GOLDEN TRIANGLE WITH GOLDEN TEMPLE IN AMRITSAR

Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will meet and greet you and transfer you to the hotel. Day free at leisure.

Delhi: Delhi has been the national capital of India for more than 100 years and is an idyllic symbol of the magnificent past and thriving present of India. This city fascinates its visitors with its blend of various nationalities, diverse culture and traditions, heritage of the bygone eras as old as 4th century and modernization of lifestyle and culture - all at once. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.
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After breakfast, proceed with Delhi sightseeing tour with first visit to the Jama Masjid - the largest Mosque in India. Visit Chandni Chowk – oldest, biggest bazaar of Old Delhi. Later, walk up to Fatehpuri Masjid and enjoy a rickshaw ride till Red Fort. Here our driver will meet you, drive past Red Fort (a 17th century historical fort in Delhi) and reach Rajghat, a memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. An eternal flame burns on one side of this memorial. Visit the Humayun Tomb - first garden-style tomb of India. The main highlight of this tomb, inspired by Persian architecture, is the four garden squares with water passage channels surrounding the tomb. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan - residence of the President of India and India Gate - an archway built in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I. Visit Qutub Minar built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1193 to mark the beginning of Muslim rule in India. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

After breakfast at hotel, drive to JAIPUR. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Jaipur: Jaipur is a city where pink sandstone is used at a big scale and this is why, it is called the Pink City of India. Its vibrant bazaars display beautiful handicrafts and jewellery that adds to its charm. Also, it is a perfect place to witness the flamboyance lifestyle of the Rajput dynasty since here the past comes alive through its magnificent forts and palaces, where once lived the Maharajas. On reaching Jaipur, check-in at the hotel. Day free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, head for Jaipur sightseeing. Visit the Amer Fort dating back to 16th century that displays private halls, pavilions, former private chambers of the King and royal Rajput women. The reflection of this fort falling on the Maota Lake, is truly captivating. Enjoy an Elephant ride here. Explore the City Palace consisting of former private and public chambers, silver vessels, courtyards, gateways, private chambers of the King and lot more. Later, head to Jantar Mantar. It is an astronomical observatory that features the World’s largest Sundial - Samrat Yantra. Visit the Hawa Mahal - a five-storey palace built in 1799 during Rajput rule. It is popularly known for its intricately-designed 953 windows adorned with spectacular latticework. Later, afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. Overnight stay at hotel in Jaipur.

After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri. It is a 16th century historic town built by Emperor Akbar (3rd Mughal ruler of India). It offers various attractions that depict the grandeur of Mughal architecture and the rich lifestyle of Mughal dynasty. Though it was a a short-lived capital of the Mughals, this town offers glimpses of stunning monuments built during the reign of Mughals in India. The gateway to this city - the Buland Darwaza - is one of the major attractions here as it is said to be the highest gateway in the world. Continue drive to Agra. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Agra: On the right-side banks of the River Yamuna, Agra reigns over a glorious past created by warriors as skilled in art and architecture as they were on the battlefield. The city’s historical origins before the Mughal conquest are dim and was practically founded by the Mughal Emperor Babur. To the lover of art and to the traveler seeking the wonders of India, Agra is the goal of a pilgrimage, its shrines being the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal - a symbol of true love, dedication, hard work and purity - located on the banks of River Yamuna. Return to the hotel and settle in for breakfast. Later check-out and visit the Agra Fort - an imposing fort built during Mughal rule. It is a walled city consists of various mosques, private chambers of the King, Zenanas (private chambers of royal women) etc. Proceed with drive to Delhi. On reaching, check-in at the hotel in Delhi. Day free at leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel and later at noon you will be transferred to railway station to board train to Amritsar. Amritsar: It literally means “Pool of Nectar”. It was founded in 1579 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Guru of the Sikh religion who settled down beside a pool bequeathed with miraculous healing powers. His son, Guru Arjun Dev, built the temple within the pool. Later, Maharaja Ranjit Singh encrusted it with pure gold leaf.

Upon arrival in Amritsar, you will be met with our Gets Holidays representative at the railway station who will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Amritsar.

After breakfast, head for Amritsar sightseeing tour with first visit to the Shree Durgiana Temple. It is a 16th century temple mainly dedicated to Goddess Durga (Goddess of wealth). Next, visit the Jallianwala Bagh. It is a memorial that marks the tragic event of Amritsar Massacre in the year 1919. Visit the Rambagh Gardens that houses the summer palace of Ranjit Singh (founder of Sikh Empire) in the center. This palace is now a museum dedicated to Ranjit Singh that displays the history of Sikh empire, paintings, armoury, coins and manuscripts related to Ranjit Singh and lot more for you to explore. Visit the Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib dedicated to a Sikh martyr Baba Deep Singh Ji. Head to the Gurdwara Baba Atal Sahib located on the south of Golden Temple. Built in 1778-1784, it is a nine-story building adorned with spectacular architecture. It houses the remains of the son of Hargobind (6th Guru of the Sikhs).
Today you will witness the Wagah Border Ceremony in a village situated near a road border crossing, goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India, and lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, Punjab, India, and Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is particularly known for the elaborate Wagah border ceremony that happens at the border gate, two hours before sunset each day. The flag ceremony is conducted by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers (PR).

In the evening, visit the Golden Temple to witness the Palki Sahib ceremony (optional) wherein dozens of devotees act as a human conveyor belt to carry the Granth Sahib (a shrine containing the Adi Grantha) from the main shrine to the sanctum, where it is kept until the opening ceremony, the next morning. Overnight stay at hotel in Amritsar.

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from hotel. Transfer to Amritsar airport to board flight back to home.