Golden Triangle Tours India: Some traditions and cultures are strong enough to go on for centuries. Their elements rise and stay dominant in human hearts forever. Traveling through the book of this world, when exploration and amusement get better of you, you will land on a page called ‘India’ and stop at a chapter resting in its essence. Journeying through this will make you happily infected for life as you will keep on reviewing the amazing destinations of its trigon. Your Assumptions are is right if you thought of the Golden Triangle Tour. 

The Golden Triangle Tour is a traveler’s ally 

The world is worth exploring in this triangle and that’s why it is ideally tagged as the Golden Triangle Tours India.  The journey comprises of three stunning places whose dots can be joined on the map to form an imaginary triangle. The tourism industry in India offers numerous Golden Triangle Tour packages that interconnect the national capital ‘Delhi’ with the majestic ‘Agra’ and the pink city ‘Jaipur’. 

Conquering Space and Time in the Golden Triangle Tour

There has been a strong quality of elegance in ancient Indian culture. The grace still survives and unveils itself in the form of monuments of Delhi like Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Akshardham temple, amongst others. Besides, the one-of-a-kind traditions and festivals are a window to peep into the lifestyle of this place. 

The splendor of the voyage further extends and takes you to Agra, which is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites. The grandeur of its Mughal era buildings and the flavor of delectable sweets are enough to overwhelm the explorer in you. 

Coming towards the western end, the capital city of Rajasthan welcomes you into its rich tradition, arts & artifacts, and wonderful landscapes. The beauty of palaces in Jaipur is a sight to behold among the series of other charming views. 

Best time to visit the Golden Triangle is from November to March when the weather is not too hot and is pleasant.

Select your own Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour Package: There are several Golden Triangle tour packages available in India. The voyages can be short as Golden Triangle tour 3 days package. The itinerary is covered in 3 days with the first day covering Delhi to Agra, the second-day travel from Agra to Jaipur and the last day completes the tour from Jaipur to Delhi. 

The tour packages are also available for longer duration like the Golden Triangle Tour 4 days, 5 days & 6 days. The packages may extend for up to 10 days.

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Places you must visit on the Golden Triangle Circuit

The beauty of the Golden Triangle Tour lies in the ethnicity, culture, food and panoramic views of its places. For reinventing and satisfactory trip, we recommend visiting several unique spots. When in Delhi, your first location, cover  the following locations:

1. Red Fort:

It is said that human beings come close together as a family when they search for their roots. Entering this abode of Mughal emperors will take you to their era, where learnings about their social and political life dawn naturally. This octagonal-shaped Red Fort was originally built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan on 256 acres of land. It has been the home of Mughals for over 200 years.

As you keep your eyes glued to the splendid architecture, make sure to catch sight of Rang Mahal (palace of colors), a place used by the consorts of emperors & their maids and the Khas Mahal, the personal palace of the emperor. Other attractions are Lahore Gate (main entrance), Chatta chowk (market to buy handicrafts), Diwan-i-Khas (huge pillared hall), Moti Masjid and some museums. The monument has faced and stood by the challenges of time and is a place worth visiting for the customary understanding of humanity.

Timings to visit Red Fort: Sunrise to Sunset

Entry Fee: Rs.35 for Indians and Rs. 500 for foreigners

Days open: All except Mondays

Photography: No charges for still photography, Rs. 25 for video making

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Delhi Junction Railway Station

Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk

2. Qutub Minar:

Captivated by the grandeur of monuments and memorials, one can effortlessly slip into reflection. One may ponder over the vanity of mortals (humans), while still appreciating the survival of exemplary works of the bygone era. The Qutub Minar is a towering 73-meter high tower built by the Muslim emperor Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193 after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler. It was a testimony to celebrate Muslim supremacy in Delhi. Well-known as the highest dome in India, it has five storeys and 379 stairs inside which lead to the top. Qutub Minar displays an architectural style from the reign of Aibak to Firoz Shah Tuglaq. Over time, Qutub Minar has endured natural forces like lightning and earthquake with adequate renovations. 

