Golden Triangle of India with a guide. golden triangle of india

Everyone knows that India has a lot of attractions. This ancient civilization all over the world, wealth natural resources and amazing culture that has survived to this day. India is one of the most mysterious countries that is rapidly changing, while maintaining its traditions.

If you are here for the first time and you have little time to appreciate the palaces of the Maharajas, it's time to go explore the sights of the Golden Triangle. This is an excursion program that tells about the "most-most" sights of the state of Rajasthan.

These are three cities where you can see the impressive historical heritage of India: the huge and bustling New Delhi, the famous Agra, led by "postcard" views of the Taj Mahal and " pink city» Jaipur.

Capital of India. A huge metropolis with numerous suburbs that have managed to merge together. A mixture of traditions, cultures and architectural eclecticism makes the city the most colorful capital in the world.

The architecture of the Old City quite harmoniously coexists with the buildings of the times of the British colonial heritage.

The Tibetan market, with its colorful realm of amusing knickknacks, is the best way to tell about the life of simple, everyday India.

Sights of New Delhi

Gateway of India. This is a relatively modern symbol of the capital (and the whole country), located in the modern part of the Old City. They were designed by the English architect Edwin Lutyens to commemorate the soldiers who fought for British India in the First World War. Monument and beautiful park for local residents It is a pleasant place for picnics, walks and meetings.

Lakshmi Naroyan Mandir is a Hindu temple. It is dedicated to the god Lakshmi, who is responsible for wealth and prosperity, and Naroyan, who guards the universe. Outside, the temple looks like a giant cake, and inside - a real Sultan's palace. Lakshmi Naroyan Mandir is recognized as the most beautiful temple in India.

Akshardham listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest temple in the world (it is similar in size to). It was recently built (in 2005) with private donations. Both the temple and the park laid out around it require thoughtful visits. It is advisable to go there on your own without tourist groups.

A large and romantic city that exists around one of the wonders of the world - the memorial complex. On its southern side is the famous bazaar, where European merchants came for silk, tea and spices back in the 17th century.

The most famous building of the complex - the Taj Mahal mausoleum is dedicated to Shah Jahan's beloved wife, who died in childbirth. This is the main mausoleum business card countries.

But in the very memorial complex a lot of interesting things: scenic gardens, picturesque embankments and rivers, giant fountains. On certain days of the year, you can get here at night, but before you buy admission ticket, you have to stand in a huge queue.

This city is the end point of the journey through the golden triangle. It is quite small, but very beautiful.

The picturesque city center was built according to all the canons of ancient Indian architecture, and the houses were built of pink sandstone. Hence the name - "Pink City".

Landmarks of Jaipur

Or the "Palace of the Winds" - an unimaginably beautiful masterpiece of architecture with a significant facade. This place was built for the sheikh's harem, so that the ladies of the court could observe the life of the city, remaining invisible to outsiders.

The palace has recently been restored. The excursion inside is also interesting and worthy of attention.

