Golden Triangle and Colonial Hill 13-Day Tour in India

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Why we love it?

The Golden Triangle & The Colonial Hill tour spans 13 days, exploring key destinations such as Agra, Amer, and the surrounding Agra Division. Ideal for travelers interested in India's rich history and colonial architecture, this tour offers a blend of iconic landmarks and local culture. Participants will enjoy daily breakfast, private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the expertise of English-speaking guides in each city, ensuring an informative and comfortable experience. The distinctive aspect of this tour lies in its focus on both the renowned Golden Triangle sites and the lesser-known colonial heritage, providing a comprehensive view of India's diverse historical landscape.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
  • 12 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
  • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
  • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
  • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water in the car.
  • Government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Any flight ticket.
  • Camera charges at monuments if any.
  • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
  • Gratuities and optional activities.

Itinerary

Pickup from Indira Gandhi Intl Airport

Day 1
  • Arrive Delhi

  • On arrival at Delhi International airport meet with our office executive assistance and transfer to hotel check in. Rest time free & easy to relax.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Delhi

  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour of Delhi, visiting landmark of Old Delhi which include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market. Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk.

  • Sightseeing of New Delhi which includes Qutab Minar, Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple & VVIP areas President House, Parliament & India Gate.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Delhi - Agra (204kms/ 4hrs approx)

  • Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Agra check in at hotel.

  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal: One of the Seven Wonder of the World was build by Shah Jahan in 1631 AD and was completed in 1651. This symbol of love was build in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal

  • Built between 1622 and 1628 by Empress Nur Jahan for her father, boasts of marble trellis work and inlaid with-precious stones, this mausoleum on the opposite bank of the Yamuna from the Taj, exhibits a strong Persian influence.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Abhaneri - Jaipur (245kms/ 5hrs approx)

  • Breakfast at hotel drive to Jaipur enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri the 16th century ghost town and Abhaneri a small village popular for the amazing step wells and Temple. Further drive to Jaipur check in at hotel.

  • Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars

    Evening explore the pink city and visit the colorful bazaars. As per your interest wrap up your day by watching Bollywood movie at the opulent Rajmandir Cinema.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Jaipur

  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit the majestic Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Enjoy jeep ride at Amber Fort.

  • The Albert Hall Museum also known as Central Museum is located in the Ram Niwas Garden.Ram Niwas Garden is located outside the city wall which is located opposite to the New Gate in Jaipur. Albert Hall is the oldest museum in Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II was responsible for the construction of this museum in the year 1868, when King Edward the Prince of Wales visited India. Maharaja Ram Singh wanted that this building should be a town hall, but his successor wants that this should be museum.

  • The Birla Temple, originally known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple, and is situated below the Moti Dungri Fort in Jaipur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, this temple is a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur. Built in pure white marble, the Birla Temple is unlike the traditional ancient Hindu temples,

  • Located in the heart of the Pink City Jaipur, the City Palace was where the Maharaja reigned from. This palace also includes the famous 'Chandra Mahal' and 'Mubarak Mahal', and other buildings which form a part of the palace complex. The palace is located towards the northeast side of central Jaipur and has many courtyards and buildings.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 6

Jaipur - Chandigarh (flight)

  • Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to oard flight for Chandigarh

    Breakfast at hotel transfer to airport to oard flight for Chandigarh. On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Later city tour of Chandigarh the best-planned city in India, with architecture which is world-renowned, and a quality of life, which is unparalleled. The face of modern India Chandigarh is the manifestation of a dream that Le Corbusier executed. Chandigarh is a rare epitome of modernization co-existing with nature's preservation. These have been planted beautifully carved out lawns and flowers beds.

Day 7

Chandigarh - Shimla (by toy train)

  • Breakfast at hotel transfer to Kalka railway station to board toy train to Shimla. On arrical at Shimla railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.

    Shimla Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts. Rest time free and easy to relax and spend time on The Mall an ideal spot for shopping, besides catering to shops also have a theater and a number of good eating joints.

