Golden Triangle with Samode- Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Agra (203 kms)
Morning combined sightseeing of Old & New Delhi.
Proceed to the former centre of Moghul Power, Old Delhi that offers ancient monuments, narrow streets and bustling bazaars. Drive past the Red Fort, built in 1648 and "Chandni Chowk" or also known as Silver Street, experiencing the sights and sounds of this very busy avenue heading west from the Fort. Onwards to New Delhi which was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and is the ultimate testament of the British Raj. Drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace.
Thereafter drive to Agra (203 kms). Upon arrival - check into the hotel.
Afternoon visit the Taj Mahal - This most famous Moghul monument was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal "the lady of the Taj". It has been described as the most extravagant monument ever built for love, for the emperor was heartbroken when Mumtaz died after 17 years of marriage, during the birth of her 14th child. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Agra - Jaipur (221 kms)
Morning visit the Red Fort - lies on the bend of the river Yamuna, almost in the heart of the town. It was built by Akbar as his citadel over the years 1563-73 in the finest architectural style. It has imposing gates and walls of red sandstone and a moat.
Drive to Jaipur; en route visit Fatehpur Sikri - the deserted, red sandstone city that was built by Emperor Akbar as his capital and palace in the 16th century. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza the largest gateway in the world.
Continue drive to Jaipur and check into the hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Jaipur
Morning tour of the impressive Amber Fort, situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City (approached in princely style on a caparisoned Elephant). The Fort, completed in the early 18th century, took over 100 years to build and now, although deserted, offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the Moghul ruling families.
Afternoon city tour of Jaipur - visit the imposing City Palace, still home to the Maharaja although several of the rooms are now open to the public. Many antiques and artifacts belonging to the ruling family are housed here, including a collection of weaponry. You will also visit the Hawa Mahal "Palace of the Winds", and the open-air Jantar Mantar Observatory to see the vast astronomical instruments. Enjoy a stroll through the colourful bazaar before returning to your hotel. Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Jaipur - Samode (45 kms)
Morning drive to Samode. Upon arrival - check into the hotel. The small principality of Samode lies 50 kms northwest of the city of Jaipur and dates back to the 16th Century. The construction of the fort began 400 years ago and each successive ruler added to the fort and the palace.
Visit the Samode Palace - a comfortable palace is today full of architectural delights with stately corridors, frescoed walls ethereal audience halls, harmoniously reflecting the skill of master craftsmen. The interior features a magnificent hand painted Durbar Hall and the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal. Overnight at hotel
Day 06 : Samode - Delhi (260 kms)
Morning drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi - transfer to the international airport for your onward journey.
