INDIA

The Golden Triangle

Experience the magic and mystery of northern India in the company of an experienced English speaking local tour guide. Highlights of the tour include the romantic Taj Mahal, the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, and the palace splendour of Jaipur and Samode in Rajasthan.

Departures are available all year round for a minimum of 2 persons.

Price per person

£595

Contact India@goldenhilltravel.co.uk for a more detailed trip dossier.

Day 1 - Arrive Delhi where you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Day 2 - The morning is free and in the afternoon there is a half day sightseeing tour of old and new Delhi, which includes the Red Fort and the imposing Jama Masjid Mosque.
Day 3 - A full mornings drive to Agra via Sikandra, the burial place of Akbar the Great. Alternatively you can travel to Agra by rail on the Shatabdi Express.
Day 4 - Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, followed by a visit to Agra Fort.
Day 5 - Drive to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient capital of the Mughal Empire. The impressive buildings evoke images of a way of life long vanished and the city is a highlight of any tour to Agra. In the afternoon we continue to Jaipur.
Day 6 - In the morning we take a tour of the fabled pink city including the Palace of the Winds and Amber Fort for an elephant ride to the hill top Palace that dominates the town. Late afternoon drive 20km to Samode to overnight at Samode Palace.
Day 7 - A leisurely start to enjoy thisl incredibly luxurious hotel built in an old palace with some fantastically decorated rooms that are worth a visit in their own right. There is time to take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool or to explore the delightfully quiet Indian village of Samode with several shops selling local craft products. Return to Delhi by road and transfer to your hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to the airport for departure