Golden Triangle Tour With Shimla

Golden Triangle Tour With Shimla

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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

11 Days
6 Places

Destination Covered

Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Abhaneri , Jaipur, Shimla

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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

On arrival at Delhi airport, our company representative will meet you and will escort you till the car for the drive till Hotel. Check in in the Hotel. Rest of the day will be free for rest and lesiure. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi

Morning after breakfast the day will start with sightseeing in Delhi, wherein you will explore Old Delhi by visiting Red Fort -constructed by Shah Jahan, which was built as the fortified palace. Jama Masjid - India's largest and oldest mosque started in 1644 and completed in 1658 by five thousand artisans. Qutub Minar - the second tallest Minar in India having height of 72.5 meters. Humayun's Tomb - famous tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun which was commissioned in the year 1569-70 by his first wife Bega Begum. Drive pass some of the Historic buildings like India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan which completes your Delhi tour. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Shatabdi Train)

Train NameDeparture TimeArrival Time
Bhopal Shatabdi 06:00 07:57

Early morning visit Taj Mahal and enjoy the beauty of this beautiful monument during sunrise. Return to the hotel for breakfast and short relax. Later you will leave to visit deserted Fatehpur Sikri - a town which was capital of the Mughal Empire in - between 1571 and 1585. Return back to Agra. Evening you can explore the local Agra Market for shopping as the place is famous for handicrafts and carpets. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 04: Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Early Morning you will check out of the Hotel and you will be dropped till the Railway station to catch the train to Agra. On board you will get light breakfast in train. On arrival, you will be welcomed and escorted till the Hotel. Later you will go for sightseeing wherein you will visit Agra Fort - a huge complex built of red sandstone by Akbar in 1565 and partially converted into a palace during the time of Shah Jahan. I'timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj) - a beautiful mausoleum was commissioned by Nur Jahan, the wife of Jahangir, for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg. Taj Mahal- an astonishing 17th century marble tomb constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Retrn back to the Hotel. Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 05: Agra - Abhaneri - Jaipur

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and leave for Jaipur. En Route you will visit Abhaneri which is famous for Chand Baori - one of the oldest step wells in India which is over 13 stories and of 3,500 narrow steps. Later depart for Jaipur by road. On reaching Jaipur check-in the hotel for short relax. Later you will go for half-day sightseeing in Jaipur wherein you will visit Jantar Mantar - a famous astronomical observatory with wide range of architectural instruments. Albert hall museum - oldest museum of Rajasthan, which is situated in Ram Niwas Garden. Designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob in 1877 and has rich collection of artifacts like colorful crystal works, ivory, metal sculptures, carpets and paintings. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 06: Jaipur

Morning after breakfast at the hotel, depart for full day sightseeing in Jaipur. You will visit Amber Fort - located 11 kilometres away from Jaipur. Built by Raja Man Singh 1 in the year 1592. In this fort, enjoy a wonderful elephant ride. Jal Mahal - a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake and built in red sandstone. A five storied building out of which four floors remain under water. Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) - comprises of more than 593 balconies and screened windows and was built in the year 1799. In the evening, you can go for shopping in any of the colorful markets of this pink city which is famous for handicrafts and traditional jewelry. Overnight stay at Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur - Delhi

Have early morning breakfast at the hotel and leave for Delhi by road. It takes nearly 06 hours drive from Jaipur to Delhi. On Arrival check in the hotel. Rest of the day will be free for rest and lesiure. Night stay at Delhi.

Day 08: Delhi - Kalka (By Shatabdi Train) Kalka - Shimla (Toy Train)

Train NameDeparture TimeArrival Time
Kalka Shatabdi 07:40 11:45
Himalayan Queen 12:10 17:20

Have early morning breakfast at the hotel and you will be transffered to railway station to board the train to Kalka. On arrival at Kalka Railway station you can directly board on a picturesque toy train journey to Shimla - a hill station and capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is names after Goddess Shyamala (avatar of Mata Kali). Shimla welcome tourists throughout the year. Summers are warm with cool and pleasant evenings while winters are freezing. After we reach Shimla check in to your hotel and the rest of the evening is free for leisure or rest. Night stay in Hotel

Day 09: Shimla - Kufri - Shimla

Morning after breakfast we take a half day excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for is hiking and trekking routes and is a popular destination for those who seek fun in snow. In winters you can enjoy skiing and tobogganing. Indira park and fun world have some fun activities for visitors and give you a panoramic view of the valley and peaks around.

Return back to Shimla in the evening. Stroll around on Mall road and ridge road or trek through the wood to Mahasu peak for a grand view of mighty Himalayas. Yak and Pony rides are available on direct payment basis. Night stay in Shimla.

Day 10: Shimla - Kalka - Delhi (By Train)

Train NameDeparture TimeArrival Time
Himalayan Queen 10:35 16:10
Kalka Shatabdi 17:45 21:55

After breakfast transfer to Shimla railway station to board toy train for Kalka, on arrival in kalka board the Shatabdi train to delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Delhi Departure

Morning after breakfast you will be dropped till the Delhi international airport to board your onwards flight to home.

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