Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan
Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan
Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan
15 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi, India
Visiting: Old Delhi, Delhi, New Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kumbhalgarh, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Ajmer, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AHGTR15
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
1-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
India's Golden Triangle is the most famous tourist circuit in India, which connect Delhi - the Capital of India, with Agra - the Land of Taj Mahal, and usually finishes in Jaipur - the Pink City. Together these famous cities forms a triangular shape on a Map thus the route is famous as the Golden Triangle Tour of India. The Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan, is an extended Golden Triangle tour which let you experience Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, along with Rajasthan. The land of the Kings & Emperors Rajasthan, is the birthplace of many brave warriors, whose heroic tales are sung till now. If you were willing to know India closely then you should visit Rajasthan.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Delhi
Location: Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi Airport)
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Rockland or similar in New Delhi
On arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : At Delhi | Old Delhi & New Delhi Sightseeing
Location: Old Delhi, Delhi, New Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Rockland or similar in New Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyen's Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayun's Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayun's wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 : New Delhi - Mandawa (260 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)
Location: Mandawa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Mandawa Haveli or similar in Mandawa
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Mandawa. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later take a waking tour to explore the most colorful painted havelis (Palaces) of Mandawa. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 : Mandawa - Bikaner (190 Km - 3 Hours Drive)
Location: Bikaner
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Bhairon Vilas or similar in Bikaner
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bikaner. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit Junagarh Fort, constructed by Raja Rai Singh, between 1588 -1593 AD. Also visit Lalgarh Palace, a palace and a heritage hotel built by Sir Ganga Singh, Maharaja of Bikaner, between 1902 and 1926. Later visit Bhandasar Jain Temple, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, and famous for it's beautiful wall painting and art work. After that visit the National Research Centre on Camels, one of the best places in India to learn about camels. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer (330 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)
Location: Jaisalmer
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Golden Haveli or similar in Jaisalmer
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaisalmer. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later in the evening enjoy a camel safari, and the beautiful view of the sunset in the desert of Rajasthan. Also, enjoy some cultural activities, and traditional dance performances by the local Rajasthani artists in the Thar Desert. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 : At Jaisalmer
Location: Jaisalmer
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Golden Haveli or similar in Jaisalmer
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaisalmer, visit the stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila, the palace museum inside the Jaisalmer Fort, which exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artifacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer and havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake form the main attractions of the city. Rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (300 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)
Location: Jodhpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Shri Ram Excellency or similar in Jodhpur
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jodhpur. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Relax at the hotel, later visit Massive Mehrangarh Fort - founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, Mehrangarh Fort is perched on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. There are seven gates, which include Jayapol (Victory Gate) built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over Jaipur and Bikaner armies. You can still see the battle scars on the second gate of the fort. Also visit Jaswant Thada, the graceful marble cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Later visit Mandore Garden, Clock Tower and Sardar Market. Next visit Umaid Bhawan Museum, built between 1928 and 1943, it's the world's largest private residence of royal family. Part of the palace is a luxury hotel, part of it royal quarters, and some part of the palace is dedicated as the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 : Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur (275 Km - 6 Hours Drive)
Location: Kumbhalgarh, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ranakpur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Swaroop Vilas or similar in Udaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Udaipur. On the way visit Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12 Century - popular for it's magnificent carving on 1444 non replicable marble pillars, each one has been designed to represents its own different theme. Later proceed to Kumbhalgarh, to visit the Massive Kumbhalgarh fort - the second most important fort of the Mewar Rulers of Rajasthan, which has made its mark in history as the second largest wall after the Great Wall of China, and was declared as the UNESCO world heritage site in 2013. After sightseeing of Kumbhalgarh, proceed to Udaipur, upon arrival check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 9 : At Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Swaroop Vilas or similar in Udaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, start your sightseeing tour of Udaipur with a visit to Sahelion-Ki-Bari. Then proceed to visit the Museum of folk art, which has a rich collection of folk dresses, puppets, dolls, masks, ornaments, folk musical instruments and paintings on display. Afterwards visit the City Palace, the biggest palace complex in India, where four generations of Maharajas added mansions and palaces. You also visit the museum of the palace, which includes the beautiful peacock mosaic and miniature wall paintings of Indian mythology. In the evening take a boat ride on the lake Pichola. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Pushkar (280 Km - 5.30 Hours Drive)
Location: Pushkar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel Pushkar Heritage or similar in Pushkar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Pushkar. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel. Relax at the hotel, later visit one of the most sacred lakes in India - the Pushkar lake, surrounded by 52 bathing ghats (a series of steps leading to the lake) where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a sacred bath. Afterwards visit Brahma Ji temple - the one and only temple of God Brahma in the world. Next you visit cattle fair ground, where every year world Famous Pushkar Cattle fair is held. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 : Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur (150 Km - 3 Hours Drive)
Location: Jaipur, Ajmer, Pushkar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Jaipur. On the way visit Ajmer Dargah Shareef "Shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti" and Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpara - a mosque built in two and a half day. Later continue your drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free for own leisure activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12 : At Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day guided tour of Jaipur. Start you sightseeing with the iconic attraction of Rajasthan "Amber Fort and Palace", A UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 in red sandstone and marble. The magnificent fort comprises an extensive palace complex, divided into several sections. It stands on top of an easily scalable mountain, which is situated right next to the beautiful Maota Lake. The fort's majestic appearance and its geographical advantages make it a special place to visit. After Amber Fort, visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, The Hawa Mahal (Palace of winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (240 Km - 5 Hours Drive)
Location: Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri - a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Akbar in the late 16th century. It was abandoned after only 14 years, and the elegant buildings of this superb walled city remain intact to this day. After sightseeing at Fatehpur Sikri, proceed to Agra for overnight stay.