Visiting Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening Days: All

Entry Fee: Rs. 35 for Indians and Rs. 550 for foreigners

Nearest Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Old Delhi Railway Station

Nearest Metro Station: Qutab Minar Metro Station

3. India Gate – An epitome of supreme respect for Indian martyrs:

India Gate stands as a reverent narrative of self-sacrifice in remembrance of 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who gave up their lives during the First World War. Built as a war memorial by Edwin Lutyens, it is a huge gateway with rounded-shape capsized interior dome and two huge square-shaped kiosks that portray the Indian architecture. An aura of nationalism pervades the premises as the flames of ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ blaze 24/7, along with waving Indian and defense flags above the rostrum. The revered spot appeals to one and all and draws a lot of visitors every day. People enjoy sitting in the nearby park and munching tasty Indian snacks.

As the day meets twilight hours, this place becomes even more enchanting with golden yellow lights pouring from every side.  The mayhem increases with each passing hour as the families relish time together, their little children having fun with playthings like ‘bubble toys’ and ‘luminous firkis’. If you want to catch the fervor of this place, visit it during dusk. This is also the time for the light show. 

Best Timings: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. 

Opening Time: All days of the week

Entry Fee: Nil

Nearest Airport: IGI Airport

Nearest Railway Station: New Delhi 

Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat 

The next location, ‘Agra’ is the house of Seven Wonders of the World. No wonder ‘Taj Mahal’ is the first must travel place.

1. Taj Mahal – A living edifice of perpetual love!

Numerous poets have tried to capture the beauty of this seventh wonder of the world. Lofty literary devices have been used to express the charm of Taj Mahal. Call it a piece of splendid architecture, the crown of palaces, castle in the air, greatest artwork or perfect pearl. Words will always limit the beauty and grace that can be felt only when you eye this epitome of an emperor’s love living in gems and stones.

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built Taj Mahal in the memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Attracting more than a million visitors every year, Taj Mahal stands as an embodiment of the love of Shah Jahan for his wife. Fabricated in white marble with beautiful carvings and finest art forms which took 17 years to complete, Taj Mahal stands as a jewel of Islamic art. 

Best Timings of the year: November to February 

Opening Time: Sunrise to sunset

Entry Fee: Rs. 50 per person for Indians and Rs. 1300 per person for foreigners. No entry fee for children below 15 years. 

Nearest Airport: IGI Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Agra Fort and Agra Cantt.

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2. Fatehpur Sikri – The city of Victory

When the challenges of life are accepted, the delight of its consequent victory is felt tremendously. Fatehpur Sikri is a living example of this truth where the jubilation of winning transfigured into a capital city. 

Welcome to the glorious city of Fatehpur, named after it was won by King Akbar, over Rajputs. The architecture is planned on Persian philosophy and is garnished by Indian ideas of design. Inside the city are constructed beautiful palaces, courts of the audience, hunting lodges, mosques, and triumphal portals.

There is a touch of Arabian and central Asian patterns in the structure of self-contained blocks, organized informal geometry. All monuments portray contrasting regional make-ups, allied together in a comprehensive design that came together as Akbar’s mastermind engineering. 

Best Timings of the year: October to March  

Opening Time: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Entry Fee: Rs. 20 per person for Indians and Rs. 550 per person for foreigners. 

Nearest Airport: Kheria Airport in Agra

Nearest Railway Station: Fatehpur Sikri Railway Station

After visiting Fatehpur, you will be inspired to keep your perseverance and perspective until final victory is achieved. 

Let us now move on to the last stop on the Golden Triangle Tour, Jaipur – the first planned city of medieval India. When in Jaipur, do not miss the following monuments:

1. City Palace – A blend of Mughal and Rajput style of architecture

The presence of power and resources can create epitomes of strong architecture that represent the culture of the age in which they were built. The mansions thus built, stand strong over time as crowing glories of the royal lives, well-lived. City Palace is one of those finest examples of a royal palace built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727. Other than being the administrative headquarters for the king, the palace has served as a venue for religious and cultural events, arts, commerce, and industry.

To this date, City Palace continues to be the home of Jaipur royal family descendants. Part of the palace is a museum which houses fascinating items like the world’s largest sterling silver jars.

