Agra Archives - Asian Itinerary https://asianitinerary.com/tag/agra/ Travel, Holiday, Adventure Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:12:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 You may not know it, but this is love too https://asianitinerary.com/you-may-not-know-it-but-this-is-love-too/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-may-not-know-it-but-this-is-love-too Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:12:22 +0000 https://asianitinerary.com/?p=39694

When men are in love, they do anything to surprise a woman. Flowers in the most unexpected moments, gifts that would surely leave her speechless, marriage proposals in the most unlikely places or situations, jewels – better if diamonds because, as you know, a diamond is forever. She is moved and weeps with joy, the memory goes on for a while, then it’s all back to normal. Everything flows. You often have those men who tend to overdo it, mainly because they can afford it. One of these men was Shah Jahan, Moghul emperor of India between 1628 and 1658. He was so madly in love with her second wife, the Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal, who died in the act of giving birth to her fourteenth child, that he decided to exaggerate and consign her to eternity by building for her such a grandiose tomb to the point that time would even lead it to be one of the 7 wonders of the modern world: the Taj Mahal. Shah Jahan didn’t know it, but his love would one day known the testimony of those millions and millions of people, us included, who wake up before dawn to go and admire what the great philosopher and poet Tagore defined as “a tear of marble on the cheek of time”. But unless she gained life after death, poor Mumtaz would never know what her man was capable of to honour her memory. Nor could she brag about it with her friends during tea in her living room. Easy to achieve this when you are an emperor, you may say. And you are certainly right, up to a point. But there are at least a couple of considerations to be made: the first is that not all the various emperors and monarchs who ever existed have built such a marvel out of love. In fact, to tell you the truth I can’t think of any. Yet I do recall queens with severed heads, consort princesses imprisoned, and other similar mocks where love was not always the protagonist. The second consideration relates to India’s excesses and contradictions. Faizul Hasan Qadri was a modest 83-year-old retiree from Kaser Kalan, an unknown town about 150 km from New Delhi in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He too was in love with his only wife, Tajamulli Begum, who died of cancer in 2011, so he started building a replica of Agra’s grand monument after her death, without pretensions to equal the Taj Mahal in beauty, nor to create a new wonder of our times. He was not a Moghul and he had to make ends meet, so this project takes on even more exceptional forms. Faizul even refused help from an important political exponent of his province, arguing that the work had to be his personal commitment as evidence of his love for his wife and that, therefore, he had to finance it alone. In the end, he only requested the government to invest in the construction of a state school for girls, a wish that he was granted. Faizul Hasan Qadri died in 2018 due to injuries sustained following a road accident. Prior to his departure, he had made a request: to be buried next to his wife, in that little great monument where, as a provident man, he had left space for himself to rest forever beside her. It was his nephew who fulfilled his wish. During our stay in India, while on the way to Agra and the Taj Mahal, we decided to make a short detour to pay homage to the grave of the old pensioner and his wife. After reading the story behind the monument, if felt the right thing to do. There, we had the opportunity to meet his nephew, the one who took on the responsibility of carrying on the works until the small mausoleum was completed. When we asked to make an offer and contribute to the project, he politely refused, as his uncle would have, explaining that all works had to be completed by money and labour coming from the family’s economy alone. Yes ladies and gentlemen, this is India. A country made up of wonderful gestures that coexist with the contradictions and miseries of a society where women have not yet achieved full emancipation, but still too often suffer domestic violence, rape, lack of education and lack of economic independence. A country where the words of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, who believed with conviction that “You can understand the condition of a nation by observing the state of its women“, are answered by the popular voice through one of its saying, which underlines that “having a daughter is like watering the neighbour’s garden”. So, maybe you didn’t know, but this is love too. * ”Where the mind knows no fear” is a poem by Rabindranath Tagore. When he wrote it, he dreamed of a free India, not only from the British but also from any type of slavery. I reproduce it here, as it fits perfectly with the role that women deserve in Indian society: Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments By narrow domestic walls Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason  has not lost its way Into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Where the mind is led forward by thee Into ever-widening thought and action Into that heaven of freedom, my Father,  let my country awake. * If you wish to know more about India, we recommend:  https://passoinindia.wordpress.com/ * Photos by Guglielmo Zanchi (Pluto) 

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When men are in love, they do anything to surprise a woman. Flowers in the most unexpected moments, gifts that would surely leave her speechless, marriage proposals in the most unlikely places or situations, jewels – better if diamonds because, as you know, a diamond is forever. She is moved and weeps with joy, the memory goes on for a while, then it’s all back to normal. Everything flows.

