Golden Triangle Voyage with Mandawa Havelis

Mandawa, a town of the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan is home to the painted havelis of the rich merchants. The themes of the frescoes of the havelis are mostly the mythological stories and the social life. This Golden Triangle Tour package will take the tourists to Mandawa along with the three golden triangle cities.

Duration: 6 Nights - 7 Days
Destinations: Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi

Day-01: Arrival in Delhi

Holding a placard of the Go Heritage India Journeys our representative will wait for you at the outside of the airport lounge. Receive the warm welcome and then on assistance transfer to the hotel. On the first day of the Golden Triangle India Tour you take your own time. You can enjoy leisure time at the hotel recreation centre. Or just proceed to the India Gate, the War Memorial Arch, one of the prominent landmarks of incredible India.

Our representative will take you to an exotic dining venue. Have your dinner and then stay overnight.

Day-02: Delhi Sightseeing

Post breakfast, drive to the heritage monuments. We will arrange a knowledgeable and jovial guide to you. Just hear the main story behind the creation, don’t run after him or her as discovering own is more thrilling. New Delhi, the Lord Lutyen’s Delhi has tree-lined roads. Amidst the concrete buildings, you feel the presence of the green trees. The cacophonies of the modern Delhi are a contrast to the tree lined green roads.

Tour the monuments in New Delhi such as Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, National Museum, Akshardham temple, Lotus Temple, Laxmi Narayan temple, etc. After lunch, visit Old Delhi which keeps the true spirit old India. You see a chaotic world here, full of life. Visit the Red Fort and Jama Masjid built by Shah Jahan. Walk past the roads of the Chandni Chowk market. Then go on a shopping spree. If you want to save your pocket just go for a window shopping. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-03: Delhi - Mandawa (265 Kms - 05 Hrs)

Golden Triangle Tour itinerary will take you to Mandawa located in the Shekhawati region. On arrival you will be accommodated at a Haveli heritage hotel where you can experience the village style living of Rajasthan. You will avail all the modern amenities. Art lovers from across the globe visit the havelis of Mandawa. The havelis are decorated with frescoes, the rich merchants of Mandawa liked to decorate their mansions. Mandawa was developed into a town around the Mandawa Fort.

Explore the painted havelis of Mandawa and the Mandawa Castle. The frescoes depict Hindu gods and goddesses, courtship of Lord Krishna with Radha, themes of myths and scriptures, etc. you can enjoy a camel drawn cart ride through the medieval roads of Mandawa. You can also meet the artisans to see their works. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-04: Mandawa - Jaipur (151 Kms - 03 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Enroute explore the villages of Rajasthan and the desert art and culture. On arrival take the hotel. Then the rest of the day is at leisure. After dinner, stay overnight.

Day-05: Jaipur Sightseeing

After breakfast, drive to Amber Fort located on a hillock 10 kms away from Jaipur city. This fort is one of the prime forts of Rajasthan which is built in Rajput architecture. The main complex of the fort has been completed around two centuries. The architecture of the fort is typical Rajput yet it has some Mughal elements also. The most interesting part of Amber Fort visit is elephant ride. So, don’t miss it.

Then visit Jal Mahal located amidst a lake at the scenic backdrop of Aravalli hills. Enjoy camel ride on the pastoral roads on the bank of the lake. Then drive to the city and have lunch. Post lunch explore the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Albert Hall Museum, the astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar.

In the evening enjoy cultural programmes at an ethnic restaurant. Have dinner at a nice ambience. Stay overnight.

Day-06: Jaipur - Agra (250 Kms - 05 Hrs)

Your Golden Triangle tour will be more rewarded today as you will drive to Agra, the home of Taj. Enroute explore the monuments of Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Mughal emperor Akbar. The silent beauty veiled cranny and nooks of Fatehpur Sikri thrills you.

Upon arrival at Agra, take the hotel. After lunch your Agra tour will start, first visit the Agra Fort and the It-mad-Daula’s Tomb. Agra Fort covers a huge area and architecture of the entire fort is specimen of Mughal brilliant architecture. The palaces, gardens, halls are worth viewing. You see stone carvings on the walls of the Shah Jahan palace.

Then proceed to Taj Mahal before the sunset time. You can take a baggi to reach the main gate of Taj Mahal. When you enjoy the ride you feel Agra still as a medieval city. You might be impatient to wait for a moment to have a view of Taj. The first view of Taj will thrill you. You have to walk a few meters to reach Taj from the main gate. Enter into Taj and explore the symmetry of Taj. The white marble architecture of Taj is a result of day and night labor of thousand laborers and craftsmen. Try to feel the majesty of Taj.

After Taj visit, visit the traditional markets, you can buy stone carvings, mini Taj. Then after a special dinner, stay overnight.

Day-07: Agra - Delhi (205 Kms - 04 Hrs)

If you want you can again visit Taj in the early morning as Taj looks wonderful at the sunset time. Then check out and drive to Delhi. When you reach Delhi you will be transferred to the airport timely. Fly back home with the memorabilia of Golden Triangle India tour.