They didn’t dare to go savages - they chose Om tour. Of the two proposed flight models from Domodedovo to Delhi - Aeroflot (direct flight) and Qatar Airways- chose Qatari, which provide for a transfer in Doha. Approximately 4.5 hours flight to Doha, an hour to stretch your legs for duty free (the best I've seen) and about 5 hours to Delhi. it takes a little longer than with Aeroflot, but it is cheaper and, I think, more comfortable. Departing from Moscow -17 already in Doha felt the breath of the south.
Acquaintance with India began after the departure from Qatar. Most of the Indians flew, a company from Denmark, the ubiquitous Germans and, oddly enough, we did not hear Russian speech. On the plane, we practically fraternized with a Sikh neighbor, because together we filled out customs papers, and although our knowledge of English was approximately at the same level, we completely understood each other. Arrived in Delhi around 3 am. The first thing that alerted me was that the locals, even on the plane, began to pull on everything warm that they had. The international airport is phenomenal in scope, everything is beautiful. Customs cleared quickly. At the airport, they changed only 100 bucks for the first expenses (the exchange rate was not profitable - at that time 41 rupees per dollar minus some kind of tax, although even in stores they later changed it at 43-44, and in Goa even at 45). And then we shake ourselves out into the street ... well ... so fresh ... 15 degrees Celsius, December after all, winter. Meeting English-speaking guide in a warm suit and sweater, and here we are in T-shirts. In general, we are used to it, we have summers like this, but the Indians get cold. As it turned out later from a conversation on the fingers in Delhi, a large difference between night and daily temperatures- about +25 during the day, and at night it drops to +6, everything is explained by the proximity of the Himalayas, they are also responsible for the almost constant fog. When we said that it was -17 in Moscow, the guide cringed even more. As it turned out, there were no more people who wanted to go according to the program, and we got a tour by car - individual. The meeting guide dropped us into a hotel with the loud name Perfect (I don’t think there are any stars at all, so we didn’t come to live there), and in Russia I’ve seen worse, the linen and towels are clean, there’s some kind of tricky system with water in terms of time, in general, we didn’t bother much, especially at 5 in the morning, since at 10 we started the tour program. We even went for breakfast in the morning. Continental breakfasts are popular in most Indian hotels - scrambled eggs, tea-coffee, tortillas, buns, butter-jam, there was some other local stew (they didn’t risk it, even the smell started to burn inside). The Russian-speaking guide Ravindra arrived, provided to us for the tourist program. In Russian, he did not speak in such a way that, but I was also pulled to clarify what was incomprehensible in English, and then it became generally incomprehensible, because as he switched to English, I had to constantly remind him. The program looked like Delhi-Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan-Delhi+Goa. I won’t talk about the program in particular - they completed it in full. I'll tell you my impressions. From what I saw earlier about India, it turned out to be true that everyone there really sings and dances, no matter what. This is how they wake up and sing.
About Delhi. The capital, traffic jams like ours and everything is endlessly buzzing. Quite dirty, no one is in a hurry to clean up. True, when returning, some kind of Asian games were held - everything was swept, the central streets in any case. The hotel was located near the main market street of New Delhi, there is where to go in the evening. Prices are reasonable, bargain, they will reduce to half the price. During the day, the guide drove to a restaurant for lunch, apparently all tourists are taken there - a rip-off full (potato dish with vegetables (fries with sauce and salad, biryani with chicken (such pilaf), raita (yogurt sauce with greens, helped not to burn), two flat cakes and a small Pepsi cost $ 30 (where $ 4 was prudently paid for service).If there are no prejudices, you can eat quite tasty on the street, Delhi is famous for its street food and it costs a penny, you just need to be more careful with all sorts of sauces that are served to all sorts of dishes - incredible hotness.Delhi is also the place to eat fruit - pomegranates were most impressed.
About Jaipur. Capital of the state of Rajasthan. It takes about 5 hours to drive from Delhi. Even dirtier than Delhi, we drove in like in a landfill, but the Hava Mahal hotel is chic. Room with a balcony on the main street, closes tightly, you can not hear anything. They decided not to test their fate and had dinner at the hotel restaurant. Everyone is very friendly and smiling. They cook deliciously, the portions are huge and inexpensive, they bring the bill, but you don’t have to pay right away, but only when you check out from the hotel. Two dinners cost us about $22, cheaper than one lunch in Delhi. Breakfast in general is also continental, but an omelet is cooked in front of you and they throw everything into what you poke. They will bring freshly squeezed juice, which you order (4 types of fruit). The room has a coffee and tea set, including cookies, replenished throughout the day (cookies came in handy to feed the palm squirrels and monkeys). Everyone climbs to Amber Fort on elephants (included in the price of the tour), and the driver must be given 50 rupees. On an elephant it shakes like on an UAZ on potholes, so you hold on with one hand and take pictures with the other.
About Fatehpur Sikri. Abandoned city, under Akbar - the capital of the Mughal Empire. Now it is quiet, only tourists, lizards and kingfishers.
About Agra. According to the guide - a dirty city, we were preparing for the worst, especially when we saw that the entire suburb of the city was busy making fuel from cow cakes and it was drying everywhere - along the roads and the walls of the houses. The city turned out to be surprisingly clean, well-groomed and hospitable. If possible, the Taj Mahal is better to visit in the evening, in the rays of sunset it is especially beautiful, and in the morning it is often foggy. There is not much to say about the Royale Residency hotel, except that we got a room without windows at all, or rather, they were small there, closed with shutters, but they went out onto some kind of wasteland. At the time of our presence there was also an Indian wedding. In the courtyard of the hotel, the size of a good football field, there were tables with all sorts of goodies around the perimeter, and probably half the city was fed there. Everyone was invited.
Then we return to Delhi, on the way stopping by Mathura and Vrindavan, small towns associated with the birth and childhood of Krishna. It is almost impossible to take pictures inside, but all non-Christians are allowed into the temples, only barefoot. Or in socks. Shoe covers were given out at the Taj Mahal.
More about Delhi. Lots of dogs, no cats (for religious reasons) and with all the dirt we didn't see a single rat. of birds, only crows, parrots and ... eagles, in wild quantities. Overnight at the same hotel, the flight to Goa was supposed to be at 14.30, as a result, they postponed until 17.40, but we were warned, so we waited at the hotel (no problem, although the checkout was after 12.00, no one asked us for money for 3 hours). We flew by local Spicejet, 2.5 hours, we took tickets without feeding. Arrived - warm! At the airport we were met by a guide, gave instructions and sent with the driver to the hotel. We had the Chalston Hotel in Goa Beach Resort 3* on the border of Calangute and Candolim beaches. Of the three rubles, this is actually the only hotel on the first line of the sea. We got a room on the third floor, went out to the balcony and went nuts. Sea ocean!!! At first we were alarmed by a bunch of lights opposite, like the shore was not supposed, it turned out that hardworking Indian sailors were clustering in the sea. The first day turned out to be rainy, it was cool and it was raining, there was nobody on the beach except us and the crows. But then the weather settled down and it was +33-35 on average. The sea is very exciting, the sand is singing. On Calangute it is quite calm, on Candolim after 12 - a mess. You can have a bite to eat in numerous cafes along the coast, the menu is in Russian in almost all. Oddly enough expensive fish. Therefore, if the menu says some curry with fish costs 100-150 rupees, in fact, the cost will depend on the fish that you choose in size. People choose to have dinner on the city streets, since there are plenty of cafes and restaurants there. Prices are acceptable everywhere. If not gluttonous, 400-600 rupees is enough for a dinner for two. Everything is made for tourists, because the food is not as spicy as all over India.
About shopping: the first thing we did was buy a local SIM card (we would have done it earlier, but since you need a photo to buy a SIM card, and we didn’t have one and the guide had no time), the photo was taken in the same place where they took the SIM card, the issue price is 600 rupees - 400 rupees on the account, 30 (like) free sms, calling is more profitable - 7 rupees a minute.
We did not go to the night market - we had enough shops nearby. Shopping is a purely individual matter, when you enter the store, everything seems to be necessary. The prices are already ridiculous, but they are still fun to bargain. As a result, you leave with a pile of purchases and everyone is happy. You can also buy goods without leaving the beach, because there is no free minute for someone not to come up with the goods.
Time flew by somehow quickly. Didn't want to leave at all! And despite some negative nuances, the impressions remained the warmest with the desire to return.

