Rishikesh -with Golden Triangle Tour

Tour Destination:- Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi

Travel Duration:- 08 Nights/09 Days

DAY 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi and later transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, full day city tour of New Delhi

INDIA GATE- Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.

PRESIDENTS HOUSE- New Delhi, centers around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. 

HUMAYUN'S TOMB- The emperors grieving widow, Haji Begum, built Humayun's Tomb the first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, in 1565 AD.

LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE- Also called the Birla Mandir it was built in 1938; the temple is an ideal introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon.

LOTUS TEMPLE- The Bahai's Temple, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Bahai's community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.

QUTAB MINAR- It is among the tallest and famous towers in the world. Qutab Minar is famed as the highest brick minaret of the world, located amidst the lush greens of South Delhi. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI - AGRA

After breakfast at hotel, visit Old Delhi

RED FORT- This is a magnificent fort with beautiful artwork of red sandstone on the banks of river Yamuna. It is a huge complex of gardens and pavilions and marble palaces.

JAMA MASJID- This is the largest mosque in India, located opposite to the Red Fort, it was again the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan behind this architectural masterpiece.

RAJ GHAT- Built on the banks of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, Raj Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Later, drive from Delhi towards Agra. Straight transfer to hotel, and evening free for leisure. 

Overnight at Hotel

DAY 3: AGRA - FATHEPUR SIKRI - JAIPUR

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Agra viewing

TAJ MAHAL- It is the most beautiful monument in Agra. The beauty and grandeur of the Taj Mahal has made it one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife-Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. A beautiful gift from a Mughal emperor to his deceased wife, the Taj Mahal is a symbol of love and beauty.

AGRA FORT- Built in red sandstone, this huge fortress on the bank of the Yamuna. The fort house has many beautiful palaces and mansions, which include Jahangiri Mahal, Khass Mahal, Diwan-i-Khass and Diwan-i-Aam.

ITMAD-UD-DAULA TOMB- Also known as Baby Taj, this tomb is a daughter's tribute to her father. Built in 1628 by Nurjahan in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. 

Check-Out from the hotel, and drive towards Jaipur- the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri

FATHEPUR SIKRI- Once the capital of the Mughal emperor Akbar, a deserted, red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16^th century. Further continue your drive to Jaipur. Transfer to hotel and time to relax. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 4: JAIPUR

After breakfast visit the Pink City viewing

HAWA MAHAL- One of the most common and popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. This five-storey building was used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below.

CITY PALACE- In the heart of the old city is former royal residence built in a blend of the Rajasthani and Mughal styles. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II to study astronomy in detail.

JANTAR MANTAR- A stone observatory, largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable observatories. The observatory was built to study the movement of stars. The observatory is built in stone and marble.

AMER PALACE- A beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh. Tourists often ride on the elephant back to the Singh pool and the Jaleb Chowk. 

Other tourist attractions are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 5: JAIPUR - DELHI

After breakfast, later travel back to Delhi. Transfer to hotel. Evening free for shopping. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 6: DELHI - HARIDWAR

Drive to the City of Ganges-Haridwar. In the evening go to Har ki Pauri to attend the evening aarti at River Ganges. 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 7: HARIDWAR - RISHIKESH

After breakfast visit Haridwar viewing

HAR KI PAURI- A major landmark and famous ghat on the banks of River Ganga. It is believed to be a place of exit of holy river Ganga from the mountains.

MANSA DEVI TEMPLE- One of the most revered temple of Goddess Mansa Devi. The temple is a famous Siddhpeeth and offers panoramic views of the city.

SAPTRISHI ASHRAM- This is an old beautiful ashram built on banks of river Ganga. In the evening drive to Rishikesh. Later transfer to the hotel. Day free for leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 8: RISHIKESH

After breakfast visit Rishikesh viewing

BHARAT MANDIR- The temple is situated in the heart of the township of Rishikesh. Said to be the oldest temple in Rishikesh, it is also regarded as one of the most ancient shrines in India.

LAXMAN JHULA- Lakshman Jhula, the famous hanging bridge across Ganga, is about 3 km from the main township of Rishikesh. As per mythological tales, once Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama, crossed river Ganga at the same site where the bridge now stands.

PARMARTH ASHRAM- Founded in 1942 by Pujya Swami Shukdevanand Ji Maharaj, Parmarth Niketan is an ashram located in Rishikesh. It is the largest ashram in rishikesh with over a thousand rooms. Parmarth Niketan provides its thousands of pilgrims a clean, pure and sacred atmosphere as well as abundant, beautiful gardens. 

Later you can choose any activity

YOGA- Yoga is an invaluable source of knowledge, endurance, spirituality and fitness. It brings across the perfect blend of spiritual intelligence and physical fitness in a person's life. This ancient Indian art finds its origin in the Patanjali Shastra. Rishikesh, a holy destination in Uttarakhand, has been an important center of Yoga learning for long.

ADVENTURE SPORTS- Topography of Rishikesh is blessed with turbulent rivers, getting their energy from various rivulets and tributaries from the glaciers above. These rivers and their nearby areas make excellent spots for adventure sports like White Water Rafting, Canoeing, Trekking, Rock-Climbing / Mountaineering, Camping and Skiing (especially in winters). 

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 9: RISHIKESH - DELHI

After breakfast, later travel back to Delhi to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.