The Taj Mahal – one of the 7 wonders of the modern world

You often have those men who tend to overdo it, mainly because they can afford it. One of these men was Shah Jahan, Moghul emperor of India between 1628 and 1658. He was so madly in love with her second wife, the Persian princess Mumtaz Mahal, who died in the act of giving birth to her fourteenth child, that he decided to exaggerate and consign her to eternity by building for her such a grandiose tomb to the point that time would even lead it to be one of the 7 wonders of the modern world: the Taj Mahal.

Local colourful outfit

Shah Jahan didn’t know it, but his love would one day known the testimony of those millions and millions of people, us included, who wake up before dawn to go and admire what the great philosopher and poet Tagore defined as “a tear of marble on the cheek of time”. But unless she gained life after death, poor Mumtaz would never know what her man was capable of to honour her memory. Nor could she brag about it with her friends during tea in her living room.

Easy to achieve this when you are an emperor, you may say. And you are certainly right, up to a point. But there are at least a couple of considerations to be made: the first is that not all the various emperors and monarchs who ever existed have built such a marvel out of love. In fact, to tell you the truth I can’t think of any. Yet I do recall queens with severed heads, consort princesses imprisoned, and other similar mocks where love was not always the protagonist.

The author and his wife at Faizul mausoleum

The second consideration relates to India’s excesses and contradictions. Faizul Hasan Qadri was a modest 83-year-old retiree from Kaser Kalan, an unknown town about 150 km from New Delhi in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He too was in love with his only wife, Tajamulli Begum, who died of cancer in 2011, so he started building a replica of Agra’s grand monument after her death, without pretensions to equal the Taj Mahal in beauty, nor to create a new wonder of our times.

He was not a Moghul and he had to make ends meet, so this project takes on even more exceptional forms. Faizul even refused help from an important political exponent of his province, arguing that the work had to be his personal commitment as evidence of his love for his wife and that, therefore, he had to finance it alone. In the end, he only requested the government to invest in the construction of a state school for girls, a wish that he was granted.

Faizul Hasan Qadri died in 2018 due to injuries sustained following a road accident. Prior to his departure, he had made a request: to be buried next to his wife, in that little great monument where, as a provident man, he had left space for himself to rest forever beside her. It was his nephew who fulfilled his wish.

Old lady selling starfruits

During our stay in India, while on the way to Agra and the Taj Mahal, we decided to make a short detour to pay homage to the grave of the old pensioner and his wife. After reading the story behind the monument, if felt the right thing to do. There, we had the opportunity to meet his nephew, the one who took on the responsibility of carrying on the works until the small mausoleum was completed. When we asked to make an offer and contribute to the project, he politely refused, as his uncle would have, explaining that all works had to be completed by money and labour coming from the family’s economy alone.

A family image

Yes ladies and gentlemen, this is India. A country made up of wonderful gestures that coexist with the contradictions and miseries of a society where women have not yet achieved full emancipation, but still too often suffer domestic violence, rape, lack of education and lack of economic independence.

A country where the words of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, who believed with conviction that “You can understand the condition of a nation by observing the state of its women“, are answered by the popular voice through one of its saying, which underlines that “having a daughter is like watering the neighbour’s garden”.

So, maybe you didn’t know, but this is love too.

* ”Where the mind knows no fear” is a poem by Rabindranath Tagore. When he wrote it, he dreamed of a free India, not only from the British but also from any type of slavery. I reproduce it here, as it fits perfectly with the role that women deserve in Indian society:

Where the mind is without fear

and the head is held high

Where knowledge is free

Where the world has not been broken up into fragments

By narrow domestic walls

Where words come out

from the depth of truth

Where tireless striving stretches its arms

towards perfection

Where the clear stream of reason 

has not lost its way

Into the dreary desert sand

of dead habit

Where the mind is led forward by thee

Into ever-widening thought and action

Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, 

let my country awake.