Each country has a number of amazing places where tourists tend to go in the first place. In Russia there is a route " Golden ring", and in India - the "Golden Triangle". The excursion program is so rich that it is sometimes difficult to immediately perceive the grandeur and beauty of temples, palaces, forts and mausoleums. ancient country at every step it amazes with an abundance of historical and architectural monuments.

Cradle of ancient culture

The history of the country has several millennia, it is impossible to cover all the sights in one trip. But it is worth trying to visit the most famous cities, immerse yourself in an atmosphere of contemplation and quiet admiration. It takes 1-3 days to visit one city, depending on the duration of the tour, so you should outline the main points to visit or follow the recommendations of the tour operator.

Delhi

The "Golden Triangle of India" usually starts from the capital of the country. The metropolis, which is home to more than 10 million people, offers tourists to visit 6,000 attractions located in the city and its environs. Be sure to look at the most famous of them.

• Lotus Temple, symbolizing unity with higher powers. Its difference is in an absolutely empty space, which does not distract from unity with God.
• Akshardham spread over an area of ​​12 hectares. The complex includes parks with many sculptural compositions, a cinema, a souvenir shop. The building is crowned with 9 domes and covered with intricate carvings, giving the pink marble walls an unearthly lightness.
• Presidential palace is an active residence. Nearby there is a charming rose garden.

You can feel the atmosphere of ancient India at the Chatta Chowk market, walking along the malls and purchasing amazing souvenirs full of hidden sacred meaning.

