of hotel partners, so we are confident that we can find the perfect hotel for you. If you have already chosen any particular hotel(s) to stay, we can also provide that hotel(s) to you on request basis. Cost may vary depending on your hotel choice.
If I came across any problem during my trip, how would you help me?

With Go Book Tours, you get 24X7 personal assistance from your dedicated tour manager over phone, WhatsApp, or Email.
Is this tour suitable for solo travellers?

Yes, the tour is suitable for solo travellers as well.
Can I customize this tour?

Yes we can customize this tour for you. Just share your requirement with us, and we will customize a tour for you as per your interest and preferences.

Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

We can provide your pre and post accommodation at an additional cost
Can we book this tour as a private tour just for our family or group?

Yes of-course, you can book this tour on private basis just for your family or group. Please message us your group details to book the tour on private basis.
Who will I meet on my arrival at New Delhi Airport, India?

On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will meet you at the main entrance of IGI Airport, New Delhi, who will be holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.
What about tipping in India?

Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider. Standard tipping that travelers provide to different service providers: Pickup & Drop - 2$ to 10$ Waiters -1$ to 5$ Drivers - 5$ to 10$ Managers & Tour Guides - 10$ to 50$ or it totally depends on you
I have a disability, can I join the trip?

Alkof Holidays is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary. We will make reasonable adjustments to the operation of our trip to facilitate the requirements of disabled travelers – such as booking ground floor accommodation or having your tour manager communicate important directions in writing as well as verbally. Further please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange your tour accordingly.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

No, we do not. As a solo traveler, you have to pay single supplement charges. If the Single price is not shown, please enquire for details.
Do I need medical/travel insurance?

Yes. It is strongly recommended to buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.

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Brian

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Wow - in a word! Action packed with adventure. We thoroughly enjoyed the six half-day safaris over 5 days but would suggest this tour is best suited to the active and adventurous types. There was a lot of distance covered both within three national parks and along the treacherous roads in-between. We were fortunate to have been provided with an excellent driver who was equal to the many challenges. A nice touch was the superbly guided tour of Mumbai on our first day in India providing a good grounding into the history and culture if India whilst offering a brief opportunity to recover from our long journey from Australia. We have already booked our next tour! Thanks to everyone involved.

Marcel Merlo

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23-Oct-23

I enjoyed my trip immensely. every day was wonderfully beautiful. Everything went perfectly, without any problems. My stay in Ladakh was especially wonderful. I would like to thank my driver/guide Sharif. It was a pleasure to travel with him. He was a very good driver, but also a very good and caring guide. If I could visit another part of Ladakh next year in July or August, I would definitely want to do so, possibly in combination with the Indian Himalayas. I would also like to thank Alkof Tours for the good organization and good follow-up of my trip. Marcel Merlo Belgium

Debra, USA

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Our family had a customized tour that included all three national parks for tiger safaris as well as the traditional golden triangle tour. We had 2 different drivers during the tour that picked us up at the airport or drove us to the next location. The drivers were always early, extremely friendly and helpful, and the cars were immaculate. We stayed at six different hotels that were picked out for us. They were all very nice and I would stay at them again. The guides at each location were very knowledgeable and friendly. The company itself stayed in contact with me throughout the trip to make sure I did not need anything. I would highly recommend this company. This tour was much more flexible and convenient than participating in a group tour where everyone has to keep up with a group pace.

Wei Zhou

Magnificent place and friendly people

26-Jan-24

Visiting Taj Mahal is one of best activities in the itinerary of our trip to India. It is worth to visit despite of the long line (about 2 hours) waiting to enter the Mahal. We learnt history, culture, and religion of this mysterious and attractive country. We must thank Alkof Holiday who arranged everything for us - picking us from Delhi airport, driving to hotel, to various famous landmarks, arranging good tour guides. It's our first time to visit India. Alkof Holiday made our trip stress-free. We want to come back again.

Virinder Atwal

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06-Apr-23

Accommodations were neat and clean. Overall very good experience. Driver was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Patricia Clark Australia

The travel arrangement was superb

07-Feb-2019

The travel arrangement was superb and everything was well organised by Sachin. I would recommend Alkof Holidays to everyone for India tours.

Clare United States

Fantastic Tour

11-November-2019

The ratings are given in the context of the price we paid which was extremely reasonable for the attentive service we were given. We were looked after at all times including being dropped off onto our correct train carriage in Delhi. The itinerary was full but not rushed. I would use Alkof tours again and recommend them to others.

Peter, USA

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27-Aug-22

The itinerary was well planned, and well managed. Tour guide Manoj was outstanding, and the hotels were excellent. We enjoyed our India trip. Thanks Alkof Holidays

Mary Carmen Torres

Excellent tour

16-Apr-23

Excellent tour, all the staff were always concerned about our safety and comfort. The guides were very helpful in getting to know each place, especially the guide from Jaipur whose English was very good and adapted according to our interests. The attention and assistance of the driver was key to having a good experience, Nandu always worried about us until the last day. I suggest they could have more restaurant options for each location, since the quality in some of them was not very good (Agra and Jaipur). But overall we had a very good experience. We are very grateful for the service received.

Courtney Fairweather

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17-Apr-24

I had to cancel the tour for personal reasons. This review is in praise of the thoughtful and understanding treatment that I received from Sunil at Alkof. He spend a lot of time explaining everything to me before and booked. Then, when I had to cancel, he was sympathetic and refunded my deposit. I've travelled a great deal and there are many tour operators who are untrustworthy. Alkof has shown itself to be honest and reliable.

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