Thursday, 17 January 2013

India is a myriad of cultures, traditions, customs and lifestyles. If someone is seeking a sightseeing tour to India for the first time, the Golden Triangle Tour is an ideal choice to begin with. It will take you through the historic and ancient times where the tourists can experience unity in diversity.

The Golden Triangle tour includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, the three historical cities of India. These three cities depict rich cultural heritage with numerous sightseeing spots. A minimum of a week- long trip is recommended to cover the three destinations in length. The trip begins from Delhi, halts at Agra, moves to Jaipur and brings the travellers back to Delhi which is the end of the Golden Triangle tour package.


Jaipur also referred as the Pink Walled City is the last destination of the tour which a splendid tourist junction. It is the capital of Rajasthan founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1727. This city was formed by a clan of rulers built forts and a number of palaces which are the major attractions for the travellers. It is known as the Pink Walled City due to the stone colour used on the walls. In terms of shopping, Jaipur specializes is embroidered leather shoes called ‘Jutis’, flabbergasting blue pottery, tie and dye sculptures and other objects.


There are several Jaipur sightseeing tour spots offered to the tourists to choose out of.

Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1779. It is the most popular monument of Jaipur. This is a five storied monument encompassing 152 windows and fine Rajput architecture. A well laid out museum is also housed in this structure.

Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. This monument comprises instruments which were used for the study of the stars and its constellations. It is a monument which is created in a bizarre manner with lots of tiny lanes to confuse the visitors.


City Palace
This Palace is a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture housing seven stories. The major enchantments of this structure are Chandra Mahal exhibiting a garden and city view, Diwan-e-am, hall of public audience with intricate decorations and manuscripts and Diwan-e-khas, hall of private audience which hosts a rich collection of costumes and textiles.

Amer Fort
Amer Fort is a splendid beauty known for its majestic aura and other surroundings. It is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. Made in red sandstone and white marble this structure beholds austere dignity. It hosts the famous Sheesh Mahal, the chamber of mirrors.  

Central Museum
It is situated in the Ram Niwas Garden founded by Prince Albert also known as the Albert Hall. It has an exquisite collection of archaeological and handicrafts which make it a great visiting place for the tourists.

Apart from these places some other locations for visitors are Jalmahal, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Birla Planetariam, Laxmi Narayan Temple and Kanak Vrindavan.

Last but not the least, talking about famous objects, Jaipur is acclaimed for its lip smacking delicacies some of which are Dal Batti Churma, Mawa Kachori, Ghewar, Mirchi Bada, Rajasthani thali and several other mouth watering dishes which excite the tourists worldwide. It is also known for handmade paper, antique silver jewellery, furniture, textiles, pashmina and ethnic sarees.

Thursday, 27 December 2012

The Golden triangle tour is one of the most spectacular tours of India which is a highly recommended visit for everyone. The historic beauty makes this trip royal since it goes back to the reign of the rulers. The incredible golden triangle trip India comprises the three famous cities – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. These cities are extravagant with ultimate grandeur and glory. This tour is a fabulous treat for the tourists. It is an incredible tour providing regional as well as cultural history. There is a golden opportunity for the tourists to visit the British, Rajput and Mughal monuments of these three fantastic cities.

Starting with the first destination, Delhi comprises Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Old Fort, Qutab Minar, Rajghat, India Gate, Parliament, Lotus Temple and the famous Akshardham Temple which are known for their historic significance. Apart from these locations, festivals and food are also sought after aspects of this city, which is the capital of India. Being a cosmopolitan city, it offers every cuisine from all parts of the world. Talking about the festivals, they are all celebrated in full spirit and enthusiasm. People of all regions and religions can be found in Delhi.

The next part of the Golden triangle tour is Agra, the land of Mughals which consists of the most marvelous site to visit which is the Taj Mahal, acknowledged worldwide and people from all over the world visit this stupendous tourist spot. Agra is a medieval city of India located on the banks of the Yamuna. Some more magnificent sites of Agra are the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri.

The Golden triangle tour ends with the most breathtaking city of India, Jaipur, known for the royal palaces, forts and rulers. It is the capital of Rajasthan also referred as the Pink city. The most dazzling sites of here are Amber Fort and Sheesh Mahal. Sheesh Mahal is the wall of mirrors and the Amber Fort narrates the tales of the Rajputana rulers. Camel riding is an integral activity which deserves mention. People of this city are attired in colorful turbans and multi-hued costumes which add to its grace and glory.

Coming to the golden triangle tour packages, there are options like 3 nights/4 days, 4 nights/5 days, 5 nights/6 days and 6 nights/7 days. Further the packages can be customized as per the requirement of the tourist by clubbing the tours with some other cities anywhere in India.

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