Golden Triangle Tours with Ajanta Ellora

Duration: 09 Nights / 10 days
Destinations: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai

If you want to embark on a architecture and cultural heritage tour to incredible India, then the golden triangle cities of India and the Ajanta and Ellora caves have so much in store for you. The world heritage sites Ajanta and Ellora are known as the zenith of ancient India caves architecture. You also have the glimpse of majestic Taj, the colorful pink city and the old and modern face of India in Delhi. This Indian Golden triangle tour with Ajanta and Ellora will give you real travel experience in India, the land of myths and mystery.

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Arrive at Delhi airport and meet out representative. Welcoming you to your Golden Triangle tour, he will escort you to the hotel. Take the room.

On the first day of arrival you will be taken to Red Fort in the evening for the Light and Sound Show programme which enacts the history of Delhi dramatically. After the show, a special dinner will be served to you. You get the chance to explore the nuances of Indian cuisine.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing

Post breakfast, the full day you will enjoy in Delhi exploring its monuments and the vibrant bazaars. Apart from the medieval monuments of Delhi, the Mughal monuments and the colonial monuments draw the attention of the tourist. Now the political hub of modern India, Delhi witnesses rise and fall of several dynasties.

First, explore the monuments in New Delhi. Have a view of the Rastrapati Bhawan driving on the way. Explore the War Memorial, India Gate and the other monuments such as Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, National Gallery, Doll’s Museum, etc. Then a special lunch will be served to you. Post lunch, tour Old Delhi and its monuments such as red sandstone fort Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in Asia. At last pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his Raj Ghat Memorial.

In Delhi, you will get so much entertainment hubs to pass your evening time. You also visit the markets of Delhi to pick up souvenirs. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 03: Delhi - Agra (203 km - 4 hours)

Early morning drive to Agra, which houses the main attractions of your Golden Triangle Tour. Enroute explore the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra which showcases the Mughal architecture.

On arrival take the hotel. Then drop your luggage and have a cup of tea or coffee. Rush to Agra Fort, the main residence of the kings as well as Defence system of the Mughal capital. The construction of the fort was started by Akbar and later it had been completed by Shah Jahan. The main attractions are the palaces, Mughal arts drawn on the walls, and the gardens. Then visit the It-mad-Daula’s Tomb made out of white marble.

At last, visit Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World made out of white marble. This marble monument of Love draws millions of tourist for its architecture. Explore the interiors and exteriors of Taj.
Have a Mughlai dinner and stay overnight.

Day 04: Agra - Jaipur (231 kms - 4 and half hours)

On the fourth day of India Golden Triangle tour itinerary, drive to Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan. Enroute tour the Fatehpur Sikri, erstwhile the Mughal capital. It is said that Akbar built this city in devotion to Salim Christ.

On the drive you will have the view of Rajasthan villages. On arrival take the hotel in Pink city. Jaipur is the princely states of Kachawas Rajputs and it is the first planned city in India. The main attractions are the Rajput forts and palaces and the colorful bazaars.

Today just roam around the city. You can enjoy a rickshaw ride to explore the many facets of pink city. It is the city which draws royal guests from US and UK and the kings of Jaipur drew the attention of the global eye for their lavish lifestyle and fascination for polo. After a theme dinner party, stay overnight.

Day 05: Jaipur Sightseeing

Today you will explore the three forts in Jaipur. Amber Fort was once the capital of Amer and the Defence system against the invaders. This fort is built of Rajput architecture, yet some Mughal monuments are seen. The other two forts in Jaipur are Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Jaigarh Fort houses the largest canon on wheels.

Nahargarh Fort was mainly used as the summer residence of the queens. Before lunch, explore the three forts of Jaipur.

In the afternoon, take rest at the hotel or you can take your own choice. In the evening you will be taken to a restaurant, Choki Dhani an ethnic restaurant where you will see the Rajasthani art and culture. Enjoy the rugged beauty of the ambience and also music and dance programme. After dinner, drive back to the hotel.

Day 06: Jaipur Sightseeing

In the morning, take you own time. Then you will drive to Jal Mahal located in middle of Man Sagar Lake. Enjoy a camel ride here enjoying the landscapes of the Aravalli hills and the Lake.

Then explore the Hawa Mahal, the City palace, Albert Hall Museum and the astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar. You can also visit the temples and gardens. Then go on a shopping spree. You can buy textile products, carpets, handicrafts in the markets of Jaipur. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 07: Jaipur - Mumbai (931 kms - By Flight)

On the 7th day itinerary of Golden Triangle tour with Ajanta and Ellora drive to Mumbai, the financial hub of India. On arrival at Mumbai airport, you will be assisted by Go Heritage India Journeys representative in checking in at the hotel.

In the afternoon, visit the Gateway of India. Then excursion tour to Essal World and Water Kingdom, the largest water theme park in India. In Mumbai, you feel the romantic air of the dream city everywhere. It is fascinating itself for holidaying.
A special dinner will be served to you. Then stay overnight.

Day 08: Mumbai - Aurangabad (364 kms - By Flight)

Today take the flight to Aurangabad. On arrival take the hotel.
Aurangabad city is located in close proximity to the world heritage sites - Ajanta and Ellora. It is also one of the developing industrial cities of India known for its textiles. Today you can explore the markets of the city. If you have you can explore the Aurangabad caves. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day 09: Aurangabad (Ajanta Caves Tour)

Post breakfast, you will be driven to Ajanta village which is located at a distance of 100 kms away from Aurangabad city. Ajanta Caves are the zenith of Buddhist pictorial art as well as universal art. Among the 30 caves of Ajanta, there are Chaitya Grihas and the Monasteries. The rock cut cave architecture of Ajanta is preserved as World Heritage sites. The caves of Ajanta prove that Buddhism was flourished in this region before the Common Era.

The entire day you will explore the caves of Ajanta with our tour guide. Then drive back to the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 10: Aurangabad (Ellora Caves Tour)

On the 10th day of Ajanta Ellora with Golden triangle tour, you will head towards Ellora caves located 30 kms away from Aurangabad city.

The caves of Ellora house the Buddhist Chaitya or the halls of worship. The major excavation of Ellora is the Kailasha temple, the single largest monolithic structure in the world. Explore the caves of Ellora and the rock cut sculpture of the caves. If you an art lover, you will penetrate deep into the caves architecture and will surprise to see the carved architecture.

Return back to the hotel and after dinner, stay overnight.

Day 11: Aurangabad - Mumbai (364 kms - 7 and half hours)

On the last of India Golden Triangle tour with Ajanta and Ellora take the flight to Mumbai and on arrival take the flight at Mumbai airport to your onward destination.