* If you wish to know more about India, we recommend:  https://passoinindia.wordpress.com/

* Photos by Guglielmo Zanchi (Pluto) 

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]]> 5 Solo-Travel Destinations in Asia Worth Checking Out https://asianitinerary.com/5-solo-travel-destinations-in-asia-worth-checking-out/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-solo-travel-destinations-in-asia-worth-checking-out Tue, 06 Sep 2022 04:33:32 +0000 https://asianitinerary.com/?p=38933

Planning your solo trip means that you can venture to different destinations, and there is nothing to hold you back. However, things must be considered when deciding where you are going as it needs to be safe and comfortable for you to travel alone. Not only will you be exploring parts of the world, but you will also be enriched with the culture, history and beautiful locations. It can be tough to pick a country in Asia that you want to visit as all of them are worth travelling to. But don’t worry; we have your back. Here are some destinations in Asia that we recommend and should consider going to for your solo travels. 1.  Jeju Island, South Korea If you want to be in touch with nature and the natural wonders of the world, then Jeju Island is the place to be. The island is surrounded by mountains, cliffs and beaches where the activities that can be done are endless. As this place is dedicated to lovers of nature, there are also various beautiful gardens you can visit and smell the fresh flowers surrounding it. Although the island is tiny, you don’t have to aorry about only doing limited things. Activities available on Jeju Island range from water-based activities to hiking or even feeling luxurious on a boat tour around the island. Moreover, if you are a foodie, the seafood there is phenomenal as it is fresh and right out of the sea. Therefore, creating an itinerary during your trip is advisable as you want to hit the famous spots and see the picturesque view. 2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Kuala Lumpur is a destination for those who love the city atmosphere and adore architecture. It is the capital city of Malaysia and a great place for tourists to visit to explore and learn things from history and culture. They offer so many attractions in which the food is amazing and also a variety of museums for you to visit. As Malaysia is a multiracial country, you will find many buildings, delicacies, and architecture representing each race which is quite fascinating. One of the most famous buildings in the world that are in Kuala Lumpur is the Petronas Twin Tower. The architecture gives off a modern look and looks incredible, especially at night. Tourists would explore the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur and take pictures near the Twin Tower as it looks grand and very tall. Since every location you visit has a story to tell, so bring your camera along to capture some amazing memories.  3. Agra, India Agra has magnificent architecture full of history and culture, and it is a destination worth visiting at least once in your life. One you shouldn’t miss while visiting Agra is the famous Taj Mahal, one of the world’s seven wonders. The meaning of the building and the story behind it will make you appreciate such beautiful architecture. However, there are more things to explore than just the Taj Mahal as you can experience more such as going to markets and purchasing local novelties or watching the light and sound show at Agra Fort. Additionally, the food here is heavenly as India is famous for its food and spices, which can open up your taste palette. The beauty of India is astounding as the monuments surrounding them look regal and have a legacy within them. Visiting a place with such importance in its background and history will definitely open up new perspectives for you. 4. Sapporo, Japan If you decide to visit a place during winter, then Sapporo will welcome you with many winter attractions. It is known to be one of the most exciting places in Japan as there are many fun spots to visit. Moreover, it also has beautiful flower parks where you can just stroll along and take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Besides nature, museums are also one of Sapporo’s famous tourist attractions where you can learn how chocolates are made or acquire more knowledge about the history of Japan.  Snow-related activities such as skiing and snowboarding can also be done near the resorts, and you will have the time of your life. In addition, winter festivals are a big thing in Sapporo, where you can witness fascinating ice sculptures and just be awed by the display they put on. So be sure to put on your comfiest clothes and start exploring! 5. Bali, Indonesia Bali is a tropical getaway where everyone can enjoy the beautiful blue beaches and white sands. It is one of the greatest and most popular locations in summer as the sun and seas will welcome you to enter a tropical haven. The numerous activities in Bali will put you on a ride as there are so many to choose from, such as snorkelling, surfing, hiking, and so much a place could have. Aside from the beaches, you can also visit Tegallagang Rice Terrace, which is full of lush greeneries where you can hike and, of course, take pictures. However, keep in mind that the weather is going to be hot and sunny, so always wear your sunblock before going out because we want our skin to be protected from the sun. There is everything for everyone to enjoy and experience their own little paradise when you visit Bali. From soaking up the sun to having your own time to yourself is a bliss that people need to feel. Exploring the world is a wonderful adventure, and if there is a chance, you should definitely take it as you want to create some memories. Even though solo travelling can be intimidating, it will be your best decision once you have the groove on. You will find yourself more open to trying out so many things and enjoying what the world offers. So, what are you waiting for?