  • Overnight at Hotel

Day 8

Shimla

  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. Visit The Ridge a spectacular sight of the ice-covered mountain peaks. Jakhoo Temple situated at the highest peak of Shimla gives a stunning view of the Shimla town. State museum the abode to excellent paintings, handicrafts, textiles and stone carvings. Christ Church second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. The Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, located on the Observatory Hills, it was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India. Rest time free and easy to spend time on The Mall.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 9

Shimla

  • Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Chail & Kufri

    Breakfast at hotel, excursion to visit Chail & Kufri.

    Chail - known for its salubrious beauty and virgin forests. The Chail Palace is well known for its architecture, the palace was built as summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj, on the land allotted to him by the British for former's assistance in the Anglo-Nepalese War. The cricket ground and a polo ground which is there at an altitude of 2,444 m was owned by erstwhile royal family of Patiala. It is the world's highest cricket ground.

  • Overnight at Hotel

Day 10

Shimla - Mussoorie (260kms / 7hrs approx)

  • Breakfast at hotel, drive to Mussoorie check in at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel, drive to Mussoorie check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and spend the time at The Mall renowned shopping district situated in the heart of Mussoorie. It is dotted with shops, cafes and a host of colonial remnants that point to Mussoorie's past glories. There are several video game parlours and skating rinks here for travellers to revel in entertainment activities. The Mall also has a Methodist church and the Tibetan market place nearby makes for a diverse cultural mix.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 11

Mussoorie

  • Breakfast at hotel city tour of Mussoorie

    Breakfast at hotel city tour of Mussoorie. Visit Gun Hill the second highest point of Mussoorie, at an altitude of 2,024 m (6,640 ft). Kempty Falls the curious name of this waterfall is derived from the words ‘camp-tea’, which was popularised by British tea parties here during the colonial era. The falls a popular swimming and fishing destination in Mussoorie. Sir George Everest's House the building and laboratory of Sir George Everest, the Surveyor-General of India from 1830 to 1843. It is after George Everest that the world's highest peak Mt. Everest is named. The place provides a view of Doon Valley on one side and a panoramic view of the Aglar River valley and the peaks of the Himalayan ranges on the other. It is a scenic walk from Library Bazaar. Lal Tibba the highest point in Mussoorie and offers a panoramic view of the town and its surroundings. The place is famous for a Japanese telescope which was placed here in 1967. One can view Badrinath, Kedarnath, Banderpunch and other Himalyan ranges from this telescope. Lal Tibba is also called Depot Hill due to the presence of a military depot here in earlier times. Rest time free and easy to relax.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 12

Mussoorie - Delhi (275kms/ 6hrs approx)

  • Breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi check in at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax and visit any place of your interest with your driver.

  • Overnight at hotel

    Overnight at hotel.

Day 13

Delhi - Departure (flight)

  • Breakfast at hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Hotels used or similar Delhi x 3 nights
  • 3* - Madhuban Hotel/ Meridian Plaza
  • 4* - The Royal Plaza/ Country Inn & Suite Saket
  • 5* - Le Meridien/ The Claridges Agra x 1 nights
  • 3* - Howard Plaza the Fern/ Atulyaa Taj
  • 4* - Four Point by Sheraton/ Crystal Sarovar Premier
  • 5* - Mansion Grand/ Courtyard by Marriott Jaipur x 2 nights
  • 3* - Redfox Hotel/ Park Ocean
  • 4* - Fortune Select Metropolitan/ Lemon Tree Premier
  • 5* - ITC Rajputana/ Hilton Jaipur Chandigarh x 1 nights
  • 3* - Red Fox Hotel/Sarovar Portico
  • 4* - Lemon Tree Hotel/Welcomhotel Bellavista Panchkula
  • 5* - JW Marriott Hotel/ Taj Chandigarh Shimla x 3 nights
  • 3* - Toshali Royal View/ British Resort 4* - Clarks Hotel/ Radisson Jass Hotel
  • 5* - The Oberoi Cecil/ Radission Blu Mussoorie x 2 nights
  • 3* - Royal Orchid Fort Resort/ Hotel Himalaya Castle
  • 4* - Fortune Resort Grace/ WelcomHeritage Kasmanda Palace
  • 5* - Welcomhotel The Savoy/ JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa
  • We will pick from airport our office executive assistance.

Know Before You Go

  • Infant seats available
  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 2 days before start

Non-refundable after 2 days before start