Golden Triangle 2-Day Tour: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur by Train, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Pickup at 5am from hotel or airport in Delhi. Firstcity Agra we visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. Second city Jaipur we visit Amber Fort and City Palace and shopping in Jaipur and evening train to Delhi reach at 11pm approx.
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Delhi, Delhi, India
Pickup at 5am from hotel or airport in Delhi. Firstcity Agra we visit Taj Mahal and after Taj Mahal we visit Agra Fort and some shopping in Agra. Second city Jaipur we visit Amber Fort and City Palace and shopping in Jaipur and evening train to Delhi reach at 11pm approx.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi to Agra by Train and 4-Hrs drive to Jaipur
Stop At: New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
Pickup at 5am from your hotel or airport in Delhi, and transfer to New Delhi Railway Station where you board your Superfast train to city of the Taj Mahal, Agra. Your super-fast train Shatabdi Exp (Train No. 12002) departs at 6am from New Delhi Railway Station (Breakfast will be served on board, while you enjoy the countryside during the 2-hour trip)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Arrival at 8am in Agra Railway Station you will be met by your representative/driver at the main exit gate with your name placard. First we visit the wonderful Taj Mahal, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and the world’s best-known tomb, standing testimony to the timeless love story of the 17th century Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and his queen Mumtaz Mahal. (Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
Next we visit Agra Fort, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. and made of red sandstone. The maze of the courtyards, mosques, and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kohinoor Jewellers, Fatehabad Road, Agra 282001 India
After lunch break you may wish to enjoy shopping in Agra is known for its fabulous handicrafts, made of marble and softstone inlay work. Agra’s major handicraft products besides inlay work are leatherware, brassiere, carpets, jewelry, and embroidery work.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agra, Agra, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
After a memorable day leave for 4-Hrs drive to the old walled city of Jaipur. Founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this ‘pink city’ is meticulously constructed on the lines of the Shilpa – Shastra, an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jaipur: Lemon Tree or similar
Day 2: Jaipur City Tour and Delhi by Train
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Meet your guide at your Jaipur hotel in Jaipur at approximately 8am. Begin the tour by visiting the Amber Fort. The Amber Fort is situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City and is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Inside the fort, you will encounter the world-renowned Jai Mandir temple with its dazzling Sheesh Mahal hall of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflect any streak of light, illuminating the entire room.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Continue the tour by making a photo stop at Jal Mahal around 11am. This Rajput style “Water Palace” sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry during the summer, but the winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Next, you will visit the Hawa Mahal, another Rajput landmark also known as the Palace of the Winds, for more photo opportunities. The five story Hawa Mahal was built in 1799A.D. along the main street of the old city. It is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Next we visit City Palace, the principle residence of the ruling family and is known for its stunning architecture. Part of it now converted into a magnificent museum. Jantar Mantar, a stone observatory raised in the 18th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Gem Palace, M I Road Jayanti Market, Jaipur 302001 India
After Jaipur sightseeing we enjoy a shopping tour in Jaipur, an excellent place to shop and visit cottage industry specializing in hand-woven carpets and textiles. Witness how silk carpets are handmade. Some of the most popular items are precious gemstones, silver jewelry, bangles, clothes, blue pottery, and textiles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jaipur Junction, 302006, Railway, Station Rd, Gopalbari, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India
After a memorable day transfer to the Jaipur railway station and your train depart at 5:20pm for New Delhi.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: New Delhi Railway Station Gate 2, Ajmeri Gate, Delhi, 110002, India
Train arrives at 10:40pm New Delhi railway station and be dropped off at your hotel in Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
