Delhi city tour - Sikandra- Agra Fatehpur Sikari - Jaipur- Skekhawati- Delhi
This short trip takes in the most famous sites in northern India. This circuit of Delhi Agra and Jaipur is often referred to as the 'Golden Triangle' as it takes in some of the finest examples of India's architectural and cultural heritage. Along with these iconic sights you also visit remote region of Shekhawati; catching a rare glimpse of rural Rajasthan, the region is famous for its painted havelis
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi Pickup from New Delhi Airport, and transfer to hotel. Delhi, India’s capital is an exciting ,bustling city with tons of historic sights , museum and galleries , and endless bazaars. There is more to see and do than you could possibly fit in during your time here
Day 2: Agra Travel to Agra and visit the mausoleum of famous Mugal emperor Akbar at Sikandra enroute . Home to the Mughal kings for centuries Agra homes the most beautiful building in the world, the sublime Taj Mahal and impressive red fort.
Day 3: Jaipur Drive to Jaipur and visit the abandoned Mughal kingdom of Fatehpur Sikri en route. The pink city of Jaipur. The city is famous for its Marvelous architecture and town planning. Evening free to Wonder around the old city with its colourful shops, latticed windows houses and rose pink colour streets or watch a Bollywood Movie sitting back in the art deco splendour of the Raj Mandir Cinema.
Day 4: Jaipur Drive through fabulous pink city with its colourful bustling Bazaar and Hawa Mahal for Morning excursion to magnificent Amber Fort where you can have the experience of traveling on elephant back to the top of the hill where the fort is situated later visit the largest observatory in India and various museums inside the City Palace
Day 5: Sekhawati Often referred to as open art gallaery of Rajasthan. The region of Shekhawati are eminent for their incredible painted havelis ( merchant’s House). Visit some these exquisitely carved havelis with frescos depicting mythological themes and that of daily life in old times. Today you stay in Comfortable Mud huts to soak the traditional flavour
Day 6: Delhi Free morning to further explore or take a camel cart ride. Late morning drive to Delhi and drop at Indra Gandhi Intl. Airport for return Flight
Highlights: - Colourful people and markets
- Visit to Taj Mahal
- Ghost city of Fatehpur Sikari
- Vibrant pink city of Jaipur
- Painted Havelis of Sheshawasti
- City tour of Delhi
Start/ Finish point: Start in Delhi / Finish in Delhi
Min Group Size: 1
Staffing: local representative, English speaking driver, monument guides
Transfer: Complimentary arrival and departure transfers.
Transport: Air- conditioned Private chauffeur driven Car
Accommodation: 4 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night in comfortable mud huts.
Activities: Optional Elephant ride in Jaipur, Traditional dinner evening
Meals: : 6 breakfast Included . Allow US$15-20 per day for rest of the meals
Entrance fees: Not included. Please allow US$ 60 for sites and activities listed as part of the itinerary
Trip Grade
Trip Details
Fitness Easy This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this short itinerary will be at a relaxing pace.
Single room supplement For Single travelers it is compulsory to book a single room supplement for this tour.
The prices stated are per person on twin sharing basis. For pax traveling single it is compulsory to book a Single room supplement. The charges for Single Supplement on this tour are US$ 350.
Best time to go The best time to travel is around October to mid March. The temperature should range from a low of about 22 degrees c to a high of 32 degrees C .Please note that "Taj Mahal is Closed for visitors on Friday"
Included sightseeing and activities
Delhi – National Art Gallery , National Museum, Train Museum, Lotus Temple, Akshar Dam Temple and Dilli Haat; Arga- It-Mat-Daulla ( Bay Taj) ; Jaipur- Albert Hall, Nahargarh & Jaigarh Fort, Anokhi Textile museum
Agra - one visit to the Taj Mahal including transport,Fatehpur Sikari; Jaipur - visit to Amber Fort , city palace , Palace of Winds, Jal Mahal and observatory including transport, Bhratpur - Bird Sanctuary. Shekhawati- Painterd Havelis in Nawalgarh and surrounding area.
Optional extras and sightseeing
Delhi – National Art Gallery , National Museum, Train Museum, Lotus Temple, Akshar Dam Temple and Dilli Haat; Arga- It-Mat-Daulla ( Bay Taj) ; Jaipur- Albert Hall, Nahargarh & Jaigarh Fort, Anokhi Textile museum
If you wish to visit a wide range of these mentioned sites and take part in a variety of optional activities please allow approx US$100 .
Joining Details
Petite Hotel
4A, Flag Staff Road
Civil Lines, New Delhi 110054
Phone: (0011) - 65190511 , 65909957 , 65398200
Petite Hotels New Delhi is located 25 kms. from DelhiAirport, 1 kms. from Old Delhi Railway Station, 0.5 km from Metro Stations, and 4 kms. from ISBT. Petite Hotels New Delhi is fully airconditioned, with a total of 12 rooms. Petite Hotels New Delhi has 1 restaurant serving Indian, Mughlai, and Chinese cuisines. Amenities for Petite Hotels New Delhi include doctor on call, laundry, safe deposit, cctv for security & currency counting machine
Trip Inclusion and Exclusion
Price Includes • All accommodation on the tour
• All transport ( a comfortable air condition car with chauffeur)
• Sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Transfer to hotel on arrival
• Meals as per itinerary
• Services of representatives local Guide and driver.
Price does not Included • Visa costs
• Border Taxes
• Entrance fees for monuments and activities
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
• International flights
• Meals other than those listed
• Pre and post tour accommodation
• Excursions and activities outside of the tour program
Travel Extra
Extra Accommodation If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement prices or extra accommodation:
New Delhi USD 75 for Twin Occupancy room per night
USD 65 for Single Occupancy room per night
Add – On Tours If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer various interesting short break options. You can combine any of the following Add – on tours with your existing holiday. For more details please refer to our City breaks/ Short Escapes section.
Delhi: City of Dijns ( 2nights/3 days)
Simla: Queen of Hills ( 3nights/4 days)
Into the Wild- Corbett National Park ( 2nights/3 days)
Varanasi Extension ( 3nights/4days)