India Golden Triangle Tour
Make the most of your time in India
India boasts of innumerable places of tourist interest but the India Golden Triangle circuit is certainly the jewel in the crown!
If you are a connoisseur of fine taste, you would discover the taste of recipes secretly passed down to generations of expert ‘khansamah’. If you seek authentic travel experiences, it will expand your horizons and give you a lifetime worth of memories!
Here, you will get to witness the abundance of a bygone era in rare traditional jewellery and the character of its rulers through forts that stand strong to this day.
Undoubtedly you can experience the beauty of India Golden Triangle Tour
The Triad
Discover the uniquely rich background of the three cities that make up the Golden Triangle
Delhi
The national capital is an age-old seat of the country’s economic and political control. The city has preserved its tradition with monuments that are over a century old while ushering steadily into the modern world.
Major attractions in Delhi
Red Fort – visit the fort complex that embodies the pinnacle of Mughal creativity under emperor Shahjahan
Jama Masjid – the mosque that can accommodate 250000 devotees, making it one of the largest in India
Lotus Temple – an architectural marvel shaped like a lotus flower, called the ‘Taj Mahal of the 20th century’
Qutub Minar – the world’s tallest brick-minaret, part of a UNESCO world-heritage site complex
Culinary Experience
Each ruling dynasty and eventual settlement of migrators brought its culinary art to Delhi. Influence of the Mughal era, for instance, is most evident in the streets of old-Delhi. The aroma of freshly ground spices used here calls food aficionados from miles away.
On the other hand, you can relish hot and spicy Punjabi cuisine in some of the speciality restaurants in central or west Delhi.
Agra
Home of the iconic Taj Mahal, Agra is also known for other UNESCO world heritage sites. You can shop for miniature Taj Mahal and other marble artefacts in markets like Sadar Bazar and Kinari Bazar.
Major attractions in Agra
Taj Mahal – the grand mausoleum complex built by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife
Agra Fort – a historical marvel made of red-sandstone that was once the royal residence
Itmad-ud-Daula – a tomb that is also called ‘bachcha Taj’ (a draft of the Taj)
Fatehpur Sikri – a fort complex that houses shrines, tombs from the era of emperor Akbar
Culinary Experience
You must try the local delicacy called ‘Petha’ – a saffron-flavoured sweet made with pumpkin and rose water. For breakfast, Bedmi Puri, a puffy, spiced bread served with hot potato curry would surely delight your taste buds.
Jaipur
The ‘pink city’ is one of the earliest planned cities of India. The royalty that once ruled these lands have left its mark in colossal palaces and forts. The grandeur of its landmarks and the spirit of its people are in a league of their own! Visit the local markets showcasing rare gemstone, local jewellery and handicrafts.
Major attractions in Jaipur
Amer Fort – a picturesque fort where you can feel like royalty while riding an elephant to the fort-gates
Hawa Mahal – the palace of winds, made in a honeycomb-like structure for the royal ladies
Jantar Mantar – an 18th-century observatory, housing the world’s largest sundial
City Palace – a royal palace built with a combination of Mughal, Rajput and European architectural style
Culinary Experience
When it comes to cuisine, the flavours of Jaipur are poles-apart from the Mughlai taste of Delhi and Agra.
Taste the traditional staple food of the region – Dal, Bati and Churma at one of the speciality restaurants like Chokhi Dhani while enjoying the folk-dance performance.
Mildly spicy or sweet local snacks like Mirchi Bada, Mawa Kachori and Ghevar are also great to munch on.
We recommend 6-7 days to bask in the beauty and indulge in authentic experiences of the India Golden Triangle.
Remember to be wary of touts and conmen posing as hotel brokers or tour-guides.
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