Jaipur

It will be remembered for a long time by travelers with a special shade of buildings, because of which the city is called "pink". Its distinguishing feature was a huge number of palaces.

• city ​​palace considered the largest building in the city.
• Hawa Mahal because of the unique layout, it was called the "Palace of the Winds". It is always cool there, small drafts walk through the suites of halls, creating freshness in any heat.
• jal mahal located in the middle of the lake. When looking at it, the analogy with a luxury ocean liner comes to mind.

For a short time, it is worth looking into the ancient observatory, Amber Fort and admiring the skill of architects in the construction of various temple complexes.

Agra

The city is known for being one of the wonders of the world. This is the famous Taj Mahal, built as a mausoleum for the beloved wife of the padishah. It impresses with its size and perfect proportions. The lake of tears leading to the foot of the mausoleum forever captured the sorrow of the ruler from the loss of his beloved woman. Amazing stories are connected with other sights of the city.

• red fort was not only a fortress, but also the residence of the rulers of the country.
• Pearl Mosque surprises with snow-white domes and the harmony of the building itself.
• Tomb of Itemad-ud-Daula known as a smaller version of the Taj Mahal and is unique in its own way.

Departures 2019: June 8 and 22, July 6 and 27, August 10 and 24, September 7 and 21;
6 days / 5 nights
Delhi - Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Vrindavan - Delhi
India will never cease to amaze and delight you. It will stun with the color of the old streets of Delhi, allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the past and feel like royalty in the Pink City of the Maharajas of Jaipur and will remind you of the story of eternal love embodied in the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Group tour from 2 people. Air travel a / c Aeroflot.
from 256 c.u.+ a/b at 2-seater placement

Tour Features

• Saturated excursion program;
• Meals: breakfasts and dinners;
• Transfers by comfortable air-conditioned bus;
• Experienced English speaking guide.

India. Tour program

1 day, night from Saturday to Sunday. Arrival to Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi, meeting with a representative of the company and transfer to the hotel according to the program. (Hotel booked from Saturday).

The legend says: not a single person or ruler who dared to create new town in place of Delhi, will not be able to maintain his power for a long time. However, the prophecies failed to stop the many conquerors of Delhi who came and renamed the city again and again over the centuries. The architectural masterpieces and monuments of the "capital of seven empires", created by different rulers, are a unique example of the evolution and synthesis of different cultures and influences.

Day 2, Sunday. Delhi
The tour will start with a visit Jama Masjid– Delhi Cathedral Mosque, the largest mosque in India, which houses priceless Muslim relics.

After the group will pass along the walls Red Fort, which is one of the most important historical complexes in India, embodying a long period of Indian history, a symbol of the architectural beauty and power of the ruling dynasties of India. It is from the walls of the Red Fort that every year on August 15 - the anniversary of gaining independence from Great Britain, the Prime Minister of India addresses the Indian people.

The tour will continue in New Delhi: the group will drive along Rajghat - the place of cremation of Mahatma Gandhi and along the central avenue of the city with state buildings and see Sansad Bhavan (Palace of Parliament) and Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace), at one time served as the Royal residence of the British Viceroys who ruled India.

Then head towards Gateway of India. This memorial is dedicated to the soldiers of the Indian army who died as a result of hostilities from the first world war to the present day.

Later visit to sparkling bright colors and gilding white and pink temple of Birla, dedicated to the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity Lakshmi, and to the main Sikh temple of Delhi - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - a snow-white temple with golden domes and a large pond inside the complex, known as Sarovar, whose waters are considered sacred.

Then visit Tombs of Humayun- the tombs of one of the Muslim rulers. Built of white marble and red sandstone, the tomb is a synthesis of Persian and Indian traditions and is considered the first example of mature Mughal architecture.

Further excursion to Akshardham. The Akshardham complex was built in 2005 and immediately entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest Hindu temple in the world. It combines a mixture of architectural styles from different parts of India, as its construction was carried out for 5 years with the participation of 7 thousand craftsmen from Rajasthan, Orissa and Bengal. Akshardham is built of Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian marble, is not supported by any metal or concrete materials, and its perimeter is decorated with over two hundred columns and many sculptures.

Return to the hotel, dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3, Monday. Delhi – Jaipur
265 km / 7 hours
At 09:00, after breakfast, check-out from the hotel, excursion to the Qutub Minar complex and transfer to Jaipur.

