Golden Triangle tour itinerary
Golden Triangle Tour with Udaipur and Amritsar
Here is your itinerary in detail, day by day
Explore the once-in-a-lifetime journey through India's Golden Triangle, history alive with the royalty of Udaipur and the peace serene of Amritsar. This magical tour offers the right mix of cultural richness majestic architecture and moments of spiritually calming in a lifelong experience.
Day 1: Delhi
Day 2: Explore Delhi
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
Day 4: Agra to Jaipur
Day 5: Explore Jaipur
Day 1: Delhi
- First Morning: Arrive in Delhi and check into your hotel. Have all freshened up and geared up for sightseeing today.
- Afternoon:We visit the world's tallest brick minaret, Qutub Minar, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then we head towards India Gate- which is a war memorial and comes right in the heart of this city. Then we visit the Lotus Temple beautiful place with flower-like architecture and a quiet atmosphere.
- Evening: Spend the evening at Connaught Place. It is the major commercial and financial center of Delhi. Wander around the place, spend your evening with dinner at a good local eatery, try the street food of Delhi or dine at a classy place.
Day 2: Explore Delhi
- Morning:Sightseeing to the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and monument of India's rich history. Then on to Jama Masjid, one of the biggest mosques of India.
- Afternoon: The other very important place is Chandni Chowk, which just happens to be a buzzing market area with narrow winding lanes and shops and food and everything. A visit to Raj Ghat-the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Evening: Visit Humayun's Tomb, which is again a UNESCO Heritage site. Drive past the Presidential House and the Parliament House.
Day 3: Delhi to Agra
- Morning:After breakfast, you are driven to Agra (about 4 hours from the location). On your arrival, check into your hotel and take some off time to relax.
- Afternoon: Visit one of the world's Seven Wonders that you will only see at Agra which is the Taj Mahal. Take ample time to see this great monument and its wonderful history. Then, see the monumental Agra Fort, once again a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in itself a huge repository of life both architectural and historical.
- Evening: Visit Mehtab Bagh, a garden complex that offers a stunning view of the Taj Mahal at sunset.
Day 4: Agra to Jaipur
- Morning: After breakfast you will drive to Jaipur, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, (approx. 5 hours total). Fatehpur Sikri has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the capital of the Mughal Empire. Palaces and courtyards well preserved await your visit.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Jaipur and check into your hotel. Explore the City Palace which also includes such beautifully maintained Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and Jantar Mantar, an important astronomical observatory and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Evening: Explore the Jaipur markets. The two major ones are Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar. Have dinner that will comprise authentic Rajasthani food.
Day 5: Explore Jaipur
- Morning:Explore Amber Fort, built on the hilltop outside the city. One can take an elephant ride or jeep safari to this fort. Its beauty is seen in its wonderful courtyards, halls, and beautiful gardens. On returning to the city, visit the Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, and the Jal Mahal, a palace made in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake.
- Late Afternoon:Albert Hall Museum houses a really rich collection of artifacts followed by a visit to the Birla Temple, famous for its marble architecture.
- Evening: In the late evening get yourself engage in the soul of Rajasthani culture with various folk music and traditional dance presentations.
Day 6: Jaipur to Udaipur
Day 7: Explore Udaipur
Day 8: Udaipur to Amritsar (via Delhi)
Day 9: Amritsar
Day 6: Jaipur to Udaipur
- Morning: After breakfast, you are driven to Udaipur (about 6 to 7 hours from the location). On your arrival, check into your hotel and take some off time to relax.
- Afternoon: Visit one of the famous palaces of Udaipur which is the City Palace watching Lake Pichola. Take ample time to see this great palace and its wonderful architecture. Then, see its beautiful courtyards, terraces, and gardens which itself a huge repository of life both architectural and historical.
- Evening:Then take a boat ride in Lake Pichola, after that visit Jag Mandir, a beautiful temple that offers a stunning view. Then after that enjoy your dinner at a lakeside restaurant with a great memorable view.
Day 7: Explore Udaipur
- Morning: Explore Jagdish Temple, beautifully built and dedicated to lord Vishnu. Its beauty is seen in its architecture. On returning from this, visit the Saheliyon Ki Bari, a very beautifully maintained garden with fountains, kiosks, marble elephants, and a delightful lotus pool.
- Late Afternoon: Vintage car Museum where you learn about the royal classic cars of the Royal Family's Collection, followed by a visit to the Fateh Sagar Lake and enjoy some time with the beautiful environment.
- Late Evening: In the late evening get yourself engaged in the cultural show at Bagore Ki Haveli, highlighting various folk music and traditional dance presentations. After that one can enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 8: Udaipur to Amritsar (via Delhi)
- Morning: Fly from Udaipur to Amritsar via Delhi.
- Afternoon: On your arrival in Amritsar, check into your hotel and take some off time to relax. Visit one of the famous Wagah Border to witness the famous border closing ceremony between India and Pakistan.
- Evening:Visit the very famous Golden Temple, the holiest gurudwara of Sikhism that offers a stunning view and Where one can find peace. Explore the memorable atmosphere and then have dinner at the langar also called as community kitchen, where free meals are served to all visitors.
Day 9: Amritsar
- Morning: Jallianwala Bagh one of the most beautifully maintained public gardens commemorates the mass murder that took place in 1919. One can learn about this site's historical importance.
- Late Afternoon: Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Museum showcases the life and rich history of the very first Maharaja of the Sikh Empire.
- Evening: Engage yourself in the local market late at night for some shopping and savoring Amritsari food before you move ahead to your onward destinations.