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Planning your solo trip means that you can venture to different destinations, and there is nothing to hold you back. However, things must be considered when deciding where you are going as it needs to be safe and comfortable for you to travel alone.

Not only will you be exploring parts of the world, but you will also be enriched with the culture, history and beautiful locations. It can be tough to pick a country in Asia that you want to visit as all of them are worth travelling to. But don’t worry; we have your back. Here are some destinations in Asia that we recommend and should consider going to for your solo travels.

1.  Jeju Island, South Korea

If you want to be in touch with nature and the natural wonders of the world, then Jeju Island is the place to be. The island is surrounded by mountains, cliffs and beaches where the activities that can be done are endless. As this place is dedicated to lovers of nature, there are also various beautiful gardens you can visit and smell the fresh flowers surrounding it. Although the island is tiny, you don’t have to aorry about only doing limited things.

Activities available on Jeju Island range from water-based activities to hiking or even feeling luxurious on a boat tour around the island. Moreover, if you are a foodie, the seafood there is phenomenal as it is fresh and right out of the sea. Therefore, creating an itinerary during your trip is advisable as you want to hit the famous spots and see the picturesque view.

2. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is a destination for those who love the city atmosphere and adore architecture. It is the capital city of Malaysia and a great place for tourists to visit to explore and learn things from history and culture. They offer so many attractions in which the food is amazing and also a variety of museums for you to visit. As Malaysia is a multiracial country, you will find many buildings, delicacies, and architecture representing each race which is quite fascinating.

One of the most famous buildings in the world that are in Kuala Lumpur is the Petronas Twin Tower. The architecture gives off a modern look and looks incredible, especially at night. Tourists would explore the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur and take pictures near the Twin Tower as it looks grand and very tall. Since every location you visit has a story to tell, so bring your camera along to capture some amazing memories.

 3. Agra, India

Agra has magnificent architecture full of history and culture, and it is a destination worth visiting at least once in your life. One you shouldn’t miss while visiting Agra is the famous Taj Mahal, one of the world’s seven wonders. The meaning of the building and the story behind it will make you appreciate such beautiful architecture. However, there are more things to explore than just the Taj Mahal as you can experience more such as going to markets and purchasing local novelties or watching the light and sound show at Agra Fort.

Additionally, the food here is heavenly as India is famous for its food and spices, which can open up your taste palette. The beauty of India is astounding as the monuments surrounding them look regal and have a legacy within them. Visiting a place with such importance in its background and history will definitely open up new perspectives for you.

4. Sapporo, Japan

If you decide to visit a place during winter, then Sapporo will welcome you with many winter attractions. It is known to be one of the most exciting places in Japan as there are many fun spots to visit. Moreover, it also has beautiful flower parks where you can just stroll along and take pictures of the beautiful scenery. Besides nature, museums are also one of Sapporo’s famous tourist attractions where you can learn how chocolates are made or acquire more knowledge about the history of Japan. 

Snow-related activities such as skiing and snowboarding can also be done near the resorts, and you will have the time of your life. In addition, winter festivals are a big thing in Sapporo, where you can witness fascinating ice sculptures and just be awed by the display they put on. So be sure to put on your comfiest clothes and start exploring!

5. Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a tropical getaway where everyone can enjoy the beautiful blue beaches and white sands. It is one of the greatest and most popular locations in summer as the sun and seas will welcome you to enter a tropical haven. The numerous activities in Bali will put you on a ride as there are so many to choose from, such as snorkelling, surfing, hiking, and so much a place could have. Aside from the beaches, you can also visit Tegallagang Rice Terrace, which is full of lush greeneries where you can hike and, of course, take pictures.

However, keep in mind that the weather is going to be hot and sunny, so always wear your sunblock before going out because we want our skin to be protected from the sun. There is everything for everyone to enjoy and experience their own little paradise when you visit Bali. From soaking up the sun to having your own time to yourself is a bliss that people need to feel.

Exploring the world is a wonderful adventure, and if there is a chance, you should definitely take it as you want to create some memories. Even though solo travelling can be intimidating, it will be your best decision once you have the groove on. You will find yourself more open to trying out so many things and enjoying what the world offers. So, what are you waiting for?

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]]> 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour India https://asianitinerary.com/5-days-golden-triangle-tour-india/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-days-golden-triangle-tour-india Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:42:43 +0000 https://asianitinerary.com/?p=32302

Golden Triangle Tour India mainly consists of the three main known cities – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur. These cities are chosen for the Golden Triangle India Luxury Tour as they offer the best experience to travelers who want to explore the unique culture and historical facts of the whole of India. As this trip not only provide renowned places to visit like ancient marvels to learn, many new unknown facts but also it offers you to enjoy the pleasure and thrill that makes India’s Golden Triangle Tour adventurous.  A country with the diverse confluence of many cultures, cuisines, architecture, and traditional languages to take the best experience. This is the reason which makes it one of the best land to visit. Such a subcontinent is no small affair for a traveler.  The triangle has three significant destinations in the North Indian Region, making up the direct route viz.- Delhi, the Capital; the Mughal city Agra; the majestic Jaipur. The best thing about this 5 day Golden Triangle Tour to India is that all three important points located at the equidistance of 200-250 km from each other, so you would be able to spend much time sightseeing instead of traveling one city to another. The reason which makes this route perfect is its diversity of Culture, Heritage, and rich history.  Also, there are so many well-known travel agencies available in India such as Leisure India Holidays (LIH), Makemytirp, Responsibletravel, Travelogyindia, and many more who provides amazing Golden Triangle Tour Packages with most comfortable amenities and luxurious services. So don’t wait for anything and book a tour to Golden Triangle in India for your family, friends, and loved once.  Day 1: Arrive at Delhi On day one, you will be landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. After that, indulge yourself in the hotel check-in activity, take a rest for a while. Make your evening a splendid by the first Golden Triangle Tour Destination. Akshardham Temple The renowned temple named Akshardham represents India’s rich history & tradition by its magnificent architecture essence. The best of this ancient place is that its well-connected network of the metro route of Delhi, and it is one of the worth seeing sites to see on the Golden Triangle Tour of India.After the destination visit, retire to your luxury hotel after having delicious spicy street food of Delhi. Day 2: Delhi City Tour Early morning, wake up and have your tasty breakfast and get yourself ready for the beautiful City Tour to Delhi, places you visit are: Lotus Temple This one of the best architectural marvels in India, Lotus Temple, embodies peace and spirituality, which makes this beautiful marvel the best iconic structures in the Golden Triangle Tour India. Also, it’s worth seeing the place. Red Fort The Red Fort is a pride of India, which was built-in 1638 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, located in the center of the Capital City Delhi. A world heritage site, Red Fort holds the major attraction in the 5-day Golden Triangle Tour India. The fact about the place is that Red Fort had been the home to many Mughal Emperors of the Mughal dynasty for almost 200 years.  Qutub Minar Qutub Minar is another world heritage site and the tallest minaret; you can explore this magnificent site and make it on a priority place to visit in Delhi. You can also relish the superb crunchy and spicy fast food around the streets of Delhi that will make you fall in love with India’s food culture.  Jama Masjid Boasting the past heritage of Delhi, Jama Masjid is the outstanding structure, a most visited place due to it is the largest Mosque in India. You can also add this place to the Golden Triangle India itinerary.  Asia’s largest Market place – Sadar Bazar  If you are the idyllic shopper and obsessed with shopping, then this is the right place for you. Sadar Bazar is the largest market place that offers a variety of products at a very cheap price. People from all over India visit especially visit this market throughout the year.  Day 3: Agra Agra is the second destination of the Golden Triangle Tour. Agra is a place of an ever-lasting epitome of the world, the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. You can get plenty of Mughal Era’s architecture, which is the major attraction of this city in Uttar Pradesh. Make a tour to the most visited places in Agra. Taj Mahal Whether you visit in the day or dusk, this beautiful marvel always looks magnificent. One of the seven wonders is known to change its hue in tune with the sun. Listed under a world heritage site UNESCO, the Taj Mahal is also a true epitome of love. No Golden Triangle India Luxury tour is never completed without a visit to the Taj Mahal.  Agra Fort Agra Fort located at the center of the city and the most famous marvel in Agra after the Taj. You can get the best glimpse of one of the seven wonders (Taj Mahal) from the Agra Fort. It was one of the homes to the Mughal Emperor till 1638, and during this period, the capital of India shifted from Agra to Delhi. So the building holds some important significance in the history of the country. Day 4: Jaipur Jaipur is the final destination of the Golden Triangle India Escorted Tours. It is also known as the Pink City of the world, which is located in the Royal Rajasthan. The most special treat of Jaipur is the majestic supreme forts, marvels, and Rajasthani cuisine. Jaipur is the perfect destination for those who love photography, entertainment, the fantastic experience of sightseeing, and the fun giving entertaining. The Pink city of Maharaja Maan Singh is a symbol of Royalty. Places to visit in Jaipur are: The City Palace The City Palace is one of the major attractions of the royal Jaipur. Built-in AD 1929 to 1932 by Sawai Jai Singh II, the City...

