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GOLDEN TRIANGEL WITH MANDAWA Destinations covered: Delhi – Mandawa – Jaipur - Agra Day 01 : Arrive Delhi Delhi is a bustling metropolis, which successfully combines both the ancient and the modern aspects of Indian culture. The city’s many monuments, located amidst tall, modern skyscrapers, stand as silent reminders of the region’s ancient legacy. Overnight at hotel. Day 02 : Delhi Sightseeing This afternoon your tour will focus the seventeenth-century walled city of Shahjahanabad. You will visit the Red Fort (Lal Quila) - (Closed on Mondays). You will then take a walk through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shahjahanabad, which is now a picturesque bazaar. It consists of many narrow lanes that are crowded with shops selling everything from authentic Indian food and clothing to electronics. Next you will visit the Raj Ghat and Ashoka Pillar, Overnight at hotel. Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa (270 Kms – 7 Hrs Drive) Mandawa, which is often referred to as the “open air art gallery of Rajasthan.” Mandawa is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of Shekhawati region. Overnight at hotel. Day 04 : Mandawa – Jaipur (180 Kms – 4 Hrs Drive) Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel and proceed to visit more enchanting villages built along ancient trading routes in the Shekhawati region. Most of the structures in these villages, from havelis (town mansions) to temples to chattris (memorials), are decorated with beautiful frescos painted by local artists. The themes of the paintings range from images taken from legends, religious epics, historical events and everyday life to depictions of floral decorations, inventions and Western influences. Later drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. As you catch your first glimpse of the capital you will learn why Jaipur is also called the “Pink City.” All of the houses in the old city were painted pink in 1905 to honor the visiting Prince of Wales. On arrival check in at the Hotel and relax. Overnight at hotel. Day 05 : Jaipur Later you will tour the city of Jaipur, which is steeped in heritage, picturesque with exquisite architecture and vibrant with heroic lore and romance. You will visit the Hawa Mahal, Next you will explore City Palace, adjacent to the City Palace lies Jantar Mantar, the largest and best preserved of the five observatories built by Jaipur’s founder, Jai Singh. Overnight at hotel. Day 06 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (245 Kms – 6 Hrs drive) After your visit to Fatehpur Sikri you will continue on to Agra. You will experience a sunset visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). Built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal, the monument is made of white marble and is a fine example of symmetry, balance of design and traditional inlay work. You will also tour Agra Fort, a huge, red-sandstone structure built by the famous Mughal Emperor Akbar in AD 1565. It houses the beautiful Pearl Mosque and many other noteworthy structures. Overnight at hotel. Day 07 : Agra – Delhi (210 Kms – 5 Hrs Drive) End of services.
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