Morning visit to the complex Qutub Minar- The Tower of Victory, erected in the 12th century by the governor of the king, Qutub-ud-din Aibak. The Qutub Minar, adorned with delicate ornaments, is the tallest (72.5 m) brick minaret in the world and is protected by UNESCO as a world heritage. Part architectural ensemble Qutub Minara also includes an iron column seven meters high and weighing six and a half tons, which has practically escaped corrosion over the 1600 years of its existence. The column was erected in the 5th century and is almost 100% iron, no manganese and almost no nickel. The miraculous properties of the column for a long time baffled scientists who connect its origin with extraterrestrial civilizations.

Further moving to Jaipur, which is also called the "Pink City". Travelers literally freeze with delight at the mere sight of the old quarter of Jaipur, where almost all the buildings are painted in pink and terracotta colors. The breathtaking view of the ancient forts is a romantic reminder of a bygone era. the city with its historical heritage and rich architecture has something to amaze tourists.

Upon arrival in Jaipur visit temple of Galtaji located at the foot of the Aravali mountains. The temple complex of Galtaji is built of pink sandstone. Due to its unusual shape and abundant frescoes with Rajput miniatures on the walls, Galtaji looks more like a palace or an old haveli house than a temple.

Built in the 18th century by Diwan Kriparama, a loyal subject of the Raja of Jaipur, the temple is named after Saint Gulta, who was said to have been subjected to austerities in this very spot centuries ago.
Inside the temple complex there are three ablution ponds with sacred water, which attract pilgrims. The most revered of them is Galta kund - it is fed by a spring from a rock that has the shape of a cow's head.
Galtaji is also known as the Temple of the Monkeys due to the large number of Langur families and flocks of rhesus monkeys that live in its vicinity.

Next visit temple of Birla, built in 1988 by the Birla Industrial Group, one of India's financial magnates. The temple is dedicated to God Vishnu (Narayana) - the guardian of the whole world and his wife Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth, so sometimes this temple is also called the temple of Lakshmi Narayan.

Day 4, Tuesday. Jaipur
At 08.00 in the morning, after breakfast, climb on elephants / jeeps to the great pride of Jaipur, to Fort Amber. The construction of the Amber Fort was begun in the 17th century by the ruler of Jaipur, Maharaja Man Sigh, the most successful general of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Before the City Palace was built, Amber served only as a fortification. The fort is surrounded by a fortress wall with loopholes overlooking Lake Moat, and behind its severe and austere facade lies an incredibly beautiful complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples.

Elephant riding up to the main gate is an unforgettable experience for the Maharaja. (If it is impossible to climb on an elephant, guests will be taken up in jeeps).

Walk through the palace complex. The halls that open to the eye are an example of oriental luxury. Numerous rooms are decorated with paintings inlaid with precious stones and mirrors depicting scenes of war and hunting. Perhaps the most impressive is the Shish Mahal (Hall of Mirrors), in which the light from a single lamp is reflected in many mirrors, illuminating the entire room.

On the way back from Amber Fort, stop for lunch. Before lunch, the group members will learn all the tricks of dressing in Indian national clothes - ladies will be able to try on saris and paint their hands with henna (mehendi), and men will learn how to wind a turban around their heads at speed.

Next stop for photography Hawa Mahal(Palace of the Winds).
The pink sandstone façade is intricately carved and pierced with numerous tiny window openings that allowed the harem chambers to blow through on hot days, and gave women the opportunity to watch what was happening outside.

Next stop for photography jal mahal(Palace on the water) and at the city Albert Hall Museum. The building of the museum is made in the Indo-Saracenic architectural style, and is decorated with light towers that look like sails filled with wind.

Later afternoon visit city ​​palace, part of which is open to the public as a museum, and the other part is still occupied by the royal family. The museum houses a large collection of rare manuscripts, military equipment, costumes, carpets and miniatures.

Then visit Jantar Mantar(Royal Observatory) - the most famous of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh in India. Jai Sing was a great admirer of progress and achieved great success in the study of science and technology, but his passion was astronomy. Opportunity to get up close and personal with giant astronomical instruments in an open-air observatory.

Jaipur is famous for its large selection of beautiful and inexpensive handmade jewelery made from precious and semi-precious stones. Return to the hotel, dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5, Wednesday. Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
240 km / 6 hours
08.00 am: After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Agra.