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Golden Triangle Tour India mainly consists of the three main known cities – Delhi, Agra, Jaipur. These cities are chosen for the Golden Triangle India Luxury Tour as they offer the best experience to travelers who want to explore the unique culture and historical facts of the whole of India. As this trip not only provide renowned places to visit like ancient marvels to learn, many new unknown facts but also it offers you to enjoy the pleasure and thrill that makes India’s Golden Triangle Tour adventurous. 

A country with the diverse confluence of many cultures, cuisines, architecture, and traditional languages to take the best experience. This is the reason which makes it one of the best land to visit. Such a subcontinent is no small affair for a traveler. 

The triangle has three significant destinations in the North Indian Region, making up the direct route viz.- Delhi, the Capital; the Mughal city Agra; the majestic Jaipur. The best thing about this 5 day Golden Triangle Tour to India is that all three important points located at the equidistance of 200-250 km from each other, so you would be able to spend much time sightseeing instead of traveling one city to another. The reason which makes this route perfect is its diversity of Culture, Heritage, and rich history. 

Asia’s largest Market place- Sadar Bazar

Also, there are so many well-known travel agencies available in India such as Leisure India Holidays (LIH), Makemytirp, Responsibletravel, Travelogyindia, and many more who provides amazing Golden Triangle Tour Packages with most comfortable amenities and luxurious services. So don’t wait for anything and book a tour to Golden Triangle in India for your family, friends, and loved once. 

Day 1: Arrive at Delhi

On day one, you will be landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. After that, indulge yourself in the hotel check-in activity, take a rest for a while. Make your evening a splendid by the first Golden Triangle Tour Destination.

Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple

The renowned temple named Akshardham represents India’s rich history & tradition by its magnificent architecture essence. The best of this ancient place is that its well-connected network of the metro route of Delhi, and it is one of the worth seeing sites to see on the Golden Triangle Tour of India.After the destination visit, retire to your luxury hotel after having delicious spicy street food of Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi City Tour

Early morning, wake up and have your tasty breakfast and get yourself ready for the beautiful City Tour to Delhi, places you visit are:

Lotus Temple

This one of the best architectural marvels in India, Lotus Temple, embodies peace and spirituality, which makes this beautiful marvel the best iconic structures in the Golden Triangle Tour India. Also, it’s worth seeing the place.