Day 14 : At Agra | Taj Sunrise Visit & Local Sightseeing
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Stay at Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you for a guided sightseeing tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed for a full day guided tour of Agra, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Evening is free for shopping of handicrafts as souvenirs from the market of Agra. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 15 : Agra - New Delhi (220 Km - 3.30 Hours Drive) & Departure
Location: Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi Airport)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the New Delhi Airport or any advised location in Delhi with lifelong beautiful memories of your Golden Triangle Tour with Rajasthan.
What's Included
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Accommodation
14 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on twin or double sharing basis (Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to 4 star/luxury boutique hotels/5 star hotels or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost).
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Additional Services
Personal assistance during arrival and departure.
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Fully Guided
English speaking local destination guides.
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Meals
Daily breakfast at the hotels.
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Transport
Airport pickup / drrop-off, all sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
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Other Additional Services
1 rickshaw ride in old Delhi.
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Other Additional Services
1 camel safari in thar desert of Jaisalmer.
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Other Additional Services
1 boat ride on lake pichola in Udaipur.
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Other Additional Services
1 mineral water bottle per person per day.
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Other Additional Services
All applicable taxes
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Please Note: Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost.
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Insurance
Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.
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International Travel
Any International or domestic flights are not included.
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Other Additional Services
Any monument entrance fee, camera fee.
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Other Additional Services
Any kind of tips, personal expenses, laundry, or telephone charges.
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Other Additional Services
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Mode of Transport
Airport pickup / drop-off, all sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary.
1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar
3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar
5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveller or similar
Accommodation
Hotel Rockland or similar in New Delhi
Mandawa Haveli or similar in Mandawa
Hotel Bhairon Vilas or similar in Bikaner
Hotel Golden Haveli or similar in Jaisalmer
Hotel Shri Ram Excellency or similar in Jodhpur
Hotel Amar Kothi or similar in Udaipur
Hotel Pushkar Heritage or similar in Pushkar
Hotel The Wall Street or similar in Jaipur
Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar in Agra
Check out our Q&As
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Can we get our choice of hotels?
Yes, we can provide you with a variety of hotels to choose from, based on your preferences and budget. We have a wide network of hotel partners, so we are confident that we can find the perfect hotel for you. If you have already chosen any particular hotel(s) to stay, we can also provide that hotel(s) to you on request basis. Cost may vary depending on your hotel choice.
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Who will I meet on my arrival at New Delhi Airport, India?
On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will meet you at the main entrance of IGI Airport, New Delhi, who will be holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.
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Can I customize this tour?
Yes we can customize this tour for you. Just share your requirement with us, and we will customize a tour for you as per your interest and preferences.
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Can we book this tour as a private tour just for our family or group?
Yes of-course, you can book this tour on private basis just for your family or group. Please message us your group details to book the tour on private basis.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
We can provide your pre and post accommodation at an additional cost
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Is this tour suitable for solo travellers?
Yes, the tour is suitable for solo travellers as well.
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If I came across any problem during my trip, how would you help me?
With Go Book Tours, you get 24X7 personal assistance from your dedicated tour manager over phone, WhatsApp, or Email.
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Is the single supplement included in the tour price, or is it an additional cost for solo travellers?
For solo travellers, single supplementary charges are applicable. Please contact us to know exact cost for solo traveller including single supplementary charges.
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What about tipping in India?
Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider. Standard tipping that travelers provide to different service providers: Pickup & Drop - 2$ to 10$ Waiters -1$ to 5$ Drivers - 5$ to 10$ Managers & Tour Guides - 10$ to 50$ or it totally depends on you
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I have a disability, can I join the trip?
Alkof Holidays is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary. We will make reasonable adjustments to the operation of our trip to facilitate the requirements of disabled travelers – such as booking ground floor accommodation or having your tour manager communicate important directions in writing as well as verbally. Further please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange your tour accordingly.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, we do not. As a solo traveler, you have to pay single supplement charges. If the Single price is not shown, please enquire for details.
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Do I need medical/travel insurance?
Yes. It is strongly recommended to buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.
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Free Date Changes
Alkof Holidays allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Alkof Holidays allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform alkof holidays, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Alkof Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of alkof holidays charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.