Golden Triangle Tour with Udaipur

Best time to visit: Throughout the year
Duration: 06 Nights / 07 Days
Routing:  Delhi - Agra - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi Departure 

Best available hotels:

Delhi	Jaipur	Agra	Udaipur
The Oberoi	Rambagh Palace, Jaipur	The Oberoi Amarvilas	Taj Lake Palace

Trip Highlights
Delhi	Raj Ghat ,Jama Masjid , President’s house, Humayun’s tomb ,Qutub Minar
Jaipur	City palace , Jantar Mantar , Hawa Mahal,Amber fort and sheesh Mahal
FatehpurSikri	Emperor Akbar’s Residential complex , Mosque and tomb of Salim chisti
Abhaneri	Step well ‘Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple
Agra	Taj mahal,Agra fort , Mehtab Bagh , Itmad ud Daulah ,Sikandara
Udaipur	Is Known as City of Lakes & Palaces" City Palace, Sahelion ki Bari; Jagdish Temple,  Enjoy Boat Ride at Lake Pichola.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival by flight, after traditional Indian style ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) by Exceptional Escapes representative, he would assist you at the airport & transfer to hotel for check in.
Delhi takes pride in being the capital of the country for many dynasties. It is in fact a city wrapped in legend, where time flows differently, and where every moment becomes a moment of history. A vibrant melting pot, it encapsulates two very different worlds, the 'old' and the 'new', each representing delectably different experiences. It is sprinkled with glittering gems like: captivating ancient monuments, magnificent museums, a vivacious performing-arts scene and some of the subcontinent's yummiest places to eat. Delhi blends within its folds the great cultural variety of India. Delhi is not just a name, it is a feeling.

Spend your time at leisure and shopping at some High end Fashion stores of South Delhi – One of the most happening places of Delhi. Visit Craft Emporiums etc with our shopping expert. Gearing up for the start of an exciting tour from the next day.
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (D)

Day 02: Delhi
Post breakfast start your day with a private guided city of Old Delhi
Raj Ghat, memorial to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is a simple black marble platform that marks the spot of his cremation20on 31 January 1948.
Continue the 17th century walled city of Shah Jahanabad, the great Jama Masjid, the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Built in the year 1656 AD by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it is the largest & best known mosque in India.

After lunch New Delhi:
Drive past India Gate, and memorial built in the year 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I & the Afghan Wars. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls.
President's House, the official residence of the President of India, built in the year 1931. Until 1950 it was known as Viceroy's House & served as the residence of the Governor-General of British India.
Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India.
Qutub Minar built in the year 1206 by Qutub-ud-din Aibek. It is the tallest (72m) brick minaret in the world, an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. QutubMinar& its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional: - Followed by escorted tour to view light & sound show at Red fort (Closed on Monday).
Overnight Hotel – Delhi (B)

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (220 Kms / 4-5 Hrs.)
Post breakfast driven to Agra: beautifully situated on the banks of river Yamuna. It achieved prominence as the capital of the Mughal Emperors from the year 1526 to 1628, remains major tourist destination because of its many splendid Mughal-era monuments, most notably the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort & Fatehpur Sikri, all three are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Just before entering Agra Guided Visit of Sikandara, Akbar's tomb. His son Jahangir completed the construction of the tomb in the year 1613.

Post Lunch guided city of Agra
Agra Fort, taken over from the Lodhis by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century. The Fort can be more accurately described as a walled palatial city. It was built from red sandstone, often inlaid with white marble & intricate decorations.
Rest of the day leisure to explore local market and famous inlay marble art work of Agra.
Overnight Hotel – Agra (B)

Day 04: Agra – Abhaneri via Fatehpur Sikri (Drive 150 Kms - 3 Hrs.)
Abhaneri – Jaipur (99 Kms / 2 Hrs.)
Start your day with a guided visit “Symbol of eternal LOVE Taj Mahal” at dawn (Closed on Friday), which stands on the banks of River Yamuna. It was built by the 5th Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan in the year 1631 in memory of his wife, MumtazMahal. It was completed in 22 years.
Post breakfast driven to Abhaneri, en route a private guide visit to FatehpurSikri (Ghost Capital), the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year 1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water. Also visit Emperor Akbar's Residential complex, Mosque &Tomb of Salim Chisti.

