Grandeur, Glory & History, The Golden Triangle: India's Famous Tour

Golden triangle tour is the most frequentlyMughal power and ambition, but it was also their
booked tour package by the tourists coming fromhome and they filled it with gardens and graceful
across the world for tours and travels in India. Itpalaces, settled their families and set up their
is also, the better option for those who visit thisplaces of leisure and worship.
mesmerizing country for the first time. It is believed that: “Every Tourist of the world
The major reason for the popularity of this tourmust visit the Taj Mahal at least once…”
is due to the fact that it covers three of thePlaces to Visit:
most attractive cities; Delhi, Agra and Jaipur inTaj Mahal
India. The popularity of these three cities amongstThat he loved and was devoted to her is richly
tourists is complete. These cities are well knownevident even to all those skeptics who dismiss
for their History, Cultural and Heritage beauty notthe power of love. Mumtaz Mahal, the slip of a girl
only in India but across the world. Travelling towho captured an emperor's heart and over the
Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the tourists will surely have19 years they were married gave Shah Jahan
cherished experience which they will love toeight sons and six daughters, lies buried here by
remember for lifetime. his side.
This favored travel package Golden Triangle tourAgra Fort
takes you to the back through the culturalAkbar played a pivotal role in setting up some of
heritage of India some of which are recognized asAgra's grand imperial buildings of the era. The old
World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The tour offersfort of the Lodis which he strengthened and
to explore the perfect blend of the cultural andexpanded in the Mughal style of architecture was
history. From the architectural genius of theone of them.
Mughals to the royal Palaces of the Rajput, theAs part of these two important places of Agra,
tour offers you to enjoy the rich culture andyou may visit Ftehpur Sikri, Sikandra, the Mughals
traditions of these cities. Enjoy the tour exploringgardens, Dara Shikoh's Palace…
the architectural beauty of Delhi, splendid palacesJaipur: The Pink City…
and invincible forts of Jaipur and the architecturalRajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the
marvel of Agra.stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill
Delhi: The National Capital… forts and series of palaces in the city are
With a history going back more than 3,000 years,important attractions. Known as the Pink City
the capital of India is a seamless blend of traditionbecause of the color of the stone used
and modernity, where ancient monumentsexclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell
co-exist with ultramodern high-rise buildings andembroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and
commercial plazas.dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western
The city consists of two parts - Old Delhi andRajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the
New Delhi.heart of the Thar Desert which has shaped its
Old Delhi was the capital of India between 17thhistory, lifestyles and architecture. 
and 19th centuries. In Old Delhi one will find manyFounded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur
mosques, monuments and forts relating to India'sthe capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the
Islamic history. Pink City with broad avenues and spacious
New Delhi, the imperial city was created as thegardens. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is
capital of India by the British. New Delhi has thesteeped in history and culture. Here the past
country's best facilities for holding conferences,comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces,
seminars and conventions - and to support this, ablushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The
wide range of hotel accommodation is available.bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani
Places to Visit:jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless
India Gatequality and are surely a treasure-trove for the
India Gate is one of the important Delhishoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic
Monuments which was constructed in memory ofcharm takes you to an epoch of royalty and
the 80, 000 martyrs of World War I.tradition.
Jantar MantarJaipur has much to offer visitors — everything
Jantar Mantar is a famous observatory offrom pageants and festivals to extraordinarily clad
astronomy which was constructed by the Raja ofpeople, a wealth of handicrafts, a royal legacy of
Jaipur - Sawai Jai Singh II.palaces, and sightseeing — that will occupy their
Red Forttime. However, should the visitors simply choose
Red Fort Delhi was constructed between 1638to walk around the streets of the old city instead,
and 1648 by the great Mughal ruler Shah Jahan.they will not regret it. All of Jaipur is an
Also known as Lal Quila Red Fort is considered asarchitectural gem, and no scheduled sightseeing
one of the most enticing Delhi World Heritagecan even hope to do justice to this rare city.
Sites.Places to Visit:
Jama MasjidHawa Mahal
Jama Masjid was established in 1656 AD underHawa mahal built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai
the supervision of Saadullah Khan – PrimePratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument
Minster of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Withof Jaipur.
marble and red sand stone Jama Masjid wasJantar Mantarbuilt in 18th century by Maharaja
constructed by around 5000 artisans in Delhi.Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments
Along with the above, one can also visit: Jamwere used to study the movement of
Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Kutub Minar,constellations and stars in the sky.
Jantar-Mantar, Laxmi Narayan Temple,City Palace and S. M. S. II Museumsituated in the
Akshardham Temple, Bahai Temple and manyheart of the old City, it occupies about one
more are worth seeing in Delhi.seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend
Keep in mind that Delhi is also a paradise forof Rajput and Mughal architecture
shopping, eating and sight-seeing.Amer Fort
Agra: The Medieval and Romance City…The old capital of the Kachhwahas stands atop a
Known for the world's most beautiful monumentrange of craggy hills. The fort is remarkable as
of love, the Taj Mahal, Agra is where themuch for the majestic grandeur of its
Mughals lived out their theatrics of power andsurroundings as for its sturdy battlements and
intrigue, of love and piety, of ambition andbeautiful palaces.
heartbreak... Yes Agra has seen it all...held it andJaigarh Fort standing on a hilltop, overlooking the
lost it to now become an important holidaypalaces and city of Amer.
destination on a tourist agenda. Agra may haveNahargarh Fort cresting a hill about 600 ft. above
had a long innings as a religious and commercialthe city, the fort was built in 1734… 
hub for over three centuries but the MughalsThe Golden Triangle is one of the finest tours
turned the old city over its head and created athat can be taken at any time of the year. But
vibrant centre of power from where theythe best preferred time to take up the Golden
dictated the fate of Hindustan. Situated in the richTriangle Tour is the April, May and June.
alluvial plains of the Ganga and Yamuna Rivers inIf you are planning to visit India for the first time,
western Uttar Pradesh, Agra lies about 200kmthere is no better option than the Golden Triangle
southeast of Delhi...The city was an emblem ofTour.