Red Fort

Red Fort in Delhi

The Red Fort is a pride of India, which was built-in 1638 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, located in the center of the Capital City Delhi. A world heritage site, Red Fort holds the major attraction in the 5-day Golden Triangle Tour India. The fact about the place is that Red Fort had been the home to many Mughal Emperors of the Mughal dynasty for almost 200 years. 

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is another world heritage site and the tallest minaret; you can explore this magnificent site and make it on a priority place to visit in Delhi. You can also relish the superb crunchy and spicy fast food around the streets of Delhi that will make you fall in love with India’s food culture. 

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid in Delhi

Boasting the past heritage of Delhi, Jama Masjid is the outstanding structure, a most visited place due to it is the largest Mosque in India. You can also add this place to the Golden Triangle India itinerary. 

Asia’s largest Market place – Sadar Bazar 

If you are the idyllic shopper and obsessed with shopping, then this is the right place for you. Sadar Bazar is the largest market place that offers a variety of products at a very cheap price. People from all over India visit especially visit this market throughout the year. 

Day 3: Agra

Agra is the second destination of the Golden Triangle Tour. Agra is a place of an ever-lasting epitome of the world, the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. You can get plenty of Mughal Era’s architecture, which is the major attraction of this city in Uttar Pradesh. Make a tour to the most visited places in Agra.

Taj Mahal

Agra, the iconic Taj Mahal

Whether you visit in the day or dusk, this beautiful marvel always looks magnificent. One of the seven wonders is known to change its hue in tune with the sun. Listed under a world heritage site UNESCO, the Taj Mahal is also a true epitome of love. No Golden Triangle India Luxury tour is never completed without a visit to the Taj Mahal. 

Agra Fort

Agra Fort located at the center of the city and the most famous marvel in Agra after the Taj. You can get the best glimpse of one of the seven wonders (Taj Mahal) from the Agra Fort. It was one of the homes to the Mughal Emperor till 1638, and during this period, the capital of India shifted from Agra to Delhi. So the building holds some important significance in the history of the country.

The amazing Agra Fort

Day 4: Jaipur

Jaipur is the final destination of the Golden Triangle India Escorted Tours. It is also known as the Pink City of the world, which is located in the Royal Rajasthan. The most special treat of Jaipur is the majestic supreme forts, marvels, and Rajasthani cuisine. Jaipur is the perfect destination for those who love photography, entertainment, the fantastic experience of sightseeing, and the fun giving entertaining. The Pink city of Maharaja Maan Singh is a symbol of Royalty. Places to visit in Jaipur are:

The City Palace

The magnificent City Palace in Jaipur

The City Palace is one of the major attractions of the royal Jaipur. Built-in AD 1929 to 1932 by Sawai Jai Singh II, the City Palace comprises of two significant structures – the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. Chandra Mahal is now converted into a museum, which is the real specimen of the Rajasthani culture. By housing exclusive handicrafts and artifacts which show the true cultural heritage of the state. So, plan your 5-day Golden Triangle Tour India accordingly.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

Known as the Palace of Winds, Hawa Mahal is the most beautiful marvel in Pink City. Built-in 1739 by Sawai Maan Singh for the women of his Royal Family to watch out the city through the open windows of the vast monument. Now but operating as a museum, which is the home of several exciting artifacts and handicraft items. This place is the must-visit place in the Golden Triangle Tour India.

  • The best time to visit– October to April
  • How to reach– land at Delhi International Airport, for later destinations you can prefer roadways or railways. 
  • Best required days to visit– 5-6 days Itinerary

And with this, the list of places to visit on your 5-day Golden Triangle Tour concludes. But there are still many captivating more places that you can add in your Golden Triangle India Itinerary. After reading this, surely it must have given you an urge to visit such a place. So plan your Golden Triangle India Holidays and book the Golden Triangle Tour Packages. Have a Happy and exotic Journey!

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