Continue drive to Abhaneri; a great historical site of the 7th Century Step well or “Bawri”, which is a unique invention of the natives. It is one of India's largest step wells and is located in front of the Harshat Mata Temple, an ancient 7th Century Sun Temple.  
Enjoy a camel ride through Abhaneri Village, visit to the onsite farm & experience the traditional village life from close quarter, followed by a traditional lunch.
Later driven to Jaipur: popularly known as Pink City, the flamboyant & colourful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich & colourful past, resplendent with tales of velour & bravery, it is now one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was founded in the year 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.
Rest of the day at leisure to explore the local market of PINK City
Overnight Hotel – Jaipur (B)

Day 05: Jaipur
Post breakfast private guided sightseeing of PINK City, Jaipur  
Start your day with an exciting adventure overwhelming experience of elephant ride at Amber Fort, the palace complex which stands to this date was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh.

City Palace a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture. The centre of the palace is a seven-storied building called Chandra Palace, with fine views over the gardens & the city.

Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory) an astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions till date.

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stoneJharokas (mini windows).

Post Lunch day at leisure to explore the local market of PINK City.
Optional @ In the evening we will take you at CHOKIDHANI ethnic village excursion and traditional Rajathani dinner.

Day 06: Jaipur-Udaipur (Spice Jet SG-8623@0725 /0830Hrs)
Post breakfast transfer to Jaipur airport to board the flight to Udaipur. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. After that we will proceed for private guided Sightseeing of Udaipur was chosen for its natural beauty, abundant water & natural protection afforded by the surrounding forests & Aravali mountains. It is set on the edge of three lakes & also known as the "City of Lakes & Palaces"
City Palace; an intriguing collection of buildings contributed by various Maharanas (Kings) after Udai Singh & built in the year 1725. The magnificence of the Palace starts right from its entrance at the northern Tripolia Gate that brings us to the central courtyard, the best place to view the facade of filigreed balconies & ornate cupola-topped towers.
Sahelion ki Bari; (Garden of Maids of Honour) is an ornamental garden built by Maharana Sangram Singh for his daughter & the Ladies of the Queen's court. He built the garden with several fountains, pools & is decorated with chiselled pavilions & elephants. The fountains worked on the unique hydraulic technique devised in the year 1700 AD & work till today.
Jagdish Temple, the Indo-Aryan temple, built in the year 1651 AD by Maharana Jagat Singh, is the largest & the most beautiful temple of Udaipur with noteworthy sculpted images.

Experience the Shared boat ride on Lake Pichola, the beauty of the lake is enhanced by the surrounding hills, palaces, temples, bathing ghats & embankments. The Jag Niwas (Lake Palace) & Jag Mandir, the two island palaces on the lake look like pearls in the lake.
Optional Tour - Sound & Light show at City Palace with Vintage car show.
Overnight Hotel – Udaipur (B)

Day 07: Udaipur – Delhi {Jet Airways 9W 823 @ 12:55 / 14:10 Hrs.}
Post breakfast in time transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi, Taking back an Exceptional experience of India Holiday.

Tour Concludes: Exceptional Escapes Manager will assist you with your transfer to the airport for boarding onward flight

Highlights & Inclusions:         

• Tried and Tested stylish hotel accommodation for 05 Nights.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Welcome soft drink on arrival at the hotel.
• 02 Bottle mineral water per person daily.
• All airport transfers, sightseeing and excursion tours as mentioned in the itinerary by Private vehicle with friendly chauffeur throughout the tour.
• IGST (Integrated Goods & Service Tax)
• A 24x7 customer care representative at your disposal throughout your stay in India.

Package does not include: Any Monument entry fee & camera fee, Any International or Domestic airfare, any optional service, any expense of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, one/fax calls, tips etc. Any other expenses which is not mentioned in the “Package includes”