On the way stop at Abhaneri village, where one of the oldest step wells in India is located. This square construction, incredible in beauty and harmony, is 13 floors in
depth. The large mouth of the well served as a funnel for collecting drinking water, which flowed freely through a geometrically complex system of steps and ladders that covered all three sides of the well.

Further along the way visit - an abandoned city. Built from pink sandstone by the great Mughal Emperor Akbar, the city served as the capital of the Mughal Empire in the late 16th century. Soon after all the wells dried up, the city was abandoned by the emperor and was deserted forever. Despite the fact that more than 300 years have passed, the city has been perfectly preserved to this day. The buildings of Fatehpur Sikri are the result of a synthesis of various architectural schools, as craftsmen from various regions of India were involved in its construction. The city was larger than London at the time of construction, mosques and palaces adorned it. The city with a well-preserved historical heritage has something to amaze tourists.
After sightseeing Fatehpur Sikri transfer to Agra. Upon arrival, a visit to the mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daula, which was erected by order of Empress Nur Jahan in memory of her father. The construction of this mausoleum preceded the construction of the Taj Mahal by several years, and it is rightfully considered the harbinger of the Taj Mahal and is called the Small Taj.

Check-in at the hotel, dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6, Thursday. Agra - Vrindavan - Delhi
205 km / 4 hours
08.00 am, after breakfast visit the enchanting Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays). Short electric rickshaw ride.

Taj Mahal- the pearl of Muslim art and architecture of India, attracts tourists from all over the world. Its construction took 22 years, and 20 thousand craftsmen were invited from all over the empire. A thousand elephants transported white marble over 300 km for its construction. elevated to a sign great love Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to his wife Mumtaz Mahal in the middle of the 17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Lined with translucent marble, the Taj is beautiful from every angle, and upon closer inspection, the inlay with gems is simply amazing. The longer you contemplate it, the more it captivates you. Its absolute beauty is unparalleled.

The tour will continue in Agra Forte- a fortification that served in the era of the Mughal Empire as the residence of the rulers. The walls and gates of Agra Fort, as well as the first settlements, were erected by order of Akbar the Great on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River. Akbar's successors - first of all, Shah Jahan strengthened and expanded the fort and built a mosque, and Aurangzeb surrounded it with ramparts. Visiting the reception hall and royal pavilions.

Then moving to Delhi and visit along the way tombs of emperor Akbar, which is located in the small settlement of Sikandra, in the suburbs of Agra and is a real masterpiece of Muslim architecture.

Further down the road visiting Vrindavan, or the city of 5000 temples, which is a holy place of pilgrimage for followers of Vaishnavism. On the site of modern Vrindavan in ancient times there was a forest in which, according to legends about Krishna, 5000 years ago, the god Vishnu, during his earthly incarnation in the form of Krishna, performed his divine games.

visit Temple of Krishna Balarama built in 1975 by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) This is one of the most beautiful temples in Vrindavan. Next to the temple is the samadhi (tomb) of ISKCON founder Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, built of pure white marble.

21:00-21:30 - Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to international Airport Delhi and flight home.

* During the period December - January, arrival in Delhi at 22:30-23:00.
** If customers wish to travel to Goa or Kerala after the Golden Triangle, an extra night in Delhi must be booked and departed the next day.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN DELHI IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS NIGHT!

The cost of the tour for 1 person.

Prices for May-September 2019

Accommodation for children up to 5 years without extra. beds are free.

Due to fluctuations in the exchange rate, the cost is indicated in c.u. (U.S. dollar).
Payment in rubles by *.

* The cost is valid when paid in cash at the office or by transfer to the company's account.
When paying bank card in the office through the terminal, a commission is added to the cost.

The tour price includes:

• Transfer airport - hotel - airport in Delhi;
• Accommodation in hotels according to the program in standard double rooms (5 nights);
• Meals - half board in hotels (breakfast and dinner);
• All transfers according to the program in comfortable air-conditioned vehicles;
• Elephant ride to the Amber Fort in Jaipur (can be replaced with a jeep ride);
• One lunch in Jaipur with entertainment;
• The tour of Akshardham includes only the tour of the temple;
• Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
• Assistance of an English-speaking representative of the company at the airport on the day of arrival and departure;
• Standard tea and coffee at breakfast;
• Medical insurance;
• Book as a gift.

