Golden Triangle Tour with Rishikesh, the yoga capital

Rishikesh, the yoga capital of India is a holy dham of Hindus. The yoga ashrams of Rishikesh keep the true tradition of Indian yoga and meditation. Apart from the yoga ashrams, the main attractions are temples and the River Ghats. This Golden Triangle tour with Rishikesh will give a new travel experience to the tourists. You will get to explore the cultural heritage of the golden triangle cities and also the Hindu spiritualism in Rishikesh.

Duration: 9 nights / 10 days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh - Delhi

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Go Heritage India Journeys representative will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. Today you will take rest at the hotel.

In the evening you can hangout at India Gate, one of the colonial monuments of Delhi. The night beauty of the War Memorial will impress you at first sight. Then have dinner and stay overnight.

Day-02: Delhi Sightseeing

As a part of your Golden Triangle tour India, you will explore Delhi today. First explore the Lord Lutyens Delhi and its monuments. Visit the India Gate, the Arch Memorial of World War I. Visit the Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Akshardham temple, Birla Temple, Lotus Temple, Iskon Temple, etc.

After lunch, visit the Old Delhi which keeps the spirit and tradition of Delhi. Visit the Red Fort built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Visit Jama Masjid and Chandi Chowk market. At Last visit the Raj Ghat Memorial.

Then visit the impulsive markets of Delhi. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-03: Delhi - Jaipur (250 kms)

Your Golden triangle tour will take you to Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan. You might have heard about the royalty of Jaipur. This is the first planned city in India and was the kingdom of the Kachawas Rajputs; the famous kings were Sawai Jain Singh and Sawai Man Singh.

On arrival in Jaipur, take the hotel. Then drive past the roads of pink city, you can also opt for a rickshaw ride to explore the pink hues of pink city. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-04: Jaipur Sightseeing

Post breakfast, tour the royal forts in Jaipur-Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The architecture of the forts is of typical Rajput architecture. Then drive to Jal Mahal and enjoy camel ride at the scenic backdrop of the Aravalli Hills.

Return back to the city centre. After lunch, visit City Palace and its Museum, Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, and Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory. Each nook and corner of the city will remind you the rich glory of the Rajput kings.

Then you will be taken to Choki Dhani restaurant where you will have glimpse of art and culture of Rajasthan. The ambience of the restaurant is rugged. Enjoy dance and music. Have dinner.

Day-05: Jaipur - Agra (250 kms)

Drive to Agra. Enroute tour Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughal emperor Akbar. Explore the tombs and palaces. Then drive again to Agra and on arrival take the hotel.

Visit the Agra Fort and the It-mad-Daula’s Tomb. At the sunset time, explore the jewel of Mughal architecture, Taj Mahal. The white marble architecture of Taj will thrill you. Explore the intricate carvings on the walls of Taj. Then shop at the markets of Delhi. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-06: Agra - Delhi (204 kms)

Post breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Enroute tour the Tomb of Emperor Akbar at Sikandra. Reaching Delhi, take the hotel. You can do your shopping in Delhi today. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-07: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (Delhi to Haridwar - 214 kms)

Post breakfast head towards Rishikesh via Haridwar, the Gateway to God. Explore the Ghats and temples of Haridwar. Haridwar is one of the holy dham of Hindus.

On arrival at Rishikesh, take the hotel. A Hindu holy abode, Rishikesh is called the yoga capital of India which houses lots of yoga ashrams and Hindu temples. This town is also the gateway to the Char Dham yatra. Located on the bank of the river Ganga, Rishikesh offers wonderful Himalayan beauty and also a hotspot for river rafting.

Today, just explore the Ghats of Rishikesh and enjoy the spectacular view of the evening aarti. Here you feel the depth of Hinduism and how devotees offer prayers to Ganga Maya in every evening. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-08 & 09 Rishikesh

In the early morning attend the yoga class. Learn the postures of yoga from an experienced yoga guru. Then after breakfast, explore the hanging bridges, Ram and Laxman Jhulla Bridge. Enjoy the beautiful view of the River Ganga standing on the bridge.

On the second day at Rishikesh, in the early morning proceed to the Triveni Ghat, a confluence of three holy Rivers--the Ganges, the Yamuna and the Saraswathy. Hindus have a belief that after hanging a holy bath at Triveni Ghat one gets salvation. Then again come back and our representative will take you to a yoga ashram. Attend the yoga class for the second day.

If you want to experience river rafting in Rishikesh, then we can arrange it for you. Otherwise you can visit the temples of Rishikesh.

Day-10: Rishikesh - Delhi - Departure

On the last day of your Golden triangle tours India, drive to Delhi and on arrival take the flight to your onward destination.