The design of the palace is an amalgamation of Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture built on the principles of Indian Vastu Shastra. Be prepared to be amazed as you wander in its complex of pavilions, gardens, and temples within the old walled city. 

Best time: October to March

Opening Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Visiting time: 2-3 hours

Ticket: Rs. 75 for Indians and Rs. 300 for foreigners

Nearest Airport: Sanganer Airport

Nearest Railway Station: Jaipur Railway Station

2. Hawa Mahal –  The palace of Breeze

Our ascendants were intelligent enough in discerning the important elements required for interior and exterior design of living places. And they were also meticulous to consider the limits of customs. The alluring Hawa Mahal stands as an epitome of this fact. A phenomenal creation by Maharaj Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, this five-story palace was constructed in such a way that breeze could blow and pass in its 953 small windows to keep the palace always cool and airy.

This was a place for the royal ladies to enjoy every day royal processions without being seen by any outsider, as was the custom in those days (the royal ladies used to follow the purdah system in which they would conceal their faces with the cloth for seclusion from the opposite sex).

The palace has been built in the shape of Lord Krishna’s crown as the king was a devotee of the Hindu deity. The curved roofs and pink windows in the five-story exterior appeals like the honeycomb of a beehive. It does not have a front entrance. Inside, there are ramps to reach the upper floors, instead of stairs. One cannot help but reflect upon the customs and traditions that existed at that time along with the amazing architectural skills that shaped the bygone era. 

Best time: October to March

Opening Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (Reaching early morning is better to capture its beauty)

Ticket: Rs. 50 for Indians and Rs. 200 for foreigners

Nearest Airport: Sanganer Airport

3. Nahargarh Fort – The Abode of Tigers!

The name is just a symbolic representation of Nahargarh Fort, just in case, the readers here started to get cautious! Nevertheless, the story behind Nahargarh fort is spooky and captivating.

When a novice looks at the grandeur of big forts or mansions, he feels amazed at the creation of another human being, often forgetting that he is an amazing creation of nature as well and possess an equivalent capability. The beauty of the Nahargarh Fort is breathtaking, as is, the mystery behind it. So give some way to the element of enchantment into your lives as we unveil the dark clouds of mystery that surround the Nahargarh Fort.

Is it possible for a spirit to put an obstacle in any work? Is it feasible for a spirit to get pacified by associating its name with a fort? There is a story behind the Nahargarh fort which says that the construction of this fort was repeatedly impeded by the spirit of a Rathore prince, Nahar Singh Bhomia, as Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh tried to build it. Ultimately, the king dreamt of Nahar Singh who put a condition to build the fort with his name.

The king agreed and thus the name Nahar Singh. A temple of Nahar Singh was also built inside the premises of the fort. The two-story fort has suites for the king and his 12 queens. It is richly designed as per Indo-European architecture and stands tall on the edge of Aravali Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur. 

Best time to visit: October to March

Opening Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit Duration: 2-3 hours

Ticket: Rs. 50 for Indians and Rs. 200 for foreigner tourists

Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport

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What you need to know when on the Golden Triangle Tours India

1. Local crowds: The places at the Golden Triangle attracts tourists from India, abroad and locally. Be aware of the assemblage and keep your belongings safe.
2. Local currency: When in India, convert your money into Indian currency i.e. Rupee. Ensure to keep enough cash as some local shops may not accept cards.
3. It is advisable to dress modestly at the local places. Wear woolen clothes in case of cold weather and cover your head when the chilly wind blows. The average temperature in North India can fall as low as 9°C in December and January. 
4. The season other than October to March can be hot and humid. The weather at such time might be harsh if you are not used to it.
5. You can travel via car, taxi, or luxury trains. It is better to take a package but if you want to explore solely, keep a map with you and book hotels in advance.
6. There are no strong and fast rules while giving tips. Tourists can use their discretion and comfort in this regard.
7. Check for the activities and places included in your itinerary if selecting a package for the tour. Carefully examine the taxes included in the price like transport tax, luxury tax, and government tax, etc.

So wait no longer. Pack your bags for an exciting experience at the Golden Triangle India.

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