The price does not include:

• Air flight Moscow - Delhi - Moscow;
• (4500 rubles);
• Entrance tickets to the monuments - paid locally (from 95 USD per person);
• Permission for video and photography, where necessary;
• Extra night in Delhi;
• Any drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) including tea, coffee, water at dinner;
• Porter services at the airport. and hotels, tips for guides, drivers, etc. expenses not included in the cost of the program;
• Personal expenses and expenses not specified in the program.

Hotels

Important:
If it is not possible to confirm the specified or similar hotels, an alternative or other hotels of a higher or lower category will be booked at an additional cost with additional charge. payment or with a reduction in cost.

Information

1. Time of check-in / check-out from the hotel - 14:00 / 12:00.

2. In hotels, restaurants can only offer filtered water from a jug for free, bottled water at breakfast / dinner or lunch in hotels is always paid extra.

3. The start time of the excursions and the sequence of sightseeing indicated in the program may be changed depending on weather conditions.

4. The inspection of Akshardham includes only the inspection of the temple. Fountain show, boat ride, film, robot gods are not included and cannot be included in the program even for an additional fee due to lack of time.

5. Check-in on 07.11 falls on the Diwali holiday - depending on the traffic situation, sightseeing in Agra can be partially rescheduled for the next day, and the check-out time from the hotel on the 3rd day will be changed to an earlier one.

6. Check-in on March 16 falls on the Holi holiday (March 21) - the sequence of sightseeing and the time of departure from the hotel in Agra may be changed depending on the traffic situation. The program for arrival on March 16 will not include a visit to Vrindavan! If you want to take part in the celebration of Holi, we offer you a tour

7. From December 15 to January 15 in North India there are heavy fogs. Sometimes the fog is so thick that visibility is no more than 1-2 meters. Due to poor visibility, flight delays can occur, and trains can also be canceled at the last moment or trains are very late (sometimes more than 6 hours).

Please take this weather factor into account when booking domestic and international flights during this period - connections between flights must be with a temporary margin in order to catch your international flight in case of a delay domestic flight.

8. If the program includes a train transfer, from December 15 to January 15, it is strongly recommended to add one free day at the end of the program / book an extra night before the international departure from the country, so that in case of a severe delay of the train, guests have time for their international flight.
The Company is not responsible for the delay or cancellation of flights or trains due to fog in winter time. If a flight or train is canceled or delayed for many hours due to fog, it is possible that you will have to make changes to the route at the very last moment or directly on the day of travel.

9. Any changes in the program and additional costs caused by the cancellation or delay of air flights or trains at the last moment, including due to weather conditions, are beyond our control and must be settled on the spot directly on the spot. In case of necessary changes in the program, the guests will be offered for approval the most economical of the possible options, however, all costs associated with this and additional mileage vehicle must be paid by the guests.

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India - unusual country: bright and fabulous, with incredible cuisine, richest history and ancient customs. Each of the 29 Indian states has its own climate, different architecture, and special traditions. It won't take a lifetime to see everything India has to offer. But one vacation can accommodate a visit to the famous Golden Triangle; the capitals of India - Delhi, the pink city - Jaipur and Agra with its unique Taj Mahal - a symbol of love, frozen in stone ...

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Indian Golden Triangle: what we will see

* In Delhi we will see the highest brick minaret in the world, we will try to unravel the mystery of the iron column, we will be stunned by the grandeur of the Akshardham temple, which is located in the middle of a multi-million metropolis, and we will ride a rickshaw through the old city, feeling like real Indians.

* In Jaipur, an acquaintance with traditional Indian cuisine awaits in national restaurant, Ford Amber, where we will get on elephants, and a walk through the numerous rooms of the Maharaja's harem.
We will take amazing photos against the backdrop of the famous Palace of the Winds - Hawa Mahal.

*When driving from Jaipur to Agra, we will stop at the Chand Baori step well in Abaneri and visit ancient capital Mughal Empire - Fatehpur Sikri.

*At dawn in Agra, we will admire the symbol of eternal love, the pride of India - the Taj Mahal mausoleum, and in the afternoon we will walk along the red fort.

India's golden triangle itinerary

Day 1. Arrival in Delhi

Meeting at the airport, check-in at the hotel.

Landmarks of Delhi.

The capital is divided into Old and New Towns.
One of the main monuments of New Delhi is the temple of Lakshmi Narayan. Built of white marble with a pink tint, it is dedicated to the most popular of the Gods of the Indian pantheon, Krishna and his wife Lakshmi.

Lakshmi Narayana Temple Delhi India

The heart of Old Delhi is the Red Fort, the famous residence of the kings who belonged to the Mughal dynasty. Here once stood the incredibly beautiful "peacock throne", made of gold and adorned with rubies, sapphires, emeralds and diamonds. Part of this throne were the famous Koh-i-Nor and Shah diamonds.
In the Old City there is one of the monuments, the mystery of which cannot be solved by scientists all over the world - the Iron Column. No one knows how such a huge 7-meter column was cast more than 1500 years ago and why it has not rusted yet.
Presidential palace- the building where the Parliament of India sits is considered the most impressive round building in the WORLD.
Friday mosque Jama Masjid. Its territory can accommodate up to 25 thousand believers. The mosque houses the main relic of all Muslims - a copy of the Koran, written on the skin of a deer.

Entrance to the Jama Masjid. Delhi. India.

Akshardham Temple - building included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most grandiose temple complex in the world.

Akshardham Temple

Day 2-3. Transfer to the pink city of Jaipur. Landmarks of Jaipur

Pink Jaipur is called due to the reddish sandstone from which its palaces and openwork temples are built.

Trade markets with bright vegetables and fruits, shops with decorations right on the street, residents in bright clothes, Hindu temples, the originality and national color of the city is amazing.

Vegetable market in Jaipur

Bright colors of Jaipur

The main monuments of the city are the ancient observatory Jantar Mantar and the Palace of Winds.

The Palace of the Winds is the jewel of Jaipur. The facade of the 5-storey building is surrounded by continuous tiers of balconies, the curved roof is decorated with exquisite domes and towers. From Jaipur we will ride on an elephant to the fortress-palace of Amber, which began to be built at the end of the 16th century. The ascetic facade of the fortress hides luxurious palace interiors with paintings and inlays of precious stones from prying eyes.

Jaipur is interesting not only for the pink color of its buildings. In the entire history of the state capital, only the British were able to achieve the conquest of the city, and then only partially. During the reign of the British monarch here, the city still had the status of autonomy. And all thanks to the Amber Fort, which is one of the best fortifications in India.

view from Amber Fort

Gate of Ganesha - the entrance to the chambers of the Maharajas

Inner courtyard, garden and chambers of the Maharaja

One of the most beautiful sights of the Amber Fort is Jai Navas Palace. Jai Navas is entirely made of white marble.

Jai Navas

There are 18 astronomical instruments installed on the territory of the ancient astronomical observatory in Jaipur. Many of these devices were invented by Maharaja Jai ​​Singh himself. The most impressive structure is the sundial, which determines the time with an accuracy of 2 minutes.

Ancient astronomical observatory

In the evening we will walk around the city and have dinner in a traditional Indian restaurant.

Day 4. Transfer to Agra

On this day, on the way we will visit the step well in Abaneri and the ancient capital of the Great Moghuls - Fatehpur Sikri.

Day 5. Agra, Taj Mahal and Red Fort

The most beautiful interior buildings of Agra are the Mirror Palace, the Pearl Mosque and the monument of great love - the incredible Taj Mahal.

The Red Fort of Agra is a huge fortress surrounded by a double wall with four heavy towers, palaces, mosques, parks and baths, which was built by three emperors.

Day 6. Agra-Delhi-home

Satisfied and happy we go home!!!

Details of India's Golden Triangle Tour

Tour start: Any.
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Price: 450 $ per person

What is included in the price

- individual meeting and seeing off at the Delhi airport;
– accommodation in a comfortable hotel 3+ with breakfast (if you are traveling together, you can book a triple room);
– comfortable minibus with air conditioning and soft leather chairs;
– services of an English-speaking guide throughout the route.

What is not included

— air travel (if there are difficulties with finding a ticket, I will help you find suitable ones);
- visa (possible);
– insurance (step-by-step online without leaving home);
- lunches and dinners in Delhi and Agra.

How to book a trip and payment terms

Step 1: Submit an application and receive confirmation of the start date of the trip.

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